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John "Scotty" Cruickshanks

1936 - 2015

John "Scotty" Cruickshanks obituary, 1936-2015, Merced, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2015

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Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home - Atwater Location

3050 North Winton Way

Atwater, California

John Cruickshanks Obituary

John "Scotty" Cruickshanks was born on June 15, 1936 in Glasgow, Scotland. John went home to be with the lord when he passed away in his home in Atwater on April 8, 2015. He is survived by his wife Sandy and his six children: Alistair Cruickshanks, Stuart Cruickshanks, Ross Cruickshanks, Jon Paul & Malissa Cruickshanks, Jennifer & Mike Keith and Jason & Mia Cruickshanks. John also had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Sarah, Amy, Laura, Jill, Stuart, Kadi, Rachel, Jon Micheil, Jenny, Heather, Emma, Ian and Olivia. John retired from the U.S. Air Force on June 28, 1977 after serving our country for 20 years. He then worked as an electrician for Foster Farms and Merced Color Press. John loved spending time with his family. He was also an avid golfer and loved to travel. A viewing will be from 9-11 am on April 11th, 2015 and the services will be at 11am the same day at Ivers and Alcorn 3050 Winton Way in Atwater, California. Inurnment is April 14, 2015 @ 2pm at the Winton District Cemetery.
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Published by Merced Sun Star from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2015.

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April 13, 2015

To Scotty's family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Scotty for several years at Castle and Utapao Thialand and sincerely enjoyed working with him and appreciated his talent. RIP old friend. Lee Rogelstad. Greenbrier, Ar.

Lynn (Garcia)Arevalo

April 12, 2015

Jennifer - I'm so very sorry to hear about your dads passing. I hope you and your family can find comfort in knowing that he has found peace! God needed another angel and he got a good one! Sending lots of prayers and love to your family!

Lou Garcia

April 12, 2015

I had the pleasure of working with Scotty at Color Press for thirteen years. He was a great man and good friend. Our condolences to your family.

Jonnie, Brenda Angel

April 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss our heart and prayers are with all of you!

Kent Pritchard

April 10, 2015

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had the pleasure to not only work with Scotty but also to play golf with him. He will greatly be missed.

Kadi Cruickshanks

April 10, 2015

Love you so much, Grandpa.

Becki Curtis

April 10, 2015

Alistair and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt condolences to all of you.

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