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John Gilchrist Obituary
John William Gilchrist II passed away on September 19, 2012. He was born in Kansas City, MO on August 18, 1943 to Norma (Moore) and John W. Gilchrist. In August 1947 the family moved to Phoenix and John graduated from West High School in 1962. In 1985 he returned to Phoenix from Des Moines, IA after 20-plus years in restaurant management for Village Inn Pizza Parlors. He was employed by the VA Medical Center for the last 15 years, most recently as a Lead Mail Clerk. John had an amazing passion for life and the things he loved. He was a member of the Tennessee Squires; he loved the Old West, Nascar and the Oakland Raiders. He had a great sense of humor and the ability to touch people he came into contact with. He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents and his good friend Sherri Walter. He is survived by his daughter, Krista Baker; his son, John III (Rachel), his grandchildren Alexandra Quinones (David), John Anthony aka RJ, Trenton Gilchrist-Bender and Haydan Bender; and his great-grandson, DJ Quinones. He also leaves his sisters, Marty Stephens and Laurie Gilchrist; nephews Steve Sampson (Lisa), Michael and David Geiger and nieces, Lisa Wardell and Stacy Geiger, and great-nieces, Amber and Monica Sampson. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, October 1st, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the VA Medical Center Chapel, 650 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85012.
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Melvin kunaschk
October 17, 2012
Mel Kunaschk , John was fun to be around ,lots of laughs . At one time a good beer drinker,hard to keep up with. John we will miss you. Mel
JOHN GILCHRIST
October 4, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Becky
October 2, 2012
I worked with John at the VA. He was unfailingly kind and helpful. I will truly miss his presence at work.
Gary Baker
October 1, 2012
To the Gilchrist family you are all in our thoughts and prayers....The Baker's
September 27, 2012
Frank and I are sending sincerest sympathy to the whole Gilchrist family, especially our son-in-law John III. I met John II on several occasions when I lived in Arizona, usually at a cook out were his son John was firing up the grill...So many great recipes! He was there when Alex and RJ were born and supported the rest of the family when Rachel was involved in a terrible accident suffering a TBI on July 3, 2006. I saw his picture on FB when he was at the hospital to welcome little DJ the first of the 4th generation. He will be missed by family and friends. RIP John.
September 27, 2012
To the family: Be courageous and strong. When your strength is gone and endurance tested. Do not suffer shock or be terrified for God is with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9) With deepest sympathy.
Jeff Fairman
September 26, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about John, he was my boss when I got my first job at Village Inn on Thomas Rd, I was still going to West High at the time. John taught me many lessons that have been valuable throughout my life and career. I have always remembered him fondly, he was a great guy. Rest in Peace.
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