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John Surabian Obituary
John George SURABIAN A proud Armenian man, John Surabian went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2011 in Seattle. He was born July 23, 1928 in Marysville, California. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Flora Surabian, his sister Catherine Cooper and his beautiful loving wife of 47 years, Phyllis Ann Culp Surabian. John leaves behind his four daughters: Ann (Pat) Kellett, Catherine (Jon) Goodman, Karen Surabian and Nancy (Dave) Hanthorn; his 9 grandchildren: John, Jennifer, Jessica, Jeffrey, Tyler, Kristina, Dale, Allie and Corrissa; sister-in-law Lois Heichel and many nieces and nephews. John earned his bachelor's degree in Business from Golden Gate University. He served in the United States Army and Navy. John spent 45 years working for General Cigar Company and retired as their Regional District Manager of the West Coast. John loved his daughters and grandchildren very much. He is forever with his sweet girl Phyllis and forever in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Sunday4/10/11 at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds. In lieu of flowers donations may be given to either the Water is Life Campaign for Armenia at 111 Jackson Street, Suite 205, Glendale, CA 91206P: 818-243-6222; or Boys Town National Headquarters:14100 Crawford St. Boys Town, NE 68010, P: 402-498-1300 or, [email protected]. Please share your memories of John atwww.becksfuneralhome.com.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bev Hagstrom
April 8, 2011
My Dad, Victor Hagstrom, was a room-mate of Johns at CRISTA Rehab in Feb-March 2007. They talked from time to time after they both went home. My Dad passed away Nov 13, 2008. I'm sure John's family will celebrate his life and we did my Dad's....Bless you all as you mourn and celebrate his life. Bev Hagstrom
JoAnn Heichel
April 8, 2011
Dear Family -
Uncle Johnny was a WONDERFUL uncle. Kind, compassionate, funny, a WONDERFUL cook and I always knew he loved me! I am so sad at his leaving. I had planned to stand at his side and learn to cook from him. What wonderful memories I have of him! I know in my heart of hearts that the good Lord took him home so he would suffer no more. Now he's with Auntie Phyl, Dad and the rest of the believers in Heaven. I love you all,
JoAnn
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