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John Rankin Obituary
65, of Phoenix AZ and San Diego CA passed away on April 23, 2013 with family by his side. John spent his years working in the grocery industry throughout Arizona. He retired to San Diego CA and was an avid fan of baseball, especially the New York Yankees. John is survived by his daughters Jennifer Rankin of Concord CA, Jill (John) St.Germain of Mesa AZ and Amy Richards of San Diego CA and his granddaughters Rachel, Jessica and Melanie. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church 1035 E Guadalupe Rd Tempe AZ 85283
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May 25, 2013
Thank you, dear Lord, for the quality time you gave John and myself. I am truly grateful,Charlene
Charlene
May 25, 2013
Honey, I miss you and your wonderful laugh and sense of humor. I know you will be waiting for me and watching over all of us. I know you are very proud of the girls and the strength they have...they learned that from you.
I will find JJ, honey. I love you with all my heart.
C Woods
May 24, 2013
My condolences and may you have peace and comfort from the Almighty.
Katie Cox Rhoades
May 24, 2013
John and I went to school at Creighton and North H.S. So sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dodi Jahns
May 24, 2013
HELLO TO JOHN AND HIS FAMILY. SINCE JOHN PASSED I KEEP HEARING HIM LAUGHING. THAT IS ONE OF THE THINGS I LIKED BEST ABOUT JOHN. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A LAUGH. HE WAS SO ANIMATED AND ENTERTAINING AND ALWAYS FUN TO BE WITH. I WISH YOUR LIFE IN HEAVEN IS EVERYTHING YOU WANTED AND MORE. I AM HAPPY YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND, IT IS HARD TO SAY GOODBYE. I THINK I LIKE "SEE YOU LATER".
Carol and Paul Krausman
May 23, 2013
John was always a gentleman and a kind and loving man. "Papa John" will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Our prayers go out especially to Jill, Jen, Amy, Rachel, Jessica, and Melanie. With much love from Paul and Carol.
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