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John Warren Cargill

1974 - 2022

John Warren Cargill obituary, 1974-2022, Santa Ana, CA

BORN

1974

DIED

2022

John Cargill Obituary

September 18, 1974 - May 29, 2022 On Saturday, May 29, 2022, John Warren Cargill passed away in Corona Del Mar, CA, at the age of 47 years old. John was born on September 18, 1974, in Salt Lake City, UT. He grew up in Libertyville, IL and was the only son of Janet and Bill Cargill (Indian Land, SC). He was a graduate of Wheaton College. John met his wife, Tracy Brassfield, in 3rd grade at Hawthorn Elementary School. They reconnected when they were adults and married on November 23, 2012. John was a devoted husband and loving father to Isabella and Eden. He loved anything to do with endurance training, especially open-water swimming. John was training for an upcoming 6-mile swim race when he went missing. The efforts from the Coast Guard, Lifeguards, Police, and Fire Departments were extraordinary, but they were not able to find John's body, and he was presumed deceased. John professed faith in Jesus Christ and lived a life devoted to Jesus. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be on Saturday, June 11th, at 10:00am, at Compass Bible Church in Huntington Beach (livestream at compasshb.com). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to Compass Bible Church, 5082 Argosy Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649.

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Published by Orange County Register on Jun. 9, 2022.

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Spencer Yeamans

November 3, 2024

I did not know that John had passed until recently. We were close friends in Chicago and worked for the same company, and it was one of the most interesting times of my life. John was always full of life, honest, acted with integrity, and showed great steadiness in the face of several tribulations. I admired him for that. Miss you, my friend.

Kim Deneris

August 6, 2024

Dear John, I have been thinking about you and the rest of our family so much lately. Today is your mother's birthday, and I know how she and Bill and Tracey and Bella and Eden are grieving for you. I was there when you were born, and it seems impossible that you left us so soon. I remember you with our grandfather, Baba, and our grandmother, Gamo, and how much they adored you. My mother adored you. It makes me feel better to know you are with them in heaven now, and to know that someday, we will all be together again.

Rebecca Nelson Abbott, Wheaton Class of '98

December 21, 2023

I was very sorry to hear of John's disappearance through the Wheaton alumni magazine. I'll be sending your family a letter of a couple memories, including a program of a musical theater production from John's student days, over Christmas break. I don't want to leave my personal email address on this website, but if you want to be sure I have your correct mailing address, please ask the Wheaton Alumni Office ([email protected]) to send me a message. Heartfelt condolences to all of you.

Caroselli Family

June 11, 2022

John was the guy that went out of his way to help you when you needed him. We were lucky to call him our neighbor for many years. The world is a poorer place without him and we'll miss his light.
May God keep you strong and give you comfort in this time, we're here if you need us - Chris, Elisa and Michael

Ryan Slack

June 10, 2022

I am so sad with you. John was a great guy. We used to see him training around the neighborhood all the time. I am so sorry for your loss.

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