John Lyle Wines

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John Wines Obituary

John Lyle Wines, 70, completed his earthly journey, joining his Lord on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church at Marsh and Morro Streets in San Luis Obispo. Rev. Jim Blades and Rev. Andrew Rock will officiate. Born in Superior, Wis., on July 14, 1936, Mr. Wines was the son of Somi and Lyle Wines. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara, then received his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State College, and his Masters Degree from California Polytechnic. In 1962, he Joined the faculty at San Luis Obispo High School, teaching welding and machine shop in the Industrial Arts Department for 32 years. Following his retirement in 1994, he and Barbara divided their time between their home in San Luis Obispo and the cabin he built on their property in beautiful Cedaredge, Colo. Mr. Wines was a master craftsman, with woodworking as his favorite pastime. He was a devoted and loving grandpa to his six grandchildren, and was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of San Luis Obispo. Mr. Wines is survived by his wife of 49 years, Barbara; daughter Kathy and son-in-law David Doody grandchildren Kevin, Sarah, Jennifer and Christopher Doody; son Eric and daughter-in-law Shannon Wines; grandchildren Molly and Owen; brother Roger and wife Vicky Wines and sister-in-law Judy Wines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church Building Enhancement Fund, P. 0. Box 591, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Aug. 16, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Wines

7 Entries

Van & Wayne Crawford

August 27, 2006

Barbara and Family

Although much time has passed, our memories of time spent with Wines family is still vivid and treasured. Our love and prayers go out to all of you as you grieve, yet celebrate, the life of John, a very special man.

patti smylie

August 23, 2006

Dear Barbara, Kathy, Dave, Eric, Shannon and Kids-- What a profound life lost here but gained in Our Lord's presence. Painful separation, yet temporal. I will be praying for each and every one of you.

John was always a little mysterious to me as a kid growing up on our fabulous multi-state camping adventures. John seemed to enjoy the role as the master story teller around the camp fire at night--sometimes scarying us for weeks on end. John was ingenious--coming up with a clever way to carve out roads for our Tonka cars with a can flattened and nailed to the end of a long stick. Packed with talent, John could create art made of wood, metal or charcoal. John was always a little stubborn too--not too much adventure--not too wild with the menu!

The one thing I will remember about John Wines was the deep level of friendship he extended to every member of my family. John will be missed profoundly.

Pat &Shirley Crawford

August 19, 2006

Dear Barbara, Kathy and family and Eric and family,

We are so blessed to have had John as a friend. He was like a brother to Pat and they had a bond that surpassed friendship.

We cherish all our great times together as friends and as families. Those memories will be with us always.

Jeff Johnson

August 16, 2006

I took 3 years of welding and machine shop classes from Mr. Wines. He taught me those things easily. The thing he taught me me, that no one else in all my educatonal experience, ever did, was to make my own plans and execute them to completion, not just in the shop but in life.

He was more than a teacher, a mentor. I love that he was tough and yet so kind.

I never called him John even when I saw him last. I was 40 something and he was still Mr. Wines to me.

Mr. Wines, I will never forget you. To your family I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you know how special he was to so many. The world is a lesser place without you.

aaron and shawn schriner

August 16, 2006

He was a wonderful teacher and mentor to a lot of students, including myself. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family.

Jeff Thompson

August 16, 2006

I feel blessed to have known Mr. Wines as both a student and a parishioner. Truly, he was a man of character and integrity. His genuine interest and concern for others was a testament of his devotion to God.

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