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John Thelan Obituary
amazing husband to Ilene Thelen, loving son to Gayle, Mitch and John Senior, wonderful father to Charles, brother to Lara and most beloved and gracious friend of many, passed away on April 13,2015. John was a well respected educator, previously teaching Culinary Arts in Casa Grande and Estrella Foothills High School. His passion was working with exceptional special needs students, and he will be sorely missed at Camelback High School by faculty, parents and students alike. Rest well, our true Southern gentleman. We love you dearly.
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Angie Mendez
April 29, 2015
John was an amazing student and we were proud to have him in our program. We knew he was going to be a great SPED instructor and the kids were going to be lucky to have him. We are keeping John's family and friends in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace John.
Melissa Tamayo
April 20, 2015
My heart goes out to his family. John was truly one of a kind. The best co worker I ever had! We worked so well together, WE put TEAMWORK to use in the classroom. The love he had for the students was exceptional! He loved and cared for them as if they were his own. WOW you will truly be missed buddy. Rest Peaceful
Becky Angus
April 18, 2015
so sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers
Barbara Brown
April 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss and can only imagine your grief. Have you on my mind and in my prayers, know you are surrounded by loving, caring family and friends.
michael feldman
April 16, 2015
you were the kindest person I ever met.truly one of a kind and unique.thank. for loving my kids.I think in some small way,you changed each other.there will .never be another "pops"for them.you were an amazing example of selflessness and decency and I, for one,will try to be more like u.peace and love.see u again someday in the next life.
Cindy Smith
April 16, 2015
Praying for your peace of heart and mind.
andrea becker
April 16, 2015
Dear sweet John, I so enjoyed getting to know you and your love for your wife, your dogs and your passion for your students. We are all better people having known you. I don't understand why you left so soon - May God be with your family and friends. See you on the other side. God Bless you
April 16, 2015
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