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John Papazian Obituary

JOHN JASPER PAPAZIAN John, age 83, passed away peacefully in Cambria on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. He was born to Sam and Arousiag Papazian in Fresno. He attended Fresno County schools and Fresno State College. He served with the 15th U.S. Army Air Force based in Italy. In 1944, he flew 52 missions as a tail gunner in a B-17 bomber in the European Theatre. He received the Air Medal with four Oakleaf Clusters and the Good Conduct Medal and was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. John worked 28 years for the Fresno County Sheriff's Dept. and attained the rank of Captain. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Elsie Papazian and Lena George. John is survived by Christine, his wife of 51 years; daughter, Kimberly Uthoff; son, Sam Papazian; sister, Lucille Free; and nieces and nephews. No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church, Fresno.

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Published by Fresno Bee from May 20 to May 27, 2007.

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June Flynn-Sinclair

May 30, 2007

I worked with John at the Fresno County Sheriff's office many years ago. He was always a gentleman and I admired his capable handling of his job. He was a good man.

Don Rose

May 28, 2007

John was my Captain in the Civil Division at the Sheriff's Office. He was a wonderful person and a great supervisor.

He will be greatly missed.

Don Rose

Mary Ellen Tabler

May 26, 2007

John was my Captain when I was assigned to Civil Division as a Deputy. He was always a gentleman and it was a pleasure to work for him.

Ed & Jo Ann Hansen

May 25, 2007

We both worked with JOHN at the sheroff"s Dept. John will always be rememberd as a gentelman and a cvfriend.

Ken Christiansen

May 21, 2007

I was in the same grade with John at Roosevelt High School. He was a good friend and will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Margaret Thatcher (Merzoian)

May 20, 2007

Lucille: Thinking of you at this sad time. I remember Johnny from Roosevelt High School.

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