John passed away peacefully on November 12, 2013 with family by his side. He was born on November 28, 1939 in Everett, Washington. A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4504 Broadway, Everett on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow at the home of Tom and Dianne Easley.