Jackie Lee Albert, age 67, of Indiana, PA and Sandia, TX,
peacefully passed away on Thursday July 4, 2019, at Allegheny
General Hospital (Pittsburgh) after bravely fighting cancer.
He was born in January 4, 1952 in Sigourney, IA to Lael “Bosty”
and Reta (VanDee) Albert.
Jackie grew up in Corpus Christi, TX and graduated from Roy
Miller High School in 1970.
He then began his career in the Gas industry in Texas with The
Western Company of North America. In 1983 he and his family
relocated to Indiana, bringing and establishing “Western” in
Pennsylvania. In the summer of 1987, he and Doug Henson
founded Appalachian Well Services in Shelocta, PA. After a
very successful 21 years in business, they retired from
Appalachian Well Services and have remained friends and
entrepreneurs.
Jackie loved life, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Antonio
Spurs. He enjoyed spending time at his cattle ranch in Sandia,
TX, the view from atop his San Antonio condominium, and
walking the beach of Port Aransas with his wife Sharon and dog
George.
But above all, Jackie loved his family most.
He was a loving father to his son and daughter.
Always willing to give them guidance and support.
He enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren, watching
them participate in various activities.
He could often be found in the crowd cheering them on at their
football, baseball, volleyball, lacrosse, basketball and hockey
games.
Jackie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son
and friend.
He will always be remembered as the legendary, bigger than life,
one-of-a-kind, loving, intelligent, strong willed, giving, proud,
story telling man that will be greatly missed by many!
Death: July 4, 2019
He is survived by his caring wife of 45 years, Sharon Havelka
Albert, Indiana; one daughter, Lori R. Albert, Corpus Christi, TX
and one son, Andrew Albert and wife Courtney, Indiana; five
grandchildren, Casey and Matteson Kapa, Cameron, Caroline
and Jackson Albert; his mother Reta Albert, Corpus Christi, TX;
two brothers and two sisters, Loren Albert, Sandia, TX; Steve
Albert and wife Jill, Sandia, TX; Mary Beth Riley and husband
Larry, Corpus Christi, TX; Tamra Kemp and husband Willie,
Sandia, TX; brothers and sisters-in-laws, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father (Bosty), a sister-in-law
(Becky Albert) and a brother-in-law (Randy Havelka).
Jackie grew up attending St. Theresa Catholic Church in Corpus
Christi, TX and was a current member of St. Thomas More
University Parish, Indiana.
Friends will be received on Wednesday July 10, 2019 from 2 to 4
and 7 to 9 P.M. with
the Rosary beginning at 7 P.M. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral
Home, Indiana, PA. Friends will also be received on Monday
July 15, 2019 at the Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Corpus
Christi, TX from 3 to 6:30 P.M. with the Rosary immediate
following.
