1948
2013
Born May 20, 1948 in Los Angeles to Del and Dorothy Adair, John passed away peacefully on September 13, 2013.
John was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Navy. He and Phyllis Phillips were married in Covina on June 24, 1978. John was an accomplished golfer and a member of Manhattan Beach Golf Club.
He owned and operated Adair Plumbing for 20 years and was a homebuilder extraordinaire in the Beach Cities.
John was a wonderful man whose life was taken too soon. In his final days, John was surrounded by his closest friends and loved ones. The love and support that was exuded has been a true miracle. John has been a stronghold in the community of Manhattan Beach, residing in the same home since 1972. Many have known him as Mr. Fix It, the Mayor of the 24th Street Bench, and the source of all interesting information/gossip pertaining to the community. His wife, Phyllis Adair, his mother, Dorothy Ross, and his half-sister, Delene Annenberg, survive John.
In lieu of flowers Phyllis requests that donations for research be made in John's name to the American Cancer Society.
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I just recently found out about Johns passing I would like to offer my condolences to the Adair family..I was a childhood friend of Johns we were neighbors and grew up together on the same street in westchester...el manor ave..the airport took our houses for their expansion in the late 1950s..we all moved to different parts of westchester..l did meet up with him again at westchester high school.i have fond memories of our childhood friendship..and I appreciate his service to our country ...I am a Vietnam Veteran also...
Lorne Wood
Friend
November 22, 2019
Dear Phyllis, I went to Westchester High School with John and saw him last at our 20 year class reunion at the Airport Marina. I am so crushed to learn of his passing. My memories of him, oh my gosh, a very handsome, kind, always smiling, beautiful person inside and out. I will always remember him with those qualities. May your memories of John comfort you always, he was in deed a very special man. God Bless you, Sincerely, Joyce (Hawkins) Jones
Joyce Jones
February 16, 2014
To the family of John, please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the god of all comfort be with you during this difficult time in your lives. We all yearn for better conditions. It's refreshing to know that God's word speaks of a time when all sorrows will be gone and mankind will live in beautiful surroundings with nothing to fear. - Isaiah 65:17, 21-24 Debbie
October 2, 2013
Hello Phyllis:
Deanna and I are both shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. We enjoyed playing golf with you during the Golfari days and what a pleasant surprise to run into you and John on Wikiki beach a few years ago. John was a fun person to be around and we enjoyed being with both of you. We will remember John fondly and pray for you to carry on in the future.
Jim McGee
October 1, 2013
Dear Dorothy, it's been a while since we saw or spoke. I'm sorry for your loss. Cicero called me just now with this sad news. I remember John quite well. We had a lot of fun conversations when I once in a while was cutting his hair. Please also give my condolences to Phyllis. Walli Gast
W. M. Gast
September 26, 2013
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