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John Gould Obituary

John J. Gould Went to be with the Lord, whom he deeply loved, on January 16, 2006. Cause of death was from complications with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife Muriel, sons Corby and Craig, their wives Mary Sue, Debi, grandchildren Tully & Trevor, Summer, 2 brothers, and a host of nieces & nephews.

His faith in the Lord motivated what he did and was reflected in the life that he led. He taught Sunday School, was on the committee for Young Life, the Missions committee, and board of Parakaleo Christian ministries. He was a true patriot and served as an officer and pilot in the US Navy Air Corp, in the South Pacific during WWII. He was educated at the University of Iowa, Bethel College and Northwestern in Minnesota. He was the founder of Neptune Pools in Palo Alto. He was an avid world traveler and photographer. He gave numerous slide shows. He will be remembered for his gentile spirit and generous ways.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News on Feb. 17, 2006.

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Marian, Marianne, Marilee & Marilinn Sonneman

February 24, 2006

We, together with our husbands and families, express our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband and father. May the Lord bless and strengthen you in this time of loss.

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