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John D. Kidwell 1950 - 2008 John D. Kidwell 58, passed away December 11, 2008. As his mother said, "he came into this world fighting", he also went out fighting. He is described as a powerful, dignified and loving man. Family was everything to him. Especially, his children John always said that the day Phillip was born was the happiest day of his life. And everyone one know Tonya was the love of his life. He also adopted his nieces and nephews. John is survived by his wife, Janice; two children from a previous marriage, son, Phillip John Kidwell and wife, Kim, and daughter, Tonya June Baker and husband Larry; four grandchildren, Puanani Kidwell, Abigail Herron, Garret Herron, Wyatt Baker; brothers, Jessel, Jerry, and Joel; special niece, Tina Marie and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins. and many friends. John is preceded in death by is mother and father, James and Velma Kidwell; brothers, Jimmy and Jackie; sister, Janet Young; adopted parents, Betty and Dude Jackson; and his adopted brothers, Preston and Richard Jackson. He loved children, friends, classic cars, jewelry, watches, eagles, knifes, and swords, but John's children, grandchildren, and family meant everything to him. Services have been held.

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 20, 2008.

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Debra Chapman

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