John Cheever Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

John Arthur Cheever May 20, 1952 - May 4, 2013 John A. Cheever was born to Ralph and Dorothy Cheever. He graduated from B.H.S. in 1970 and continued his education at B.C. and then Sacramento State. John became a welder, got married and had two children. He loved all things outdoors, he was a true mountain man at heart. He enjoyed time with his nieces and nephews. (His Pumpkin Heads) His mother and he enjoyed old movies, baseball and playing cards. He helped care for her. John is survived by his children Samantha and Jeremiah Cheever, mother Dorothy Cheever, sisters Barbara Albrich, Peggy Fuller and Lisa Cheever Moore. Cousin and friend Randy Kimbriel. Uncle Ronnie Kimbriel and aunt Patsy Winn. Nieces Sarah Yadon, Shelby Moore, Ivie Barnard, great nieces Tricia and Gwendolyn Yadon. Great nephew Jason Moore Jr. Special friends Dale Basden, Sean Barnard and Bill Quinlan. He was proceeded in death by father Ralph A. Cheever, nephew Jason A. Moore, uncles John Winn and Roy Boshers, aunts Camille Kimbriel and Ruth Boshers. No Services John will be miss by all of us www.bakersfield.com/obits

This obituary was originally published in the Bakersfield Californian.

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Hi, I remember John well and have good memories of him. I went to high school with him and also had a class at BC with him in the 80s. I have a friend in the art dept at BHS, who found a piece of pottery that John or one of his sisters made. It says Cheever on the bottom. She would like to get it to the family. My name is Susan Stoddard, maiden name Thomas, and you can message me on messenger to decide how to get it to the family. Thank you in advance.

Susan Thomas Stoddard

November 18, 2023 | School

Dear Uncle John, we miss you, even more Maga Dorothy misses you. We know you are still around. God bless your sis Lisa and Sean trying to save you. Wish you were still on the patio but we'll see you soon. Hugs to grandpa and Jay. Tell God to grant Lusa and Maga Dorothy with the courage to get through this awful time. Love you.

Sarah, Jeremy & Gwen Yadon

May 19, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

Uncle John, we had the best times with $5 and walking to A1 Pack Rats. Even though my mom thought I was too young to walk!

Tricia Yadon

May 19, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

Uncle John, we had such a great time with $5 and walking to A 1 Pack Rats, even if my mom thought I was too young to walk! Parents! We all miss you, Maga Dorothy for sure and grandma Lisa and everyone! We'll see you soon.

Tricia Yadon

May 19, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

you will be greatly missed and thought of often uncle john, i love u.....

Shelby Moore

May 18, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

John you will be greatly missed...you had a beautiful mind..i loved talking with you and hearing your beliefs and theories on so many different things..your intelligence was a wonderful thing..you will be missed by me ...your "fireball"...
P.S. could u give a big ol hug to my friend Jay for me. .thanks...

Natasha Thompson

May 17, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

Sorry to hear of John's passing. I have wonderful childhood memories of John and competing at Jack Frost football. Great guy, he will missed

Billy Stramler

May 17, 2013 | Springfield, OR

I love u Uncle John!!!! there was never a dull time with you :) u could make someone laugh in a second of being with u, u had a quirky goofy sense of humor and i will miss that every damn time i go to magas now... even though ur gone i still think i hear u on the patio, its hard , and im sure its only gonna get rougher but i can stay strong only knowing i can see YOU,JASON ALLYN MOORE, GPA RALPH,BRANDON,UNCLE JON WINN,AUNT RUTH and many more of the family up there one day.. and ill make u...

Shelby Moore

May 17, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

Our hearts go out to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rob & Marsha Kennedy

May 16, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA

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