John Joseph Joslyn

In the comfort of family and friends, John "Johnny Joe" Joslyn, age 69, passed away on January 9th, 2019 after his courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. John is survived by his wife of thirty years, Debra Joslyn; children, Carrie Myers, Danielle (Joslyn) Rustad, Cherry Myers, Alicia Myers, Joseph Joslyn, Rachelle (Joslyn) Heilman, Debra Myers, Andrea Myers, and Diana Myers; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nephews, nieces, cousins, and more friends than we can count. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Doris (Dickinson) Thompson. John was born on July 30, 1949 in Gillette, Wyoming. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1967 and attended classes at the Bellingham Technical Institute. He owned several businesses, including Johnny's Discount Tire and Joslyn Construction. With his knowledge and experience, he always went the extra mile to do exceptional work. In his spare time, he taught his children and grandchildren how to work on vehicles and would coach many family members on various construction projects. He was whole-heartedly devoted to his family, especially to his wife Debra. He was honest, trustworthy, supportive, and encouraging. He welcomed people into his life without question and loved them unconditionally. John was a generous person who always shared what he had willingly and never held grudges. He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back. You could always count on John to be there for you no matter what. He was a powerful listener who didn't pass judgment and made you feel valued and understood. With his quick wit and clever humor, it was impossible to be sad when you were around him. John expressed his love for family through his passion for cooking. He believed sharing a meal was a meaningful way to enjoy each other's company and connect as a family unit. He loved motorcycle rides, camping, drinking Pepsi, and visiting friends and family. We will miss his endless smiles, jovial heart, and the selfless love he showed us over and over again. John was a faithful servant of Jehovah and exemplified the fruitage of the spirit during his lifetime. He will be dearly missed, but it is not goodbye forever. We will see you again. "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) A memorial service will be held on February 9th at 1:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 1525 Electric Avenue in Bellingham, WA. Please send donations to Whatcom Hospice House at 2806 Douglas Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225. The family would like to thank Virginia Mason and Whatcom Hospice House for their quality of care.