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John Nordby Obituary
February 5th. 1947 - February 7th. 2018
John Nordby, a resident of Meridian passed away from cancer on February 7th, 2018. He was born February 5th, 1947 to Clarence and Josephine Nordby at Lewiston, Idaho. He attended Catholic and public schools in Lewiston and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1965. He attended Treasure Valley Jr. College and the University of Idaho.
He married Barbara Scott June 21st 1969.
The majority of his working career was in retail. He owned and operated a True Value Hardware store in Grand Coulee, WA. He also worked as a controller for a building supply company in Bend, OR. He semi-retired in 2009 and spent his final working years as the business manager and controller for The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Southwest Idaho District Council.
Throughout his working career he was involved in Lions Club, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce and served as board chairman of the community hospital in Grand Coulee, WA. John was an avid golfer and part of the civic leadership that developed Grand Coulee's Banks Lake Golf and Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, John Nordby of Meridian; daughter, Melissa Hunt, of Meridian and his grandson Ethan.
His funeral will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11 am Monday February 19th.
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I am sorry for your families Loss
Dianne Capps
March 22, 2018
Janis Jeffreys
February 18, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss Barb. Our prayers are with you and your family.Bill and Jani Jeffeeys Martin.
February 18, 2018
Barb, so sorry to hear of your loss. Stan and I have been talking about our times together with you and John. Especially, our Saturday morning bike rides to Lewiston and Asotin. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Stan and Karen Paul, Keller, Texas
Kellie Mayer
February 17, 2018
John was a soft spoken man, who was straight to the point of things, with much wisdom and knowledge, who if he didn't have the answer , he would definitely find it and knew what he was talking about , doing his best to help you understand it as well . He was a big part of the St. Vincent family and will be missed by many , My deepest condolences to his family and friends
Mike and Linda Carpenter
February 17, 2018
Love you Barb and family see you monday
Joan Street
February 14, 2018
So sorry for your loss Barbara and tough road ahead as been thru it and my heart reaches out to you all. Prayers to you all.
Joan Street
February 13, 2018
Barb, you are in our thoughts and prayers- so thankful you have your kids close to help you through this sad, sad time! Hugs! Steve and terry
Carol Kelley
February 13, 2018
I will miss his kind face, calming voice, patience and understanding.
February 13, 2018
Love and Hugs to all of you, My dearest friend Barb and Kids, He will be missed and hang on to the memories.
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