John Tuohy

John (Jay) Patrick Tuohy passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the age of 77. He was born on August 11, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a medic and graduated from the University of Dayton in 1957 with a business degree. John worked with his father in Dayton building up a restaurant business, The Tenderloin, until 1963. In 1960 he married Patricia Tuohy (nee) Krull and raised three children. He was a top salesman and manager in Dayton, Boston and Oklahoma City, selling computer systems and services to auto dealers. He won many awards along the way through his merit fueled by his love of the craft of selling. After retirement he maintained his youth with a small startup auto repair shop (Best Job Bodyworks) until 2004. John and his devoted wife, Patty, were married for 49 years. He lived the last 30 years in OKC, always serving as a stable anchor for his children, family and friends. He best celebrated his last few years with his passion for building and flying his airplane. John is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Tuohy; and his father, Michael Tuohy. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Michael P. Tuohy and Lauren Tuohy of Seattle, Washington; daughter, Kathleen P. Tuohy of OKC; daughter and son-in-law, Trish Wells & E. Stephen Wells; granddaughter, Madison Farr; and grandson, Stephen H. Wells, all of OKC; and numerous cousins in Ireland. In lieu of flowers, it is the family's wish that you make a donation to a cancer research foundation of your choice in honor of John's life. Visitation will be Sunday, July 19, from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary North.