COJOHN MICHAEL PARAMORE

October 21, 1972 Houston, TXMarch 15, 2010 Ft. Collins, COJOHN MICHAEL PARAMORE who has joined his father Larry Wayne Paramore, his grandparents; Wilson Monroe and Hilda Annette (Vernon) Midyett, Julius Benjamin and Anna Marie (Walters) Paramore.John graduated from Bellaire High School in Houston and attended Tarleton State University inStephenville, Texas. He marriedAllison Floyd on June 29, 1996 in San Antonio, Texas. After leaving Texas they resided in California,Arizona, and most recently in Ft. Collins, Colorado. John was a long, tall Texan with a sarcastic sense of humor that often left others absolutely speechless, and a smile that would light up a room. He enjoyed his cars and his guncollection. John was a kind and thoughtful man, the only one able to feed a dying cat, or allow a spooked deer to join him on his bicycle. But, heaven help the friend or family member that tried to touch hisfavorite cooking pots and famous iron skillet. John acknowledged that he was an extraordinary cook (not a chef!). Nothing made John happier than cooking for family and friends at his home, the farm, or at Burning Man. We will miss his brisket,barbecue, duck, truffles and gourmet meals of every genre. He wrestled with his garden every year to ensure enough hot peppers, tomatoes, and squash to make his special salsas. He enjoyed traveling to England, France, Belize, New York City, New Orleans, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and his favorite, Burning Man,Nevada, (where he became a rare personality). He never liked being the center of attention, but nonetheless had a magnetic personality that drew in those around him. John was fiercely loyal to those he loved, the quality for which he will be mostremembered. John's life was less than easy, but in spite of it he would do anything at any sacrifice for those close to him. John loved the Midyett family farm in Montgomery County where his ashes are now scattered, his mountaintop, the outdoors, bicycling and above all, Allison. John is survived by his wifeAllison Floyd of Ft. Collins,Colorado; mother Alice Kathelene (Midyett) Paramore Wasylina and stepfather Paul Anthony Wasylina of Houston, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathelene Ann (Paramore) and Richard Weiss of Oxford,England, Lori (Paramore) and Tracy Younggren, and their childrenZachery and Zoey of Austin, Texas. Also survived by stepmother Linda (Spencer) Paramore of Tyler, Texas. Mother-in-law Jean (Coleman) Floyd Hardies, and husband Stephen Hardies of San Antonio, Texas;stepsister and stepbrothers, Felicia Arlene (Wasylina) Byrd, JeffreyPhillip Wasylina, Jason MichaelWasylina and their families. He will be be remembered by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. A special word of thanks and gratitude to John's aunts and uncles, Jerry Lynn and Donna Louise (Jones) Paramore, James (Jim) Edwin andLoran Rose (King) Paramore. Also thank you to Arthur Beaudet M.D., John Long M.D., Dianne Milewitz M.D., Michael Stanton M.D.; toDianne Fairman, and AnthonyRector. A cenotaph for John will be placed on his father's grave inTennessee Community Cemetery, Timpson, Texas on October 21, 2010. The memorial servicecelebrating John's life will be ateleven o'clock in the morning onSaturday, the 14th of August, 2010 in the chapel of Bayou Manor, 4141 South Braeswood Boulevard inHouston. After the service, friends are invited to share lunch with the family. Valet parking provided. The family requests withgratitude that memorials in John's memory be directed to The National Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Avenue, Port Washington, NY 11050.