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John Ninde Obituary

John "Jay" Ninde passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 2, 2014, at the age of 62. Jay was born to Albert and Jane Ninde in September of 1951, and as the child of an Air Force pilot, he spent his young life living in various parts of the world. After traveling across the United States in his twenties, Jay came back to Tucson and made it his permanent home. In Tucson, he worked as a real estate agent for more than 30 years. An avid and talented pool player, John had a fun personality and made friends everywhere he went. He took great joy in being a loving and devoted father and grandfather, and he will be greatly missed. Jay is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Owain. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie; her husband, Dane and his granddaughter, Audrey. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Peppi's House Hospice at TMC, or to the American Liver Foundation. Arrangements by EVERGREEN MORTUARY.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 11, 2014.

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marilyn roberts

May 6, 2015

john-it'been almost a year,look at my cell and their you are-but no one to talk to.

Bill Yarnell

September 24, 2014

Jay - Sorry to hear that you passed. You were one of the good guys in real estate. You will be missed. Bill

July 19, 2014

Jamie-Sorry about Daddy!We are the folks that bought homes from him.From kansas city to Tucson and back.Back to tucson 2011-back to kansas city,your father and I talked a lot through the years.He was two months older than myself.Steve stayed with him the last time,you daddy was a good looking guy-and listen to my bs.God will never forget him.Thoughts-prayers little girl-you were loved.Steve-Marilyn Roberts-Kansas city. Call when your feeling better 817-300-1293

Eveleigh Sanders

June 30, 2014

I was lucky to know my cousin Jay not only as a cousin, but as a great friend. Although we were far apart geographically, we were close in spirit and spent many hours on the phone. His sense of humor was stellar and he loved "yanking the chain" of friends and relatives alike. Always there if you needed him he will remain in my heart forever. I miss him.

May 14, 2014

John, yes, I will always call you John regardless of your insistence that I call you Jay. I laugh at the arguments we would have about it. I did it to irritate you and you thought it was funny. It's amazing how twelve years flies by so quickly. On our last visit, we spoke of death and soul work and how it might just all be preplanned. Life goes by in the blink of an eye. You were kicking butt and taking names but we both knew you wouldn't make it out. We said goodbye without really saying it. For hours I sat by your side and we were real – no business, just life, living it, forgiveness of other and of ourselves. We spoke of spirit guides and their importance and beauty. So I write this to say thank you for all the many flowers and the many laughs and most of all your friendship. You will be forever missed, but I will always see you soaring above, admiring the bigger picture as we so often forget to do, through the eyes of our red tailed hawks. Blessed Be my dear friend. Blessed Be.

Barry, Jacque and David Fotheringham

May 14, 2014

John Ninde. Even his name brings a smile. We knew him for maybe 25 years years in our Real Estate business. Such a dear man. He would stop by our office and we would have great visits. A kind and thoughtful man. He will be missed.
Sincerely The Fotheringhams

Nelda Broyles

May 11, 2014

Hi Jamie,
I am at a loss of what to say, I didn't know Jay was sick...he never told me..I shall miss him so much as we always talked,lunched or Emailed on our birthdays as they were a day apart. We walked thru many waters together and he was a dear friend, I shall miss him so much..now I know why he wasn't answering my mail or phone. He was so proud of you and your family.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Tell Pattie hello for me as well.

Mel Urban

May 11, 2014

Great picture of Jay. I miss him already. He was a great friend and one with who we could both share our innermost thoughts and feelings. I am so glad to have been with him at his passing, along with his extremely loving family. He was a fortunate man to have the family he had.

mariah mcfarland

May 11, 2014

Jay will be greatly missed. I feel lucky to have known Jay for 20+ years and will miss his candid sense of humor and wonderful smile. Sending love and big hugs.

May 11, 2014

Good by my friend go now and be with God
You where a damn good friend since 1978
when we meet you where there for me and my family we had alot of good times together and a ton of fun. Go to God
and we will see u soon again. I will truly
miss you my friend. Thank you for all
the memories. your friend ED n Mari and
the Boys

Vicky Thayne

May 11, 2014

Dear Jamie,
I was so fortunate to meet and get to know your dad. Jay was a very special person in my life. He loved to say the most outrageous things in order to make me laugh! And I always did! But when he was being serious, he talked about his special daughter, which then included her husband, and then led to becoming a grandfather. He was SO proud of you, and loved you all so much. I miss him already, and I will treasure my memories of him. My condolences to you and your family, Jamie.

May 11, 2014

How I will miss this great friend and coworker. We did deals together for over 30 years. can't express how much of a hole this will create in my life.
Thanks John

Donna Mobley

May 11, 2014

Jamie and family,
I met Jay many years ago and though I have not seen him over the years I know that losing a parent can be very difficult. My prayers are with you now.

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