John Whiting Runcie

John Runcie Obituary

John Whiting Runcie 1922 - 2006

Peacefully January 7 Veteran's Hospital Palo Alto loving husband of Kathryn (Kathie) Kaufman Runcie Children: Marilyn Mason (John) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, John E.(Sheila) Runcie and Bruce W. (Sarah) Runcie of Portland, Oregon Stepson, Richard Kaufman Six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, two sisters and a brother, Predeceased by David Tuel, Brother (1984); Ruth Kaufman Donk (2004) mother of his children Grace Holmes Runcie (1977).

Coast Guard World War II - Naval Reserve 30 years - Graduate College of Pacific, Stockton 1949. Retired Camden High School Member of American Legion, Fleet Reserve No. 101, CRTA and leader of many Masonic organizations.

Memorial services January 15th, 2:00 p.m. San Jose Scottish Rite Center, 2455 Masonic Drive, San Jose under the auspices Willow Glen Fraternity Lodge No. 399 F& AM and San Jose Chapter No. 31 OES. Suggested memorials to Cancer Research, San Jose 31 OES 2500 Masonic Drive., San Jose; 95125 Masonic Homes of California, 1111 California Street, San Francisco; Northern California DeMolay, 4651 Niven Street, Richmond, California, 94805 94108.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jan. 11, 2006.

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11 Entries

Jillian bumstead

July 3, 2022

Hello, I found Mr. Runcie´s gavel at a thrift store I was curious who this was and I searched up his name. I was lead to this site and was wondering if any of you would like this gavel back.

John Whiting Runcie July 2005 by M. Mason

January 17, 2006

Marilyn Mason

January 17, 2006

On behalf of my father, I want to thank you for your caring friendship. Daddy loved his family and friends very much. His Navy buddys, his students and his Masonic friends were never forgotten. His eyes would light up as he recounted stories of times with you. You were his world and what was important to him.
Dad never stopped grieving the loss of our mother Grace. He loved our step-mother Kathie too. He and Kathie shared a good life these past 27 years.
It is hard to accept Dad's passing. His life was full and active until the last few years. Then with prostate cancer and congestive heart failure his life was not what his bright and teasing mind could accept. He fought for life until the end. Kathie made his last days as comfortable as they could be. We are forever greatful for her presence in his life. The doctors, nurses and other caregivers who became a constant in his life, are to be thanked and commended for doing what they could to help him.

Thank you for your prayers and the thoughtful kindnesses to our father though the years.

In gratitude, my brothers and our families thank you for your part in the fullness and quality and purpose of his life.

Marilyn Grace Runcie Mason

Bill Tuel

January 11, 2006

I'll never forget the night that John called, identifying himself as my cousin, after he had become reunited with his other Tuel brothers and sisters.

Bob Rowan

January 11, 2006

John was a valued member of the Masonic Fraternity and all organizations in which he participated. Both the Grand Lodge of California and the DeMolay Foundation of California will miss him greatly.

Juli Franceschini

January 11, 2006

"Mr. Runcie" taught me Driver's Ed in high school. Later, when I married, he became a good friend through my husband's Masonic Lodge affiliations. Now, 47 years later, I am thankful to have had the friendship of John Runcie, a very SPECIAL person.

Candy Colin

January 11, 2006

Hello---sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Mr. Runcie was a teacher of mine in the school year 62-63. He always made the class fun even while teaching some of the more mundane things that were required. I also understand -- having lost a son at age 20 and a father to cancer...hope he was indeed peaceful. take care...Candy Lindman Colin

Bernice Smith

January 11, 2006

John was a permanent fixture at our Eastern Star meetings. We will all miss him.

Cindy Tompkins Sutton

January 11, 2006

Mr. Runcie was my driver's ed teacher in the 60s at Camden High as well as the uncle to my best friend (Susann Cornell). He was a good teacher and will be missed.

Becky Dunn

January 11, 2006

John always impressed me as a gentle soul. I know that my dad thought a lot of John. I am blessed to have know John. He will be missed.

Karen McCollister

January 11, 2006

My dad was in the Masonic Lodge with John and I remember when he and Kathy got married. I also remember many Lodge BBQ's at Vasona Park and many visits to our house from John. He was a good man. I know he will be deeply missed.

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