Jonathan Wight Fleming

Jon was a special friend of mine for more than 50 years. First as colleagues staffing U.S. Senator Alan Cranston; then together with Chris and their family, they were a joyous presence in my life for decades thereafter. In our Senate staff days Jon and I would take a mid-morning break in the basement cafeteria of the Dirksen Building. Having pedaled more than eight miles to work from Chevy Chase each day, he could indulge in a jelly donut with our coffee. I never could! We plumbed the...

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Jon when he was a stalwart volunteer at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. He was always fun to work with and gave me a lot of professional advice as I was up and coming. For years he rode, and re-rode, the long route of the 50 States bike ride he created for WABA. That's one of WABA's most popular rides now. Why Jon put the steepest climbs so late in the 60+ mile ride I'll never know. But I'm sure he'll be smiling when he looks down on...

We am so sorry for your loss. What an incredible life he had and man he was. Sending love. -Deirdre & Jim Boyd (friends of Peter and Diane)

Deepest condolences to the Fleming family from your friends at Nature Forward.

My heart goes out to David, Molly, and Peter. Jon and Cris pretty much adopted me when I worked for Jon in Senator Alan Cranston's office, and I loved them both. He taught volumes, inspired hard work and dedication, modeled integrity, and did all that and so much more with warmth and his wry sense of humor. I was so lucky to have Jon as my first real boss, fresh out of school. I've had some great bosses since, but none compares with Jon. One fond memory (there are so many!): I shall never...

Jon & Cris were are very dear friends. Ernie & I spent hundreds of happy days with them in Rangeley , Maine & in Chevy Chase. Their photos are next to my desk. I miss them deeply.