Jack RALSTON Obituary

Its says in the Good Book, "he who honours me I will honour..."

Jack was a good man.....a man who was true to himself and others. He had insight into what life was really all about and he lived by a personal code of integrity.

Jack was my track and field coach in the 1990's...he was honest when asked the hard questions, supportive when required and a task master all the time...and for that I salute you sir. You are a rare breed Jack.

Jack once wrote me a Christmas card which stated that "persistence and persistence alone is the solution to greatness..."
Words I still remember to this day, thirty years after being his student.

A life well spent Jack, God speed and God bless.
SEE YOU AT THE TOP.
Much love,
Paul T Marsh

PS: All my love and preys to Marg and the girls.

Jack was always a great colleage and partner back in his Nike and AllBlacks days. I really appreciated his candor, insights and friendly approach .
As a family we will always value the time Jack spent with James and his coaching on how to cope with injury and competition in the gymnastics world . I still quote Jack and will always remember his timely and caring advice . Thank you Jack. Rob Hennin

To Marg and family
We have just heard the sad news about Jack. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God Bless.

- Lois, Jenny and Brett McIntyre

Jacko- you will be missed: top coach and top man, sorry I couldn't be there to pay my respects. You will always be in my memories mate, especially when I pull my running shoes on.

Jack, as a younger member of us older Calliope runners, I remember your emergence as one who cared for junior runners. You did not like older members drinking in front of younger ones at club socials and I always held you in high respect for this. As a fellow coach of high school runners, I know the enjoyment you would have experienced in watching young runners improve. As your profile reached a high level, you were always friendly and not too bigheaded like so many other coaches. I'm glad I read your book and thanks for mentioning all those Calliope runners.
Condolences to your family.

Condolences to Jack's family. I was a running mate at Calliope in the 60s and 70s. Jack was a well respected and fun guy. He will be sadly missed.
Grant Crowe.

You only coached me for a short time but I learnt so much from you and I promise to keep building that jigsaw. I'll miss you, RIP Jack.
Dan Hoy

Jack and Bill's parents and mine (Dave and Cora Daniel) had a close working and personal association with the Ralston Family going back to the days of the "P & T" (Post and Telegraph). Ross and myself were sorry to read of Jack's passing. Our Deepest Condolences Gael(nee Daniel)and Ross Beale. Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

Thanks for the many enjoyable times Jack. We trained together, drank too much together (rum & cokes!) and grew into young men together - Your everlasting friend - Greg (Calliope).

A wonderful friend, mentor, coach and MC at weddings!! You have taught me many wonderful lessons in life. Will be sadly missed. Michelle Rolfe (nee lynskey) first female you coached.

A great coach and a great bloke who has left a lasting legacy. You will be missed by many people. RIP Jack. from one of your running students - Blair.

RALSTON, Jack. Very much respected running mate from your old running friends at Cavalier College Hill including Dawson, Dave, Kim, Graeme, Warwick, Peter, Mike, Gary, Roger, Martin, Bryan, Bill and Keith.