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John Belflower Obituary

John Mark died Dec. 04, 2002. John was born Aug. 27, 1950 in OKC, graduated from John Marshall HS in 1968 and attended OSU. John was preceded in death by his mother, Ethelyn Jo Allen, father, Del Belflower and brother, Steve Belflower. He is survived by daughter, Misty Jo, Aliso Viejo, CA; sister Dee Ann Lunn, & husband Joe; brother Paul Belflower & wife Robin, their children Kylee, Adam & Baylee, all of OKC; and cousin Lorean Oliver, Billings MT, who assisted John during his recent illness, & her daughter Katie, plus many cousins and friends. John resided in Redondo Beach, CA and most recently Port Aransas, TX. John lived life to the fullest and was involved in real-estate and was an avid sailor, skier, and a classic car enthusiast. A private family service will be held. The family has requested that in lieu of donations that friends & family celebrate John's life by expressing your memories of him by signing his online Guest Book @ www.newsok.com. He will was loved by many and will be missed.

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Published by Oklahoman on Dec. 8, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for John Belflower

28 Entries

Sharon Hackmann

December 31, 2002

I personally did not meet John, but I heard alot about him from his cousin, Lorean. What a neat person he was. Seemed to really enjoy live and lived it to the fullest. May he rest in peace.

glenda stapp-chronister

December 30, 2002

I am so grateful for having known John since our school years, and being lucky enough to have continued our friendship in the years since. Some friends and I were in Port Aransas for a vacation, when Hurricane Bret was approaching in August 1999. We helped John board up the windows on his house, then went to his favorite bar to wait out the "LITTLE" storm as John called it. By 10PM that night, anyone who did not own property on the island was evacuated, so my freinds and I took the ferry and headed inland. John was sweet enough to call and check on us periodically, and then called after we got home, to let me know the boards we had helped put up, made it!!! He stayed in Port Aransas, of course, but "gassed up the old motor home", just in case!!! What a FUN day I got to spend with my friend and will cherish the memories I have.

JMHS "68

Lane Hofstedt

December 30, 2002

Spent many a lovely day boating with John on his beautiful Chris Craft yacht that he restored to perfection! He was a great friend and we will miss him.

Dayla Lawyer Harris

December 23, 2002

John was a dear friend that always had a smile on his face, and in turn made you smile! WE shared many good times and much laughter together!!! He will truly be missed, but his memories will carry on in our hearts forever!

David Brown

December 23, 2002

My prayers go out to the Belflower family during this time of great loss. John Mark was a fine person and will be missed.

M Lindvall II

December 20, 2002

I also had the distinct good fortune of knowing John. He was quite an interesting person and a good friend. He always struck me as a wonderful combination of Redford and Eastwood with some Belflower magic thrown in for good measure! Thanks for the pleasure of your company, John. I'll not forget.

Robert Wall

December 18, 2002

Please accept my condolences on your loss. I had the privilege of meeting John the day he pulled into the harbor at Port Aransas from Panama. He and I shared some good times together.

T. Morris

December 18, 2002

John was a wonderful person and a gentleman. Just like his folks, he always welcomed friends into his home with grace and style. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Randy Dunning

December 18, 2002

I would like to hear from you guys.Maybe we can get together and tell our favourite John Stories.A time to remember our Bud WITH a Bud? Just a thought...E Mail me at [email protected] Randy Dunning.

Kathie McCurdy

December 17, 2002

We should all follow John's lead and always live life to the fullest. He will be so missed by all who were fortunate enought to be his friend.

Patrick Brown

December 13, 2002

I am sorry to hear of John Belflower's passing. He and I were in the Boy Scouts together in our youth. I believe John went on to become an Eagle Scout. John was always such a friendly guy and a nice person to all. God bless the family in this time of grief.

J. Kilpatrick

December 12, 2002

Knew the Belflower family growing up. I remember their big country homes always filled with laughter and kindness. Rode my first horse there. The parents and all the kids were such nice people. My deepest sympathies.

Mr & Mrs. T. McClendon

December 12, 2002

I attended college with John in California many years ago. We became instant friends and have remained so. What a generous, kind person he was. An excellent surfer too! As he was a "one of a kind", he will be greatly missed.

Barbara Hays-Lasater

December 10, 2002

He will be missed.

from The Dodsons

December 9, 2002

Our thoughts of you and our memories of you and your family carry on. We send our love to all of you.

Bobby Morgan

December 9, 2002

John was like a big brother to me. His brother Steve and I were best friends, we wrestled together at the Northside YMCA, then at Hoover. John and his dad taught me to drive at Whitesands,N.M. in 1964 or 1965, a long time ago. John was always looking out for us. I will miss them all.

Jo Coursey

December 8, 2002

I will never forget the first time I saw John. It was on his way out of our biology class to go out in the hall for not having his shirt-tail tucked in. I also remember him being sent out for not wearing any socks with his shoes. (I cant believe what the kids get away with wearing to school or not wearing as the case maybe now days.) John and I sat next to each other because my last name was Briggs, and how I loved that class. It wasnt long before we were dating and as we all know to know him was to love him. I went on to become a nurse and I often wondered what happen to that tall good-looking young man that made me love biology. I will always be greatful to you John. Till we meet again....Love Jo

Joe & Sissy Clark

December 8, 2002

John & I met & worked together at Uhles Food Store in 1966. We hung out together from then on. I remember when we beat US Grant for the state wrestling championship. We paraded over to Grant & harrassed anyone we could. We then procedded to the Gridiron where the police promply took everyones drivers license & sent us back to school where we all recieved 12 hrs. detention. I also remember the MANY nights we spent cruising Quicks,Split T & the Delta in his red Falcon Convertible. Sissy & I double dated with John & who ever he felt like taking out that night. He & his family always welcomed his friends with open arms no matter what trouble we had cooked up & we cooked up plenty! John & I kept in touch sporadicaly but always took up just where we left off. Sissy & I were priviledged to spend some time with him in Port Aransas a couple of years ago. He was always ready to party with his Robert Redford smile. He was still driving a 1966 mustang convertible. At breakfast he talked about the three things that he loved the most- his daughter, his sail boat & his mustang. Sissy & I will miss him terribly. We will cling to all the good memories & continue to tell our kids all the stories about John & our adventures. Heaven is a rockin & partying place now. Our love to Paul & DeeAnn & thier families.

Sincerely, Joe & Sissy Clark

Jo Dee Ann (Belflower) Lunn

December 8, 2002

John Mark,

Although I know you are now in Heaven having a wonderful time with the rest of our family, here you are missed so deeply. You weren't just a great big brother, you were and are my friend forever. Your long, tall stride into a room and the light in your smile always brought to an otherwise regular afternoon, endless possibilities of fun and adventure. I will celebrate your memory and endless spirit for life always. Farewell for now, Big Brother. I love you very much and will see you again.

Your Little Sister

James & Tony Suttle

December 8, 2002

My brother and I have known John and his family since we were kids..

We haven't seen much of John since he moved to CA., but we want to say, John was a good friend and will be missed by one and all...

My favorite memory of John was after he and his great dane picked me up at 2:am and we drove to lake Eufaula for what we called Sunrise services... He and Duke were running on the beach as the sun came up over the water behind them..

I wish I had a camera in my hand.. It was beautiful!!!

I wish I could have visited him before he passed...

PS He and his dad helped pull me out of a auto accident in 1967, I was telling the story of the accident to him other friends, when he finished the story for me..I was amazed.. Thanks John

Doug Lollar

December 8, 2002

I always liked John Belflower. I never heard anyone say they did'nt like John. He was a gentleman and he was a good person. I am sorry he died. I will miss him. Doug Lollar

Cal McLish, Jr. (Buzzy)

December 8, 2002

First met John and Steve in 1963. I'll never forget summers, fishing, riding horses and getting in various forms of trouble around our rural neighborhood. I thought John was the epitome of coolness when I first saw him riding his motorcyle down the road. I'll always think of John and Steve as my brothers, and will miss them.

Caroline Bichsel

December 8, 2002

It has been over 30 years since I have seen John, and I have always remembered his kind nature and wonderful smile.

Randy Dunning

December 8, 2002

Although John and I did not keep in touch as often as FRIENDS should,when we DID meet up it was like time had stood still.Same Big Smile and that Distinctive "John Voice"! We had fun together as kids,we got into trouble together as kids we We Lost friends together as Adults,most especially,Steve.We "Borrowed" a couple of Outhouses one night ,with a little help,and filled them full of concrete in the back of my dads pick-up trucks and then delivered them to John Marshall`s front porch.We rode our Horses together in the 89ers day parade in Guthrie,we rode them to Herbert Hoover Jr High.Dr. Bruno was NOT pleased! After school he confronted us in the parking lot and began his scolding,and "On Cue" Johns horse relieved it`self on the sidewalk splashing Dr.Bruno`s Suit.John Smiled and we rode off into the sunset well, the Village. the next day my horse gave birth to a foal and Johns dad Dell came over to give me a hand.They were and ARE A Great Family!There are TOO many things to put here so I`ll end this by saying,"John,You made my life a LOT more fun,Thanks for the Memories"!

Katie Oliver

December 8, 2002

I loved John. He was a nice man. I liked to talk to hin on the phone. He was a gentle man. He liked Leprechauns. Love, Katie Lin Oliver

Lorean Oliver

December 8, 2002

Although he didn't have too, John chose to be a friend who was more like a brother to me. Some of the best times of my life were spent with him. Try as I might,I will never forget the Christmas that I flew to LA and ended up in San Francisco. I love him and I will miss him, but I will keep him forever in my heart. Lorean Oliver, his Montana Cousin

Alvin Belflower

December 8, 2002

John will be missed very much.

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