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1948
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Jack Ryan
April 14, 2026
Jack Ryan
April 14, 2025
Jack Ryan
April 14, 2024
April 10, 2024
What can I say? John continues to Bless us all. John you are an amazing man and taught us so much. I thank God for you. I miss your laugh and your outlook on life. We will see each other again, but in the meantime you get to see and speak with my loving husband, Stephen. He was a trouper. John I am wishing that you were still here with us. But I get to read all these wonderful comments your family and friends have made. In doing so, you are still alive.
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Marshall Chetlain
April 10, 2024
Thank you for the reminder of the anniversary of John's passing. Good friend from church and UNC alumni parties. John had a great sense of humor, was caring and always curious about seeking Christ. Miss him dearly and hope to see him on the other side of eternity. Hope his family and friends are doing well, while leaning on the Lord and the great memories. RIP.
Jack Ryan
April 14, 2023
Deborah Ridley-Kern
April 10, 2023
What can I say? John continues to Bless us all. John you are an amazing man and taught us so much. I thank God for you. I miss your laugh and your outlook on life. We will see each other again, but in the meantime you get to see and speak with my loving husband, Stephen. He was a trouper. John I am wishing that you were still here with us. But I get to read all these wonderful comments your family and friends have made. In doing so, you are still alive.
Jack Ryan
April 14, 2022
Jack Ryan
April 14, 2021
Deborah Ridley-Kern
April 10, 2021
John I am wishing that you were still here with us. But I get to read all these wonderful comments your family and friends have made. In doing so, you are still alive.
DEBORAH KERN
April 14, 2020
What can I say? John continues to Bless us all. John you are an amazing man and taught us so much. I thank God for you. I miss your laugh and your outlook on life. We will see each other again! Deborah Kern
Deborah Ridley=Kern
April 10, 2019
What can I say? John continues to Bless us all. John you are an amazing man and taught us so much. I thank God for you. Deborah Kern
January 4, 2016
John, You were by far one of my favorite people and I am so sorry I did not hear of your passing. I'm sure you are enjoying your rewards in heaven. I will remember the DeVane guarantee..."Jesus loves you and so do I" Much Love, Sean Carroll
Jennifer DeVane
June 21, 2015
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD! I will ALWAYS have a warm spot in my heart just for you...
Jennifer DeVane
June 19, 2015
When we were kids, John delegated Friday night for ice cream and movies. We would go to Dairy Queen and get blizzards, and then stop at Blockbuster for movies on the way home. We all would grab our covers and pillows, and get comfortable in the family room in front of the TV. We would turn off the lights and ignore the phone. Those were the good old days!
Jennifer DeVane
June 18, 2015
John had ALOT of knowledge. Everybody used to want to be on his team when we played 'Trivia Pursuit'. He used to tell us that words are very important. He put us through private schooling. He never missed a play that I was in, or an event. He did alot of driving when I played sports. He bought us iceskates and tennis rackets; bicycles too. He loved to swim. We took walks, and read books, watched movies, and enjoyed the weather on a nice day like today!
Jennifer DeVane
June 17, 2015
Father's Day is Sunday. I will be celebrating John's life. I know he is in heaven where the streets are paved with gold, and there is no more pain & suffering. I hope to join him in paradise when my work here is done!
Jennifer DeVane
June 16, 2015
I used to stay with a lady who had 9 kids and 2 dogs with puppies. One day the water pipes had busted, and the water had to be cut off in order for repairs to be made. I called my Dad and he came. He took his last 10 dollars to Aldis, and brought us 4 cases of water. His hip was bothering him, and he was using his crutch. He carried the water from the car to the porch for us. You are the BEST dad in the world!
Jennifer DeVane
June 15, 2015
John took our whole family on a Carnival Cruise when I was 18. It was Easter weekend, and we took an airplane from Milwaukee to Miami. We spent the weekend with his sister Gwen and her family. They had a swimming pool in the middle of their house. We boarded the ship in Miami, and sailed to Key West- where we docked and spent the day. Then we sailed to Cozumel, Mexico- where we also docked and spent the day. Then we sailed for 7 days back to Miami. Thanks, Dad- the trip was PHENOMENAL!!!
Jennifer DeVane
June 14, 2015
In loving memory of my father. He ran track long distance. He played rugby. He was a 'Packer Backer'. He had a passion for obscure knowledge and puns. He was very creative with humor. He loved to cook, and never needed a recipe. He disliked mayonnaise, and his favorite pie was key lime. He liked to take us out to eat. He used to move me from place to place. We used to rock and roll to the oldies. I miss him...
May 26, 2015
We lost a good and Godly man.
Steve Kern
May 26, 2015
Diane and family, I grieve to have just found out about John's passing. His way of living is truly seared in my heart and mind. Each time Steve and I visited with him for dinner, at our house, wherever, I understood and truly felt the depth of his love and devotion to the Lord, felt his genuine care for me. Each time my faith deepened. I will miss his powerful words, smile, laugh and intellect. With Christ's love, Deborah Kern
May 1, 2015
Dear Diane - my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was so sad to hear of John's passing. He was a remarkable man and a fine leader to many. Love, Lin, Larry and Terry
Greg Chrisafis
April 20, 2015
Diane & Family,
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I will always remember his contagious smile and authentic "bear hug." It was a privilege to have known him, especially as a Carolina alum. My best personal regards to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Greg Chrisafis
Terry Cheski, OCDS
April 19, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I will miss John's humor, compassion, and friendship. And his deep spirituality as a fellow member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites will always be remembered and appreciated. I feel truly blessed to have had the great gift of walking along with John on our spiritual journey.
Richard Whitaker
April 18, 2015
I will miss the faith talks that John and I shared not too many years ago over frequent breakfast meetings and again most recently when John was at the VA. He never gave up hope and always was thinking of others. His faith remained his anchor, no matter what he had been through in life. I will cherish the memories of his years as King Herod in Journey to Bethlehem and the weekend that he and Murph, Bill and Eddie Crise, Nathan and I spent together at Dads and Lads Camp at Lake Lucerne in the mid 1990's. Rest in peace, brother in faith.
Richard Whitaker
April 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Always enjoyed talking with John at Carolina club events. Margaret LeDoux
April 16, 2015
God has gain an angel in heaven and has left all of us missing John smile. Our deepest sympathy from all of us from 8AS, Dianna, Kaz, Stephanie, Crystal, Oralia, Holly and Jonathan.
April 16, 2015
Very sad day. My condolences to Diane, the kids and the grandchild. Remember John from our Carolina functions and at church. Always smiling, joking and a sunny disposition. Left us much too soon. Rest in peace and keep smiling. Let us remember the happy times.
J. Marshall Chetlain
Howie and Georgene Fletcher
April 16, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all of you for the passing of John. Remember being in the Journey to Bethlehem with John and his friendly smile and greeting to all at any time. Howie and Georgene Fletcher
April 16, 2015
Dearest , my heart goes out to you all at the loss of your loved one, John. What a dear man with a sunshine smile. He will be missed. With love to you all, Brooke Bourne
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