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John Hevewah Jr.
Dad, uncle, grandpa, great grandpa John Hevewah Jr., 80, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 18, 2025 in Pocatello, Idaho.
Born on the ranch in the Gibson district in the family cabin that is still standing today, to John Hevewah Sr. and Jane Nephi-Hevewah. Dad is the baby brother and the last of the original Hevewahs.
Dad came from a large family and siblings. All three sisters and seven brothers have preceded him in death: Josie Hevewah-Dixey (Lawrence), Artie Hevewah Sr., Abner Hevewah (Edna), Eloise Hevewah-Little (Paul), Lucille Hevewah, Curtis Hevewah, Johnny Hevewah, Tennyson Hevewah, Bert Hevewah, Danny Hevewah.
Along being raised with his siblings, he was also raised with his nephews and a niece, who have also preceded him in death: Newman Hevewah, Artie "Boops" Hevewah and Emma "BullDog" Hevewah.
John has a large family of his own. His children are: John Jay Hevewah, Mitzi Sabori, Polly Hevewah-Matsaw (Richard), Lisa Hevewah-Shay (Lenny), Doug Hevewah (Heather), Heather Hevewah-Trujillo (Alvern). He also raised a grandson as his own, Thomas Chippewa Jr. "TC". In John's older years, TC, in turn, took care of John.
Grandchildren: Finlyn McKean (Tarah), Molly Sabori (Ethan), Ryker Ingawanup, Cassie McKean, MaryLou Buckskin-Malatare (Josh), Phoenix Hevewah-Ortiz (Alex), Thomas Chippewa Jr., Meadow Hevewah, Jack Trujillo, Lazarus Rodriguez, Fidencieo Shay, Tenison Trujillo.
Great grandchildren: SaRyee Ingawanup, Ollyanna Barton, Olyvr Pongah, Isaac Pongah, Xander Westerhausen, Kena Westerhausen, Maniah Malatare, Brooklyn Malatare.
John has numerous nephews and nieces, all whom he loved and cared for and would always help out as much as he could.
Preceding John in death are his parents, all his siblings, son John Jay, great granddaughter Maniah Malatare, and numerous nephews and nieces.
John worked as a welder at ShoBan Steel for many years. He was a ShoBan firefighter and also worked for Wada Farms where he drove tractor for years.
His hobbies included farming, ranching, fishing, hunting and rodeos. He took great care of his yard and was a master green thumb and gardener.
Dad lived a full and enjoyable life. He was a good father, grandpa, great grandpa and favorite uncle. He loved family time and watching his family grow. He also loved animals. Dad enjoyed our family trips up to the foothills or mountains and gathering wood.
Dad will be missed very much.
The viewing will begin at 12 noon on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at John's residence, 473 Blackhawk Ext., down Highway 91 off Broncho Road. Sunrise services will be held Thursday morning, with traditional burial services at Sand Hill Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2025.
The family is under the care of Hawker Funeral Home.
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