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JOHN STONE Obituary
John Stone passed away at the Sundre Hospital at the age of 85 years. John was born in Edmonton and grew up on the family farm in James River Bridge. He met Mavis and they were married in 1955. They continued working on the family farm while raising a family of four children. John enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, playing the guitar and singing. Watching birds and old-time cowboy movies were some of his joys in later life. Even though he raised cattle and pigs, John worked at many occupations such as logging, oil rig work and driving school bus for 27 years. His great love for horses resulted in training, and riding them was one of his passions. As an artist, he loved painting pictures of nature and wildlife. His paintings were admired by many and won numerous ribbons and awards. He was well known for his storytelling and generosity. John was baptised on July 8, 1972 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses after learning about his Creator and God's wonderful promises for the future, including the resurrection hope and the fulfillment of God's purpose for a paradise earth, which he shared with many neighbours, friends and strangers. He will be fondly missed by his family, friends and all whose lives he touched. John is survived by his children, Sheila (LeRoy), Alan (Irene) and Sandra; grandchildren Michael, Braiden, Nicholle, Nathan, Sheralynne and Jonathon; great-grandchildren Laura, Hope, Mytchel, Daniel, Annafelicia, Kohen, Dawson and David; great-great-grandchildren Kloee, Brooklyn and Freyia; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his three brothers and four sisters, and his son Brian and his wife Mavis in 2012. A funeral service for John will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (505 – 7 Street SW) in Sundre, Alberta. Condolences for the family may be emailed to [email protected]. Arrangements in care of Meaningful Memorials Funeral Service, serving Red Deer and all of Central Alberta, 587-876-4944.
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Roy Middleton
September 3, 2021
My wife, Edith, and I visited John and his wife at his home/studio several times. We bought a wildlife painting for our oldest son and his wife, and I bought a pencil drawing of a Bald Eagle. One time we took our granddaughter Jenny (about 12 years old); to show him her art portfolio. He looked at her many drawings but especially the ones of horses, his favorite animal and he said, " look at their FEET!" He said that most artists hide horses feet in tall grass or in snow, including himself.
Greg white
August 1, 2021
Just read of John’s passing. So sad, my condolences.
I moved and didn’t realize of the demise of our “true salt of the earth “gentleman.” I visited Johns studio, visited with him, and was impressed with John’s passion and enthusiasm, not only of his art but his life experiences. I left with four pieces of art, after sharing over an hour of John’s stories, inspiration of his art, and his many adventures.
Here’s to a life well fulfilled. Rest in peace.
Eric & Barb Grunau
September 24, 2019
Our sympathy to the family - John was a wonderful man, a great artist. We have several of his works hanging on our walls in our homes. We enjoyed the time that we were able to enjoy with John in the years we spent in Sundre. May he rest in peace.
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