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John Barnett Wakeland

Salt Lake City, Utah

1954 - 2015

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Nov. 6, 1954 ~ Dec. 2, 2015John Barnett Wakeland was born November 6, 1954 to Alan B. and Nita F. Wakeland in Beech Grove, IN. John attended Michigan Technology University and graduated from the Applied Geophysics Class of 1977 with a Bachelor's degree. He spent the next several years working in...

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Christie,
It was always a pleasure working with John at C. R. England. He was always willing to help. When my Mother passed away he worked through the late night lining things up & he got me Home. It really meant the world to me that you guys could have had any Trainer & you specially handpicked me to personally train your Son Adam. The last time I saw John (his truck) was in Evanston, WY. I was happy to see him (his truck) but was very respectful to let him sleep for safety & I left a...

Christie;
Your Mom called on Saturday and told Uncle Ronnie the news. We were shocked and thought of you. Our prayers are with you and we do love you so much. The time we spent in Ruidoso was short but really great. John made us feel really close, he will be sorely missed. You now have another angel watching over you.
Love
Val Starr

Breaks my heart for you Christie. Love you

JW was a wise man, he knew when someone just needed a friend. His smile was always welcoming. I know the Pepsi company is going to feel his lose for sure. Thank you for sharing your husband with us. I guess God needed another Angel to help watch over the rest of us.

Christie, the love between john and you was genuine, i could feel it from your Facebook picture, remember that feeling and you will always be together, all my love

We are sorry for your heartache. It's okay to hurt and have sadness. Remember the great man and sense of humor he had as well. He will be missed at gatherings for sure.

John: Please know the world lost a great man that will never be replaced!! you may be gone but never forgotten!! RIP

Christy I'm very sorry for your loss john was a good friend of mine he will be missed very much

Love you and your sweet, sweet family. JW was such a sweetheart and he will be missed everyday. Wish we could be with you on Wednesday, but we will be there in spirit. xoxo