John Hurtubise

HURTUBISE, John age 64, ended his final chapter of life with us on March 6, 2012. Born and raised in North Bay, Ontario, Canada, John resided in Seminole, for the past 25 years. He was a valiant warrior but lost his battle to cancer in a brief two months. John was no longer in need of his non functioning vehicle and entered a new life. He was predeceased by his dad, Roger. Left behind and will be sadly missed by his wife of 45 years, Lynne (Thiessen); his mom Alice; sister Margaret (Reg); sister-in-law Penny Russell (Jim); nieces Tara and Dayna and special friend/adopted niece Jaci. His special daily greeters, bad black poodle (Ebony) and Ambaloo are feeling a definite void in their lives. John's life evolved around his many special friends, including but not limited to Jim and Norma, Roy (a thought of son) and Louise, Don and Denise, Jerry and Melony, Donna, Jeanette and Peter, Trevor and Laurie, Polly, and Richard. John excelled in his business world, always thinking of better ways to improve, design and develop equipment. John was very proud of his protégés, namely Roy Moore (North Bay) and Don Abel (Largo) who carry on his legacy. John has had a whirlwind of a life, never resting, always thinking of his next adventure. That being said, he is gone, however there are other eyes watching him, coming and their voices ready and shouting: "here he comes!" His next project, who knows, perhaps a newly designed stairway to Heaven. Special gratitude to Dr. Beth Carlson, Dr. A. Hakki, Dr. Kevin Ache, Nurse Danielle, all staff of Florida Cancer Specialists, Woodside Hospice. Morton Plant Emergency, and St. Pete General. To celebrate John's Life, all are welcome to join us on Sunday, March 11, at 3 pm at Seminole Christian Fellowship, 10202 131st St., Seminole, 595-7940. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, SPCA, World Wildlife Federation would be appreciated.