Meet the Resident Jack & Netta
They have travelled to many places in the Asia region, including Korea, India, Indonesia, Thailand and Papua New Guinea and for their 60 wedding anniversary they travelled to Alaska. th When asked what makes them smile, Netta said “Our kids with the things they say ad do” which Jack agreed with, stating “they did a lot to make us laugh!” They have 5 sons (and daughter- in law); 14 Grandchildren, and 11 Great-Grandchildren When asked what skills they have, Jack said he has none, but that Netta is a wonderful singer, and said that singing has always been a big part of their family tradition (and has been passed down from their own parents to them and their children and grandchildren) They enjoy the singer Paul Roberson and love to sing traditional Hymns and reading the bible daily Jack retired from paid employment but still worked in his local church in Cessnock (Baptist) as a Pastor
Jack and Netta were born 1 day apart in the same small town Dalry (Netta is 1 day older and Jack said he prefers a “mature woman”) Netta’s father owned a Newsagency / Lolly Shop which Jack and his mother would visit. They attended Primary School together and were paired with each other when they were learning to dance. When dropping a girlfriend home one night (who lived in the same building as Jack), Netta saw Jack standing outside, and they started chatting and he asked her to take a walk with him, which turned into him asking her out twice a week every week after. Jack worked as a Nurse in the Navy, and later for the Leprosy Mission. Netta worked in a Dress factory prior to getting married and having children, and later travelled around the world with Jack for his mission work. Jack used to play defensive soccer, and Netta was always the creative type, making things and knitting. She was a great cook and used to make the best Rice Pudding. Netta still enjoys cooking and Jack likes to read. They both enjoy craft and Jack is a good painter.
They both answered their faith and the church have influence their lives the most. Netta stated her proudest achievement is the family they built together.
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