John Kunz

John Kunz lost his battle with cancer on Aug. 14, 2009, at his home in Big Creek with his family around him. John had been an active member of the mountain and foothill community for over 30 years. He served as pastor of Big Creek Community Church for 36 years. John was involved in the community of Big Creek through his service on the Volunteer Fire Department, his position as Water Master, and years of continued service as a Big Creek School Volunteer. John was an early riser who even faithfully delivered the Fresno bee to Big Creek residents for more than 10 years. As John's children, Jennifer, Shaun, Sharla, and Josh, moved on to high school, John's spirit of serving spread to Sierra High School and other foothill needs. John was a familiar face at each sporting event in which his children were involved. It was common to see John and his wife, Sue, keeping score at the basketball games, timing at swim meets, and always on the sidelines cheering for the Chieftains. John is survived by his mother, Emma Kunz; his wife, Sue Kunz; his children Jennifer Ryan and husband Aaron, grandson Taylor, granddaughter Emma Ryan, Shaun Kunz and wife Allison, Sharla Kunz, and Josh Kunz and wife Katie. John is also survived by his sister Sharon Bradshaw and husband Gary, an aunt, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 6th from 3 - 5 p.m. at Bonaventure Place, 5850 N. Five Mile.