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John Derby
January 31, 1936 - March 25, 2021
Modesto , California - John Derby, born January 31, 1936 in Modesto, CA to Bill and Eleanor Derby passed away March 25, 2021 after a short illness. He married Marjorie McKnight of Ceres, CA in 1955, and they would have celebrated their 66th anniversary on April 3.
John spent fifty nine years working for the George Reed companies. He retired as a Vice President only to quickly return as a consultant and was still employed until his passing. He was a man with an amazing work ethic and honesty. His standards were high but he possessed a great sense of compassion for those who needed help of any kind.
John had belonged to the Elks Club but his greatest concern and caring was the Modesto Salvation Army Red Shield Center. It gave him great pleasure to see that children and families that were in need received services and a safe place in their neighborhood.
John was survived by his wife, Marge; son David Derby of Oakdale; daughters Sherri Lopez. of S. Lake Tahoe and Sherril Brice of Cardiff by the Sea and preceded in death by his youngest son, Steven He was blessed with seven grandsons, one granddaughter and two great grandsons.
If it is your wish the family knows he would appreciate any donation going to Modesto Salvation Army Red Shield Center, P.O.Box 580480, Modesto, CA 95358. Memo line: Steven Derby Scholarship Fund or the general fund, if you wish. Donations to your favorite charity would please him. He believed in helping many needs.
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