John Winslow Obituary
John was the youngest of 7 children born to Edward and Lola in Nodaway County, Missouri. He was the first to graduate high school. He is survived by 5 of his 6 sons and 2 daughters Rena Hanson (Philip) of Washington and Shena Lally (Michael) of Montana.
John married at least 3 times during his life, Shirley Woods (4 sons) Nancy Richards, Linda Grindle (1 son). John shared 3 children with Katie Armstrong.
John resided in Nome, Homer and Anchorage, Alaska from 1978 to 2016. He then moved to the Dayton, Ohio area and onto Moses Lake, Washington in 2023.
He was a kind and loving father who loved all his children deeply. He was very generous, often giving his last dollar to anyone in need; saying "The good Lord takes care of me." John died with the hope of resurrection. Acts 24:15.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Anyone with claims against Social Security benefits may reach Mrs. Lally at [email protected].
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
831 South Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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Shena
June 14, 2025
Dad had a dollar in his pocket with no hopes of any more cash coming in. Someone on the street asked him if he had anything to spare. I watched him give his last dollar away. He told me THE GOOD LORD TAKES CARE OF ME.
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Shena Lally
June 22, 2024
John enjoyed the race track back in Seattle Slews day. He took action if someone hurt his kids. He always worked, worked worked to provide.
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