John-Spring-Obituary

John Benham Spring

Portland, Oregon

1936 - 2017

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Spring, John Benham 80 Mar. 28, 1936 Jan. 14, 2017 John Benham Spring, 80, died Saturday of complications from prostate cancer and Alzheimer's at his home in Gearhart. His partner of 49 years, Susan Spring, was by his side. John was born in 1936, to Ethel Benham and John Denison Spring in...

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We think of John often and the amazing times we had with all the Springs. It was just such a warm sense of family and you were always embraced as being a part of their family. We will always hold a special place in our heart for John.

John will always be in our thoughts. We had so much fun spending time with him and Susan and family in Oregon over the years and he was the most kind giving man ever. We loved him. John and Doni Hamann

Susan, and family: This brings such sadness to me. I just found out about this. We have so many wonderful memories of coming to Portland and to Gearheart to be a part of so many activities with you all. The wedding in Astoria of Katie, and the anniversary of you and John Susan, and many more. I remember the time you let our son Josh step in and go canoeing with you to the island that you actually need tickets to go on and John so kindly took Josh along. That was so special for him. We so...

Dear Susan I had the Honor to meet John and you at your wonderful daughter Tupper's house! He just made me laugh,with his jockes or funny stories about your children growing up!! A big Hug and my most sincere Condolences!! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with ALL of You!!! Sincerely Noemi Wilson and Family
P.S.I bet he is celebrating in Heaven Tupper's Birthday Today!!

Dear Susan and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. John is in our thoughts and in our hearts. Our condelences to you all, with our love.
Alev & Dundar Kocaoglu

Dear Susan, How well and happily I remember 1967! Professionally, Jack managed to lead us into the computer era during an extremely busy and hard charging time. Jack had a way of making the most complex issues appear simple and understandable. He knew just how to make things work out to everyone's liking! I learned so much from him!

Much more important, however, was the "away from work" time, the four of us spent together. Jack was the leader there as well, even though he was...

Dear all family,
We still treasure the special gatherings in Paris and in Gearhart. Your family is very special to all members of our family.You have a special place in our heart, especially John. Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous.Love the Franssu family

Our heartfelt sympathies to you Susan and all your Family.
It was a huge privilege to know John and enjoy his friendship when we were at your beach cottage.Very sorry about your loss.

Jack's infrequent but wonderful visits back to "The Farm" are treasured memories for his country cousins. We hold him in our hearts.