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1936
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2019
John Hubbard Obituary
He met the love of his life, Judy Gross, at Dry Creek Grange dances and they married, December 20, 1958, at Queen of Angels Church. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. John was blessed with five daughters, Alice, Teresa, Karen, Kathy and Colleen.
John was very active in the church and community. He was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and a past President of Queen of Angels Parents Club.
He was a member of many clubs and organizations; most recently the Heritage Board and Historical Society.
John was in the Washington State National Guard for 26 years; retiring as Sergeant Hubbard to many. He loved the Guard and put in many extra summer camps teaching officers at Camp Murray.
John was known in Port Angeles as the "real" Santa Claus. He was Santa Claus for 40 years! Every Christmas Eve, he would make his rounds. He became a tradition for several generations of many families, including his own. He was the Santa at the downtown Christmas tree lighting and Teddy Bear Tea for 25 years. His father, Richard Hubbard, was Santa before him.
He was preceded in death by parents, Olga Kennedy Hubbard and Richard Hubbard; daughter, Teresa Harris; parents-in-law, Violet Peters Gross and Bob Gross; sister, Rosetta; brother, Kenneth; and sister-in-law, LaMar
John is survived by a large and loving family headed by his wife, Judy; daughters, Alice (Steve) Hoffman, Karen (Brian) Gaetano, Kathy Hubbard and Colleen (Lance Peterson) Hubbard; son-in-law, Randy Harris; grandchildren Nathan (Jill) Heustis, Matthew (Sara) Heustis, Jennifer Heustis, Domenic (Melanie) Gaetano, Denise (Corey) Robinson, Stephanie (Johnny) Watts, John Harris, Angie Harris, Amanda (Jockson) Tribby, Sarah Hubbard, Suzanne Hubbard and Dylan Starks; great-grandchildren, Jeremey Heustis, Adam Heustis, Caleb Heustis, Sarah Heustis, Emily Mason, Madison O'Flarety, Aidan Hubbard; sister, Loretta Melcher; and many nephews and nieces. John was a loving husband, father and papa; he will be missed by so many.
The funeral will be at Queen of Angels Church, 209 W. 11th. St., November 11th, at 10:30 AM. A reception will follow in the gym.
Memorial donations may be made to Queen of Angels School, Volunteer Hospice or St. Vincent de Paul.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Hubbard
Alice Hoffman
October 24, 2022
Hi Daddy, hey guess what. Steve and I are retiring finally. Steve retires on the 31st with 39.5 years. I´m staying until I have 40 like you. Been a great ride and I still have your office furniture in my office. Maybe Johnny will take some of it. Miss you daily! Alice
Alice Hoffman
October 25, 2020
Hi Daddy, you missed a crazy year. You would have had lots of comments about life in your family, in our town, state, and country. I missed hearing you voicing those comments.
We’re all good here, remembering all you taught us, and living to make you proud. Keeping Mother happy is our promise to you still.
Thanks for helping at the slots today
Love from Your 1st daughter, Alice
November 12, 2019
Knowing you while working for Clallam County was enjoyable. God bless you John.
Safety Officer, Jane Elvrum
Victor Buttram
November 8, 2019
You always took care of your troops in the guard. I had the pleasure of serving with you for 5 years. R.I.P. Sgt Hubbard and thank you for your service.
Alice Hoffman
November 7, 2019
I miss you Daddy, my friend. I, like so many, learned so much from you during my life. As a child I learned to have fun in life, treat others respectfully, and how much family and home shaped our lives. As an adult you taught me good work ethic and helped guide Steve's and my careers at the county so your 40 year legacy there lived on. My family is solid, in part, using you and Mothers marriage and parent skills as examples. And my great love of the Christmas traditions can comes from you. Thank you for being so cool. Forever and ever, love Alice
Cynthia Sofie
November 7, 2019
John, thank you for all the years of friendship. You and Pappa entertained my family for so many years playing Santa....the best Santas!! May you now rest in peace, this hard part of the journey over. Your legacy will live on in the hearts of many.
Karen Gaetano
November 6, 2019
I love you Daddy. You were the best father anyone could ever have. You will always be in my heart.
Loretta Melcher
October 30, 2019
Will forever have you in my heart dear brother. You are the best and I treasure all the years we had together growing up. You've been a great brother/husband /father/grandfather/and great Grandfather. May you be glorified in Heaven and be with Mom and Dad / baby sister Rosetta and brother Ken. Love you John
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