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John Ponis Obituary
Jack
1/2/34 - 7/25/19
Having lived a full and rich life for 85 years, Jack Ponis died July 25, 2019, in Arvada, CO. Born to George and Frances Ponis in Phoenixville, PA, on 1/2/34 (no kidding), he enjoyed an adventurous childhood in the tunnel hill neighborhood of Phoenixville along with his older brother, Duke, (now deceased) and his younger sister, Arlene.
Jack married Roberta (Bobbie) Russell in 1965. They moved to Colorado in 1967 where both were teachers in Jefferson County Public Schools. Jack retired from teaching/coaching in 1996.
Jack is survived by his wife Bobbie, son Kevin Ponis, daughters Kimberly Greason ans Deborah Erickson (Brent), sister Arlene Martin, grandchildren, Kaden Rahne, Cooper and Raleigh Greason, and Brenna, Blakely and Remy Erickson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of Jack's life will be held on Sunday, September 15, at the Allen House Pavillion in Arvada from 12 to 3. Further details of this open house celebration may be found on the Jack Ponis Celebration of Life Facebook page. Memories and photos may be left there as well as at the Aspen Mortuary website.
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, friends consider a donation to the Arvada West High School Foundation which can be done online at the Arvada West High School website.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Carl-Carolyn-Ty-Ryan-Melanie Schiele
September 2, 2019
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The Schiele Family is thinking of you. The Schiele's have many memories with the Ponis family and we are incredibly thankful. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Arlene Martin
August 21, 2019
My bother Jack Ponis was my mentor growing up together in our hometown of Phoenixville Pa many years ago. Over the years we kept in touch frequently. When Jack visited Phoenixville family/friends we always had such a great time together. He would round up those family members interested in tennis instructions, other sports and activities as well. When we visited him and his family in Colorado he made the trip exciting while we visited there as well. We all shall miss him very much and feel that he is now being welcomed by our parents and our brother Duke as well as my husband Bud and other family members who have passed on previously as well. You did a great job here on Earth and now rest in peace Jack from your loving sister Arlene Ponis Martin and family!
Donna Russell
August 19, 2019
What a life you had! Any of us who were lucky enough to share some time with you were blessed beyond measure. You were so special to me and my family and we will treasure those memories forever.
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