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Jon was a deeply committed educator. He retired as a district superintendent after spending his entire career in public-education. The number of lives he touched in his work is incalculable.
Retirement offered the opportunity to hone his skills as a gifted woodworker, spending hours in his shop and making heirloom pieces for friends and family alike.
In lieu of flowers, we request a donation to the Richard F. McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Endowment to honor the phenomenal health care professionals that have been an integral part of Jon's life for the past 24 years.
Donation information can be found here: https://give.corewellhealth.org or sent by mail to:
Corewell Health Foundation West Michigan
Richard McNamara Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Endowment
25 Michigan Street NE
Suite 4100.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
We will celebrate Jon's life on October 20, 2024 at Wabasis Lake. He will be missed beyond measure.
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Carla Hardy
August 2, 2024
Mr. McCarthy was not only my high school principal, but my dear friend Kate´s dad. I have so many fun and fond memories of him. He was a wonderful man! His nickname for me was Car-woman, and I´ve never forgotten that! I have so many memories of spending time with them at their cottage, going to Washington D.C. with them, and him making pancakes for all of us. Joanne and Kate, my deepest sympathies. Love to you both!
DeAnne Sherd
July 28, 2024
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to Joanne and Kate and their loving Family members. I had the privilege of knowing Jon as the HS Principal at our Kids School, Kenowa Hills. He was an awesome source of information to me as I raised my Family. He was patient, kind and ever only wanting to do the right and best thing for Kids in education. I have tremendous respect for him. Thank you Jon for a job well done! My Children are Leaders and respected in their fields of work and service to the community. Jon would have been very proud of how they all turned out! It really takes a village to raise responsible next generation Human Beings. I´m very thankful that Jon was a part of my village.
Barb Thompson
June 11, 2024
So sad to hear of Jon´s passing. Thinking of Joanne and family and sending a warm embrace.
Barb Thompson
Tom MacArthur
June 10, 2024
Jon was a dear friend who we will never forget. In the 40 years of friendship we shared many meals, boat rides, fishing expeditions, great conversations, and memories of different times we were together. We have a few beautiful wooden pieces that he made for us and we treasure them. We will miss Jon immensely.
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