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December 5, 1925 - October 3, 2024

In Loving Memory ~

John was born December 5, 1925 in Hartford Connecticut and passed away at home with family by his side, October 3, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona. He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia, of 73 years. He is survived by daughters Cheryle (Ken) Lund, Joyce Zwick, granddaughters Tracey (Larry) Stock, Erica (Brian) Peterson, 4 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

John was the 8th of 13 children. He cherished close family ties throughout his life. Family gatherings were frequent events, including an annual goose hunting trip with his brothers.

John and Sylvia moved to Cranbrook in 1963 where John worked for Columbia Natural Gas, then part owner of Kootenay Office Outfitters. They moved to Arizona in 1985, where John was a working partner with his son-in-law, until retirement. John and Sylvia enjoyed time with family at their summer home at Tie Lake for over 50 years.

John was a lifetime Rotarian, with a perfect attendance record of over 40 years.

John touched the lives of many. He was dearly loved by his family and respected by colleagues and friends.

He is greatly missed by his family.



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