John J. Coon

1946 - 2018

Sept. 28, 1946 - Mar. 30, 2018 John J. Coon, age 71, of Sultan, WA, passed away on March 30, 2018 in Southern California. John was born on September 28, 1946 to Jack and Georgene Coon and was the oldest of two children. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim. He is survived by his wife, Jean Coon (Van Trojen); his sons and two daughters-in-law, Greg, Mike and Betty, Joshua and Sarah. John had three grandchildren and one great grandchild. John moved to Sultan in 1956 from Battle Creek, MI in the back of a pickup truck. He attended Sultan High School and in 1964 enlisted into the USAF until 1969. John married Jean Van Trojen on June 15, 1973 and had three sons. He worked as a truck driver in the logging industry and for Cadman Concrete where he retired in 2005. He and Jean moved to Leavenworth, WA. During their retirement they enjoyed spending winters in Southern California and Arizona, making friends along the way. John was a beloved husband and father who loved his family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.