John-HADLEY-Obituary

John Richard "Jack" HADLEY

Santa Rosa, California

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Jack Hadley, a longtime Santa Rosa resident, beloved husband, father, U.S. Navy veteran and inventor of the "Whirlybird" hand-held fertilizer-spreader, passed away on Dec. 29, 2013. He was 88. The oldest of four boys, Jack was born in Martinez, CA on Dec. 15, 1925. His family later moved to...

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Jack was a kind and generous soul, always cheerful and always with a good idea. It was my pleasure to know and work with him as a fellow volunteer at Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. My condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him

All who knew him loved him! Hope you are spreading your wonderful good cheer wherever you are now, Jack. I'm sure your family misses you greatly. -Sidnee Cox

To Aneta and Shellie: Linda and I were blessed to enjoy several years with your Dad, as he led the Western Region to new hights. He has a special place in our hearts, as he stood tall during the goood and not so good times. You, your Mom and Dad will always have true friends in "The Great Northwest. Blessings, John and Linda McKnight

Jack was a beloved boss and mentor of ours when we worked for him at Ortho. What a wonderful man, this world won't be the same but heaven is rejoicing in his coming home!

jack was a good freind and a great supporter of our inventors club, he will be missed. steve and jeannie schneider

Shellie, I am truley sorry for your loss. I adored your dad so much. Always a kind word, how you doing, with a laugh. Happy memories of the HARD CORE at our house . Laughing smiling.Always so sweet to me.Suzanne Delmas

To Shellie & Aneta: Adeline and I want to express our profound sympathy at your loss of our beloved "Cactus Jack". He will always be remembered as the sparkplug that ignited Chevron and made it the envy of the industry. Jack was the best at everything..the best... Our love and respects to each of you. Jerry & Adeline Smith

Shellie stand tall to honor such a great man as your father. How full of pride you must be to have such a father. I know you loved him much. If I can help in any way, please call upon me.

Jack was an overwhelming personality who could not accept a "NO, Jack" on a regulatory or label issue. The ORTHO family will miss him. He was a treasure.