John Douglas Fabian
SUN CITY, FL: John Douglas Fabian, 75, passed away January 24, 2013, at the Sun Towers Retirement Community in Sun City, Florida. His wife, Sandy (McDonald), whom he married May 18, 2002, was by his side.
He was born June 25, 1937, in Marion, Ohio, to Lawrence J. & Etta L. (Herring) Fabian, both deceased. John was first married to the late Donna M. Pollock on May 21, 1955, and five children were born of that union: Daniel R. Fabian, Arcadia, Florida, Deborah S. Fabian, Marion, Doreen J. (Russ) Hilt, Marion, David W. (Brenda) Fabian, Forest, and Dennis A. Fabian, Marion; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews also survive him.
John graduated from Morral High School in 1955, and then followed his family's tradition of working for the Marion Power Shovel, starting as a machinist's helper. He worked his way up the ladder, traveling the world, and when he retired after 40 years of service, he was the General Manager of Marion Power Shovel Services, Pty., Ltd., in Australia, having lived there several years.
Besides his parents, sisters, Anita M. (Paul) Monnette and Martha J. (Anthony) Caserta preceded him in death. Another sister, Margurite, died at birth, as did one grandson.
John chose cremation as his final disposition and there will be no funeral service. There will be a memorial service in Florida later.
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John Wakerley
February 10, 2013
John was a wonderful friend, boss and mentor who I respected immensely and enjoyed being with over many years of working and travelling together during my years with ANI and the Marion Powershovel Company. RIP Mate.
February 10, 2013
So sorry to hear about John.I went to school with John..Prayers to the family.
Barb Koontz Shifflet
February 3, 2013
Sending our condolences for the loss of your father and husband. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Joe and Katie Fabian family
Jack Fabian, Tim Fabian, Cindy (Fabian) Hartman
February 2, 2013
My prayers to the family... I went to school with John... He was a great guy...
Dorinda Glenn
February 1, 2013
Good man...now in a better place! God bless!
John Lister
January 31, 2013
Hello:
So sorry to read about your Dad. I know that he'll be missed very much.
Love To All, Aunt Ruth
January 31, 2013
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Your father was a wonderful person.
Donna Kimbler
January 30, 2013
Dennis,
So sorry for you loss, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Melinda Manley
January 30, 2013
Dennis and Debbie so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Poston
January 30, 2013
To the family,
So sorry for your loss.
John graduated high school with my brother John.
Jim Forry, Sr.
January 30, 2013
Debi, So sorry for you loss. May God be with you and your family.
Kay Lenzo
January 30, 2013
So sorry to here this news. John was a great man, teacher, mentor, and friend. I have so many memeories and life experience of the good ole days at Sumner Park, Australia. My heart goes out to the family.
Ron Moore
January 30, 2013
I LOVE YOU DAD AND I'M GONNA MISS YOU SO MUCH. REST IN PEACE AND MAY YOU NEVER HURT AGAIN. LOVING MEMORIES.
LOVE, JANE (DOREEN)
AND RUSSELL
January 30, 2013
R.I.P. Grandpa. You will continue to be loved and missed by many.
Sara Fabian
January 30, 2013
Heaven got a new angel. I will miss you dad. I Love you.
Debi Fabian
January 30, 2013
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