John Thyfault

THYFAULT, John Edmond (1964-2019) John E. Thyfault was born September 18, 1964, Harold and the late Maureen R. Thyfault. He attended Littleton Schools (Ames, Newton JHS and AHS), graduating in 1983. He also attended the University of Colorado, and received his BA from Metropolitan State College. He studied publishing before moving to New York. He was a curious, wise, caring, and gentle husband, father, and coach. He was a leader in online marketing and a teacher of high tech entrepreneurs and CEOs. As a child, John was a proud sci-fi and history book worm, Dungeons and Dragons aficionado, rock collector, Rocky Mountain camper and hiker. He was an Indian Guide, First Class Boy Scout and a Black Belt in Tae kwon do. John played saxophone in high school marching band. He was a builder of children’s playhouses, wood carver, jewelry maker, master cook, golfer, and lover of puns. John relished adventures of National Parks and visited all 50 states and much of Europe. He lived and enjoyed every minute of his life. He was a dedicated husband, father, son, brother, and friend, full of advise and humor as needed. John coached this daughters’ soccer teams and was a loud organized volleyball team dad. He adored supporting his daughters’ cello and string bass talents. John was an ardent supporter of his wife Karen’s successful investor relations career. John and Karen were the ultimate team. He was the ying to her yang. John worked as vice president of search and social media marketing at Beasley Direct. He helped develop the ThirdAge.com web site, IDG Books Worldwide (seller of Dummies series). John served on the Board of Directors of the Silicon Valley AMA and the DMA of Northern California. John was an adjunct professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Karen Lee Bergman and his daughters Julia Thyfault, 17, and Isabelle Thyfault, 15. He is also survived by his father Harold Thyfault, sister Mary Thyfault, brother Michael Thyfault, Nieces Katie Clark, Emily Thyfault, Liloh Bergman, nephew Ryan Clark and numerous cousins. Services were held at Skylawn Memorial, San Mateo, CA, March 16, 2019. There will be a celebration of John’s life, Saturday, April 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Varsity Inn, 7S00 S. University Blvd at Dry Creek Rd, Verification and contact: Harold Thyfault, (720) 839-8850