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John Feather Obituary
May 29, 1936 - October 11, 2010
John Boyd Feather
John B. Feather of Fountain Valley died in a Newport Beach hospital, October 11.
John was born in Santa Monica, California May 29, 1936. He graduated with an engineering degree from USC in 1958.
He leaves his wife Mary; a sister, Claudia Hunt of Pomona; and a niece, Stephanie Schleh of Pomona.
Services will be held at Inglewood Park Cemetery. Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Mortuary in Costa Mesa will be in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Feather
joe felsmann
October 8, 2022
BÉKE PORAIRA
joe
Alice
October 12, 2021
szeretettel
jozsi
October 8, 2021
remembering
October 9, 2020
Kedves Mária, sajnálom, hogy nem ismertem meg Johnt személyesen, de az emléke még igy is élni fog.
Szeretettel,
Alice és családja
joe felsmann
October 8, 2020
szerettem a leveleit, a humorát
Laszlo and Jean Molnar
October 16, 2019
Our Memory of his wit will live on!
October 9, 2019
Spuren im Sand vergehen,
Spuren im Herzen bleiben.
Alice aus Köln
joe felsmann
October 8, 2019
akiket szerettünk, bennünk élnek tovább
Erin
November 12, 2010
My sister and I will miss Uncle John very much. He was so supportive, thoughtful and patient with us. He would sit and listen to me and my sister babble about our lives, he would let us play on the computer, and when we were little he and Aunt Mary would take us to the park. He really was a wonderful Uncle and I loved him so much. He will be very missed, but he will live on in our hearts.
Claudia Hunt
November 10, 2010
My brother... I was always proud to have Jack as my brother. He was always curious about everything in the world around him and always wanted to try new things. When he was growing up he learned to play the clarinet and the bassoon, doing very well at both in the school band. He also took up the piano and did well at that, too. Later in life he tried and excelled at snow skiing, speelunking and scuba diving. For quite a number of years he had a great passion for photography and took truly remarkable pictures. My brother was a quiet man and he had a kind and generous heart. So I will say so long for now, big brother, because though you are no longer with us in body, you will always be in my heart and memories.
Jo Ann Butler
October 30, 2010
Mary, Claudia and Steph, I miss knowing John ("Jack") is here with you and for me to share emails and talk. He was a very special man and now a very special spirit, and I know he is watching over you. With my love always, Your Cousin Jo Ann (AKA: Cheerleader of the Team of Two)
Marcia Tengan
October 26, 2010
Mary,
We know you will miss John very much. We always enjoyed watching you both walk all over Fountain Valley or taking a drive in John's sports car. You have been good neighbors and supporters of our family. We will hold you in our prayers.
October 26, 2010
Mrs. Feather, I'm very sorry Mr. Feather died. I hope you're okay without him. I like having you for my neighbor. Love, Margaret Tengan
Cindy & Bill Seelinger
October 18, 2010
Mary, we were very saddened to see that John had died. We know he had a long struggle and fought very hard. It was a pleasure to know John. If we can do anything to help you from our end here in the desert, please call on us. Our thoughts are with you.
Cindy and Bill
Shimizu Family
October 17, 2010
"Uncle John" will be dearly missed. He was a kind neighbor who was like an uncle to our kids. Sharing his trains and watching butterflies hatch in your yard are still memories that we hold dear. Halloween visits were always appreciated and you were our first stop. Both of you added to our family by being our "relatives" at school functions and family events. John washed his red sports car every Sunday and both of you were known for your trips to Palm Springs and walks to Mile Square Park and Lampost. Uncle John may not be here in body but will always be here in spirit with fond memories held dear by our family.
Louis Feiner
October 17, 2010
Hi Mary,
John and I did not work in the same department, however we crossed paths during the DC-10 era dealing with flight control systems. Since we were about the same age, we also retired about the same time. John was always a trusted solid technical person who we all listened to during initial design and especially when serious flight controls issues surfaced.
Best of luck as your life proceeds without him.
Best Regards,
Lou Feiner
Vilma Anderson
October 16, 2010
Mary,
John was always so pleasant with an engaging sense of humor. We always felt so welcomed in your home. Your soul mate is in heaven now and will smile down upon you forever. Be strong as you celebrate his life and treasure the many wonderful memories. Love, Vilma and Larry
Joe Felsmann
October 16, 2010
Dear Mary, I take and carry you in my heart.
Stephanie Schleh
October 15, 2010
" And soonest our best men with thee do go..." is a line from the poem 'Death Be Not Proud' by John Donne that resonates with me when I think of Uncle Jack and his courageous battle against the cancer that claimed him. He was a man of keen intelligence and wit, with a dry sense of humor that never left him during his long battle with his illness. He lived his life well and fully, providing a source of strength for his family and courage in the face of adversity. He faced his fight with cancer with the same determined strategy that he put into his professional life, using that engineer's logic to set a course of action that would fight his illness and allow him as much time with his wife as he could get. He loved Aunt Mary a great deal, determined to wring the very last moment he could from this life, determined to share those precious moments with his beloved of 40 years. The measure of a man is the legacy he leaves behind, and Uncle Jack left behind a lifetime of good memories, good works, kindness and courage. As a son, big brother, husband, uncle and friend, Uncle Jack was a man to be admired, and I know that I shall always remember him that way.
Dwell in peace and love until we are with you again, Uncle Jack.
Dinner with the Feather's
October 15, 2010
Ken and Shirley Stokes
October 15, 2010
We will always remember John as a quiet but very intelligent person who saw the beauty in all of nature but especially the flowers. His photographic talents found their way to pictures on note cards. He and Mary were a Team of Two in every way. Their devotion to each other sets an example for all of us. May God's love surround you, Mary, and may the warmth of your many friends sustain you. Keep in touch! Love, Ken and Shirley
Erwin Ulbrich
October 15, 2010
Mary - When you feel up to it, I hope you can come to lunch with the Ninety-niners some third Thursday and we can celebrate John's life some more.
Erv Ulbrich and the Ninety-niners.
Alice Baum
October 14, 2010
Dear Mary,
we feel very sorry for you, that your husband passed away. We never met John, but he must have been a very nice person.
We wish you strength in these days, we remember you with love and symaphie,
Alice and Hermann, Köln
Diana Felszeghy
October 14, 2010
Dear Mary,
May you take comfort in the wonderful memories you have with John. You spent a lifetime together and were devoted to each other. John's spirit will always be with us.
With love,
Christmas dinner, Dec. 30, 2006
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Plavan Park, Fountain Valley , May 25, 2009
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Celebrating John's birthday, May 29, 2010
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Nov. 22, 2009
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Laszlo Molnar
October 14, 2010
Mary, we are deeply saddened with John's passing. Since meeting John at USC and meeting you later as his wife we have had a long-standing friendship and he will be greatly missed. We always enjoyed visiting with him and loved his great sense of humor.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Laci & Jean
Frink Family
October 14, 2010
Dear Mary: We think of you and John as having been a most loving exemplary couple, always ever so much in love. John, was a true friend to those close to you both. We remember him as being a very gentle, bright and special man. We will miss him dearly. You were certainly the most devoted wife, and John, was very blessed to have you in his life. May you be comforted to know so many loved and admired, John. Your long time friends, the Frink Family.
October 14, 2010
Mary, we are saddened by John's passing. He was a kind and thoughtful man, and we always enjoyed our times visiting during the holidays. He shared his passions and joys with you and his family. You are in our thoughts..Love, Jack and Kathy Z
October 14, 2010
John was a great husband to our longtime friend Mary. They were real soulmates. We will cherish the memories of the occasions we spent together . Ildiko and Tamas Berty
Emmy Mallon
October 14, 2010
John was a great bother-in-law and fantastic uncle. He was always in tune with and supportive of what was happening in our family.
John was a member of the "Team of Two" with Mary. He loved her very much, which was always mirrored in his day to day actions.
He will be thought of often by our family.
Love,
Steve and Emmy
Jphn and Maru
Ken and Shirley Stokes
October 14, 2010
Maria Vasali Tóth
October 14, 2010
Dear Mary,
We are deeply sorry to hear John's tragic
death. We became attached to him all particulary after meeting him in Budapest some years ago. We know he will be greatly missed by your family and friends and we will certainly miss him. We would like to pass on our condolences to you and your family
Lovely Mari and Jeno and all Vasali's family
Louis Rotter
October 14, 2010
I had the pleasure to meet John and cousin Mary during my visit to LA. He was a kind gentle person. Made a deep impression in me John, rest in peace
Louis Rotter. Hungary and England
Steve Felszeghy
October 13, 2010
The first time I met John was when he and my sister Mary drove up to my parents' house in John's sleek bright-red Jaguar sports car. I instantly thought of John as a cool guy! And he proved to be a cool guy to the end of his life. When it came to cars, audio-visual technology or computers, John would always get the best. He loved life, good food, traveling, and his profession. But, above all, he loved his parents, his wife Mary, his sister Claudia, his niece Stephanie, and us, his extended family. John put up a valiant three-year battle against his disease. May he, at last, rest in peace.
Elizabeth
October 13, 2010
Uncle John loved my Aunt Mary very much. He also cared very deeply for his extended family, and showed this by sending me and my sister videos from our childhood (which he transferred to DVDs- he loved technology!) among many other kind and loving acts. He will be missed.
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