1923 – 2016
John was born in Kent, Washington and attended Kent High School. He passed away on Christmas Day. He loved watching the Seahawks.
He was in the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team “Battling Buzzards” from 1943–1945 (F Company). He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in WWII. John had a great band of brothers.Lived in Birch Bay for many years.
John is survived by Deanne and his three daughters: Kay, Pam and Cheri, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
We love and miss you. God has you in his arms, we have you in our hearts.
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