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John Canby Obituary
COL John P Canby died on 15 July 2017 after living a full and rewarding life. Born in Aurora, Colorado, to BGEN Clarence and Beverly Canby on 29 September 1929, John loved adventure and helping others. Upon graduating from Vanderbilt University, he joined the Army and found his greatest joy was healing sick children. From riding elephants in India to surveying Papua New Guinea jungles, riding in B Troop reenactments to challenging his War College colleagues, John found the Army to be an adventure that also allowed him to help thousands of children, as a Pediatrician and later as Commander of hospitals in the US and abroad. He married the love of his life and accomplished athlete, Margaret Johnson. They have three children, John Jr, Bob, and Charlee, who have survived him. John loved his children and grandchildren, enjoyed playing and refereeing tennis, making new friends, and volunteering his time. Services will be at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway at noon, 28 July 2017, with interment at FSH National Cemetery at 1:30pm. A full obituary can be seen at www.SunsetFuneralHomeSA.
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Carrie & Matc Hill
February 28, 2018
Thank you Dr. Canby for your kindness and meeting you and your wife. You Will be missed. Prayers to Mrs. Canby and family.
Robert/Ava Wood
July 30, 2017
Heartfelt condolences and prayers for Margaret and the family.
Susie Salazar
July 30, 2017
My condolences to the Canby family. I remember Dr. Canby as a kind and patient doctor when I worked in the OPC at San Antonio State Chest hospital in the 80's. May he rest in peace.
July 28, 2017
Dearest Margaret and Family,
We send our sincere condolences and prayers as you walk through this time, putting one foot in front of the other, knowing God walks with you.
Blessings and love, George and Mary Anne Fasching
James Hill
July 28, 2017
Ms. Canby, my prayers are with you and your entire family. I always enjoyed visiting with you both at McFarlin Tennis Center.
James Hill
Alex Trobough
July 28, 2017
Dear Margaret and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God give you comfort knowing he is at peace. He made such a positive impact on so many people and I will always remember seeing his smile as you walked hand in hand at McFarlin Tennis Center. My prayers are with you.
Lisa C
July 27, 2017
Dear Charlee and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family at this difficult time. The photos of your dad and family showed a well lived life full of blessings and joy. Try to take comfort in all the good times you shared together and know your friends are here to support you. G_d bless you always.
July 26, 2017
Margaret and family, Doctor J, as i always called him was quite a guy.He always looked so young and fit to include being a super officer and gentleman. Men like DR. J should not pass, but we have no control in this short and final stay. I will cherish the play we enjoyed in tennis. we will all miss him. Take care, NORMAN and RUTH. Brenda also enjoyed the fun and play.
July 25, 2017
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
Johnny Wright
July 23, 2017
Margaret,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.god bless and keep you in His care. Johnny&Dee Wright
Marilyn Vaughn
July 23, 2017
Margaret and family, So sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather Col John. May God bless you and give you strength. May fond memories always fill your hearts with peace.
Robert Shelby
July 23, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Margaret and the rest of the family.
July 23, 2017
Margaret, I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. John clearly was a leader in all that he did and made such a difference in so many people's lives. As you have said, John loved his medicine, his country and his family. I would add that he loved all that he did with tennis whether it was officiating, watching you play, being involved on all committees and boards regarding tennis. I knew him in this arena. May God bless you and your family.
Courtney P. Mayer and family
Sunny Villaescusa
July 20, 2017
A kind and gentle person, John made a difference in many ways for many people. Know we are thinking of you, dear Margaret, and hoping your happy memories of a life together will help ease this time.
Bob Holmes & Family
July 19, 2017
Margaret,
John meant so much and did so much for me and my family over the years. I count John as one of the truly good men I have known in my life. Like you, John was so generous with his time and selflessly did so much for the tennis community. He is in God's hands now but he is in our hearts forever. You have our prayers and our love.
Linda Moy
July 19, 2017
We have lost a good man. aloha nui loa. Linda Moy
Cherie Kassinger
July 18, 2017
Margaret and family, Words are so inadequate at this sad time because your loss is so great and because your husband/father will be missed in so many ways. John was such a special man. His devotion to all of you was evident in what he said and did. May the quiet places of your heart be filled with sweet echoes of John's love for you.
Sue Harmon
July 18, 2017
words are so hard to come by at a time like this. May God's loving arms enfold you and your family in your time of grief. John was a wonderful person and I am so thankful I had the pleasure of knowing him for so long a time. It was so special to be on his "championship" mixed doubles team and winning a National Title in Kansas City. Now he is taking the game to a higher level. He will be missed and always be in my best memories.
July 17, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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