Born January 3, 1940 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, passed away on May 5, 2011 at the Trail Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.

John will be sadly missed by his wife, daughters, step-son and their families, children and grandchildren, and by his many friends.

Al Grywacheski at Personal Alternative Funeral Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

Donations in John's memory can be made to the Trail Red Cross at 123-8100 Rock Island Hwy., Trail, B.C., V1R 4N7 or the Trail SPCA at 7700 Highway 3b, Trail, B.C., V1R 2L9 or to the Canadian Cancer Society at 908 Rossland Avenue, Trail, B.C., V1R 3N6.