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John Heard Obituary
September 9, 1945 - June 25, 2021
John was born September 9, 1945, in Kentfield, CA and grew up in Marin City until the age of 14 when his parents moved the family to Santa Rosa. John attended Montgomery High School. John was a sheet metal worker and part of the union, Sheet Metal Workers Local 104. John got into coaching at a young age and has coached football, baseball, and women's softball. John started his journey home on June 25, 2021, at the age of 75. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Velva Lee Heard, wife Carole Heard and three sons. Loving father of son Jamon Heard (Simona Heard). Proud grandfather of Kiana and Jevon Heard. Brother of James Heard and the late Carol Heard. Companion to Theresa Strickland. He also has many nieces and nephews. John loved his sports and loved watching his son and grandchildren participate in their respective sports. John enjoyed traveling with Theresa. John will be greatly missed by family and friends, along with all of people whose life he has touched as a coach and/or friend. John was a kind soul and caring person. He was a role model and father figure to many. He was loved and appreciated by all who he came into contact with, and he will never be forgotten.
Funeral service to be held at Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home on Friday July 30, 2021 at 11 a.m.
Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home 1225 Sonoma Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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Marvin Colter
October 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kevin Feenan
July 29, 2021
Hey Coach,
I was one of hundreds (probably thousands?) of kids that you coached only for one year in 1979. We were the Buccaneers, 11-0 and ranked 3rd in the State for our division.
You took a bunch of Knuckleheads from every part of town and taught all of us how to work together as a team, to pick each other up and watch each other´s backs. We had Car washes, fundraisers and dances on Friday nights. We were like one big family.
Your legacy will never be forgotten. We will strive to carry on and pass along a few of the many attributes you mastered. You were a great Coach, Mentor, Father and a better man.
My deepest condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Kevin Feenan
Julia M DeGutes
July 29, 2021
John..I truly enjoyed am going to miss you. I loved listening to your stories. I will miss your smiling face..Rest in peace big guy
Julie DeGutes
July 28, 2021
John...I am going to miss you. You were always so happy when I saw you. I will miss our talks.. rest in peace my friend
Deborah Stafford
July 28, 2021
I am going to miss John (Bob Hope). He was truly one of a kind. The best part for me about John was that he always had a smile on his face & made me feel special growing up. Awesome Son, Father & Brother. I used to tease him about looking like a black Bob Hope, so every time we would see each other he would call me Bob Hope :-). Jamon, I'm so sorry about your Dad. I know all your memories of him will carry you through. We are family two fold & I love you cousin.
Love & prayers for you & the family. God Bless.
Donna Bodway
July 25, 2021
My condolences to John´s friends and family.
Barbra Boyd
July 19, 2021
John was an incredible man and a great friend. My heart goes out to Theresa, Jamon and all of John´s family. He will be greatly missed.
Norene Trippo
July 19, 2021
For Jamon and family May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Aguire, Kadee and Jacque
July 18, 2021
Jamon we are sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He was such a good man. Our prayers are with you and the family.
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