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Jack Ames Phinney
1921 - 2014
Jack Ames Phinney
1921 - 2014
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BORN
1921
DIED
2014
Jack Phinney Obituary
want. He maketh me to lie down in
green pastures: he leadeth me beside the
still waters. He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of
righteousness for his names's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort
me. Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; my
cup runneth over. Surely goodness
and mercy shall follow me all the
days of my life: and I will dwell
in the house of the LORD forever.
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Mark and Bonnie Palacio
June 17, 2015
Jack was a good man. We will miss him very much!
Bruce & Carol Fincham
November 1, 2014
Alan, Bruce, Jerry, Tom
Our heart-felt condolences go to you and your families. We have many fond memories of Jack. We were blessed to know him as friend and colleague. He was an outstanding people person and craftsman. We will always treasure the memories of our visits with him at his home in Torrance and his visits with us in Mariposa. It was a special joy to have him on my staff in Yosemite where his devotion as a long-time volunteer to serving visitors and to protecting the park he loved so much was truly exemplary. I shall be forever thankful that I recruited him and had the privilege of working with him on so many projects over the years. We are also thankful for his service to our nation during WWII and afterwards as a fellow teacher for so many years. Now he is in a far more beautiful place than Yosemite and, no doubt, he has already volunteered his time and talents there! We treasure the good memories and are thankful that Jack was a part of our lives. May God's peace be with you. Bruce, Carol, Amy, Ann Fincham
Malcolm Holser
October 29, 2014
Oh, Jack, it is hard to think of you gone. You were the greatest person I've ever had the pleasure to work with. Your love for Yosemite and your quick smile remain treasured memories for me The world is a poorer place with your passing. I am so proud to have called you a friend Rest well.
Chris Sellars
October 29, 2014
My condolences to the Phinney family. I will miss Jack. He was very interesting to talk to and lived a long and diverse life. He did it all from military service to teaching and volunteering in Yosemite. We all will miss him.
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Erik Johns
October 29, 2014
Always a taciturn man, even more so now ...
Jim Sabel
October 28, 2014
My condolences to the Phinney Family. Jack was blessed with a long and interesting life that eventually led him to the magnificent beauty of Yosemite. May Jack always be remembered as a generous and supportive husband and father, a kind and thoughtful neighbor/friend, and one of the majestic wonders of Yosemite Park.
Jim Sabel
October 28, 2014
My condolences to the Phinney Family. Jack was blessed with a long and interesting life that eventually led him to the magnificent beauty of Yosemite. Jack is remembered as a generous and supportive husband and father, a kind and thoughtful neighbor/friend, and one of the majestic wonders of Yosemite Park.
Mary Kline
October 28, 2014
I will remember your startling blue eyes and smile and the way you would verbally fence with me about topics we shared an interest in. (that secret crafty smile when you struck home with a point and you knew it!) Yosemite was blessed with your care of her exhibits and public spaces, your love and concern for her caretakers and you ability to transcend divisions and be a facilitator for all of us! I miss you Jack....
Bob Roney
October 27, 2014
When ever I think of Yosemite, I will think of Jack Phinney, a man whose love of the park can not be exceeded. As a colleague on the Yosemite staff, jack always had something good to say about various projects and how they could be better. As a result, Yosemite is immensely better off than it would have been without his presence. Thank you Jack and may you enjoy a new dimension of Yosemite beauty.
Scott Gediman
October 27, 2014
I always will remember your smile, good spirit, and willingness to help. You did so many great things for the park, and you worked tirelessly to finish all of your projects. You were also always interested in the park's issues, and always provided a good insight. Jack- your humor, good spirit, and can-do attitude were pricelss. I miss you.Thank you for everything Jack. Rest in Peace. Ranger Scott Gediman and Family
Gene Lew
October 26, 2014
I will always remember our times together volunteering in Yosemite as well as our friendship working together in the school district. You were a wonderful mentor and friend.
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