John R. Wiker, (born 11/18/1923) a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and proud Navy Veteran of World War II peacefully passed away January 30, 2020 at Avalon Rehab Center in Pasco. He was 96. He and his wife Doris lived at Canyon Lakes Retirement Village for 20 years. He resided at Solstice Senior Living Home for 8 years before going to Avalon. Jack was always ready to play a game of pool, cards or help anyone. He was a member of Kennewick First Presbyterian Church. Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris (2011), and survived by his two daughters Kathleen McDonald and son-in-law George, Bellevue, Janice Dowdy and son-in-law Paul, West Richland. His five grandchildren Brian McDonald (and Kimberly), Scott McDonald, Conor McDonald (and Molly, (all of California), Jason Dowdy (andSara), Florida and Jennifer Appel (and Hans) Kennewick. He enjoyed his six great grandchildren. He modeled a high work ethic to his children and grandchildren. The family would like to thank the numerous doctors, nurses and support staff at Trios Hospital, Avalon Rehab Center and the Hospice Team from The Chaplaincy for the loving care they provided Jack. In lieu of flowers Jack wanted everyone to take a moment to share their love with family and friends and do a "Random Act of Kindness" to help others in his honor. The family will have a private graveside.