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John Stocker Obituary

EVANS, Ga. - John Stocker, formerly of Queen Creek, AZ & Midland, MI passed away at his home June 22, 2012 in Evans, Ga. with his wife Prudy & daughter Debi at his side. John was born in Detroit, Mi. July 25, 1936 to the late Stanley G. & Matilda Stocker. John owned and ran his own business The Architects Studio in Queen Creek, Arizona. John designed many homes in the area as well as office and commercial buildings. John loved his work, enjoyed talking with people, giving his customers what they wanted. John was a member of Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek, holding all office positions and Lt. Governor of his District. John loved Kamp Kiwanis in Vanderwagen, New Mexico, a place for Easter Seals Children and other groups to spend time learning about life and each other, enjoying the outdoors. John helped remodel the Kamp club house and designed new class rooms. John was a loving Father; survived by his daughters, Robin (Brent) Baer, Jennifer (Jeff) Farmer, Elizabeth (Hans) Kliphuis, Debi Swift (Johnny Barbour); ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother Robert (Erma) Stocker; several nieces and nephews. We were very grateful for United Hospice of Evans, Georgia, especially Marty RN, Aides Kelly, Melissa, Tawanna, volunteers Larry, Doris and the office staff. Per John's request Cremation has taken place and no service. Friends & family may come for an open house at his home on Sunday, July 1, 2012 between 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to United Hospice, 1626 Jergens Ct., Norcross, GA 30093; or Eastburn Bennett, Southwest District Kiwanas Foundation, 5630 S. Marine Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Jun. 28, 2012.
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I heard he was an amazing guy. My great grandpa is phenomenal. I wish to meet him :(

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Debi Swift

July 3, 2012

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June 28, 2012

Our family knew John for many years as he was "our architect" and we are all saddened by his passing. John was not only a gifted architect but an honest, decent and hard-working man. Our condolences to Prudy and the rest of his family. Henry and Maria Stein, Tempe, Arizona.

Henry Stein

June 28, 2012

Debi Swift

June 27, 2012

We would like to express our sympathy for your loss. The Kiwanis family has lost another dedicated, hard working individual whose love of Kiwanis was evident in all that he did. Kamp Kiwanis will continue in a way that would make John proud.

Jim Sowers
President
Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation
(Kamp Kiwanis)

June 27, 2012

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