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John King Obituary
TAMPA, Fla. — John Glenn King, 61, died on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, of pancreatic cancer.
He was born on May 21, 1947, in Salem, the son of Mary Alice (Glenn) and John H. King. He grew up in Danvers, and Zanesville, Ohio; upon his graduation from high school in Batavia, N.Y., in 1965, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps serving until 1971; he was a veteran of the war in Vietnam.
He was a member of the DAV and the VFW. He enjoyed carpentry, working with wood, anything mechanical, gardening, and photography.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diana (Hauschildt) King, whom he married at Grundy Center, Iowa, in 1969. They made their homes in Alexandria, Virginia, Newburyport, Hampstead, N.H., and Tampa, Fla. In addition, he is survived by his son, John G. King, Jr., of Somersworth, N.H.; his daughter, Kristin M. King of Greenland, N.H.; two grandchildren, Alexis and Taylor King; his brother, Kevin King of Peterborough, N.H.; his sister, Marilyn (King) Hoglund of Nashua, brothers-and-sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. His parents died earlier.
ARRANGEMENTS: A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at 11 a.m., at St. Peter's Church, North State Street, Concord, N.H. The Reverend Anthony Kuzia will be the celebrant. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen at 1:30 p.m. Memorial gifts in his name may be made to Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 300C, Los Angeles, CA 90064. Jellison Funeral Home, Peterborough, N.H., is assisting the family with the arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Eagle-Tribune.
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kristin
September 27, 2009
Dad,
Mum just went back to Florida. While at loon it felt like you would walk in the door anytime. It felt empty without you. My heart really goes out to mum..I know she doesn't tell me how hard it is for her. I wish I could do more to make you and Mum proud.
I should have been strong enough to have John and the kids with me longer. I don't want for Mum to do too much!
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you...I miss you so much and still get a lump in my throat when I think about what has happened over the last year. I will do all that I can to work hard and get myself put together and do everything I can to take care of Mum and John just like I promised you! Life will never be the same without you.
Love your baby girl
Diana King
September 16, 2009
Glenn, It's been over a year since you have left us. I still feel the same as when we lost you and it feels like an eternity, I still feel alone. Everyday I just go threw the motions and I have no joy in anything.
John and the kids are with me and I know it would be what you would want, but it sure is a big adjustment for all of us.
I will be in NH at the end of this week.
Love forever, Diana
Kristin
November 27, 2008
Dad,
It's been three months and three days since you've been gone. Today is Thanksgiving and we miss you so much and wish you were here with us! I am going down to visit mom and I will help around the house and try and do some of your chores for her. Since today is supposed to be a day of thanks I wanted to thank you for being my Dad and instilling many of the values that I possess as well as a strong work ethic! I hope you are with Grampy! I love you and miss you always!
Love your baby girl
Diana King
November 24, 2008
Glenn, it has been 3 months since you were taken away from all of us and it feels like an eternity. I miss you every second of the day. You would be proud at how Kristin and John have held up and what they want to do to keep your memory alive. I'm thankful to have been your partner for 39 years.
Love always,
Diana
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kristin king
October 16, 2008
Dad,
I went up to your grave to visit you. I miss you so much as do mom and John! I cleaned out the letters on your stone I know if you were there you'd have been doing it too! I still can't believe you are gone! Everyday we carry you in our hearts ! I also wanted to thank you for all of the lessons you taught me and I will always try and live my life to make you and mom proud.
Love your Baby girl,
Kristin
Mom and Dad Alaska Railroad
September 26, 2008
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virginia Marine Raiders Museum
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Kristin king
September 26, 2008
Dad, It has been a month now and it still doesn't feel real! I love you and I miss you very much! I am working on a lot of things and I hope that I can make you proud. I think of you everyday and how lucky we are to have had you as our father! You'll always be with me! I'll always miss you and love you!
Love Your Baby girl
Our Family
September 26, 2008
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kristin king
September 7, 2008
Dad, This just doesn't seem like it could be real. You were always strong mentally and physically. I promised you a few things and I plan on keeping my promises to you, I will always keep you alive in me. Growing up it always meant so much for me to make you and mom proud and I promise I will try to live my life in a manner that would make you and mom proud! Just like the james taylor song I always thought that I'd see you again! I will always love you and promise to keep our family close ...I know that is what you would have wanted. All my love your baby girl!
Chris Farrell
September 2, 2008
I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you all during this difficult time. As a former employee of yours it was an honor to know Glenn and to gain his respect. He was a great guy and Ill think of him and smile everytime I see a motorhome.. lol God he was a pain with that thing! Be strong and keep in touch.
John and Mary Mielke
August 30, 2008
We have lost a very dear friend. We will always remember the great times we've shared, we will miss your smile, your laugh (and your hugs!). But you will forever be in our hearts.
Ann Marie Ward (King)
August 29, 2008
Diane, Johnny and Kristin...I am so very sorry you must bear such a sudden/painful loss of your father/husband. Kevin, Marilyn and family...my heart goes out to you as well..you have lost a dear brother/uncle. I think of Glenn and smile...his was contagious, genuine and warm. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, especially today.
George Medeiros
August 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I only had the pleasure of working with Glenn for a short time, he only had nice and pleasant things to say about everyone. I will truly miss him and our conversations together.
Tommy King
August 28, 2008
We were looking forward to stopping in this year when we visited our kids. Should never wait to do the really important things. I can see Glenns ear to ear grin now and will always remember his brotherly affection. Love, respect and gratitude for your service and life.
C ya Cuz
Dan Keaveny & Staff
August 28, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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