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John R. Sullivan, born on Oct. 31, 1960, left this earth on Nov. 8, 2010 to meet the three men that touched his life the most: his father, Ed Thomas, grandfather, Norman Whitcomb, and uncle, Ken Stout.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Thomas; brother, Adrian Thomas and Jean Bolding, their children James, Christopher and Nikki; and sister, Kathleen Martin and brother-in-law Terry Martin, their children Tori Lynn and Timberly; his loving wife, Quinn Sullivan; in-laws, Kim and Carol Cox; daughters, Kristin Sullivan, Jenny Cox, Jessica, Christina, and son Micky. He also leaves behind his grandmother, Eileen Whitcomb, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and all the angels that have entered his life along his journey.
So many to mention just know he loved you all. John played football from a young age starting with the Rhinos in Oxnard which was run by his father, Ed Thomas. He attended Port Hueneme High School and later went on to Buena High School where he played quarterback for the Bull Dogs. He never went a day without talking, teaching, eating and sleeping football. The Steelers were his favorite team from the beginning. He will be truly missed not only for his contagious laughter and his football attitude, but most of all his silent yet wonderful way of taking everyone he met and loving them unconditionally.. May he rest in peace in that stadium in the sky.
TOUCHDOWN, EXTRA POINT, GAME OVER.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12 in the Fireside Room at Eagle Christian Church, Eagle, Idaho.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Sullivan
Jennie Cox
December 11, 2010
Not a day will go by that i wont miss u dad. I wanna go back to ribs at fridays and jumpin in grandma n grandpas pool on new years :) i cant believe how cold the water was but it was too much fun to care!! I dont know what ill do without my dad. U left me too soon... I love you daddy n i cant wait till the day when we can kick back n watch football together again....
Tony Colitti
December 11, 2010
John,
So sorryI did not have more time to spend with you and your wonderful family
who loved you so much.
The hand of God will guide you through your new journey and you will see how much every one truly miss you.
safe trip and be happy.
Tony Colitti
Good times with family
December 11, 2010
John's favorite place
December 11, 2010
patti tiffany
December 10, 2010
John, You will never leave, I feel your hug everyday. I know your mom, and the whole family is going on day by day,
but it is hard without you. Your strength , love and sunshine will be missed. I will miss you when I finally come and see your mom and everybody. I will even root for your pitts.
steelers:) Even though I love my Raiders:)
I am so impressed the way you fit right into the family that is Quinn's. With her kids, you were the best dad.
But what I know most is your mom and Kathy..... Love couldn't get much bigger that there's for you.
Sending you God's love to you in Heaven with your dad.
Love you always, your pretend older sister, patti tiffany
joanne roper
December 10, 2010
John you left us too soon and will be
missed so much. Our prayers will be with
those you loved, and who loved you so much. Aunt Joanne and Uncle Russ
Carol & Kim Cox
December 9, 2010
John was our son-in-law. We met John for the first time on New Years Eve in Casa Grande, Arizona. We liked him right off. We never forgot the surprise splash you and Jenny made in the pool and Burrrrrr it was so cold uh? We also shared some holidays together in Oakview, California. You were always very welcoming and we thank you. Later our memories are of the time spent with you and your family in Middleton, Idaho from when you came to live with us and then Quinn and the kids. Quinn had said it was time to come back home and you supported that request so light-heartedly. You made your home in Middleton and it has proved to be a very good choice. We had never seen you so happy as you were then. You made some wonderful friendships and like a garden you grew loving relationships with all. You always had a way of making a positive out of everything. You had the ability to say you were sorry when things went wrong and only a man knows how to do that! Your display of strength and character is beyond anyone else we have ever known. We thank you for being so good to our daughter Quinn and accepting of Jenny, Jessica, Christina and Mickey. Your life in Middleton became quite rewarding in so many ways and in reading what folks have wrote about you it is surely a testament to who you were. We all have the promise of paradise and hope some day we can all share in that together.
May God Jehovah continue to bless you and your family.
Love, Mom & Dad
bigdog
December 5, 2010
I miss you u jerk I love you so much.i wish you were here with us. you big jerk.i llllooovvveee you so much i miss you with all my heart.
JERK!!!
Quinn
December 5, 2010
I miss you so much!!! I don't know how to go on without you.
Hailey Ericson
December 5, 2010
DJ1
All I have too say is I ? U!!!
and why did you have to leave so soon?
Love always- D2 :D
kristina echiribel
December 4, 2010
My dad is my hero <3 he is the greatist person i have ever met.he taught me that if you want something sooo bad than go for it ..i wish i had the guts to do it.we went camping EVERY summer! that is something NOBODY can take away from us camping will never be the same with out the man of the party..LOVE YOU DAD
timberly martin
December 4, 2010
when I was at grandmas house I was going to the bathroom and I saw a bug! I ran down stairs and I said 'a bug!is up stairs!' so uncle John walked up stairs and he picked the bug up and ate it! I LOVE YOU UNCLE JOHN SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!
Tori Martin
December 4, 2010
When I went camping with Uncle John it was super fun even though it was raining and Fell on my but bone. it sucked! I remember when I spent the night there we were going to sleep in the tent but we were to scared. Uncle John said he would watch us all night and he did. I love my uncle john so much!
Kathy Martin
December 4, 2010
Its been 27 days since you left us and I still do not believe you are really gone. As usual mom is the strongest I think. Quinn is amazing, taking care of the kids and trying to create normalcy whereas we all know there never was before. LOL I am a wreck, cant think straight. Terry is lost and waiting for that knock on the garage door. I refuse to give into the thought that I will not be abe to tell you in person again how much I love you and appreciate how you stepped in and got all of us through Dad dying. Wow this really sucks. The girls miss you alot, they love you and are trying to watch over Quinn. Your kids are torn in ways that I understand but at the sametime I feel I am unable to comfort them. I just know that I am mad as hell and for now I am going with that emotion. I love you and will meet you again when it is my time. Until then I will do my best to make you proud. You have reached the ultimate superbowl of life. Give big hugs to Dad, grandpa, and Stout.
Kelly Combs
December 2, 2010
One of my first memories of John & his family was the first 4th of July they were our neighbors. We came home to find our home decorated in 4th of July pyrotechnic debris. As we started to get a broom to clean it up...John & Quinn raced across the street with their brooms to help! Who knew our holiday irritation would blossom into such a great friendship. A personal lasting memory of John will be him holding Kasey on his last birthday and always welcoming Alicia into his home as if she was his own daughter. I am so very thankful for the friendship he gave to our family, but more importantly to my husband, Jedd and his father Ken. John impacted our lives in so many positive ways and will always be remembered. P.S. John...we are still not changing Kasey's name to Jack Daniel!
Jedd Combs
December 2, 2010
John was a great man. I could always count on him in good times and in bad times. John was someone that I will always truly call my best friend. Anytime I ever needed any help, John would be the first one there. We shared more great times together in six+ years than most people experience in a lifetime. One memory I would like to share is when we went camping with John & his family...between riding the ATV, fishing or just hanging around the campfire, we packed a lot of fun into two days. When I think of John, I can see his smile and remember his passion for spending time with family and friends having fun. He is and will always be missed deeply.
Christoper Thomas
November 30, 2010
John,Life in this world will be no where near the same without your, laugh, smile, your bearlike hugs. In the darkest part of my life you were that unlikely light to show me my path once again. I could never thank you enough and being you, you would never let me thank you at all. Love you John, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
Jessie Sullivan
November 28, 2010
Wow dad I really dont know what to say. I didnt think that you would leave me as early as you did. You raised me and tried to teach me everything you knew and I would have never became the person I am today without your help, you were a great dad and you tried your hardest. I dont know what to do now that your gone, who am I going to ask when I have a question about football? The least you could have done was toss all that knowledge down to me before you left earth but maybe I should have payed more attention.I miss you very much and I love you very much. You will always have a special place in my heart and I'll never forget you. Touchdown, Extra Point, Game Over.
Love Always,
Your Daughter
Alice Pittman
November 25, 2010
John will always be "Johnnie" to me, the sweet little boy I used to babysit. He loved to sit on my lap while I read books to him. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know him. Aunt Alice
November 16, 2010
MUCH LOVE, MISSING YOU SO MUCH..
November 14, 2010
You were always more like a son to me than a nephew. I'll never forget the times we all watched football and wrestling together and the half nelsons you always ended up giving me! You had such a big heart and there was room for everybody in it. I'll always remember your hugs and that you never forgot to tell me that you loved me. I'll miss you and you'll always have a special place in my heart. Sharon Stout (Oak View, CA)
Deborah Cox
November 13, 2010
We will truely miss your infectious laughter, We'll always have a spot for you in our hearts. Love You Man. Deb Cox
November 13, 2010
J.T. and I feel your loss. John was a fine young man. He will be missed!
J.T. and Sharon Rogers
Terry Martin
November 12, 2010
John Boy,
This is not a goodbye letter, I will never say goodbye just see you soon. What I want to say is we became friends by fate. But then we became brother in laws. How Cool is that. I love your sister and family as much as you did. Did not know how to take you when we first met and I am sure you felt the same. All I know is the the time we spent together meant the world to me. You have a way of making people love you.I will never forget you bother. That is how you treated me. And that is how I felt about you. We could talk to eachother about things we would never talk to anyone else about. We loved talking about our dads, family and just people from the past and things that were important to us. I love all your stories of the past. Repeat them anytime I will listen. With open ears and heart. I have never had a closer friend in my life. I will think about you and miss you till the day you and I can walk together with the ones we always talked about. Now I can tell the stories about you. And your kids and mine will stop and listen . You made a huge impression on all our lives. like it or not. I will see you later John boy. Will watch over the family until we meet again. Love you Bro.
Always happy, My Big Brother John.
November 12, 2010
John dancing with his baby gril Christina
November 12, 2010
John and his soon to be brother in law Terry
November 12, 2010
Snowy Day in Idaho with the family
November 12, 2010
John having fun with the kids.
November 12, 2010
John withhi family Oct 2010
November 12, 2010
Quinn Sullivan
November 12, 2010
John,
You are the love of my life and my soulmate. You are the father of my children by choice. You helped me to be a better wife, mother and woman and all I can do is try to continue to make you proud. Our time together was way too short but atleast I know that we will be together again some day. I miss you, Babe. I love you with all of my heart. Your wife.
christina echiribel
November 12, 2010
I dont know what to say i love him soo much . i wish he was here.He probably is still here in my house ...<3 miss you dad
mickey sullivan
November 12, 2010
I loved my daddy john.He was my dad.I miss him so much and I will.I know he is still here with us.I will never foget my daddy john.I will never forget mine and my dads memoreys.I love you daddy john!!!
Peter Echiribel
November 11, 2010
My name is Peter Echiribel.
I too will miss John very much for the impact he had with my children. He became their father and mentor. There couldn't be a better person to do what i could not and for that John i thank you.
You will NEVER be forgotten and I my friend will see you on the other side.
God Bless you Daddy John.
Mom
November 11, 2010
How do you say goodby to your first born
son? He will always be in my heart, but
now Ed is not alone. John was a special
person and I will miss him so much. He
left us way too soon. I love you Sweetheart, and hey the Steelers won
Monday night. Love you always, Mom
Quinn Sullivan
November 11, 2010
John IS the love of my life and my soulmate. He was the father of my children by his choice. I will miss him more than I can express and not a day will go by that I won't wish him to be here. I love you! Your wife always.
Helen Fly
November 11, 2010
Football season will never be the same without John. I'm sure my love of the game came from watching him, and I'll continue to yell at the TV and players on his behalf! We'll miss him and think of him often. God bless him..Uncle Ray and Aunt Helen
kathy nartin
November 11, 2010
Loving you always.
Kathy Martin
November 11, 2010
John was big brother. I will miss him more than words can say. After our Father died John took the place of my go to man. He was always there no matter what I may need. He was a wonderful father, husband and best friend to all that met him. Life without him will be very different. May the lord and my dad and all his loves ones that went before him take him in with open arms and hearts. I will miss you John. All my love and gratitude.
Kathleen
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