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John Usher Obituary
John Usher of Fernley, Nev., died suddenly at home on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013. He was born on Oct. 26, 1938, in South Dakota. He was retired from the U. S. Navy. He married Colleen Marcoe on Dec, 6, 1982 and recently celebrated their 30th anniversary.
He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Usher; one stepdaughter, Amy (Shane) Hawes; 2 sisters, Vendale (Oscar) Migl, Texas and Dorothy Steffgen, California; one brother, Larry Usher; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Geraldine Golden, California; Karen Pahnke, Green Bay; Jean (Dan) Sylvester, Eldorado; Darlene Greene, Brownsville.
Waltons Funeral Home, Reno, Nevada is serving the family
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JANELLE USHER MERCADO
February 1, 2013
Aunt Colleen and Family, so sorry for your loss. We havent seen you in a while but I have great memories of my Uncle and you! You are in our prayers.
Roberta & Danny Mendoza
January 31, 2013
Colleen & Family, Danny and I would like to express our Deepest Condolences. Uncle John will be greatly missed, I loved him so much..he was and will always be my favorite Uncle..Please let us know when the Celebration of life is..we would like to attend..Hugs, Danny & Birdie
Anne Miller
January 30, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I worked with him at Med Express. He was easy going, with a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
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