Jack Douglas Pope, 66, passed from this world in the early hours of Tuesday, November 21st, 2017, at his home in Othello, WA. Jack was born to Lewis and Wilma (Neal) Pope on September 6th, 1951, the second of five children. After graduating from Murphy High School he put his mischievousness and patriotism to use by joining the US Army. Jack retired after 21 decorated years of service as a Master Sergeant in the Army Special Forces. After the military Jack shared his expertise all over the world sharing his expertise in protective forces. Never one to sit still, he was always doing something. He loved cooking, reading, horses, fishing, and college football. His fiery passion, inappropriate comments, tear-filled Thanksgiving toasts, and world-class cooking will be missed by his wife of 20 years, Carol Pope, his son Derrick Pope, two daughters, Wendy McCormack and Emma Pope, and three grandchildren, Cole, Eliana, and Parker. He is also survived by four sisters, Louise Edwards, Linda Mudd, Joanne Cabe, and Betty Beaver. A special memorial will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, November 28th at the Hillcrest Memorial Center in Kennewick. A special gathering will follow off-site for friends and family.