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John Rumelin Madden

Portland, Oregon

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Madden, John Rumelin 80 03/07/1929 03/12/2009 John Madden passed away peacefully March 12, 2009, from complications related to a three-year battle with throat cancer. He was a great father, loving grandfather, and wonderful friend to so many. He will be missed by all and his memory will live on...

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I was aquainted with Mark back in high school, and recently came to meet your father through my work at a local dry cleaners. He spoke so highly of his children, and was such a kind man.
My deepest sympathy to your family. May time heal, and memories brighten your days.

We bought John's house on Hilltop 14 years ago and want you to know what a gift it's been. We love it here and know it wouldn't be possible without John & Sally's vision.

Our condolences - he was a great guy!

Don & Judy Buss

Molly,Mike,Margret and Mark,
So sorry to hear about your losing your Dad.We are in Calif and did not have your addresses to write you. We send are love. Bubby and Anne Calif

To The Madden Family,
We both enjoyed knowing John and his family over the many years. John was always enthusiastic and great fun to be with. Our sincere condolences to all the family

My friendship went back to Ainsworth school,and the family friendship to my Dad and Rhoda. Patsy renewed the friendship by incl-uding me at recent Thanksgivings. His passing is sad, condolences to Molly and the rest of the family. Edwin Caswell

Love to all the Maddens. I have many happy memories over almost 70 years. Love to Ethel. My heartfelt understanding.

We didn't know your dad/grandpa/uncle/friend,etc, but we can tell by his obituary, we would have loved him too!
With sadness, Myra and Ralph

My condolences to all the family and wishing you the best in this time of grief.

Dear Mark, Molly, Margaret and Mike -- out of all my friends' dads, your Dad was #1 with me. He was always so much fun to be around, upbeat, mischievious, prolific at "shagging" on the dance floor, and had an amazing tolerance for the trouble I would get into (with plenty of help from all of you !). Some of my most cherished memories are just hanging out with both your parents at your home, at Smoke Tree and on tennis courts everywhere. It is a real privilege to have known "JR" and the...