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John Stafford Obituary
John served in the US Navy before earning a degree in geophysics from Michigan Technological University. He spent several years mining in the US and Australia, then moved back to the UP and worked at Cloverland Electric Cooperative as a diesel generator operator from 1976-1988. He then earned his Registered Nursing degree at LSSU, and worked as an RN in the coronary care unit at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City for 20 years prior to retiring. He enjoyed photography, reading, hiking, hunting, and travel.
Surviving John Stafford are his daughters Jan Kellis of Goetzville, Michigan and Jen (Todd) Postula also of Goetzville, Michigan, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother James.
Private services will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements are in the care of Hovie Funeral Home.
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April 1, 2018
Just wanted to post a small note here about John. We meet him at American House. My mother in law is in room 12, John would pass and we would invite him in and he would talk about his dog. We always bring our dog Mattie and he really enjoyed her. I hope that in his passing you find comfort on how pleasant and kind he was.
Patrice and Doug Carlson
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