John-Prince-Obituary

John David Prince

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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PRINCE - John David Prince, age 33, born November 2, 1975, passed away, Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan from complications associated with H1N1. John David, a scholar, composer, and beloved son, uncle, brother and friend to all, will be missed beyond description, especially...

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I met John when he was living in New Buffalo. We became friends almost instantly. At one time, we drove across the country together to help a friend move to Arizona. We had amazing experiences at the mound builders' mounds, the painted desert, the petrified forest, Sedona, and Phoenix. Later, he invited me to be his roommate. I lived with him in Chicago from spring through Summer of 2004. We wrote songs together and ran his recording studio when I wasn't playing in the city and he wasn't...

I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing about John and their sympathies. Also, I will miss John tremendously and I only wish that I had more time to spend with him. It's funny how we take time for granted until we have no time at all. It will be a difficult time for our family who will never be the same. Thank you all for you support and encouragement.

My deepest condolences to the Prince family. I remember you well. You moved into our neighborhood and RV gained a new football coach in Mr. Prince, but as a 15 year old girl, I had my sights set on his handsome son with the warm smile. I soon found out that John was so much more. He was such a gentleman and very intelligent. He was so genuine and had an innocence about him. He wrote me many poems/songs (usually incorporating some lyrics from the New Kids on the Block with his own). I...

Sharon and the rest of the Prince Family,
I just heard what happened and I am deeply sorry. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hold fast to your faith and the loved ones around you.

John was an amazing person in so many ways. He helped me to see something, someone, that I never thought I would see again. He helped me when I was upside down and flipped my life right side up. I Am grateful to have had him in my life though i never had the chance to thank him for all the things he had done for me. There was always a radiating love that flowed from him with each breath,a compassion for others, a heart of a child so innocent and pure. I will miss you so much John.

I am so sorry that Andrew and I were unable to go to John's memorial, but Matt said it was beautiful. We are very sorry for your loss John was a wonderful person and the world was a better place with him in it and it is not the same without him. He will be missed.

I wanted to thank everyone for all of the kind and wonderful things that have been written about my brother John. I also want to thank everyone for their words of support to me and my family. It has been a great source of strength to me... I can't thank you enough. In closing, I want to say to my brother that I love you and I should have told you that more when you were here. I miss you, the cat misses, your friends and family miss you and the world will never be the same without you in it.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I remeber when you started at RV and you were always just so fun. You will be missed.

To the Prince Family,
May the love of family & friends keep you strong during the difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember John from RV as such a super nice guy, always smiling. With much sympathy.