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1932
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2019
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John Calderon Obituary
He entered this world on June 16, 1932 in Cement City, MO, where he was born to Juan and Manuela Calderon.
John wore many hats as the provider for his family. Most of his years working were spent as a painter of agricultural equipment. His greatest accomplishment was his time spent serving his country. John enlisted in the Army in 1955. He was a veteran of the Korean War and continued his service in the Missouri Army National Guard until his retirement in 1991 from Battery D, 1st Battalion, 129th Field Artillery in Independence, MO.
John is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate of 50 years, Lupe Calderon.
He was the proud father of sons Dennis and James; as well as loving father-in-law to James' wife Alexandra. He is also carried in the hearts of six grandchildren (Kari, Stephen, Kristin, Lydia, Isabel, and Sophia) and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of John's life will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (2200 N. Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058) beginning at 6 p.m. (rosary at 6:15) until 8 p.m. The funeral will be held at the same location on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 10 a.m.
The family requests memorial contributions on his behalf be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.
Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel, 816-252-7900.
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Georgene Sisk
March 11, 2019
I will miss John's smiling face at church sitting next to Lupe, God Bless him. Rest in peace John.
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