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John von Arx Obituary
1940 - 2015
John L. von Arx, 75, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away October 2, 2015. Born August 18, 1940 in Marysville Kansas, John and his parents moved to San Pedro California in 1948. John joined the Army Reserves in 1958 before being honorably discharged in 1966. While serving in the Army Reserves, John received his Bachelors of Science degree in Finance from Long Beach State in 1965. Upon graduation, John worked for Travelers and Union Bank before opening his own insurance office in 1973 with the help of his partners. In 1984, John opened J.L. von Arx & Associates Insurance Services. The business began in Downtown Long Beach, but now resides in Los Alamitos, California. John met Judy Gardiner at Long Beach State in December of 1963 and they married June 4, 1966. John was survived by his loving wife, Judy; his two sons, Jon von Arx, Jason von Arx (Cindy); and his two grandkids, Jack and Jenna. John loved his family, friends, golf, cars and his dogs. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on October 14, 2015 at 10:00am at the St. Cornelius Catholic Church in Long Beach. The mass will be followed by a reception at the Long Beach Yacht Club. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association. Please sign the guest book at luybendilday.com. To view the fund page for John go to: http://action.lung.org/site/TR?pxfid=125800&fr_id=1080&pg=fund&et=HZSXdAcjQqnpiYZDcgvzqg&s_tafId=1151. Luyben Dilday Mortuary 562-425-6401
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Kathy Gardiner
September 29, 2022
7 years and I still could use your advice. I miss you and always will
Kathy
Charleen and Joe
September 29, 2021
We can't believe it's been six years either. John was a great guy and is dearly missed. Our hearts go out to Judy and his family for their loss. Love and blessings.
Kathy Gardiner
September 29, 2021
Hard to believe it´s 6 years. I think about all the things you used to say to me. I miss you and will never forget you!
Kathy Gardiner
September 30, 2019
It doesn't seem like its been 4 years but then it seems like other times it's been forever. I will ALWAYS miss John
Charleen & Joe Gavlik
December 23, 2015
Dear Judy, Jon, Jason and family ~
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. John was a great guy and we know he'll be greatly missed by all of you and all of his friends. We have many fond memories of our times together.
Kathy Gardiner
October 28, 2015
John was my brother-in-law but he was much more than that to me. He was like a Brother, Father, and he was a friend. He watched out for me after Elliott passed. I will ALWAYS miss him!!!
Ron Bill
October 13, 2015
Sorry to hear of Jons passing. With him over 20 yrs. Always great conversations. He will be missed!
Tim Foltz
October 12, 2015
Judy, Jon, Jason and Family,
I became friends with Jon in the 80's when I first moved to Long Beach, and in turn I got to know his family. My first recollection of John, (Mr. von Arx) is that I thought he was a pretty cool guy and over the years I realized he really was He will be missed.
All we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we've shared over the years of those who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds. Cherish those memories and keep them close.
My condolences.
Sandra Felicione
October 11, 2015
Judy, Jon, Jason & Family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. May you be surrounded by all of the love and memories of your husband and father.
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