John David Bartholf

John David Bartholf
Oct. 23, 1949 - Nov. 6, 2021
John passed away Nov. 6, 2021 surrounded by loving family.
John was born in Jacksonville, Fla., and grew up in Green Cove Springs, Fla. His formidable years were spent working alongside his brothers, Mychael and Frank, on Bartholf Dairy and lifeguarding at Kingsley Lake. Always a natural and gifted athlete, John excelled in all sports, especially football and baseball.
John moved to Apopka, Fla., in 1980 where he opened a successful insurance agency and began honing his golf skills at Errol Estate Golf and Country Club. One of his favorite sayings was "Every important business relationship I've ever made began on the golf course." He relocated to the West Coast in 1991 and Portland, Ore., became his hometown where he continued his success as a business owner until his retirement.
One of John's greatest enjoyments in life was playing golf and tennis with his children. Many weekends were spent competing in father-son and father-daughter tennis tournaments, throughout the state.
On Saturdays, you always knew where to find John - cheering on his Florida Gators alongside his beloved dogs, Murphy, Jasper, and Zachary.
Whether throwing the epic block party or hosting world-traveling musicians into his home for a private concert, John loved bringing family and friends together for memory-making events. He generously donated to various animal charities, children's health organizations, and veterans throughout his community.
John was an EXTRAORDINARY and ever-loving brother, father and grandfather. He loved his family deeply and will be greatly missed and loved forever.
John is survived by his son, Jerry Cutchens (Laura) of Oviedo, Fla.; and daughter, Kimberly Bartholf of Bend, Ore.; grandchildren, Audrey, Austin, and Cory; brothers, Mychael Bartholf (Sue) of Mercer, Maine and Frank Bartholf (Raymond) of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Seaward Bartholf; and mother, Estelle Bartholf, both of St. Augustine, Fla.
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