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John Blair Obituary
John was born July 15, 1958, at Lodi Memorial Hospital, the second son to Gale and Bobbe Blair. He lived his entire life in the Lodi area. John attended George Washington Grammar, Senior El, and Lodi High schools John played football and baseball throughout his high school career and served as class president of the Class of 1976. Following graduation, he attended Butte Junior College and Chico State. After college, he worked at California Cooler and Scientific Specialties. He met his wife, Alice Hardy, while working at California Cooler and they married in 1984.
John's passions included gatherings with family and friends, hunting trips to Idaho with his father, boating and fishing in the Delta, and cheering for the Pittsburg Steelers. John cherished his daily visits with Alex and family. John was preceded in death by his father Gale; grandparents Jim and Laura Blair and John and Ethel Owen; cousins Bruce Mettler and David Blair; and former wife, Alice.
He is survived by his mother Bobbe Blair Xenos; brother Jimmy (Nancy) Blair; sister Melynda Cadenhead; sons Alex Blair (Monika) and Jed Hardy; beloved grandchildren Mason and Madeline Blair; cousins Joan Mettler Rider, Richard Blair, Patricia Blair Hinojosa, Gale Blair Cooper, and Janice Blair Canterbury; and niece and nephew Kailee (Kyle Noe) and Tory (Tawnie) Blair.
John was a kind man, and his spirit will be forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. A private service will be held at a later date. If you would like to donate in his memory, contributions may be made to the San Joaquin County Historical Museum or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Blair
GLENNA MORROW
February 8, 2025
Johnjohn will forever have a special place in our hearts. We were so saddened to hear about his passing. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Roy & Glenna Morrow
Pamela Ward Ruff
January 28, 2025
To the family for John, So sorry for your loss. I knew John from High School he was a great person , he liked to go fishing, great smile. and made me laugh from time to time .
Gary Tremble
January 27, 2025
I´m so sorry to see that John´s life came to an end. I was kinda shocked really. John and I met when we were just little kids. Then we went to the same church for awhile together. We went to the same high school together. I saw John just periodically throughout life. For some reason or another John and I had a connection. My periodic visits with John were always positive and personal. Like we had been close friends our whole life. Some 15-20 yrs ago we ran into one another at an event and it all made sense to me!! What a great example of a man is and how a friend should be. Sorry that you have passed. I´m sure we will see one another again!! You always seemed to do the right thing for the reason.
You will missed , your friend Gary Tremble
Pam Small Hixson
January 24, 2025
Bobbe and family, sorry to hear of John's passing, my heart goes out to all of you
Chris Koris
January 22, 2025
The memories of John that I have are truly unforgettable. He was a solid friend; a friend you could depend on through thick and thin. Yes, we had some crazy times together in high School: the stories that I can tell would amaze everyone. John, I wish we could sit down with one more last drink and revel on our past glories. Rest in Peace.
Monika
January 21, 2025
John, I love you more than words can ever express. You were my rock, my guiding light, and my constant source of strength. The void you´ve left in my heart is immeasurable, and I miss you deeply every single day.
Your kindness, wisdom, and laughter touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing you, and I am so grateful for the moments we shared. I will carry your love and memory with me always, holding close the lessons you taught me and the joy you brought to my life.
Rest in peace, John. You are forever loved, deeply missed, and cherished beyond measure.
Thank you for being a wonderful friend, father and grandfather.
Love always, Lil Bit
Miriam Leighton Mettler
January 20, 2025
John. This is about you and the kind and generous man I knew by happenstance while growing up in Lodi.
I was introduced to you, your brother, Tootsie, and your Mom and Dad while you lived next door to my single mother and two other siblings. I was at an age that only my big sister could tell me how old I was way back when. Your home was the warm, calm, and loving family every child seeks.
John. Your extremely generous spirit and genuine smile gifted everyone instantly before you even knew who was there. Open and welcoming with an abundance of love and a desire to please came naturally to you. I envied that.
John. You leave a legacy of dignity that will shine forever. You remind me so very much of Dan because you, too, were one of the very few "good guys" in this world.
I am so very proud to say I knew you ~ the memories of you will live as long as I do. My love for you will be my comfort. May you rest at peace with the knowledge that your mission on this Earth was complete. Say hi to Otis for me.
Ken Valinoti
January 19, 2025
Words cannot express how saddened I am about John´s passing. He was a solid person and my good friend for many years. We shared many life experiences together while friends in high school and roommates in college and I cherish them all. I will never forget our numerous adventures and epic battles in tennis, whiffle ball baseball and backgammon - which John usually won. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace my friend.
Karen Hutz
January 19, 2025
I remember fondly John in grammar thru high school. He was always a great buddy of mine. Rest in peace John!
Love, Karen Hutz
Shaun Neppl
January 19, 2025
You will be missed by many John. My thoughts and prayers are with Bobbi and the rest of the family! Love you all!
Jody Hoover Gomes
January 18, 2025
God´s peace be with your family and friends as we mourn your passing. Another classmate gone too soon
Dennis Eisenbeis
January 18, 2025
John, I wish we had the chance to go fishing just one last time! We had some crazy times, and you will never be forgotten!
Beverly Updegraff
January 18, 2025
I was so sorry to hear of John´s death. He grew up at the same time as my two boys and they were all in school together. May memories of happy family times spent together be a comfort to the family in the days and months ahead.
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