John Conover

How could it have been 5 years since John's passing, and 2 1/2 since Joe's? I feel like I got to witness male friendship at its best through John and Joe, and in doing so, soaked up many dear and insightful life lessons. John brought out playfulness and spontaneity in Joe (which was no easy feat), while not being afraid of going very deep in conversations of the heart. They traveled together, adventured together, walked many miles in this area together...Joe remarked that he was pretty...

REMEMBERING John again this year...A Bridge Builder, a trail blazer (literally), a friend to all he met. We miss you still!

Remembering John again this year... He died on the anniversary of my father's birth. Paw Paw season is just over but I always remember John during the harvest of these fruits because he was enthusiastic about finding them, bringing his young granddaughters to search for the few we found that year. The fall he died we had a banner crop, and so I made some paw paw pudding which he seemed to enjoy. Rest in peace, dear John. You made a difference in the world.

We miss you still, dear John. You were so unique, a deep thinker, a friend to all you met, a force for good in the world. May your legacy live on.

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What a funny, thoughtful person John was. I met him in the 70s when Ginnie and I met He was always lovely and easy to be around.Full of knowledge and history, kindness and silliness, irony and concentration. Love to Virginia and Ginnie and Joey

Virginia, Betsy and I are out of the loop for not getting the Progress and so we were very sorry to learn of John's death. John was such a pillar of what is best about Charlottesville and although he leaves a wonderful legacy of civic stewardship he will be greatly missed. Take best care of yourself and stay safe and well. Blessings on you and John. David