Jack C. Tennant Sr.

Jack C. Tennant Sr., 76, of Onaway and Midland, lost his 18-year battle with cancer Tuesday, August 6, 2013. The son of Herbert and Fern (Burnell) Tennant, Jack was born September 21, 1936 at Hackett Lake in Allis Township.

Surviving Jack are his wife of 37 years, Faye Tennant of Onaway and Midland; two daughters, Jackie Tennant of Texas and Brenda (Kevin) Steelsmith of Crawfordsville, Indiana; two sons, Jack Tennant Jr. of Gladwin and Tony Tennant of Maine; two stepsons, Dennis Weldon of Missouri and Tim Weldon of Midland; a stepdaughter, Kathy (William) Stoneburner of Alma; as well as 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Jack also leaves behind his sister, Rosabel Cowles of Onaway; a brother, George Tennant of the Upper Peninsula; many nieces and nephews; and his traveling buddy, his dog, “Lil’ Joe.”

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Cremation arrangements were in the care of the Chagnon Funeral Home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations to honor the memory of Jack Tennant Sr. should be made to Hospice of the Straits. Send a favorite memory of Jack or a condolence to his family at www.chagnonfh.com.