John David Pritchard

John David Pritchard

John Pritchard Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Aug. 5 to Aug. 12, 2012.
Pritchard, John David age 85, of Fridley, passed away on August 3. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons, Paul Pritchard and Sean Pritchard; daughters, Carol Fisher, Mary Pritchard, Julie Kukar, Lisa Bailey and Mary Baker; grandchildren, Kim and Jon Fisher, Daniel (Katie Mae) and Brandon (Lindsay) Pritchard, Jonathan Pritchard, David Bailey, Joshua and Matthew Kukar and great-grandchildren, Audrey, Joshua, Lydia and Hannah Pritchard. He was preceded in death by parents, Owen and Margaret; first wife, Patricia and sons, Thomas and Timothy. John graduated from Minneapolis South High and Drake University in Des Moines, IA. He was named to the Drake Basketball All-Decade Team 1940-1949. He was selected in the NBA draft by the St. Louis Bombers and played for the Waterloo Hawks in 1949-1950. He played for the Washington Generals who toured with the Harlem Globetrotters. He retired from Sears. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. A memorial service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 18, with a gathering 1/2 hour prior at: www.Washburn-McReavy.com Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333 4239 West Broadway

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Lorre Behl

August 16, 2012

Very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time. There's plenty of "Tall Drinks of Water" left to carry on the legacy of "Big John Pritchard" Take care.

Sincerely,
Lorre Behl

Carl Finley

August 10, 2012

John is resting now and has lived a long life. I have known him for 46 years. Carl

TACS and STATS OFFICES

August 8, 2012

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Injru Comp Office

August 6, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Schmitz

August 6, 2012

Julie, So sorry to hear that your step dad had passed. You where there for him in his time of need. I know he is looking down on you with great love and appreciation. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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