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1967

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2014

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John Spencer Obituary

John Carl Spencer, 47, of Longmont, died September 4, 2014 at his home. He was born June 16, 1967 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of Jack Wallace Spencer and Frances (Occhipinti) Spencer. On August 25, 1990 he married Lori Dee Baucke in Cheyenne, WY. Following his graduation from Cheyenne East High School, he went on to earn an electronic engineering degree at DeVry University in Phoenix AZ and recently received certification from the Leeds School of Business at C.U. John's successful career was in the medical equipment field, as an electronic engineer. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of a patent for a mobile eye care unit. John was a deeply giving man who loved his family and friends. He volunteered his time with the medical teams in Haiti following an earthquake in 2010. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his enjoyment of riding motorcycles, being a Dallas Cowboys fan and for his excellent culinary skills. Surviving are his wife Lori Spencer of Longmont, his son Ryan Spencer and his fiancé Heather Cook of Longmont, his daughter Kaylee Spencer of Tempe, AZ and son Joey Spencer of Longmont, sister Deborah Lawson, brother Victor (Merrilynn) Spencer, and sister Kathy Kellner of Cheyenne Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Howe Mortuary Chapel. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Longmont. Reception will follow the services. Share condolences at www.howemortuary.com

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Published by Longmont Times-Call on Sep. 7, 2014.

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Ron & Tammy Pellegrini

September 11, 2014

John will be sorely missed. A great friend and a great colleague! We thought of him and his beautiful family often!! God Bless you John!

Brian MacDonald

September 10, 2014

I never knew John but I know Lori. If john was as fine a person as her, and I'm sure he was, then we'll all miss him greatly. Lori, Kelly and my heart goes out to you.

September 10, 2014

We're so sorry for your family's loss. Our hearts are broken for you all. We send our deepest sympathy, love and prayers!! May God heal your pain and be with you at this difficult time. John was such a wonderful man. We will miss him.
Love, johnnie & Harriet David

Connie and Dennis Hoffman

September 9, 2014

We are in shock...John was a great friend and always made you laugh! Great memories of him and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

September 9, 2014

We are just in shock to learn about John. He was such a wonderful person and he always had such a great smile. We lived next door to the them as he was growing up, he was just amazing and so kind! Our thoughts and prayers are with Lori, the children and the rest of the family. God Bless

Mark Crader

September 9, 2014

I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. God Bless his family.

September 8, 2014

We were devastated to hear the passing of John, he was a great man, full of love, joy and Laughter. He had such an amazing heart and love for others. We will miss his smile, May God help his family find peace, our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Carlos and Natasha Nevarez.

Steve & Sue Erickson & Family

September 8, 2014

We are saddened to hear of the loss of John. We pray for God's comfort and healing during this difficult time.

Olivia Hunter

September 8, 2014

John want a friend. He was family to all of us

September 8, 2014

So very sorry to learn of John's death. I worked with him for several years at SST, He was great to work with, always considerate, funny and dependable. My deepest condolences to his family.

Barbara Fink

September 8, 2014

I hadn't spoken to John in years, but I always thought of him with fondness in my heart. John was such a kind, old soul. I hope those he left behind are healing.

Brett & Jodi Archer

September 8, 2014

Our hearts are heavier today for having lost such a special friend. With deepest sympathy to Lori & family, may God be with you & comfort you in your time of sorrow.

September 8, 2014

I enjoyed working with John everyday. I am going to miss our daily conversations. His sense of humor was great and he did indeed have a big heart. I will miss my co-worker very much and even more my dear friend. Lori, Ryan, Kaylee and Joey my heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you always. God Bless.

Stephanie Wisniewski

Jennifer Johnson

September 7, 2014

John my friend I'll miss your smiling face and the saying of good morning. The laughs we all had. Lori and family my prayers are with you and yours at this time.

Barb Snyder

September 7, 2014

John was an amazing guy- funny, smart, amiable, sincere and a great supervisor. We will miss him greatly.

September 7, 2014

He was a good man with a big heart.

Terry Gomes

September 7, 2014

Although John had not been my supervisor that long, one thing I do know is that he was a great guy, funny too. He is going to be greatly missed. My sincere thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends during this most difficult time. John, may you rest in peace.??

September 7, 2014

Lori, my heart goes out to you and the kids!! When Brandon played ball with Joey and John would help with coaching he thought he was the coolest coach ever! (Coach Spencer) He will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!! Lori and Brandon Miller

Misti Jellema

September 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss. John was a good guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family.

Mitch & Diane Bathauer

September 7, 2014

John was a good man. I knew him from working with him at Sparton Medical where he was my supervisor. He was fair and caring towards everyone and will be greatly missed by all. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

September 6, 2014

Johnny was a caring nephew always. John was with my family or my son was with his family as they grew up together. I loved him for his teasing and humor. Love always Aunt Virginia

Rhonda Tanner

September 6, 2014

I am so sorry to read about this he was a very nice guy. Prayers are with the family.

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