Anchorage, Alaska
1934 - 2016
John Allan Taber, age 82, fought a courageous battle with cancer that ended in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016. His loving wife of nearly 33 years, Lavone, was by his side.John was born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo. He lived a full and adventurous life with passions and...
Read MoreFair winds and following seas sailor. "Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..." Thank you John for your service to this nation. U.S. Navy, Korean War Era.
Harry Simpson
February 20, 2024 | Other
Love and Prayers for John's family, As neighbors we often would talk around the mailbox on our adventures to Las Vegas and parts of Alaska, always refreshing and humorous. A true Alaskan with plans to occupy every minute of life. Sue and I will Miss those times with John.
Larry Raburn
January 14, 2017 | Anchorage, AK
John, we never saw eye to eye on many things, but I admired your wealth of knowledge and the help you gave me when we worked at Ft Richardson.
RIP
Robert Holt
January 12, 2017 | Gold Canyon, AZ
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in peace.
L Groh
December 30, 2016 | AK
Goodbye John. Thanks for the 20 years mentorship and friendship. I miss you already. I know you are gone to a better place, probably to help and teach others there.
Gary Monroe
December 29, 2016 | Anchorage, AK