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John Harrell Obituary

HARRELL, John David

John David Harrell, 60 of LaVerne Ca passed away peacefully to be with God on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. He was born at US Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida, November 27, 1952, the son of John and Dorothy Jean Harrell. John David lived in Glendora and graduated from Glendora High School. He
attended Pasadena College now known as Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, Ca. John joined the Los Angeles Police Department and served until his retirement after 30 years. He was a Command Pilot with the LAPD Air Support Division for the bulk of his service. John is survived by his devoted wife Kimberly, son James and wife Stacie, daughter Jill and husband Jose, Kim's daughters Sara and Lindsey. John also leaves his parents John and Dorothy Jean Harrell, sister Carol Downard and husband Michael, his brother Robert and wife Charlene, three grandchildren, Macie, Penny, Logan and a host of family and friends. John David was pre deceased by a brother James Harrell in 2010. The three Harrell sons chose Law Enforcement careers. They each selected aviation as their ultimate choice of service. John David led the way and brothers Jim and Bob followed his lead. As helicopter pilots John and Bob spent untold hours patrolling the skies over L.A. while Jim, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Paramedic traveled the skies performing rescues and searches from the Air Five Helicopter. John David's brother Bob is now the remaining active officer and continues the tradition of manning the skies over Los Angeles.

A Memorial Service for John David will be conducted on Saturday, January 12, at 1:30pm at the Glendora Community Nazarene Church on the corner of Grand and Sierra Madre Avenues in Glendora, Ca. Join us in celebrating the memories and accomplishments of John David as we express our support for his wife and family.

Published by San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Jan. 6, 2013.
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What a special and kind man. John was loved by many many people and I enjoyed "talking" with him on facebook. I knew John in high school and he never changed. Always a gentleman. Heaven has gained what we have lost but we will all join together someday.

Jane Cashion

January 14, 2013

You will be missed Uncle John. Wish we were there to celebrate your life. May you be in peace while you watch over us all. Brian Harrell & Family

Brian Harrell

January 12, 2013

You were a part of my life, John ever since elementary school. I can't imagine my life without you in it as you were a vital part of my growing up. We were always great friends. You were always upbeat, happy and you teased me continually...and you knew I loved it despite my objections. I'm so terribly sad that you're no longer here but I rejoice as I know you're in the arms of our Lord who you loved so much. My prayers to the family.

Vicky Wilson

January 12, 2013

Eric and I will miss our dear friend John. It was only a couple of weeks ago, that John and I spoke and talked about the wonderful friendship we've had for 40+ yrs and our relationship we have with God after being in Pastor Lee's church for so many yrs. John & I were always honest with each other so... Fortunately, I know that John is with the Lord celebrating. He will be missed so much by us.
Eric and Becky Ellis

January 7, 2013

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