Jack Allen "Poppa Jack" Wilburn passed away November 16, 2011 in Kennewick. Jack was born January 26, 1925 in Seattle to Jack A. Wilburn, Sr. and Alice Lynch Wilburn. After the death of his mother, his father moved them to California. After graduating high school Jack enlisted in the US Navy and served in World War II from 1943 - 1949. He was then recalled in 1951 to serve during the Korean War. Jack was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After the Navy, Jack graduated from Wayne University with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and was appointed Assistant Dean of the Occupational Therapy program. Jack then attended Stanford University and graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy. Jack worked in the P.T. departments at hospitals in Lompoc and Santa Clara, California until moving to the Tri-Cities in 1976. He then worked at Kadlec Medical Center until opening P.T. & Sports Rehab Center with another therapist. He provided P.T. services for Benton-Franklin Health Departments Home Health Services and developed the P.T. program for Life Care Center of Kennewick. Jack loved spending time with his family fishing, hunting, boating, and later, RVing were enjoyed by all. Jack was a lifetime member of the Elks, a member of the Clover Island Yacht Club, the Roaming Elks RV Club and T.C. Traditional Jazz Society. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Marilyn J. "Mickie" Wilburn and children, Scott A. Wilburn Eureka, CA, Julie Wilburn-Diethelm Antioch, GA, Tina Eisen Broomfield, CO, Stacey Diesburg San Jose, CA, Greg Foos Kennewick, WA, Paula Webb Kennewick, WA; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. We would like to thank everyone that spent time with Jack over the past year especially the staff at Life Care Center of Kennewick. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the resident council at Life Care Center of Kennewick, 1508 West 7th, Kennewick, Washington 99336. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.