Photo courtesy of CLOSED-Conrad Lemon Grove Mortuary
La Mesa, California
Oct 4, 1927 – Nov 25, 2016
John Robert McCrea was born on October 4, 1927 in Billings, Montana to Carol and Patrick McCrea. John's passion for music and the arts began in youth with his first piano lesson at age 6. Mesmerized by the orchestra instrument demonstration at age 8 and hearing the clarinet for the first time,...
Read MoreMr. McCrea was such a wonderful teacher to two of our four children at Elizabeth Freese Elementary School many years ago. We pray for his rest and the well being of his wonderful family. We are also members of St. John of The Cross Church. God Bless you all!
Marco and Silvia Madrigal
Silvia Madrigal
January 08, 2017 | San Diego, CA
John's kindness, smile and warmth are what I will remember! knowing and working with John and Gentria at St. John's are some very special memories I will always carry with me. My prayers and blessings to the McCrea Family!
Stephen Browne
December 20, 2016 | Lemon Grove, CA
" A WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL PLACE "
It was years ago I came to this town,
With a Spirit of music that dwelled deep down
I needed a tool to help me create, and I remember
Mama taking me to Mr. McCree's
It was like Disneyland I had so much fun
what a selection of tools I had to choose from.
Back and forth downstairs and up,
I kept going in circles because I didn't know what.
What to listen to or what to play first,
which book to pick up...
Gary "Tuf-DANA" ALLEN
December 18, 2016 | Imperial Beach, CA
May John McCrea Rest In Peace and may his family hold each other up during this difficult time.
Denise Clarke
December 15, 2016 | Bronx, NY
It was a pleasure to have known such a sweet kind person, who was interested in everyone and especially in those his family was close to. He will be missed by many....
Mary MacDonald
December 14, 2016 | Solana Beach, CA