JOHN STANLEY NICHOLAS PAVLOVICH John Pavlovich's battle with heart disease ended peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 11, 2009. He was predeceased by his father Stanley Pavlovich in 1996. He will be missed by his mother Ann of Kamloops whom he visited every day at Pine Grove, brother Don (Elaine) of Vancouver, sister Judy (Walter) Trkla and his nieces Jennifer and Michelle Trkla of Kamloops. John will also be remembered and missed by his aunts and uncles as well as numerous family members and friends. John was born on November 8, 1943 in Kamloops and has lived and played his music here since he could squeeze an accordion. John did not die with his music since for the past forty five years most people in Kamloops have danced to it. John was the original member of the Thompson Valley Boys, The Good Time Boys and the Sundowners Band who played the interior triangle Williams Lake, Penticton and Kimberly. John loved Country and Western, and it was a gift with him, hearing and playing music the way he did, he never questioned where it came from; it was his passion that he gave freely to others. When not playing at Sun Peaks for the German tourists, Farmers Market, Colombo Hall, Canadian Legion, Victoria Street or Music in the Park John was volunteering with local senior's and other charitable organizations. For his contribution to the community and volunteer work John received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Federal Government. In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, donations to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2T1 in memory of John would be appreciated. At John's request, a Family Service will be held at Schoening Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, telephone 250-374-1454