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John Weeks Obituary
August 5, 1934 - July 28, 2025
John "Jack" Leroy Weeks, 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on July 28, 2025, in Santa Rosa, California.
Born on August 5, 1934, Jack graduated from Bakersfield High School and went on to earn his degree from San Francisco State. He proudly served in the Navy Band from 1952 to 1956, a formative experience that reflected his lifelong dedication to music.
Jack devoted over three decades to education as a teacher at Analy High School in Sebastopol, California, where he inspired generations of students with his knowledge and commitment. His passion for music extended beyond the classroom-he served as principal trumpet for the Santa Rosa Symphony for an impressive 37 years, leaving a lasting mark on the local arts community.
Jack was a member of Kenwood Community Church. He found joy in many pursuits outside of work. He loved to travel, whether on land or at sea. A skilled woodworker, he spent countless hours crafting with care and precision.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jerilyn Weeks; daughters Karen Weeks and Cheryl Weeks Brown; and son-in-law Kerry Brown.
Jack's life was one of service-to his country, his students, his community, and those who knew him best. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched with his music, mentorship, and quiet strength.
May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.
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Linda Reid
September 7, 2025
I so remember Mr . Weeks when I attended Analy High School.
I was a Majorette in My Freshman Year. I remember Twirling my baton at Halftime to the music of the Analy Band under the direction of Mr. Weeks.
I remember as a majorette ...He always had a smile on his face, and gave so much of himself in teaching music to the Band members.
He was very professional and patient in teaching for his technical halftime performances.
My Brother....Mark Smothers was in the band and played the Trumpet.
Mark also played in the Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Weeks. I remember Mark and Clair Mello where at the top of the Trumpet positions fluctuating between first and second trumpet positions.
I enjoyed all the performances at halftime with the formations performed from Band Members and the Majorettes for the football games.
My condolences to the family of Mr. weeks.
He will never be forgotten from his students that were under his direction as a music teacher.!!
God Bless the family
Linda Smothers Reid
Cinnamon
August 31, 2025
Love you so much Uncle Jack. You will always be remembered
Greg Jacob s
August 31, 2025
The John Weeks family. We both had Jack as a teacher. Greg had him for his first year at Analy High. He flunked the test to memorize the National Anthem. A valuable lesson learned. Greg did march in several East-West Shrine games with the band at Kezar Stadium. Diana was Jack's librarian. What a goody two shoes. She played the French Horn and received many honors playing for Jack.
Debbie Lofgren (Hopkin)
August 31, 2025
An amazing man! So many memories of the Analy Band days and the joy and humor he brought to the mundane. I´ve thought of him often throughout the years and the effect he´d had on my life. Even not seeing him in so many years I miss not having him in this life. (He even taught me to drive back in the Driver´s Ed days!)
My thoughts and prayers are with his family...
Jeanne Bassett Fernandes
August 29, 2025
Such a great band conductor and mentor!
Lynn C Enos
August 29, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Weeks all through high school (1963 -1967). I learned a lot about music and went on the play in the SRJC and Chico State bands. I began teaching in 1972 (PE and coaching), in 1985 I became the Auxiliary director for the Porterville Panther Band under world renowned director, Buck Shaffer for 5 years and under the new director, Jim Kusserow for almost 30 years. I owe all my experience with starting with Mr. Weeks. I wish I had kept in contact with him and the family. My condolences.
Kathy Webb
August 29, 2025
I remember him as a man of great patience & courage, with eyes as I think back I realized was the actual look of fear. I know this because unfortunately for Mr. Weeks, he was my drivers Ed instructor before I turned 16 in 1970.
Martin Webb
August 29, 2025
Jack was a great teacher and we respected!
Steve and Carol Sharpe
August 29, 2025
Cheryl and Kerry, so sorry to hear about your father Kerry. Hope you´re doing well. Our prayers are with you.
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