John James Ormond

Don Miner - John was a great friend. We joined the army together, but due to bronchial issues he could not go. My brave friend always hosted me when I returned. I miss him greatly!

Well, John, this dance is over and we sure have had a lot of fun. I hear there is a big dance party coming soon, will you save some room for your friends on the dance floor? We'll all be there soon enough! Rest in peace til then, my friend! Dennis.

Slanj John. Tell the boys in the old brigade hello from all of us. See you on the other side. Agrau.

-Mark Holmes

To the Ormond family. My aunt Noney Forkan lived a couple of doors down from the Ormonds when they lived on Yamhill. My brothers Mark, Tim, Mike and myself remember playing with the Ormonds and we just want all of you to know the Holmes clan is thinking and praying for all of you. God bless and Erin go Braugh!!:-)
-Anna Marie Holmes Triplett

John was the first child born to James & Margaret Ormond in Waterford, Ireland spending his early years surrounded by family. John along with his parents, brother Joe & sister Bridget immigrated to Oregon in 1952, where he spent the remainder of his life in the Portland area going to school, working & developing lifelong relationships. John was passionate about family, friends, reading, learning, travel, fairness & honesty and the arts. We are so happy that in the past couple of years he...

I have so many memories of dancing with John and hanging with Dennis Chapman and Darrell Tracer. John will always live on in my heart.

My big brother John, I will truly miss you. You have left me with a big hole in my heart. I will see you again John...Love you .. your sister Bridget