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Jeannette Raynes
April 3, 2014
We want so much to be there on April 5th. What time is the service?
Jesse Woolery
December 12, 2013
John was a great man and teacher. He had such a gentle spirit that I have tried to cultivate. Very privileged to have known him.
December 12, 2013
John was one of the best clarinetists I've ever had the pleasure to play with. A Kind and humble man. May God Bless.
Joseph Bsoley
December 12, 2013
A graciously kind man and wonderful musician. One of my mentors as a beginning band director years ago in the Golden Belt area. We played many concerts and gigs with lots of memories.
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Gayle McMillen
December 12, 2013
John Banman was my father's band director at Clearwater High School early in his career. Dad thought very highly of him. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Banman on several occasions. He was a respected, quality man that left a great legacy to music education.
Todd Hollis
December 12, 2013
What a great man...always so kind, gracious and full of joy! He was a close friend of my Uncle Louis Hartenbower and teacher to many of my family members at Ellinwood (mom, cousins Cheri and Scooter). The Ellinwood Jazz Combo in heaven just added a new horn.
Anthony Jasso
December 12, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I have had the privilege to play with him and he is a great musician and teacher. He will be missed
Sharon Shepherd-Chumley
December 11, 2013
I was blessed having Mr. Banman as a teacher. He inspired a love of music in all his students. His talents will be appreciated in heaven.
Eldon Hamm
December 9, 2013
I had the privilege and honor of teaching with John for 14 years. We had a great time together and we have remained close friends for all of these years. Paula and I stopped by to see him at Kidron mid November and we laughed and joked like we always did. It was a shock to both of us when we learned of his passing. Eldon Hamm Ellinwod
December 5, 2013
I had the privilege to help care for Mr. Banman at Kidron Bethel for many years. He was a joy to work with. I will remember John and Iris for many years to come.
Donna Sperling, RN
Richard Kimple
December 5, 2013
I grew up accross the alley from the Banmans, and I used to bang on his window at school so he would let me in to shoot baskets in the gym in the summer. He always let me in, but sent me home with a trombone one summer. He was an unbelievable instrumentalist, and thoroughly loved what he did.
Phil Nix
December 4, 2013
John you were an inspiration to so many! I have, and will remember all the good times we had in Ellinwood High. God Bless your family. He has gone to the First Chair in Heaven. Phil Nix. (Class of 67)
Kent Roth, Class President
Kent Roth
December 4, 2013
On behalf of the Ellinwood High School Class of 1971 you have our sympathy.
Harry Simpson
December 4, 2013
Rest John, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
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