John "Jack" Woodruff Auster

1923 - 2012

John "Jack" Woodruff Auster obituary, 1923-2012

BORN

1923

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Garden of Memories Funeral Home

4900 Airline Drive

Metairie, Louisiana

John "Jack" Auster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2012.

John "Jack" Woodruff Auster entered into heaven on Saturday, January 14, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Rosemary Springer Auster of 70 years of marriage. Loving father of Marilyn A. Lawson (Richard) and Sharon A. Adams (Robert). Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his best friend, a chocolate Lab named, Tasha. Son of the late Eileen Tickell Auster and Frank Auster, Sr. Preceded in death were his sister Eileen A. Junker and his brothers Frank, Jr., Walter and Albert Auster. "Jack" is also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
Age 88, a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Jefferson, LA. "Jack" retired after 43 years of service to the Times Picayune as a Pressman.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral mass on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr. Metairie. Visitation from 11:00 am until mass time. In lieu of flowers, donations to PAWS, 2631 N. Causeway, Mandeville, LA 70471 or Animal Rescue of New Orleans, 1219 Coliseum St., New Orleans, LA 70130. Condolences online at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com

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January 23, 2012

Kim Lawson

Miss Marilyn, Grandma Rose and Aunt Sharon...I am so sorry for your loss. There are so many great memories...I am so sad that Paw Paw Jack is gone and love you all.

January 18, 2012

Rosemary Probst

Our Prayers are with yall , We are gonna miss Jack. He was truely a sweet and funny man. We looked forward every morning to see him at Dots Diner on Labarre Rd. He always enjoyed reading his newspaper and talking to us about his wonderful family . Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

January 18, 2012

Troy Burt

Life is so short Jack and there will be many that will miss you ( Rest In Peace ) And Prayers for the family..

January 17, 2012

Noel Freeman

Thinking of all of you today and wishing I could be there. I miss you Paw Paw!

January 17, 2012

I'll always remember your numbers 1 & 11. We had some good times betting the horses.Our prayers are with you Rose.

Love,
Ruby & Charlie Messina (Slidell, La)

January 17, 2012

Mr Jack will be greatly missed at Buckets he was a funny witty guy....

January 17, 2012

Brandie Campbell

Nothing but great memories of you PawPaw Jack...always loved you.

January 16, 2012

Jennifer

Sure wish I could be there to honor and celebrate Paw Paw's life. I was deeply saddened by the news, but know for sure he is with Jesus now. Sending my live out to everybody, and will be praying for you.

January 16, 2012

Joseph James Grannan III

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 16, 2012

Sidney Quinn

Our deepest of sympathy to the family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 16, 2012

Kathy Swift

January 16, 2012

Kathy Swift

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

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