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John Warner Chandler

John Chandler Memoriam

In Loving Memory of John Warner CHANDLER 1-2-1914 9-11-1999
Love Always,
WifeConnie and ChildrenMartin, Claudia, Carol,
John and June

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Chandler

17 Entries

Marty Chandler

October 11, 2009

“… Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to new understandings with a passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky move beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for a while, leave foot prints on our hearts and we are never the same. “

These words were spoken at the going away party for my minister. I am moved to place them here as a tribute to my father.

We shared having a career at GE, although he was retired by the time I joined GE. We played chess at his home on the lake in Williamstown, New Jersey, and yes, he always beat me too. He had a great sense of practical humor … which includes the time he gave me glass of beer with the full bottle upside down in it just to see how I would respond. He was “Pop-Pop” to my sons, and now that they are grown up, I am “Pop-Pop” to their daughters. He has left many joyous foot pints upon my heart and upon the hearts of my family.

We miss you Dad, but with God’s grace we shall meet again.

Love Marty

Ron Mergl

October 9, 2009

I met John when I was still a young man courting his daughter. When I first met him he asked me if I would like a drink-I was not sure if this was a test so I said I would have what he was having-Well that was my first introduction to Glenmorangie-smooooth. John was an intellect-we had many great conversations and he loved to beat me at cribbage. Miss you John. What a great father-in-law!
Love Ron

Meechel & family Sanzotto

October 7, 2009

I was always so impressed with Uncle John--intelligent, hard-working, handsome, and a warm spirit with a twinkle in his eye! When I had my internship at Bucknell University, I thought of him often and imagined what campus-life must have been like for him back in his day! I still think of him often when I pass by the University in Lewisburg. We had many memories visiting with Uncle John, Aunt Connie, and all of our cousins in Philadelphia and Roanoke! We love & miss you, Uncle John...

Claudia Rowe

October 7, 2009

One of the things most people might not know about my dad was that he could knit and crochet. I still have my three blankets he crocheted for me, and when I look at them, I think of all the patience it took to make them which was one of my dad's greatest qualities.

Phyl&Dayne Big M, little organ.

October 7, 2009

Dear Sweet Uncle John,
We have your little yellow pressed flower placed upon our bureau,
It reminds us of you each and everyday.
Memories of you teaching chess, chuckles, kindness, gentleness, handsome as well, inteligent as well.
We enjoyed sneaking everything you asked for to you, as Auntie pretended she was blind and deaf. Then you would get a little lecture along with Dayne from you know who, (I'm not tellin!).
We enjoyed the buffet meals, the carrot salad with raisens, the custard pie, yummers. We still have some of your little tissues (you know who) would make you carry in your pockets.
We never realized how much Johnny favors you. How handsome you were!
Auntie had good judgement in wrangling you! June Bugger has your beautiful eyes, but of course Alice Vivian's GOOD LOOKS!!!!!!! Your flower and Mom's pic are right beside each other, we hope to see you in the hereafter, we have to start practicing Chandler mannerisms to get there, we know. We
know there is a hereafter..... when Phyllis was a girl of 4 years, she was rolled over and split open by a huge car. She was not expected to live, but her Father sat at her cribside in Mercy Douglas Hospital and prayed and rubbed her back and talked and prayed.
While he prayed, Phyllis was lifted up by two Angels, before God on his Golden Throne. God looked at Phyllis and said "Phyllis say your Lords Prayer". She started the prayer and began to stammer, at which point God said to the Angels, "Take her back, she is not ready". Phyllis still to this day stammers whenever she says the Lords Prayer. You see, she was learning that prayer in church, before the accident, in order to become a member and receive her Bible. So we believe, and we know and we will be seeing you and everyone else we love, someday.

Miss You Always, Love You Always,
Dayne Pollard and Phyllis Anne

John Chandler

October 6, 2009

I have many found memories of my father growing up from fishing at the lake to learning how to play chess. He was a kind and gentle man who seldom lost his temper. He would aways test me to see how far I could play a chess game in my mind without losssing were I was in the game. P-K4 forever Dad!

Carole Moore

October 5, 2009

I will always remember him teasing us older girls in the late 60's, early 70's about where the "rest of our skirts were" (miniskirts), and him sitting in his favorite chair in the living room doing that tapping thing on the back of his head with his fingers when he was relaxing and stretching, and of course, making us complicit in stealing him cookies when mom wasn't looking, which we didn't mind cause we took one or two for ourselves...So many memories, at the house on North Shore Lake, and trying to help him with his projects outside, until he hit his finger with a hammer (!!#!Z?), or at the house in Lansdowne when he would spread his schematics all over the dining room table, which mystified me as to what on earth they were, or as many others have said, teaching me how to play chess which was sooo cool...(he would let me win) ... Yes, he was gone too soon,...We will miss you always, Dad.

Penelope Chen

October 1, 2009

Connie:
What a wonderful way to remember and honor John!

I remember meeting John for the first time through you when you both first came to Kaohsiung, Taiwan - John was sent by GE to work with China Steel.

My first impression of John was that he was a quiet, reserved, gentle person. As I got to know him better, I got to see that he was also very intelligent and at times humorous which would bring out the sparkle in his eyes. I am sure that everyone who knew him must miss him, most especially you, dearest friend Connie.

I remember you both came to Kaohsiung twice and each time we had some really good times together - the Mongolian Barbecues, parties, lunches, etc. These fond memories will forever be with me. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to openly express my thoughts.
Connie, may God bless you and all your family.
Aloha,
Penny

Catherine Kruger

September 30, 2009

I always thought my Uncle John was very handsome. He was so different since he wore a suit to work everyday. He was always kept me laughing with his wit. I always admired him and my Aunt Connie. What a great couple your were.
Catherine Mary

June Mergl

September 30, 2009

Dad--I miss you so much. From teasing me in the mornings (which I hated) and saying "Good Morning, Mary Sunshine," to making pizza with me. You always helped me with math, gave me big hugs, laughed at my "ton-tons," and, after I moved to Canada, you would always say, "How's life in the Frozen Tundra?" even in the middle of summer! Sometimes your jokes were corny and silly, and you hated eating little bushes or trees (brussel sprouts or broccoli), and you ALWAYS seemed to cut yourself when doing yard work, but we still loved you. You worked until you were 80 years old--there were still people calling you about your inventions for steal mills and you were so highly respected in your engineering field. One of your sons followed your career and now one of my 3 sons is taking engineering too, albeit nanotechnology instead of electrical. Thanks for teaching my two older boys how to play chess and for driving up to Canada to be sure to catch my youngest son's birth, your last visit here. I still remember the cruises we all took together and am grateful Mom had the foresight to make us take them with you. They were so much fun and full of memories, like you and Ron winning the Bridge Tournament (and Ron was a beginner, so that says something about your Bridge ability!!). How I wish you were still here so we could go on one more trip....As you used to say to me, "See you later, aligator." And I would reply, "Not for a while, crocodile." So may we meet again one day...
Love and kisses, Junie

Valerie Chandler

September 29, 2009

Watching Marty and John shaking hands was like looking at two bookends! Tehy had the same curls int their hair, and the same faces. The first time I met him, Junie was four and Johnny was a six year old towhead! John loced everyone with a quiet kindness and generosity! He never judged! He was delighted to have people in his life and always loyal and protective of his loved ones! Marty has his same quiet smile! We have encouraged Wes and Scott to be as kind, generous and protective. Now, those skills will be encouraged in our four granddaughters. Granddaughter Jordan, has his same bright blue eyes. God bless you John, Pop-pop, until we all meet again!

Dayne W. Morgan

September 28, 2009

Love you all, Chandler family!

I remember seeing so much of Uncle John in all of his family. From the physical features to the patience and love he showed. I feel like I'm looking at cousin John looking at the picture you have online. This is a great way to remember a great man.

My most memorable time with Uncle John was being taught chess by him and how he was able to capture my attention and challenge me. It wasn't easy to do that with me by any means.

Oh, and I won't say what I remember my dad sneaking to Uncle John!

Love, Lil' Dayne and the "Morgan" family.

Wes Chandler

September 28, 2009

I miss you Pop Pop. I miss your kind smile. I miss your 'uncontainable' excitement that made it possible for me to win at the game of connect 4 when I was 7 years old. I miss watching you play 'Lode Runner' and seeing you gush with happpieness about what level you had gotten to. And I will always remember the 'ton-ton'(sp?). It was your word for the 'wrap around' towl that can be worn just after a shower. Some things in life that seem fleeting at the time turn out to be things we never forget. My times with my Pop Pop are like that. Your friendly smiles, your loud laughter, and your rolling chuckles. I will always remember you for the wonderful way it felt to be around you. You reminded me a lot of my own dad. Now he reminds me of you. I have 2 wonderful daughters of my own now. They call my dad Pop Pop. In that way, we remember you every day.

September 28, 2009

Hi Connie,
What a wonderful way to remember John.I have a few childhood memories of you both when my parents and I would visit your mother and father in Philadelphia. The love and happiness in your marriage was so evident. I'm glad you both found each other. Love Ted and Margie

Claudia Rowe

September 27, 2009

What a wonderful way to remember a wonderful father.

David Dalton

September 24, 2009

Connie,

I picked up the voice message that you left on our home phone last week or so.
I looked the memorial article up today on the Roanoke Times web site.
I will email you back an electronic email copy from home tonight containing your work and my reply on the site.

I remember I was sent to Brazil for about 5 weeks just before John passed. He was a great person and even better engineer. (If that is possible)

I have a lot of John Chandler China Steel memories/stories which I review many times in my head as well as share with others each and every year.

John had many special customer friendships and respect of those customers all over the world.
He was a true professional and gentleman.

Dave Dalton

June Mergl

September 13, 2009

Mom, thanks for doing this. I love that picture and it is nice that you put Dad in the paper again. I cannot forget him and I know you must be grieving and miss him so much.
xox
June

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