November 12, 1929 - January 21, 2012

John was born in Kamloops and spent his early years on his dad and moms homestead at Cold Creek. As a young man he moved with them to North Kamloops, then on his own out to Heffley Creek in 1972. He was a logger, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, mechanic and contractor. John and his cousin Johnny, had gold claims in the Cariboo which they worked in summer holidays. He had a career with Kamloops School Board #24 as a maintenance man and equipment operator, building many school playing fields in Kamloops and area. After retirement he operated a small contracting business for a while.

John's passion in later life was Dick Hart Memorial Ballpark in Heffley Creek. He enjoyed the games and worked on the parks upgrading, maintenance and cleanup. He loved to hunt, fish, do mechanical or fabricating work and help others. He often cut and supplied firewood for those who needed a hand.

John was an only child and never married.

He is predeceased by his mother Ann in 1961, and father Walter in 1968. He is survived by his cousin Johnny Anderson of Adams Lake, and his cousins children, Ruth (Clint), Patricia (John), John, and Merry.

A Good Man, A Kind Heart,
A True Friend, Much Missed.

A Memorial tea will be held at the Heffley Creek Hall on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's name to the Heffley Creek Slow Pitch Association or The Heffley Creek Hall.