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John Hathaway Obituary
John "Jack" Allen Hathaway, age 79, died on Oct. 30th, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2012 and is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John A. and Beverly Hathaway of Virginia Beach, Virginia; son, Bill Hathaway of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Doug Dearth of Los Angeles, California. Jack had four grandchildren, Sean Hathaway, Jay Hathaway, Michael Hathaway, Meredith Hathaway; and three great-grandchildren.
Jack retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service. His work in implementing Goodyear's Total Quality Culture took him on assignments throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia to Goodyear domestic and foreign locations, and to other U.S. companies where Goodyear worked to develop joint ventures and partnerships with suppliers and customers. Jack was honored in 1981 as the corporate staff winner of the Goodyear Spirit Award. He often reminisced with great joy of the many wonderful adventures he had while working for Goodyear.
The family would like to thank Nancy and Dick Prather of Akron, Ohio for their love and never ending support. The family would also like to thank Colleen, Sharleen and the staff of Senior Independence, as well as, the staff at Chapel Hill Retirement Community (where Jack was king of the dance floor) for their compassionate care and friendship. Lastly, the family would like to thank Jack's lifelong friends, Terry Deems, Hal Pulcini, Dave Gowans and Mike Burns affectionately dubbed the "Goodyear Gang." Their visits always brought joy, laughter and fabulous story telling. A special thank you to Terry for his bi-weekly cream stick deliveries. If you had the pleasure of meeting Jack once, you were guaranteed a friend for life.
A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, November 7, 2013, 7 p.m. at Chapel Hill Retirement Community, 12200 Strausser St., Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614, and where friends may call Thursday, 6 p.m. until time of service. Graveside Service Friday, 10 a.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, Akron.
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Angela Trayer
November 7, 2013
My encounters with Jack left a lasting impression. He was a very sweet person and I appreciated how he welcomed my family with open arms. His kindness really touched me. My prayers are with you all.
Brian Sickle
November 7, 2013
Not only is he back with Shirley, he is with many great old friends, again. My folks were great friends, and Jack brought me into Goodyear and always took a minute to ask how things were going and shake hands with that huge smile.
Johnny, Billy, Beth..our thoughts and prayers are with you once agein.
Alice Beatty
November 6, 2013
God speed Jack! I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Jack via Goodyear and IVI Travel. He worked hard and played hard! I enjoyed working with him on the Top 10 groups! Too bad Goodyear does not have more like him - honest and fair!
julie gleeson
November 5, 2013
Jack was the humblest person I've ever met. He put value on family and friends, no strings attached, because he sincerely cared. It was a blessing
to have known him.
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Therapy Team
November 4, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Many of us were able to work with Jack and be involved with his rehab and strengthening.
He was a joy and such a people person.
He will be greatly missed.
Kristi Parrotte
November 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss Sean. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
November 4, 2013
We knew Jack at Ellet High School and was in the same class and always enjoyed talking to him. Floyd and Jackie (Triche) Sypherd
Linda Baer
November 4, 2013
I worked with Jack at Goodyear in the training area. He was always so interesting to talk with and fun at the Christmas parties we use to have. He was a great asset to the company. He will be missed by all who knew him. Blessings and sympathy to his family.
Pam Beltz
November 4, 2013
I worked for Jack at Goodyear in the TQC Department. I have many fun memories working with him. My sincerest sympathy to Jack's family.
Terri James
November 3, 2013
I had the pleasure of working with Jack at Goodyear and then seeing him on my visits to my Mom who is at Chapel Hill. Jack definitely had a zest for life and loved people. My sympathies to Beth and Doug who I also got to know on their many visits to Chapel Hill. May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Ian Scott
November 3, 2013
Jack I'll never forget you. Who else would have brought me to the US after an interview in a stalled elevator in Lux.
thank you love Ian Scott
joann bosley
November 3, 2013
your life will shine forever
November 3, 2013
Dear jack..I took care of you for 3-4 years @ Chapel Hill and loved every moment of it.Ive missed you ever since I left Chapel Hill in 2012..I stopped to c you many times after that to get a hug and share a laugh...the world will be a much sadder place without you. Nobody can ever replace you!!!! RIP old friend and my prayers to Beth and Doug who were your angels
Amanda Petersen
November 3, 2013
Beth and family-
I am so honored to have know Jack and all of you! He was truely a great man and I enjoyed our conversations. He always put a smile on my face, especially playing cards with me! He will always have a special place in my heart, as will all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in your time of need! Just remember he is dancing now and forever!
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