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Jon Dorrough Obituary
65, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on April 16, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. His generosity, humor, and passion for life will never be forgotten. He was born in Checotah, OK on December 17, 1946. Jon is survived by his loving wife Margo, in-laws Frank and Dixie Swick, step-daughters DeAnne Huth and Renea Herold (husband Jeff), grandchildren Ashley Kuncis, Joshua Kuncis, Kaleigh Prue, Nathan Huth, and Skyler Herold, brothers Gene Dorrough (wife Sharon), and David Dorrough, sister-in laws Lana Strand, Sherry Nickoloff (husband Ed), brother-in-law Phil Orr, and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jon was a Vietnam Veteran and after his service he worked as an electronic design sales engineer. Jon published his first murder mystery "The Last Grave" which is rated 5 stars on Amazon.com. Services will be held at City of Grace, 9610 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale, AZ at noon on April 23, followed by services at the National Memorial Cemetery at 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Jon's name to Civil War Trust, 1156 15th St. NW Suite 900, Washington DC 20005 (civilwar.org)
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Margo Dorrough
April 16, 2025
My dearest Jon,
Today marks 13 years since God called you home. I celebrated what would have been our 38th anniversary yesterday by reading all our anniversary and birthday cards to each other. You are always on my mind and in my heart. I miss everything about you and was blessed to share 25 years together. Until me meet again in Heaven!
Love Always and Forever, Margo
Jerry Allaway
August 31, 2024
I never got to thank you Jon for all the things you taught me. I really enjoyed going on sales calls, brainstorming ideas, telling jokes, having lunch, and most of all, the integrity you instilled in me! I moved to Auburn California in 1988, and left behind some of my most precious friends, especially you Jon. I wish anything I could have come back sooner for one last visit to thank you for all the things you opened me up for. It was a fun ride in life while it lasted. I know wherever you are, it is a better place because of you!
Jerry Allaway, Auburn California
Margo Dorrough
April 15, 2024
Happy Anniversary Jon,
It would have been 27 years today that we celebrated our last anniversary together. I prayed that God would not take you on the best day of my life when we married in Maui, Hawaii. He heard my prayer and didn't take you until the wee hours of the next morning on April 16. I am so grateful for you and the love we shared with so many magical moments! Donna Davis called me this evening to say she was thinking of me and remembered it was our anniversary. Sadly, she has breast cancer and is fighting it with chemo. I pray she beats it. I also spoke to Fannie tonight to wish her a happy 93rd birthday. Her husband Harry, turned 95 in February and is not doing so well with dementia getting worse. I still read our cards we gave to each other on our special days and I can only say I was blessed to have you in my life for the best 25 years!
Love you forever,
Margo
Donna Davis
December 21, 2023
Jon, well my Bda´ was the 20th & I remember always teasing you & telling Margo you were 3 days older than me!
Christmas-time is a pleasant time, but throw in a Bda´ is not necessary!
I miss talking to Margo, but seem to learn what she´s been up to when she writes in your
Margo Dorrough
December 19, 2023
Happy Belated Birthday Jon,
I didn't forget and thought about you all day on Dec. 17, as I do every day. I am still in a daze since my Mom's passing on Nov. 24, 2023. You always said she was an Angel on Earth, and she was. I miss her so much and cherish the times we shared and that I was with her the past two weeks until she passed. I ended up driving to Prescott Valley on your birthday to give Frank his Christmas presents. I took him to lunch at Olivia's Mexican Food restaurant. He had packed up Mom's clothing so I could go through them and keep some of the clothing that reminded me of her. I know she is in Heaven with you and my brother Phil, and that is a huge comfort.
I am staying very busy and enjoying the company of good friends and family. I miss you and am so thankful for all the good memories we shared that have comforted me. You were a bright light and you live on in all the hearts of your friends and family. Happy Birthday Darling!
Margo Dorrough
April 15, 2022
Happy Anniversary,
Today, April 15, 2022 would have been our 35th Anniversary together and tomorrow will be 10 yrs. since you passed. I prayed that God would not take you on our anniversary that was the best day of my life when we were married in Maui. He answered my prayers and called you home at 2:40 am. I think of you every day and miss you. I treasure all the wonderful times we shared and I am so thankful to God for putting you in my life. I am staying busy and am so grateful to be surrounded by such a great family and group of friends. I was worried I would be bored, but since retiring in 2017, I honestly don't know how I ever had time to work! We all love and miss you and you will always live in our hearts.
Thank you my forever love,
Margo
Margo Dorrough
December 18, 2021
Happy Birthday! Yesterday would have been your 75th birthday. I celebrated it with my Cameo sisters at a luncheon at the Arizona Broadway Theatre and I won $150. in the Queen of Hearts card game. I am blessed to have so many good friends and family to love and share my life. You will always be the love of my life and I am so thankful God brought us together for the best 25 years of my life. I still remember your last birthday when you turned 65 like it was yesterday. We had 65 guests and it was a fabulous party. Chevy Chase Christmas didn't hold a candle to all the decorations and festivities of that evening! We all love and miss you. I am staying busy and it makes the time fly by. I was afraid of retiring and being bored, but I have not been bored a single day in 4 years! My calendar is always full, and I like it that way. I feel your presence and know you are checking in on me from time to time from heaven. You will always be my Renaissance Man!
Forever yours,
Margo
Margo Dorrough
May 16, 2021
My dear Jon,
Today is my 72nd birthday and exactly 9 yrs. and 1 month since you went to be with the Lord. I thought I had written in Legacy on what would have been our 34th Anniversary on April 15, this year, but for some reason it didn't post. Our good friend Donna Davis mentioned it in her text tonight when she wished me a Happy Birthday while having dinner at Outbacks to celebrate.
I remember how special you made every birthday with flowers at home and at work, gifts, and always a nice evening out at the Pointe in Time or Point Tapatio Cliffs. Always so special! You left me with so many great memories and I miss our long conversations about anything and everything. Ashley said she had a dream about us last night that we were all at a beach and dipping our toes in the water and then deciding where we were going to go eat. We all miss you and love you so much! You will live forever in our hearts! Love Always, Margo
Margo Dorrough
December 17, 2020
Happy Birthday Jon,
Today would have been your 74th birthday. I went to the cemetery today and put Christmas flowers at your wall. We didn't go out to eat tonight to celebrate as we have since you passed away, due to this COVID pandemic! You would be so disappointed with the way things are going here on earth and especially in the U.S. I miss you and think of you everyday! Thank you for all the good memories we shared. This year both your brother Gene and my brother Phil passed away. It's been a very hard year but God, family and friends are always there to comfort me.
All my love,
Margo
April 24, 2020
Happy anniversary Uncle J and Aunt Margo. Love ❤ u both. You really got lucky meeting each other. Some people get to live forever in misery and some live a short time in joy. Every once in while, you get a long time with your true love but it's never as long as we want. My thoughts are with you Margo. You had a special kind of love and he will be there waiting one day. Xoxox
Margo Dorrough
April 23, 2020
Happy Anniversary Jon,
This year marks our 33/16 yrs. anniversary on April 15, and 8 yrs. since you passed on April 16, 2012. A week has passed already but I didn't want you to think I forgot. I think of you every day!
It has been an eventful year with this Corona Virus influenza and the passing of my brother Phil on Feb. 27. Trying times for everyone. We are quarantined to stay home until they say it is safe to resume normal activities.
I look back on all the anniversaries we celebrated together with fond memories. I miss you so much! I still read your book once a year and marvel at your writing talent! You were so smart and talented not to mention good looking, funny, and a great dancer! I still visit you at the cemetery every month and hope you like the flowers I place.
Love Always and Forever,
Margo
Margo Dorrough
December 30, 2019
Happy Birthday Jon,
I don't know what happened to my original post on your December 17, birthday, but I don't want you to think I forgot, so I am writing it again.
DeAnne and I celebrated what would have been your 73rd birthday at Black Angus Steak House with steak and lobster and a chocolate chip hot cookie with vanilla ice cream for dessert. All the waiters sang Happy Birthday which I know you would have been embarrassed by, but it has become a tradition for us to celebrate your wonderful life and birthday.
I miss you, and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. We had our traditional Feliz Navidad Christmas Eve celebration including church and Mexican food and our gift exchange. I have gone a little crazy with my nutcracker collection, and don't need any more. I haven't put up the Christmas villages since you passed, as it is a little too complicated for me and you always did such a great job!
Thank you for all the fond memories of all the holidays, birthdays, and just "no reason" celebrations of life we shared. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve and then we begin another decade in 2020. So many New Year's memories with you over 25 years. I miss dancing with you. You were such a great dancer and actually great at everything you endeavored. What a joy to be your wife and share 25 years with you!
Love, Always and Forever,
Margo
April 16, 2019
My dear Jon,
Today marks 7 years since you passed and went to be with the Lord. Not a day goes by that I don't miss you and remember all the wonderful times we had together. I can still hear your laughter and how intelligent you were. You could hold a good conversation with anyone on any subject.
Your book is doing well. I haven't had much time to market it but I tell everyone I know about it. You were an amazing writer.
Yesterday, would have been our 32nd Anniversary. I played Bingo with the girls in Ventana Lakes. I remember all the anniversaries we shared. You were always so thoughtful to send flowers, gifts, and we enjoyed a nice dinner at a resort restaurant. So special!
I pray that you are happy in Heaven and enjoying your family and friends that are there with you.
Love you always and forever,
Margo
Linda Cline
April 16, 2019
Knowing you and Gene from Hamilton AFB was a friendship that you and I continued through the years. I just re-read your book and thought of you and the joy, happiness and love that you shared with your family and friends. I'm sure you are with our Lord and keeping watch over your family. Rest in peace my friend.
Bob Nielsen
April 15, 2019
Though Jon and I never crossed paths in high school, we were of the same age, both shared having lived in Bermuda at some point during high school, as well as at Hamilton Field in CA. We met on a Kindley High website, conversed over the internet, and physically met and got together a couple of times in Phoenix, AZ where our daughter lived at the time as well as Jon. I deeply enjoy the memory of those get-togethers, our laughing over high school yearbook pics and memories of those years. I appreciate the depth of friendship we developed and will always hold a special space in my heart for him and his wonderful wife Margo.
sharon dorrough
December 28, 2018
JON,
Gene and I still miss you so bad. Christmas we talked about you. Gene is trying to take care of David the best he can.. I am positive you know all about what is happening. we love you so much and miss you.
Love,
Sharon and Gene Elisa talks about her favorite uncle also.
Margo Dorrough
December 26, 2018
Happy Birthday Jon,
Scylvia, DeAnne and I went to Longhorn Steakhouse to celebrate what would have been your 72nd birthday on Dec. 17. We toasted you and shared what a great sense of humor you had. I went to the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona and placed a beautiful bouquet of red poinsettias at your marker. I know you are not there, but I like to go there every month and change the flowers to go with the season or holiday and just to talk to you. I hope you can hear me, and if you can't perhaps you can feel the love I am sending your way. Thank you for 25 years of good memories to fill the whole left in my heart.
We celebrated Christmas Eve with the family and our Feliz Navidad Christmas with Mexican Food and homemade fudge. Mom and Frank drove up from Sierra Vista today and Renea and Jeff came over to visit. Skyler is sick with a double ear infection and stayed home. Mom, is starting to slow at age 87 and lost the sight in one of her eyes last week due to macular degeneration and glaucoma. I am not sure if anything can be done, but I pray for her every night. I miss you and think of you every day! You were a true blessing to my life!
Love Always and Forever, Margo
Margo Dorrough
April 15, 2018
Happy Anniversary Jon,
It would have been our 31st Anniversary today (April 15,) and it doesn't seem possible that you have been gone 6 yrs. ago tomorrow (April 16, 2012). I thank God for not taking you to heaven on our Anniversary date which was the best day of my life! I placed white lilies and yellow flowers on your marker at the Arizona National Memorial cemetery. You always liked yellow flowers which you said was a happy color.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and all the memories we shared. I recently received an email from your ASU buddy, Ron Perl, who is sending me some pictures of your ASU days. He recalled that you were very intelligent and graduated with your engineering degree and starting your first job at Motorola. He said the last time he saw you was in Calif. where you met up with fellow ASU friends and all went out to see the movie "Rocky."
You made a positive impression on all the people you met and definitely left your footprints on this earth. I love you forever and miss you every day.
Margo
SHARON DORROUGH
December 19, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON
WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. THINK ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME.. TALKED TO MARGO LAST NIGHT. HAD A WONDERFUL TALK..... WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH.
LOVE SHARON AND GENE
ELISA WROTE ON HER FACEBOOK BUT NOW FOUND WE COULD WRITE HERE. GET READY TO WELCOME GEORGIA ALSTATT AND PATSYS HUSBAND SHOULD ALREADY BE THERE.
Candy Abbott
December 19, 2017
One of the finest men ever. Jon is surely enjoying the splendor of heaven.
Margo Dorrough
December 17, 2017
Happy Birthday Jon,
Today would have been your 71st birthday, and if you were here we would be going out to a nice restaurant or at a resort to celebrate it together. Since your passing, I still honor you by going to dinner with our daughters DeAnne, Renea, and best friend Scylvia. Unfortunately, this year I have a horrible cold virus and Renea is also not feeling well, so we are postponing it until Dec. 30. Scylvia will be all caught up at her shop and hopefully we will all be well again. I miss you so much and think of you everyday.
I recently retired from the City of Phoenix on Nov. 27, and my only definite plans are to clean out drawers, closets, and the garage which I know you would be smiling down from Heaven knowing it will finally be done! You are remembered lovingly by everyone who knew you and your passing has left a hole in all our hearts.
Happy Birthday my love,
Margo
Bob (Pinky}
April 18, 2017
John & I never crossed paths while at Kindley, he arrived a couple months after we had transferred back stateside. Ironically we were both in the class of '65 and my family had transferred to Hamilton Field in CA while his had just left Hamilton to come to Bermuda. We met on the "Kindley" web-site and with our daughter living just northwest of Phoenix proper, John & I were to physically, on 2 separate occasions get together in Phoenix while we were there visiting our daughter. What fun and laughs enjoyed looking over old yearbooks and sharing experiences we had there with mutual friends and places there such as at "Teen-Town." I consider Jon as a dear friend & buddy, Margo, we love you too. Pinky
Margo Dorrough
April 17, 2017
Jon,
Today marks 5 years since you left this earth to be with the Lord. I miss you every single day, but take comfort in all the love and great memories we built together for 25 years. Scylvia and I went to the cemetery yesterday in honor of our anniversary and I brought yellow jonquils with white lillies and she placed an Easter lilly plant at your marker on the wall. She gave me a beautiful bouquet in honor of our anniversary with a dozen white roses, hawaiian banana leaves and yellow flowers since that was your favorite color of flower. I am blessed to have so many good friends who loved us both and have been here for me! Today was Easter and we had our usual traditions of church, dinner, Easter egg hunt, and we celebrated Nathan's 19th birthday. The family all miss you and your great sense of humor. You will live in all of our hearts forever! Happy Easter my love.
Margo
John Quist
April 29, 2016
Jon was one of my best buds. His wit and very dry sense of humor always intrigued me. He and his wife, Margo, are the best. I can't imagine having better friends. I miss him.
Pinky (Bob) Nielsen
April 18, 2016
It's hard to believe that Jon has been gone so long now, I often find myself thinking of him. Though Jon came to Bermuda shortly after our family rotated back to the "States," we connected up over the internet and corresponded frequently. Our daughter and her family reside in Surprise, AZ, not far from Jon & Margo and when Wendy & I traveled to see our daughter, Jon & I took advantage to connect up. We would meet at a restaurant, have breakfast enjoy reminiscing, sharing stories and laughing going through old Kindley High year books. Jon, I miss those times with you and enjoy from time to time keeping in contact with Margo. Your CA/Bermuda buddy,,,,,Pinnky
You will always be my gift!
Margo Dorrough
April 17, 2016
April 16, 2016
My dearest Jon,
Today marks 4 years since you passed on to Heaven. I think of you and miss you every day. Thank you for 25 beautiful years of memories that have helped to get me though each day. Scylvia took DeAnne (oldest daughter) and I to dinner at North Italiano to celebrate what would have been our 29th Anniversary on April 15. I placed yellow daffodils with purple butterflys at your marker. You always said you like yellow flowers and that it was a happy color. I love and miss you so much and look forward to the day when we will spend eternity in Heaven together!
Love Always and Forever,
Margo
December 19, 2015
It does my soul good knowing you are in a far better place now without any grief or suffering of body. i cherish those opportunities we had to get together in Phoenix, going through our old yearbooks laughing and reminiscing old Bermuda days.
Your CA bud, Bob (Pinky) Nielsen
Ken Glanister
December 19, 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON. OUR BIRTHDAY ARE A YEAR AND TWO DAYS APART. THAT DAY WILL COME, WHEN WE GET TO SET TOGETHER AGAIN,SIP A TALL DARK & STORMY AND TALK ABOUT ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE SHARED. I MISS YOU,THE BACK AND FORTH E-MAILS AND PHONE CALLS; AS, WE HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MORE LIKE BROTHERS, SINCE OUR FRIENDSHIP BEGAN, AT KINDLEY HIGH SCHOOL, IN 1965. I MISS YOU A LOT, KEN
Margo Dorrough
December 18, 2015
Happy Birthday Jon,
DeAnne, Renea, Scylvia and I are celebrating your birthday (Dec. 17, 1946) tonight at Richardson's. Scylvia's son's birthday is the same day as yours and since she has celebrated with me every year since you passed, I thought it only fair that she celebrate with Roland this year, so we are celebrating tonight. I feel your presence when you look in on me from heaven and it gives me a great deal of comfort and strength to carry on. Roy Stryker passed away this past September with cancer, and I was grateful to have led him to the Lord before he passed, so that he could join you in Heaven. I love and miss you so much! I am keeping busy but its just not the same without you.
Happy 69th birthday! I hope your will reveal yourself to us as you have the past few birthday celebrations!
Love Always, Margo
Margo Dorrough
April 30, 2015
April 15, 2015
Happy Anniversary, Jon! Thank you for 25 years of cherished memories. I miss you so very much but I know you are checking in from Heaven! You are an amazing man and I am so grateful for all the good times we shared. You were a blessing to my life! I read your book once a year and I wish I had the time to market it. You are and will always be my Renaissance Man!
Love you forever and always, Margo
Billie Scarboro Tate
December 22, 2014
After reconnecting to Bermuda and many old friends..Orkke Clifton and Lisa Hassenflug directed me to you and Dianne Bauer. That was over 11 years ago. You both had Kindley email groups and I hit the jackpot on old friends with both lists.
You and I shared several emails about Bermuda..the Kindley groups and alumni. Thank you for the U.S. Kindley page. Thank you for your devotion to our wonderful old home of Bermuda. You will be missed by many. My prayers for your family now. RIP
Donna Davis
December 19, 2014
Yes, Jon, Happy Birthday! I will also raise a glass to you tomorrow on my BDA'...& am so thankful to have had the opportunity to know friends like you & Margo! Does this mean you were a couple of days "older" than me? :))
Cheers & keep an eye on UR gal w/ God's guidance we will all be together someday! God bless your family during this Christmas season! Love to all!
Elaine Montgomery
December 18, 2014
Happy Birthday, in heaven, Jon!! You are dearly missed...gone..but, never forgotten!!
Ken
December 18, 2014
Jon my friend you departed way too soon and you are so missed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I am having a tall Dark & Stormy in your honor looking at that old photo of you and me in Vietnam and thinking how lucky I am to have had your friendship all these 60 plus years. We have become more like brothers than just friends. We share a lot of very fond memories. I thought I would share this little thought with Margo, that I think Jon would say... I'm no longer by your side, but, there's no need to weep; I've left sweet recollections, I'm hoping you will keep. Eternal joy and memories stay in our hearts forever, strengthening our special bond, that parting cannot sever. If times of loneliness should bring sorrow and dismay, don't despair, for I am there.... JUST A MEMORY AWAY. I raise my glass and wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY... My friend.. Ken
Margo at work decked out in Purple
Margo Dorrough
December 18, 2014
Happy Birthday, Jon!
Last night my two daughters, DeAnne and Renea, and best friend Scylvia, celebrated your birthday at the Rokerij. It was nice and we were in a booth next to the fireplace, but it was noisy and I know you hated loud noise, especially at a restaurant. The first birthday since your passing you revealed yourself with the "complimentary" root beer floats and the second time with the "Happy Birthday to You" song as we entered the restaurant. I didn't feel your presence this time. The waitress took a picture of us with my iphone which I forwarded to our group. When I got home, DeAnne called me and said Mom you're not going to believe this! Look closely at the picture and there is an Orb in the background and Jon's name spelled out on the wall of wines behind us. It took a moment for me to see it, but sure enough, you were letting us know you were there. I love and miss you soooooo much!!! Thanks for looking in on us and joining your birthday celebration. You're a truly incredible man!
Love You Always and Forever,
Margo
SHARON DORROUGHY
December 17, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON. WE SURE STILL MISS YOU LOVE SHARON AND GENE
Georgia Altstatt
June 4, 2014
Think of you and Jon often. Even though you will always miss Jon, remember: It's not "goodbye" It's "see ya later" Pray for you to have peace. Love you, Georgia
May 17, 2014
May 17, 2014
Hello Margo, Pinky here. Sorry I originally confused you identifying myself by my given name & not by who Jon knew. Although Jon came to Bermuda a few months after we had left, Jon & I came to know & enjoy each other over the inter-net through the Kindley group. When Wendy (my wife) & I came out to Phoenex to visit our daughter & her family, Jon & I would take advantage and get to gether at Cocoa (?) restraunt. We would pore over our old yearbooks, reflect on common sights, experiences and developed a dear friendship as we held much in common. When I had heard of his passing, I felt a terrible loss, though I'm sure not as much as yourself. My thoughts are with you & your family often, I certainly miss thoughs days at the restraunt over on Bell Ave., our yucking it up. Our prayerss continue to be with you, Pinky...
Sharon Dorrough
April 19, 2014
We are thinking of you Margo with love and of course our Jon.. Know he is always with you...Love you
Donna Davis
April 18, 2014
Thank you so very much, Ken for providing Jon's Guest Book permanently...
I do not know a lot of their family & friends, but feel so close when an entry is made. Working with Margo at the City of Phx Courthouse, this Guest Book has let me share in her life much more in this present time. And...Margo, your picture is so beautiful, as you always were & I know Jon has to be constantly smiling down on you & in your heart forever & ever.
God Bless you & Jon's family always!
Margo Dorrough
April 16, 2014
April 16, 2014 - Today marks two years since Jon's passing. Yesterday would have been our 10/27th Anniversary. I was married to the most loving and amazing man and I thank God for the 8/25 years we had together. Tonight, I heard from Jon through Susanne Wilson who is a great medium and it gave me such comfort. I'm grateful Jon is with me still and he will live in my heart forever! Thank you babe for your gift of undying love. Always and Forever... Your loving wife, Margo
sharon dorrough
December 24, 2013
Well Christmas is here again and without you there is such a loss.. Hope my Mom is with you.. She loved you so.. Gene and David have a lost place in their hearts and your beautiful wife misses you so but am sure you know that.. She as you know celebrates your birthday and Gene reminded me and I laughed as we were both think of you on that day.. We love you Jon and always will.
elisa ewing
December 17, 2013
Thinking of you on your birthday. Prayers for you Margo. We share your pain but we shall see him again.
David Dorrough
October 24, 2013
Hey Jon, am thinking about you heavily now. Not a day goes by that I don't at some point or another. Just sent Margo a you tube link that I feel will give her comfort. Miss you terribly. One day though, Gene, you, and I will go fishing together along with Dad. Till then, you can keep Dad busy playing chess. Remember when he finally beat you, He really hooped it up, even took a photo of the final board, lol. Those were good times. Till then, Love you, bro.
David Dorrough
October 24, 2013
sharon dorrough
October 22, 2013
Jon, Still miss you so much and love you so much too.......Gene says he goes to call you so many times even now....
Gary Thrower
October 20, 2013
Still miss Jon a lot. Always looked forward to the times we could get together.
Glen Cuoco
September 26, 2013
John,
It was great to have had the opportunity to meet you at Kindley High School all those many years ago. I remember you as a really nice guy when we played in the school band together, even though you were 4 years ahead of me.
It was a really nice surprise when you first contacted me again to give you some help creating the Kindley website, then when you came back to the island with the gang on the Bermuda Reunion Cruise. At that same time, I had the pleasure of meeting Margo for the first time and it was so nice knowing that you had a really wonderful woman to share your life.
I wish there would have been many more times that we could have shared over the Internet, the ham radio and even back here in Bermuda. However, I will always be thankful for the chance we did get again, even though it took many years to happen.
Continue to rest peacefully, my friend.
Ken Glanister
May 20, 2013
Jon, in momory of our friendship, I am extending this Guest Book forever, so your family and friends can come and visit, write a note to you and read what others have written, whenever they wish. I am in hopes that it will bring some comfort to Margo, to know how much you were loved and missed. Just a few thought follow...
Your smile, you laughter,
Your voice, your personality
Are now imbedded in our hearts and memory.
Often people mention your name.
Some just keep quiet.
But no matter what is or is not said,
You're always on our mind.
We adopted each other as brothers many years ago.
We remained close and friends for near 50 years.
A little over a year has gone by,
but it seens like only yesterday,
you were by your family's side.
We can only think of who you'd be,
To us you will always be in our most cherished memories.
It has been a while since you have gone. For your family and friends things just are not the same.
It still does not seem real!
who holds the blame?
If love could have saved you,
You'd still be here today.
The love Margo holds for you and the love of your friends,
Will never change.
As you lay in a still rest,
God broke our hearts to prove he took the best.
Everything you did, everything you were, is part of our most cherished memories.
It has been an honor to have been your friend.
The day will come that we are all back together again.
We will set together and tell the same old stories of our days
on that pearl of an Island.. Bermuda.
and of those wild and crazy time at Kindley High.
It has been an honor to have been your friend.
Until we meet again..
Lana Strand
April 22, 2013
Jon,
You gave so much to your family and friends. You are missed and loved.
Lana and Kenny Strand
Dixie Swick
April 22, 2013
I have precious memories of Jon. He was gracious and kind. A pefect genterman with a good sence of humor. I'm happy for Mago to have had such a wonderful caring commpasionate good husband. Jon will be very much missed by all of us. I'm especially glad to know that Jon was saved and now home with the Lord, and we will see him there. I considered Jon a son, rather than a son-in-law, Love from Dixie
Donna Davis
April 19, 2013
Dearest Margo...you are in my thoughts & prayers & knowing that God & Jon are always comforting & protecting you & bringing you all the fond memories of your life as a couple here on earth, will keep you the strong, loving lady you are. God Bless you, dear friend.
Margo Dorrough
April 17, 2013
Jon, you will always be the love of my life. I think of you every moment of every day and wish we could have had 30 more years together. Yesterday, was a year since you passed. It hardly seems possible. I hope you liked the yellow roses I placed at the cemetery. I can feel your presence and it gives me comfort that you are still looking after me from Heaven. Until we reunite, I will treasure our great memories of 25 years that were full of fun and laughter. Love you, always and forever.
March 16, 2013
Jon Still mising you and love you.. Sharon and Gene Mom is probably there too and I miss her so much and love her too...
Jerry Allaway
December 17, 2012
Margo, you probably don't remember me but Jon was teaching me sales when he met you. We spent many hours together doing sales calls, at that time it was discounted phone service. I miss him terribly and I just wish I could have made it out to Arizona one more time before he passed. I'll never forget him for he was a one of a kind!
With love,
Jerry Allaway...
Lana Goodman
September 27, 2012
Margo, I just this minute found out about Jon's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy - I will miss him terribly even though we just e-mailed off and on over the past few years. I often think about when you two came to my 50th birthday party with your friend and you were the best at the hula hoop! Take care of yourself and know that Jon is with God and watching over you every minute.
Georgia Altstatt
August 4, 2012
Margo, Just wanted to let you know that you are in my heart and prayers, and I think of you and Jon daily, Much love, Geogia
Bill Jonson
July 27, 2012
Margo,
Not a day goes by that I don't take a moment and think about my friend Jon, as he had a tremendous influence on my life.
I don't exactly remember when I first met Jon, whom I was with, whom he was with, or where we were, but somehow we became friends. And through that friendship, Jon mentored me on how to become a business professional, how to dress, act, proper conduct, and so forth. He recommended books to read, organizational techniques, the list goes on.
I worked for Jon a short period of time in Sigma Engineering. I would generate sales leads, he would follow up and most of the time close the sale. We spent many hours discussing business, sales and life, often over a business lunch, happy hour, or a night out on the town, or just hanging out being friends on the weekends.
A short time after Sigma, I ended up at PC Manufacturing in a sales support role, which led to assisting the National Sales Manager. About a year later, the National Sales Manager left PC and I was promoted into that position. That job, thanks to Jon's mentoring, opened up a whole new life experience and career path that I could never have envisioned in my wildest dreams. I traveled the United States, worked with a plethora of sales professionals, each with varying styles and techniques, attended trade shows, spent time at high-end resorts, called on the nation's top retailers, etc.
Several years go by, and along comes 3M. They ended up acquiring PC. Out of the 100+ employees and countless sales reps, I was the only one 3M hired. That was back in 1988. Since joining 3M, I've been promoted five times. It is unheard of for someone without an advanced education to make it to the ranks I have within the company. It was only possible because of the lessons I learned from one man, that being Jon.
I regret not staying in closer contact with my longtime friend once we moved to Minnesota, but my biggest regret is not challenging Jon on using all the tools available to him beyond alternative/complementary medicine. I could have, and should have, done more.
Jon will forever have his fingerprints on my very being. He helped shape me into who I've become. He will be forever missed. Love, Bill
Lynn Jonson
July 27, 2012
Dear Margo,
Just wanted to tell you some of the great things I rfemember about Jon. He always was such a cheerful, happy-go-lucky kidder. I cn't even begin to remember all the jokes he used to tell and hyis hearty laugh. He was so much fun to be around. He was also so passionate about the things he believed in, but he could be a softy too. One of my favorite memories was the night I came over to his townhouse in Phoenix. I can't remember why I was there, maybe bringing him something from Bill? Anyway, he invited me in to drink some scotch with him. We sat and talked for he lngest time. At that time I was still smoking and I knew he hated it, so I said I would go outside to smoke. He said no, (it must have been cold or raining outside) to stay inside and smoke. That was a big compromise on his part just to be considerate of me.
He was always so thoughtful and caring, and he impressed me with how much he cared about Bill. I am so sorry that with all his strength, he was not able to win his fight. I do have some idea of how much pain you are in now that his is gone. Just know that it will get better in time.
Thanks so much for the info about where his ashes are in the cemetery. I know Bill and I will visit there the next time we come in to town. I can't believe someone stole your flowers placed at his memorial wall!
I will eventually get some photos sent that I don't think you have.
Please take care. Love you, Lynn
P.S. Bill has a new grandson - Logan Griffin Jonson
France Barringer
May 28, 2012
I have known Jon since 1987 when my dear friend Margo met him. She immediately felt in love with him. That was at about the same time that I also met my husband Jerry. We both love Jon very much as he was such a gentleman, a good friend, kind, caring and loving husband. I still remember his voice when he would speak with so much hope and faith in his heart the last time we had lunch with them before we moved to San Diego. Although we didn't see each other after that, he was always very much in our toughts and prayers as you know, once you get to know Jon, you don't forget him. He will always remain in our hearts. Our prayers are with you Margo in these difficult times. I am sure that he is watching over you and comforting you as he always did.
With love and gratitude in knowing you both, France and Jerry
Donna Davis
May 18, 2012
Margo, your Birthday is a "special day" to Celebrate YOU & you know 25 years, Jon did! If you had NOT been born on "your special day" then, you would NOT have had these "so very special memories" to remember being with Jon! He is celebrating your Birthday week, knowing you miss him, as he misses being physically with you, but you know he is close by you always, as your "special Angel" watching over you & guarding you in God's love! I would never have met Jon, if it was not for you, & share in so many of your memories, especially the neat "tropical Wedding pics!"
God knows you're a strong person & you can turn everything over to Him, as I am sure Jon has already reminded God how very special you were & still are to him!
This Guest Book is a special treasure to cherish with all your cards, face book expressions & memories of your wonderful relationship with Jon. Know that your have many, many friends that care about you & will keep in touch.
Margo, "Happy Birthday, beautiful lady, & wishing you many, many more!"
Donna D. xox
Margo Dorrough
May 16, 2012
It has been a month today since Jon's passing on April 16, and ironically today is my birthday. Needless to say, I choose not to celebrate it this year. I am so thankful for the 25 years we had together as there was never a "bad" day the entire time. Jon was an awesome husband and best friend, and my heart aches for him every moment of every day. I am so touched by the out-pouring of gifts, sympathy cards (67 last count), and guest book and face book expressions of sympathy as a testimony to what a wonderful person he was and how he touched your life. Thank you all for your kindness. I will treasure these comments in the years to follow. Jon will live in our hearts forever until we meet again in Heaven!
Ramana Malladi
April 30, 2012
I have known Jon since 2004 as a tenant and have personally experienced his kindness. He was wonderful in every way. He will be missed as a Friend and as a Landlord. Rest in Peace, Jon. Margo, Please accept our family's Condolences and thanks for Jon.
April 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jon..my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Mary and Skip Hurd
Bob Graziano
April 26, 2012
I only met Jon once, but have communicated with him many times since. It was obvious from the day we met that that he was a special person. Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Dorrough
April 25, 2012
What can really be said. We will miss you and always love you..You meant so much to all of us.I have had the many pleasures of grocery shopping and having lunch etc on the phone with you. It will really be hard to answer the phone and not hear Hi Sharon this is Jon boy as I always called you. See you never really knew how many people really loved you. You are so blessed by that alone. Your loving wife was there for you all the way to the end... I am sure you are finally over all the pain and being sick.. We will all miss you and think about you all the time. Till we see each other again.
David Dorrough
April 24, 2012
Margo, my deepest sympathies for your loss. I am so glad you were there for him, esp the last 2 months. The support and care you gave him buffered my sadness that I could not be there myself. You and he had a special love and it was so obvious to all that knew you both. Together, you two did things and went places that other couples could only envy. As a brother, Jon was someone I loved and admired. He was always there for me. As a little kid, he always would take the time to play with me. I truly looked up to him as an example of who I wanted to be like. As I write this, with tears running down my cheek, I will miss the phone calls. I don't think a day went by the last two years that we didn't talk to each other at least 2 times a day. RIP Jon
Kim Davenport
April 23, 2012
Margo - My thoughts and love are with you and my arms are around you in an attempt to comfort you as much as you can be comforted at this time. I am so very saddened by this news ...still not quite believing it myself. What a solid and steadfast soldier Jon was in this battle. I am so very very sorry for your loss ... for the world's loss. Jon - have a safe journey my friend.
Much love,
Kim
Jon and I (1976)
elisa dorrough-ewing
April 23, 2012
I know there is a time to live and a time to die, but I feel you were just taken too soon. I grieve for myself, but more for Margo and for my dad. I don't know what my dad will do without his baby brother who he loved so much. He has already lost his parents and his best friend. He is left thinking it should have been him and not you as he is older and you were always the one who focused so much on health and nutrition. I always thought you knew everything about everything, along with my dad. I think seeking knowledge is a Dorrough tradition. Sometimes I hated the lectures about health/nutrition, politics, etc. but I would give anything right now to hear you give me a lecture.
You were the go getter - the motivator of the bunch of us. And as smart as you were, you were just as sentimental and caring, reaching out to all the elder family and checking on everyone to ensure they were healthy/okay. Everyone will miss your caring heart, which grew more and more caring as you got older. You made me proud with all of your accomplishments, particularly in pursuing your dream of writing a book. I know you always wanted to do it and you finally did it. When I read it, I was amazed at the amount of research that you had to do to write this book. So much work and really well done. Not only did you write a book, but you got published!!! That's a huge feat.
I am so glad that you had an angel like Margo to spend your life with, to be there to care for you, especially in your last days. You lived a full life in 65 years, though I wish it had been longer. I will try to pursue my dreams the way that you have. I will see you soon and hope that you are rejoined with Grandma, Grandpa, and my son Preston. Much Much love, Elisa
Candy (Fennemore) Abbott
Candy Abbott
April 23, 2012
Jon was an anchor for his Kindley classmates, always going the extra mile with the website and anything else we needed. His wisdom and wit will be missed. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Margo.
Bill Rolfe
April 23, 2012
Only had the pleasure of meeting Jon once and shareing thoughts about writers and writing. He was a very unique and interesting individual whom I will miss. After reading his first novel I was hooked. We have lost greatly. My deepest sympathies to Margo and family.
Norah Mix Glover
April 23, 2012
Margo, Deepest sympathies. We always enjoyed our times with you and Jon at Kindley reunions, and Howie and I had several wonderful weekends with Jon in Reno. His support and contributions to the Kindley H.S. group are going to be sorely missed by all his classmates and friends.
April 23, 2012
Jon will be missed. I didn't know him well but he was always so willing to help others battling this disease. My thoughts are with his family. Jon was a gem. Sandy Siegel
Georgia Altstatt
April 23, 2012
Dear family; All of the thoughts and love written in this memory book for Jon are a testament to what a terrific man he was and what an important roll he had in the life of each person who knew him. Margo you are in my prayers and remember it isn't "good bye" IT'S - "See ya later"
I'm going to really miss him.
Donna Roosa Murphy
April 23, 2012
Margo, you and your family have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Jon was such a very good man. I'll always remember the dances we all attended, several very long Christmas brunches with family at the Biltmore and other good times over the years. Prayers and hugs to you.
Kenneth Glanister
April 22, 2012
Margo. My deepest condolences. I pray that the Lord gives you the strenght to get through this. You and Jon were so much more than a husband and wife, you were SOLE MATES. I know Jon will always be with you in spirit. Jon is now on a new journey, which reminds me of these words. Don't stand at my grave and weep, I am not here, I do not sleep, I am the diamond glints on snow, i am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swith uplifing rush of quiet birds in circled light, I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die. There will be a time that we will dance and sing together again. Do not cry, I did not die. Ken
ron belin
April 22, 2012
this is so too political, and truly for us the last grave for jon;;happy trails , jon dorrough
Cathy Humphrey Voelkel
April 22, 2012
Jon was the core of what has become the Kindley AF High School Group. We loved him for his dedication to our Bermuda life and friendships. He will be missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with Margo and the family.
Julia DeWitt
April 22, 2012
From the 1st day I met Jon at Kindley HS, Bda he made me feel welcome & I had a friend. He has been a good friend ever since. I will truely miss him and will keep Margo in my prayers. God speed and thanks for allowing us to get to know him. Julia Carolyn Keane DeWitt (St.Johns,AZ)
Ken Glanister
April 22, 2012
Margo,my deepest condolences. I know this is a very hard time for you; as you and Jon were much more than just a husband and wife, you were, SOUL MATES. You were meant to be together. I know Jon will always be there with you in spirit. Jon you are going to be deeply missed by me and all of your friends from the Kindley Alumni family. You have been a great friend for 47 years now. You are now on your next journey. May our paths cross again and we will set down and go over all those great stories of the great times we shared, while we are sipping on a tall Dark & Stormy. God's speed my friend. Until we meet again. Ken
April 22, 2012
It was so wonderful to re-connect with Jon after 37 years. I always loved your Hollywood movie star name. I really enjoyed catching up and sharing therapies and stories at our breakfasts with all the girls. You will be missed Jon. Margo and family, we send our deepest condolences. Mike and Marilyn (Brewer)
Carolyn
April 22, 2012
Jon, no-one wants to be a member of this "club" but you reached out and started the website to help your friends. Our Saturday discussions were very helpful and at times a lot of fun. I enjoyed our group breakfasts as well. Your book will continue to bring joy to so many. Best always, your friend Carolyn
Linda Cline
April 22, 2012
Jon,
To a wonderfully talented and smart friend. Your attention to life was amazing. I am so thankful that we re-connected after losing touch. You will be missed. Margo, my deepest condolences. Love, your longtime friend, Linda Cline
Donna Davis
April 21, 2012
Margo, sending you special hugs & prayers to the pretty gal that Jon use to let out to work behind the Courthouse everyday! I loved when he waved to me!
Love,
Donna D.
April 21, 2012
Renea,
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Peace and love,
Debbie Cluff
Teri Jackson
April 21, 2012
Our prayers and condolences are with you.
May they be a comfort to you during this most
difficult 1Cor 15:26
April 21, 2012
Remembering your great love story today and always.
Barbara Baker
April 21, 2012
Margo, God be with you now and forever during this difficult time. The obituary is beautiful and a great picture of Jon. You know I'm here for you. I'm so sorry for your loss; Jon is out of pain now. I've been telling Don that Jon is coming to heaven so watch for him. They will have great intellectual conversations I'm sure. I love you. Barbara
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