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John A. Ternes

1954 - 2021

John A. Ternes obituary, 1954-2021, Durango, CO

BORN

1954

DIED

2021

John Ternes Obituary

02/02/1954 - 09/18/2021 John Ternes (67) passed away on Sept. 18, just weeks after being diagnosed with kidney cancer. He was born in ND. After moving to Covina, John married the love of his life in 2006. A licensed general contractor, he built their home in Durango, CO. John was known for his big personality, generosity, & sense of humor. Survived by his wife Gloria (Pascoe) Ternes, mother Anne Wentz (Covina), son, step-son, 2 grandchildren, 5 siblings. Kidney Cancer Assoc: (www.kca.securesweet.com/JohnTernes), or www.VallecitoChurch.net (John Ternes Memorial Fund).

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Oct. 17, 2021.

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Bruce A Essig

June 21, 2024

John and I were the odd couple in high school as he was the jock and I was the long hair freak. He would do his practices and then we would hang and roam around. We were in Dickenson together along with his older Brother Tim. After that we went our separate ways. I was surprised with a visit from him and Gloria about a year before his passing at my place in Richwood, WV. We reminisced about old times and old ways with that coarse NoDak humor. Miss you Brother and my condolences to his family and friends.

Boots Hardy

October 11, 2021

Truly one of the best friends a person could have, always happy and fun, miss you and see ya on the other side!!

Pat Heit

October 4, 2021

My sincere condolences to this loving family, John was a wonderful man and will truly be miss by all. Ann, Tom, Tim, Jerry, Constance and Colleen I pray you all can support each other and remember John for all the love he gave to each of you.

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