John Stephen Middlekauff

MIDDLEKAUFF, John Stephen -- On Sunday, January 19, 2003 Jon Stephen Middlekauff was released into the hands of God. He was 37 years old. Jon was born in Palo Alto, CA. July 29, 1965 and attended elementary school in Lafayette, CA. While there he was a Little League All-Star and played years f competition soccer. Jon moved to Campbell in 1977 and attended Monroe Junior High, Campbell High School and Del Mar High School. Jon played baseball in the Campbell-Moreland Pony League and was also an avid skateboarder. He spent numerous hours at the now defunct Campbell and Winchester Skate Parks. Jon and his many friends were responsible for designing and constructing the infamous "Blue Ramp" in his backyard. Jon followed his family to the Aptos-Santa Cruz area in 1989 where he completed courses in welding and construction at Cabrillo College. Jon worked as a carpenter and roofer for many years. He enjoyed fishing, body-surfing and sunny days at the beach. Jon is survived by his parents, Peter and Eve Middlekauff of Aptos; brothers, Geoff Middlekauff of Aptos and Craig Middlekauff of Gilroy; nephew, Carey and niece Allison Middlekauff of Gilroy; grandparents, Carl and Dossie Perkins of Aptos; uncle, Michael Middlekauff of Watsonville; aunt, Mary Lou Jaquith of Watsonville; aunt and uncle, Bonnie and Joe Wolf of Aptos; aunt and uncle, Jenny and Clarke Howatt of Oakland; numerous loving cousins, friends and his cherished daughter, Haley Rutherford. Private services will be held at La Selva Community Church and Jon's ashes will be scattered in Monterey Bay at a future date. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Haley Rutherford Educational Fund. For information contact, Jon's parents, Peter or Eve. To honor Jon's memory, please, "Pack Your Trash" and "Stay Away From Drugs!" Arrangements are by Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, Santa Cruz, CA.