Tucson, Arizona
John Heric 68, died February 9, 2011 of a heart attack on San Juan Island, Washington. He was foremost an artist, teacher, musician, husband and friend. John was an art professor for 36 years, 34 of them at the University of Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Kang; daughters, Samantha...
Read MoreJohn changed my life. I loved all the times we worked together on his projects and in his class room. He made me realize that I could do more than I thought, and I did. I owe much of my future success to him. RIP Brother.
Dan Watson
April 22, 2023
I love and miss you grandpa! Not a day goes by that I dont think about you!! I wish you couldve met my kids. They wouldve loved you!
Carre Paaverud
June 22, 2020 | Grandchild
I love and miss you grandpa! Not a day goes by that I dont think about you!! I wish you couldve met my kids. They wouldve loved you!
Carre
June 22, 2020 | Grandchild
A beautiful man who made beautiful art!
Bob Cardinale
March 05, 2020 | Santa Fe, NM
Well it's been SOME TIME now since John's passing and i continue to remeber him. I only knew him for a couple of years, but those couple of years have affected, and effected the rest of my life! I STILL apply the creative artistic perceptions that he taught us to my daily life. To me he was one of the most unique people i have ever met, and i have met a lot of people! (I'm 75) I missed him when he left UW at Plattville, and have missed him since. Whenever i sit down to play my guitars...
dennis schaut
March 05, 2020 | New Britain, CT | Friend
A beautiful man who made beautiful art!
Bob Cardinale
March 05, 2019
kathleen and family,
john was also MY teacher and friend. although i had not seen him since he first taught sculpture to us in wisconsin, i have never and will never forget him. nor will i ever forget singing dave von ronk songs till 2 a.m.! wonderful memories for a lifetime!!
DENNIS SCHAUT former sculpture student, folksinger, & friend
dennis schaut
October 01, 2011 | New Britain, CT
Kathleen,
Colistia and I are thinking of you daily. Our love is with you every minute. John was an inspiration to me because of his forthrightness, good humor, and genuine interest in me. I didn't know him as long as Colistia, but every time I was with him/you was a joyous event. I remember our trip to Friday Harbor and John showing me how to tromp through the mud to collect those wonderful oysters, and then how to grill them so perfectly. Meeting in Seattle to share beer/wine...
Tom Sawyer
March 25, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
Kathleen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was such a nice man & so good to you. I have thought of you often over the years and have many fond memories of you & John. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Diane Mulcahey
John Heric
March 23, 2011 | Tucson, AZ
