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John M. Gault

1924 - 2018

John M. Gault obituary, 1924-2018, Los Osos, CA

BORN

1924

DIED

2018

John Gault Obituary

June 1924 - August 2018John Gault passed away August 17th at home, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joy, his daughters Carol, Leslie and Wendy, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He always looked for ways to support his community both locally, nationally and globally even now by donating his body to UCLA Medical School. We will all miss his intellect, kindness, generosity and humor. Peace.Please sign the guestbook at dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Aug. 22, 2018.

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Bobbie Kirkhart

December 10, 2018

Although they moved from Los Angeles many years ago, and I've seen them rarely since then, I feel the loss of John's humor.
John and Joy have been positive contributors to the freethought community for many years, and their presence at meetings is missed.

L. M.

August 27, 2018

May God soften your grief during this difficult time, knowing that your loved one is precious to God and will be remembered by him.
John 11: 24 & 25

Joe St.Clair

August 27, 2018

Joy and Family:
I will miss John, a person of strong convictions and opinions. Mostly I will miss the fellow Pilot who I never got to fly with. Love to you all in your time of mourning.
Joe St.Clair
UU and Captain, Airline Retired

Ingrid Pires

August 26, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss, Joy. John was such a gentle, sweet man with a keen intellect and I have already been missing you both as I care for Tony. Now I will be thinking of you and of your deep love for each other in the days ahead. Peace.

Juliane McAdam

August 25, 2018

My sympathies go out to your family. I am the Los Osos cousin of Truman Stickney, who died last December. Truman often spoke very fondly of his friendship with John. They shared much in common.

August 25, 2018

Our Deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends. Please take comfort in our heavenly father who is our Rock & Stronghold in this time of grief. He is our shield and the God of refuge. Psalms 18:2

Deene Shahinian

August 24, 2018

Have known John & Joy for the past 20 yrs. He was always smiling. I admired his devotion to Joy family. He enjoyed philosophical discussions, flying & riding his bicycle. I will miss his front row presence in church each Sunday. Peace be with you, John.

Gina Whitaker

August 23, 2018

Gina and Ken will miss John's sharp wit and steadfast dedication to the Fellowship!! We hope you have help now that he's gone. Be well and keep connected.
Gina Whitaker and Ken Hill

Maureen Moriarty

August 23, 2018

To Joy and Family ~ I will miss his bright blue eyes, and seeing him in his customary seat in the front left pew on Sundays, next to you, his beloved wife. As you said last Sunday Joy: He was a very good man. Indeed he was. May you feel his presence in your hearts.

August 23, 2018

My parents' friendship with John and Joy goes way back to their college days in Chicago. My father was a roommate of John's at U of C. My mother and Joy were close friends. It was quite a surprise when my father Harry and mother Paula discovered that they were living near to me in SLO County.

As a result, there were a number of get-togethers when my parents came into town and I got to meet the Gaults. John and Joy are sweet, gentle people with strong moral values and principles. John had a great sense of humor, and he laughed with people, not at people. I heard stories about his bike rides from Los Osos into SLO and his airplane. He was an amazing guy.

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