Passed away on
December 23, 2007. John grew up in Ottumwa living most of his life there. He worked maintenance. Enjoyed working on cars, hunting & fishing. He was a loner much of the time but the friendships he had were solid some as long as 35 years. He was a support to his Mom & family, loving them all very much. He was "Big John" to his nieces & nephews & friends kids. He was there to help raise them all at times maybe being the one to disipline, but only out of his big heart & love for them. He had lived for short times in Des Moines, Arkansas & California. He met me in 2002 on the internet in an Iowa chat. We dated on/off for year then he made the move to Fairfield then about 2 years later we made the big move to Lockridge. Us, kids & our home to our 4 acre haven. John loved the quiet country life, doing yard work, playing with our puppies, being outside taking in the air. 1 year ago John was diagnosed with renal failure he was addiment that he did not want a transplant or dialysis. He passed peacefully. John may be gone but he is in our hearts & memories.