John “Jack” L. Annan, 87, affectionately known as “Mr. NJC” passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Windsor, Colo., surrounded by his loving family. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, April 30, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 1, at Jackson & Edwards Arena at Bank of Colorado Event Center with Rev. Michelle D. Witherspoon officiating. Jack will be laid to rest at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 3 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley.
Jack was born May 17, 1933 in La Salle and was the son of the late John and Zua (Cagley) Annan. He was raised on an irrigated farm near La Salle, Colo., and showed Duroc hogs at fairs for nine years as a 4-H member. He attended La Salle School through the ninth grade. He graduated from College High School in Greeley, in 1951. He was a delegate to Colorado Boys State in 1950 and served as student body president his senior year. He played baseball and was named to the al