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John Markham Obituary

Markham, John, 53, loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend went to be with the Lord October 22, 2009, after a 15-year courageous battle with liver disease. He was a teacher and coach for 25 years at Goddard. As head coach, John was the recipient of the Missouri Valley and Kansas Tennis Coach of the Year honors while leading his teams to back-to-back state titles and multiple placements. Survivors are his wife of 33 years, Tina; son Kyle (Britney) Markham of Shawnee, KS; daughter Ashley (Nick) Blasi of Wichita; parents Paul and Annette Markham of Wichita; parents-in-law R.L. and Donna Cauble of Larned, KS; brother Joe (Cindy Nett) Markham of Carbondale, CO; sisters Judy (Manuel) Solano and Jeanne (Craig) Litsey both of Denver, CO; dog Sophie and numerous nieces, nephews, students, and colleagues. A celebration of John's life will be held at Central Community Church on Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to the John Markham Memorial Fund established c/o Capitol Federal Savings. Resthaven Mortuary.

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Published by Wichita Eagle on Oct. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for John Markham

20 Entries

Randy Etienne

November 7, 2009

I too was good friends in grade school with John. His leadership showed at an early age. He was the guy everyone wanted to be friends with, and be like. I know that these traits even got stronger as he got older. It is so sad he had to leave us so early. I know that he made a lot of peoples lives better. He will be missed

November 6, 2009

Dear Markham family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I didn't really know John but remember his sisters and brother Joe who was in my class at Wamego High School. I will be thinking of your family. Sincerely, Mary (Ault) Schulz, Holton, Kansas

Rob Scoville

November 6, 2009

I am very saddened to learn of the passing of John. John was a grade school friend of mine and I fondly
remember shooting and playing countless games of basketball on his backyard court and when he would take me to the High School to shoot hoops while his dad did the laundry. I am sure he will me missed by all who have known him. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.

Steve Bradford

November 5, 2009

I have many fond grade school memories of John, including spirited basketball games on the Markham backyard court, and the fabulous Halloween Haunted House.

October 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The entire Wamego community respected The Markham family. I'm sure his legacy will always be remembered at his school--in education and coaching. Mike and Patti (Young) Goehring

Jane Wiley

October 28, 2009

Tina and Annette,
I just wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy and prayers for you and your family during this time. I worked for you over 20 years ago at your Child care/Nanny school. Kyle and Ashley were just little kids, then. My heart goes out to all of you.
God bless you,

Nathan Stockman

October 28, 2009

I was blest enough to have Coach Markham as both a history teacher and a tennis coach and it was always impressive to see how much passion he had for both. In just the four years that I was there, Coach Markham helped the tennis program in Goddard make great strides: new high quality courts were built, school and summer tournaments were hosted, and a Junior High team was started. Thank you for all of your contributions to the school, the city, and to me.

Joe Scudder

October 27, 2009

Mr. (Coach) Markham --- you were and are such an inspiration and roll model. It will be difficult to imagine life without you; but I know you would want nothing but the best for your students. A couple of years ago I was honored to say you were my support and my teacher. You are my angel.

Elsie May

October 27, 2009

Tina & Family -- as the young teenagers today use their phones by text messaging & face booking, it was sad to hear of Mr. Markham's passing. As a parent, he always encouraged my twins, Mitchell & Allan, to do their best. Parent / Teachers conferences were always a breeze with him. He was a very kind person. Mr. Markham had a great attitude and positive outlook on life. I'm sure the halls at Robert Goddard Middle School are a little quieter than normal with this news, at least for a little while. God Bless.

Donna Merz

October 26, 2009

Mr. Markham was my high school teacher. He was the most impressionable teacher I had! Satanta missed him when he left.. but from what I have heard, Goddard gained a great teacher/friend that was loved as much as we all loved him. He will be missed!

Donna Merz (Qualls)
Formally from Satanta, Kansas

Terese Shumaker

October 26, 2009

My deepest sympathy to your family. I always admired and respected John as a teacher, coach and especially as a kind and giving individual. As a former Goddard School Board member, I was so very proud that John was on our staff. I thanked John at every opportunity for setting such a fine example for our students, setting high standards for everyone - and all accomplished in his usual quiet and humble manner. He will be greatly missed. Memory Eternal. Terese Shumaker Johnson.

October 25, 2009

Tina and family,
Sorry to hear about John. Our sympathy and prayers are with you.

God Bless you all,
Norman and Jean Kimber

Mike Fyler

October 25, 2009

I was a teammate of John's at Dodge City Comm. College and he was a great friend and leader. He will be missed by many but remembered by many more. My prayers are with Tina and the kids and I am proud to have known John. God bless you!!

Mary Lembke

October 25, 2009

There was something so quiet yet so strong about John. All those who knew him loved him. It will be difficult to not see him at school anymore. His memory will always linger on those tennis courts. He will be deeply missed but always loved. I love you, Tina, and think the world of you. You will continue to be in my prayers!

Neal Andrews

October 25, 2009

Mr. Markham was a great teacher and a great man he changed the lives of many he was a great friend I am very happy to have had the privilege to have known him. It seems impossible that he has left us, but he has went home and he is waiting for us but until that day he will always be with us and he will be comforting us, making us laugh, and watching over us. He was without a doubt the best teacher I had. May God hold you all in his arms and bring comfort to you all.

October 25, 2009

Tina and family,
Our deepest sympathy with the lost of John. He was a friend, teamate and classmate in school. He was a quiet leader and with athlectic success always remained himself and a true friend. He will always be remembered...
Dan & Teresa (O'Neal) Boatright

Tony Thompson

October 25, 2009

Tina, Ashley, Kyle, and all of John's family--

My deepest sympathies to you all. My heart is broken for you. On a day-to-day basis, my relationship with John was short and now long ago. But, our friendship has endured over the miles and years. How could it not? I loved John. I am envious of him; in so many ways, he is who I would like to be. As you know, his family was his greatest love here on earth. He was so devoted to you,Tina. And he never talked to me without first getting me updated on Ashley and Kyle. My prayers are with John and all of you as well. Keep the faith!

Hank,lynn Ring

October 25, 2009

Ashley,Nick and family,we are so very sorry to hear of John's passing. He always had a smile and was a wonderful teacher.He will be sadley missed.
Our prayers are with all of you at this time and my God be with you all.

Margie Livingston (Kimminau)

October 25, 2009

I have not seen John since H.S. but my memories of John will always be those of a very principled, warm, and quiet leader amongst us. There was something special about John and I can only imagine how many people he has touched in the same way throughout the years. My sympathies to his family.

Sterling Slaven

October 25, 2009

Tina and family, so sorry to hear of Coach's death. You have such a special place in my memories from Satanta. I loved having you as a teacher and John as a coach. I always wished I could have been in his History class in high school! Thank you for always showing your students how to strive to be their best in all aspects of life.
Sterling Slaven

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