John Durst

1921 - 2010

John G. Durst of Palm Springs, California, passed away of cancer at the age of 88 early Saturday morning October 23, 2010. He was born in Ohio October 25, 1921. He lived with his family in Bremerton Washington, until 1996 and then moved to Palm Springs, Calif. in 1997. He was a cabinet maker and skilled builder of homes in the Washington area for 40 years. A decorated hero who was very proud of being a Pearl Harbor survivor in WWII, and was a member of the local branch of the Pearl Harbor survivors and marched every year in the memorial parade in Palm Springs. John was married for 50 years to his first wife Patricia M. Durst who passed in Bremerton Washington. John spread her ashes in Kona Hawaii and wished for his remains to be placed with Princess Patricia. John married his present wife Willie Mae Durst December 15, 2000, and lived at the Oasis Resort in Palm Springs. They loved traveling together and enjoyed trips around the world. Willie was a wonderful wife to John and took loving care of him during his final hours. John had many friends as they loved (Papa John) who always was a positive hard worker. John loved dancing, working in his yard, traveling and taking care of every ones needs. His joy and love for friends and family will be missed dearly. John is survived by sons, John Durst Jr. and Terry Durst, granddaughters, Destiny, Stacy, Holly and Shannon and grandson Christian, step sons Wayne, and Dennis step daughter Charlotte. There will be a Memorial Service at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery on November 26th 2010 at 2:30pm. His final resting place will be in Kona Hawaii at a later date to be determined.
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