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BORN
1947
DIED
2025
John Gallentine Obituary
John came to Alaska with his family in 1960.
He graduated from Lathrop High School in 1966.
He married his high school sweetheart Marjorie in 1968. They had three children, Charleen, Ronda and Eric; five grandchildren, Mallory, Lacey, John (Michael), Cassandra and Jerry (JD); four great-grandchildren, Zoey, Gideon, Miles and Alena.
He was predeceased by his parents, Walter and Ethel Gallentine; sister, Raeann Caress; brothers, Charles and Melvin O'Quinn.
He joined the Navy after high school and held several different jobs in Fairbanks after getting out of the Navy. He joined numerous organizations over a span of over 50 years - softball, muzzleloading, golden days jail, motorcycling, RVing, American Legion. As his health started failing he missed all the activities he used to do. He enjoyed video chatting with family, that kept his spirits up.
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Alan Mitchell
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I met John at Laidlaw Transit driving school buses for Weller & Tanana in the 90´s. Both of us being vets we bonded pretty quickly and I always enjoyed our talks no matter what they were about. Thanks for the good times & friendship, John. Rest well.
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