John Sturgis Obituary
John William Sturgis, Jr., "Jack" , age 80 of St. Margaret's died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Annapolis, Jack was born in Pocomoke City, MD, graduated Annapolis Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University. In 1959, Jack married Eleanor Pike Sturgis. Jack was a Sr. Technician for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. for 48 years and served in the US Army Reserves for 6 Years. He was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church and Heritage Baptist Church for over 70 years, a Sunday school teacher, ESOL teacher, a Trustee, Deacon, Choir member, Food Pantry volunteer, Treasurer, Usher and VBS. Jack enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and cruising. In addition to his wife Eleanor, he is survived by a son, John William Sturgis, III, and his wife Suzanne V. Sturgis of Severn, MD. Grandchildren; Andrea Megan Sturgis and John William Sturgis, IV both of Severn and sisters; Sally Ann Morehead, Annapolis, MD and Rosemary Murphy, West Palm Beach, FL. Friends may call on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 29th 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
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January 5, 2016
Eleanor, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. We do not receive the Capital. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of great loss. Tom and Gaye
Bernie Philips Pennington
January 5, 2016
Eleanor, Just getting caught up on reading the last 3 weeks Capitals and saw that Jack had passed. I am very sorry for your loss.
John & Melanie Mathewes
January 4, 2016
So sorry to hear of Jacks passing our thoughts are with you
John Kirby
December 29, 2015
Very sorry to learn of Jack's passing. He was an inspiration to all of us at church and will be sorely missed.
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Linda Coffee
December 28, 2015
So very sorry for your loss! I worked with Jack at BGE-Dorsey and he was always such a gentleman. He was kind and thoughtful and helpful to me. Even though I had not seen him for many years, I still remember what a nice person he was to everyone!
Joan and Judy Johnson
December 28, 2015
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Remember growing up in College Avenue Baptist -- The Pike Family and The Sturgis Family were such an inspiration to all. Thank you for all your support and guidance during that time.
Please extend our love to our best friend, Linda McCullough. Would love to hear from her.
May the Lord grant you and yours His peace which surpasses all understanding.
We love you very much!
The Twins -- Joan Johnson Grimes and Judy Johnson
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Susan Riddle
December 28, 2015
So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I worked with Jack at Dorsey for many years. Jack was a wonderful mentor and always showed me unending patience for all of my questions. My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Carol Middendorf
December 28, 2015
So sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I worked with him at BGE - Dorsey. He was always a kind person and was always so well thought of. So sorry for your loss.
Carol Middendorf
Bette Garback
December 28, 2015
Eleanor, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
December 28, 2015
Eleanor, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May the lord bless you and care for you in the days ahead.
Sheila Baumgardner (Annapolis, MD)
Melinda Graham
December 28, 2015
Aunt Eleanor and Bill,
It broke our hearts to hear the news. We will miss Uncle Jack, and we cherish our memories ...the love and patience with which he took three little Florida nieces out fishing and crabbing on the bay those many summers of my childhood...and just a few summers ago, the delicious breakfasts he prepared for my family - fortifying us for our family trips into D.C. Mom loved her big brother so and spoke to me frequently and proudly of his kindness and generosity to his family and his volunteer work in his church and community. We were all blessed to know and to love Uncle Jack. Will, the children, and I are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Lea Hurt
December 28, 2015
Jack was a wonderful leader and a kind man. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
December 28, 2015
Eleanor and Bill:
I was sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I know he is with our Lord. I have many good memories of him, especially falling in love with his car, a VW beetle and your camping in my parents' yard.
Ben and Judith Sturgis
Richard Cordle
December 27, 2015
Eleanor, I am so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. I am so heartbroken, He was such a good man. He was so patient with Margie and I when we started teaching VBS him. I will never forget the time you spent at the hospital with me when Margie was sick. My prayers will be with you as you go through this time of grief. Love you and may God comfort you.
Sally/Maury Morin
December 25, 2015
Eleanor and Bill, It was great sorrow to hear this news. Jack was a wonderful guy. May the Lord of all comfort be with you at this time of grief.
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