ost proud of being part of the military honor guard, where he performed over 700 military rites for funerals. Jack is survived by his children, David (Gayle) McCourt of Mason City, Deborah (Marty) Rasmussen of Henderson NV, John (Amy) McCourt of Robins, IA, Elizabeth Everson of White Salmon, WA, Daniel McCourt of Mason City, Thomas (Denise) McCourt of Fayetteville, NC; a step-son, Larry Carmody of Mason City; two sisters; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Thelma, his best friend Rollie True, and his little dog buddy. Jack would like to give special thanks for the excellent care he received over the years from the Veterans Administration. This includes the Mason City VA Clinic, the Des Moines and Iowa City VA Hospitals, and the support staff from the VA and Hospice in the last few months. He also appreciated all the help he received from his good friends Nurse Sue Madson, Sharon, Jamie, Amber, Chris and Dorothy. They made his life a lot better in his older age. The family requests no memorial donations be made, per Jack's request. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jack-G-McCourt?obId=3415832#/obituaryInfo