John Davis Dewhurst II

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that John Davis Dewhurst II, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home in Tekamah, Nebraska on December 5, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

John was born on May 23, 1943 in Fresno, California to John Dewhurst Sr and Flora Rose Quick. After he graduated from Fremont High school in 1961, he enlisted in the United States Army. He remained a very proud veteran for the remainder of his life. John eventually landed in the IT Department at Nebraska Medicine where he retired after many years of service.

In 1981, he met the love of his life, Cynthia (Moore) Dewhurst. They decided to combine their families in 1988 and together raised their blended family of a son and four daughters.

In his younger years, John enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing softball. As his life progressed, he enjoyed bowling, golfing and watching Husker football. He especially loved spending time with his family, including 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. They could do no wrong with their Grandpa.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Dewhurst Sr and Flora Rose Quick, his sister, Joyce Parker, his son, John Dewhurst III and by his granddaughter, Alonna Moore. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and daughters Kay (John) Shreve, Tonya Moore, Terra Braniff, and Cassy (Philip) Medeiros, 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service will be held at the Tekamah Cemetery on December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm. A luncheon will follow at the Tekamah VFW Hall.