JERRETT
JOHN JAMES LEWIS JERRETT (OJ) of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at 46 years of age. John was born in Moose Jaw to Eldred Jerrett and Debra Stewart Jerrett. John attended Prince Arthur Elementary and Peacock High School. He played football and attended 4H and was a lifeguard in Kayville, SK. He was an avid swimmer and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He also loved animals and watching the Leafs win on T.V.
John has four children: Meagan, Kaylee, Brennan and Heaven. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces whom he loved very much.
John was a big part of many people’s lives. He had many friends and extended family. He was known to most as O.J, a nickname he was given in his teen years by friends.
John enjoyed playing the drums as well as guitar growing up. He was a great dancer and really enjoyed music of all kinds, one of his favourite musicians being Johnny Cash.
He enjoyed artwork and working in the yard and spending time with family and friends.
Although this health wasn’t good for the last while, he kept pushing forward and remained on the positive path.
John was predeceased by his parents, Eldred and Debra; nephew, Drew Jackson Blondeau; aunt, Linda Stewart Peterson; cousin, Tina Stewart Brooker and uncle, Bob Jerrett Jr.
John is survived by his sister, Sheryl-lynn Jerrett with nieces and nephew: Jacie, Summer, Marley, Holly, Avril, Irie and Sonny; sister, Amanda Stewart with niece, Dusty Rose (Justin) and great nephew, Kiowa. His children: Meagan, Kaylee, Brennan and Heaven as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He will be lovingly remembered by many friends and family and extended family as well as special friend, Tressa and special friend, Terry Neil.
The family would like to thank special friend Darlene for her help and dedication to John throughout the years, as well as the John Howard Society, the staff at Pioneers Lodge and the doctors and nurses at the Dr. F.H Wigmore Regional Hospital. The compassion and care you all showed John will always be remembered.
A Funeral Service for John (OJ) will be held on Monday, July 21st, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Moose Jaw Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Elger will officiate. A time of fellowship will be held at the Holiday Inn following the service. For friends and family who are unable to attend, you are invited to view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Cara Ashworth, Funeral Director 306-693-4550 www.moosejawfuneralhome.com
Gone but Never Forgotten,
John James Lewis Jerrett (OJ)
