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John Jurin

Eureka, California

1928 - 2017

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JOHN JURIN, 88 Passed away Monday July 31, 2017 in Eureka, CA. John was born December 28, 1928 in Arcata, CA to John and Lillian (Carpenter) Jurin. He grew up on the Southfork of the Trinity River and attended school in Salyer. John married Phyllis Dartt September 5, 1946, together they raised 3...

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My husband and I just found out last week that John and Phyllis passed away. We've been living up in Springfield, Oregon and we just hadn't heard until Phillip Ammon told us. We're so sorry to have missed the services for both of them. Phyllis was my father-in-law's (Lincoln Martin) first cousin. They were good people, and I know you're going to miss them. I wish we could have shown our respect to both of them. I'm not surprised they didn't survive each other very long. I don't think I ever...

Phyllis and the Jurin family~

Speaking as one of the caregivers for John, we caregivers, from Agape Home Care, counted it a privilege to care for John, and to just know the Jurin family. They make us feel like part of the family.

His voice was very distinctive. I am a talker (people person) but I think John had me beat in that department. He shared many stories with us and we miss him sorely. Miss his presence and voice in the house.

John, having a hearing deficit,...

I did not know John long, or well. However, our brief acquaintance was enough for me to learn that John was one of those men, who are becoming scarce in these times. I watched him work hard, shoulder to shoulder with much younger men. He took the time to explain things to me, when I had no reason to expect such courtesy. He found a way to allow me to be useful, rather than awkward, and I was so grateful to him for that. I was able to clearly see John's dedication to his wonderful wife, and...

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the Jurin Family. We have fond memories of when John, Phyllis and Martin would join us at the 4th of July parades in Weaverville. -- the Rybergs.

Phllis & Your Family,
Our sympathies to you and your family!
Was sorry to hear about John's Passing.
Your family were long time friends of my parents Harold & Rose Preston.
They were pleased that when the Jurin Family purchased the Preston Ranch in 1962.
My Grandfather bought the ranch in 1917 the year my dad was born.
That was a big decision to sell the ranch a move to Eastern Washington to start a new Irrigated farm/ranch.
We sold a quite a few Shorthorn bulls to the...