John Charles Cushman

John died peacefully of natural causes at his home with family present. He was born in Oakland, California, to Paula and Austin Cushman. They moved to Pasadena in 1942 where he attended Pasadena public schools. He received his B.A. at Occidental College (1955), and got his law degree at Boalt Hall (UC Berkeley). He also served as a Lieutenant in the U.S Air Force as a radar instructor. He practiced law for 50 years, primarily in Pasadena. During this time, he was active in many non-profit organizations, including Pasadena Rotary, the PCC Foundation, HMRI, the Gooden Center, Police Foundation, the YMCA, Breakfast Forum and the Twilight Club, serving as president/chair of each. He also served on the boards of the University Club and Pasadena Historical Society, and retired as an Honorary Director of the Tournament of Roses.He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ginny, their three children Tom Cushman (Helen), Polly Spaulding (Jay) and Ted Cushman (Anna), six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Services will be held at Pasadena Presbyterian Church September 23, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any of the above charities, or a charity of your choice.