Col. JOHN MARTIN CARNEY, JR. July 16, 1945 - June 5, 2014
Colonel John Martin Carney Jr. (Ret.) of Bend, OR passed away June 5, 2014 of a heart attack. He was 68. Services will be held in the Chapel of his alma mater, the United States Air Force Academy, on June 24, 2014 at 2 p.m. with full military honors. Col. Carney was a decorated Vietnam veteran who served his country for 30 years. He retired from the US Air Force in 1993, and had subsequent careers at Eastman Kodak and Booz Allen Hamilton.Col. Carney loved rock and roll, fine wine, good food, world travel, and his volunteer work. He volunteered as a driver for the State of Oregon, he taught GED math at the local community college, ushered at the Tower Theater and taught driver's safety for AARP. He was happiest surrounded family, friends and his beloved, Lizzie the Lab.He is survived by his wife Cynthia Bassett, of Bend; his three daughters, Jennifer Noble of Greensboro, NC, Christine Carney of New York City and Julianne Carney, also of New York City; his stepson, Justin Allen of Austin, TX; his grandchildren Jackson Noble, Avery Noble, Piper Noble, and June Carney; his brothers Robert Carney (USAFA '69) of La Crosse, WI, and Patrick Carney of Petaluma, CA. Col. Carney was born July 16, 1945 in Greensboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colonel John Martin Carney Sr. and Gertrude Marie Carney.
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Daddy I miss you every day of my life but feel you guiding me every step of the way. You were the greatest and I love you always. ❤
Christine Carney
Daughter
June 5, 2021
Miss our times together John! Seems like it was just a moment ago we were raising a glass together.
Tim Sinniger
Friend
June 5, 2021
Gone too soon. A fine man who will forever be missed.
Jerri Dorst
June 22, 2014
I will miss all of our travel story's...it was a true pleasure!!!
My prayers are with your family and grand children...Cinthia, keep smiling...
love to all,
Gail Zollner
hairdresser
Bend OR
June 19, 2014
Thanks for your service and all of the fun that we had over the years; I sincerely appreciate your friendship and kindness. You're the greatest.
To The Ranch,
Rocky Colvin
June 16, 2014
I send my deep sympathy to John's Family - I knew John when he was in the USAF, working in the Department of Defense. Losing a family member is so hard; may God's blessings be with each of you.
Carole Sue Coupland
June 14, 2014
John kept us on our toes with his droll sense of humor, shared his love of good wine and most importantly loved each of his kids. My heart and prayers are with you each. Je suis tres desolee mes amies. je vous embrace, margery
Margery Fox
June 13, 2014
It was our pleasure to know John from volunteering at the Tower Theater and snowshoeing with the Silver Striders. We will miss his lust for life.........
Lisa and Sid Poe
June 13, 2014
I was fortunate to know him and to be a fellow volunteer at the tower theatre. He will be remembered fondly my thoughts are sent to his family. Susa pope
June 13, 2014
Jennifer, Christine, Julianne - I share your loss of one of the smartest, funniest, adventurous, fun to be with guys we ever knew. We loved him from the moment we met him at McChord in the early 80's, through our times together in DC, overseas and back to DC. He will be missed by so many he touched. Our love and prayers to all of you! Barb Hunter & Mike Mahan
Barb Hunter
June 13, 2014
It was my pleasure to volunteer with John at the Tower Theatre. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Dee Caskey
June 12, 2014
Our glasses are raised to you good friend. We will always cherish the times we shared together.
Tim & Carolyn Sinniger
June 12, 2014
What a great guy to know; always full of stories from his latest travel adventures, great wisdom and just a kind hearted, gentle spirit. He sure knew how to enjoy this life! I am eternally blessed to have met him. I wish the family an abundance of peace and comfort during this time.
June 12, 2014
Having a wonderful, loving father is a true blessing that will live on in you and his beautiful grandchildren. Thinking of you girls during this time.
Mary Gatling
June 12, 2014
Papa, you lived like a king and now you are eternally with Him. I am at peace knowing you are at watching over all of us. I just have to remember your advice when buying wines.
Julianne Carney
June 11, 2014
John was one of my favorite guests at the restaurants I worked at. And always an encouraging word at my theatrical performances. He will be tremendously missed!!!
June 11, 2014
Cheers to a good man. He will be missed, but he is on to his next adventure.
Frank Groundwater
June 11, 2014
Julianne, keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Col. Carney.
Kris Anderson
June 11, 2014
Thank you for being such a wonderful big brother to me. You really knew how to live, and you encouraged us California Carneys to reach for the stars. I will cherish the memories forever.
Kathlene Carney
June 11, 2014
John, you were a wonderful father. Always, you were loving, kind, patient, understanding, wise and fun with your girls. You always referred to them as "my girls," with a smile. Thank you for sharing happy years together.
Bonnie Hallman
June 11, 2014
John -- my classmate, squadron mate, golf partner, exquisite dinner host, and most of all, good friend -- I will miss you. I love you, man
Bill Savage
June 11, 2014
Daddy, I turn my face to the sky so I can feel you smiling down at me. I'll miss you every day for the rest of my life.
CHRISTINE CARNEY
June 11, 2014
No matter who you are, he was a man that would always believe in you. Truly a great loss.
Alyssa Holtgrewe
June 11, 2014
I love you, dad-- thank you for leaving such a wonderful legacy of honor, commitment, excellence and valor.
Jennifer Noble
June 11, 2014
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