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Modesto, California
JOHN (MONTY) DEFOREST MONTGOMERY FEB 2, 1920 - APRIL 21, 2005 Monty peacefully left our world on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at the age of 85. John was born in Deer Lodge, Montana. While growing up in Elko, NV, John was very active in the Boy Scouts and earned the highest rank...
Read MoreI can't believe its already been 20 years since you've been gone. Sure miss you and really enjoy when you visit me in my dreams. Since mom joined you it feels strange that I'm the only one that carries so many of the memories of our time together. See you again one day dad.
JDM
April 22, 2025 | Family
John was my mentor and my hero.
Jim Fine
Commandant
Modesto Marine Corps League
Jim Fine
April 28, 2005 | Stockton, CA
Monty blessed my life by his sharing at our Wednesday AFG meetings. He will be missed. I'm sure Monty was greeted at the gates of heaven with the words, "well done my good and faithful servant." I'll be praying for your family. God bless!
Roseann Brown
April 28, 2005 | Escalon, CA
On behalf of the John A Demichelis Family, we send our condolences in this time of sorrow. God Bless.
Karen DeMichelis
April 24, 2005 | Anchorage, AK
