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John Smith Dye
John was born in Harrisburg, PA on December 8, 1923. He departed this world on March 12, 2013 at 89 years old. He grew up during the Depression learning the value of work and depending on himself for survival. He joined the US Army in 1942 stationed in Europe he was assigned to the 265th Ordinance Evacuation Company. He was honorably discharged in 1946. John went to work as an apprentice learning the skills of a tool and die maker. He started his career at the AMP in Harrisburg. While in Harrisburg, John met and married his wife, Lucille Powell in 1954. They eventually moved to the Cleveland area in 1954 where he worked for GM and Fisher Body. Three of their children (John, Denise, Donald) were born there. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1959. In 1960 the family bought and moved into a home in Hawthorne where their fourth child, Donna, was born. John lived there for the remainder of his life. John held jobs with different aerospace companies including Douglas Aircraft and Hughes Aircraft. He retired in 1986 from Hughes Aircraft. John was active with Indian Guides and Little League in the 1960's. He bought an old salmon fishing boat and went on numerous fishing trips with his family and relatives. He liked rock collecting and made numerous bolo ties. He took several trips to Europe with his wife, Lucille. John lived close to many of his family members and he often went on trips and outings with them. John is survived by his sister, Dorothy Henry of Harrisburg, Pa.; three children, John (Sandy), Denise (Paul), Donna (Doug); nine grandchildren, Kristen, Katie, Kimberly, John, Brian, Michelle, Richard, Danielle, David, Erica, and three great grandchildren, Riley, Jake and Tanner. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille; his brother, Jim; sister, June and his parents, James and Elizabeth. Services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10am at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, 13560 Hawthorne Bl,. Hawthorne, Ca. 90250. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.
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Hi Dad, Just checking in with you and mom to let you know I love you and miss you every day. You will always be with me as I use your sayings every day. I pray that you and mom are watching over all of us on earth and one day we will all be together again. Love you, Dutch
Dutch (denise)
Family
March 18, 2024
Hi Dad,
We all miss you so much. You would be 100 yrs old. Wow... missing mom too. Take care of Donald, Michelle and Brian.
We´ll all meet again one day.
May you all stay safe in the Lord´s hands as our journey continues. God Bless!
John
Family
March 18, 2024
Hi Dad, 2 years since I have written to you. Time keeps on flying by. We finally made it out to bury you with mom so you both can rest in peace. We are all good here and still miss you. The grandkids are getting big. We have Brooke and Cameron now. I'm sorry you never were able to meet them. Love you to the moon and back. Dutch
Denise
Family
March 18, 2023
Hi Dad, I still miss you every day and think about you every day too. You are the best dad in the world and will never be gone to me. I use your sayings every day to remember you. We had to sell the house but you would be HAPPY Richard and his wife Nicole will be buying it so it will stay in our family. Love Dutch
denise bartasavich
Daughter
March 19, 2021
Still missing you but glad you aren't here to see the kaos going on in the world. The kids are all fine as Paul and I are too.Love you to the moon and back Love, Dutch
denise bartasavich
Daughter
March 18, 2020
Love you dad and still think of you every day. I use at least one of your sayings everyday and still laugh about them. Love, Dutch
denise bartasavich
March 18, 2019
John, we are so saddened by the news of the passing of your Dad. I always enjoyed hearing you talk about him when we worked together. Your face would light up when you spoke of him. The same way your face lit up when you spoke of Sandy and the kids. You are the epitome of a family man. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Tom Fitzgerald (Fenton)
April 5, 2013
Donna, Denise, Sandy & families....I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He & your mom were great "back door neighbors" when we lived on 127th place. I can remember talking to him & your mom over the fence. What a way to have a conversation! My thoughts & prayers are with you & the family. Sincerely, Kathy Tiano
April 5, 2013
Thinking of you John.
John Wilkens
March 30, 2013
My Pop was awesome! I will forever hold you in my heart.
donna
March 29, 2013
John, Sandy and family...to know you is to know your Dad. Truly, the acorn didn't fall far from the tree and his legacy lives on in you. It has truly been on honor to have known your family and we know you made him proud! Take care.
The Uyeda family
March 26, 2013
John, Sandy and family - In reading your father's tribute, I said to myself, what an honor it must have been to be loved by such a fascinating and hard working man. John, I see now where you learned your strong work ethic. Prayers to all of you. We will be thinking of you.
The Tobias'
March 26, 2013
John and Sandy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how it feels to lose your dad, just think of all the happy times you shared with him.
Bernadette Gradney
March 26, 2013
Peace and blessings to the Dye Family. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. May the sweet memories of your father help you through the most difficult days ahead.
Ryan and Bridgette Small
March 26, 2013
Dad,
You were the most wonderful father, grandfather and great grandfather there ever was. Everyone who knew you will miss you. Your smiling face and bright blue eyes and you way of making everyone welcome into your home. Even Kim's friend Brenda remembers the time we went to Laughlin and you had your quarters in a tube sock. She thought that was priceless. Well I think your priceless and as much as I wanted to keep you with me forever to keep me grounded I knew I couldn't and I'm glad your not in pain anymore. Not that you ever told us you were! So in your words you would tell me "pick yourself up by your boot straps and move on. You have to move on for the living". You would tell me "we are all appointed a time to die and it's all up to the big man upstairs". He needed you more than us at this time so look down on all of us and keep us safe and have a great time up there with mom and Don and Michelle. I love you
Dutch (Denise)
March 25, 2013
John,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I hope all the best for your family during this difficult time.
Mark Thiessen (former Hawthorne High classmate, class of '73, living in El Segundo now)
March 25, 2013
John,
I was sadden to hear about the passing of your dad we will remember him in our prayers.
Vince & Jan Delmonico
March 25, 2013
John, Sandy and family, I am so sorry for your loss at this time. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family right now.
yvonne roberts
March 24, 2013
John, what you wrote is great. I didn't know your dad well, but he was very friendy and had wise eyes, so I understand the guidence. He will be missed by all of you. Take care and I will be there on the 6th.
Love,
Patty Zimmerman
March 24, 2013
Dad,
You will be greatly missed by all your family and friends. Your love, guidance and wit have helped us all through life's daily challenges. We will never forget your memory and words of wisdom. You have now gone to be with your loving wife, Lucille, your son Donald and the others before you. Be at rest and we will follow your philosophy of moving forward and taking care of the living. God Bless you Dad.
John Dye
March 24, 2013
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