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John Sillin Obituary
John Clyde Sillin, 98, passed away in Austin February 13, 2012. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on October 2, 1913. John was for over 30 years an engineer for Brown & Root. He traveled the world including work in Spain, Japan, Mexico and Central America. John was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Anne Hathaway Sillin and his daughter Julia Ann Arvillo. He is survived by his daughter Ruth Sillin Curran and her husband Phil, Grandchildren Debbie Lamb Owen and her husband Steve, Cathy Curran Rinehart and her husband Eddie, Mike Curran and his wife Tracy; great-grandchildren, Brett Owen, Ethan Owen, Emma Owen, Grace Rinehart, Ella Rinehart and Annemarie Curran. A Celebration of Life will be on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 11AM at Zion Lutheran Church 5050 East Sam Houston Pkwy South in Pasadena, TX with Rev. David Sawhill officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family would like memorial contributions to be made to a charity of choice. To express words of comfort to the family, please visit www.grandviewfunerals.com.
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Carolyn Fields
February 16, 2012
Ruth and Debbie. So sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
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Christine Palmer
February 15, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing. I remember him as very kind and affectionate, the few times I got to see him. Both he and Aunt Anne were always very happy to see my sister and I, and I especially remember him smiling attentively while Aunt Anne would talk to me about Debbie and how we are so close in age.
I hope that with time the pain of his loss is lessened and that you find comfort in knowing he is again with the love of his life.
Our thoughts are with you,
Christine (Sillin) Palmer and Family
Marcia (Sillin) Garrett and Family
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