John Bleker Obituary

John Bleker John Settegast Bleker of Austin passed away Friday, April 11th at the University Hospital Transplant Center in San Antonio Texas at the age of 57. John was born December 2, 1950 in Houston, TX to Edward G. and Floy S. Bleker. Survivors include his loving partner, Cate Fox of Austin; daughters, Emma and Olivia of Austin, whom were the absolute joy and loves of his life; brother, Dr. Edward G. Bleker and wife Martha of Ft. Worth; sister, Jennie Tillman and husband James of Kyle; nephew, Robert Bleker and wife Joyce and their children Edward and Emily of La Morada, CA. His parents preceded him in death. John's family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Imtiaz Alam and staff of Austin for their wonderful and compassionate care, as well as the entire staff of the UTHSC Transplant Center in San Antonio. Special thanks also extended to all of John's special friends and co-workers at Ace Mart Restaurant Supply for their endless support and compassion. Donations may be made to UTHSC San Antonio Transplant Dept. Attn: Rachel Cardenas, Mail Code 7858, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229. A celebration of John's life will be held in the near future, with location and time to be announced.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Apr. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Bleker

9 Entries

Roger "oneknite" Collins

May 4, 2008

Olivia and Emma,
I would have to agree with you that Your dad was a wonderful person who always loved life. I knew John for many years but unfortunately we had grown apart since I moved from Austin to San Angelo in the early 90's. I want you to know that John saved my life in 1988 when I called him one early morning after a serious drug binge. He came and got me and took me to the Faulkner Center and I have been clean and sober since. I had known John as a good friend since the early 70's and we went through some serious ups and downs together and I have many fond memories of our friendship. We will all miss your father. I will try to make the rememberance Sunday night but if I can't please know that I will be thinking of you and if I can ever be of help please call or write me. John I know you are in a better place!

Olivia Bleker

May 1, 2008

Again I would like everyone to know that john bleker loved you and we loved him hopefully now he feels like he is in a better place and is not in the pain that he was in when he was with us i remember his laugh and how he took joy out of everything and i appreciate that everyone is helping us through it and being very supportive and Thank you for being there for us

Olivia Bleker

April 30, 2008

Everyone i want you to know that i loved that awesome and cool Dad of mine and to say that he was a great person and i think that EVERYONE knows that John Bleker was a great man and took joy out of almost anything especially SPONGE BOB AND all the cartoon shows

Emma Bleker

April 26, 2008

once again, I would just like to say what an amazing man my father was, and still is. he looks down on us every day, and knows we are thinking of him. I miss him so much and think of him constantly, i just hope they have Spongeob in heaven, it truely would be heaven for him if there was Spongebob! And dad, if you can somehow read this, Bucky runs more every night, anxious, i guess. We miss our dad, and thank you all for missing him, too.
"The sun will set for you" <---- i mean it
Linkin Park
a concerned and sad daughter and friend,
-Emelia Jordan Bleker (EJB)

Olivia bleker

April 19, 2008

Everyone,
thank you for loving and supporting the coolest man I knew, John Bleker. My dad loved everyone so much, and took great joy in Spongebob and Jhonny Bravo. Thank YOu....
-Olivia Bleker

Emma bleker

April 19, 2008

Everyone,
I loved my father so much, and know that now he is in a much better place. He was an amazing man and a great friend to many people, and I am so greatful to have had him in my life. I can't tell all of you how much I thank you for your kindness and love and support. Thank You All, I know he appreciated and loved you all, just as we appreciated and loved him.
-Emma Bleker

Jazen Wood

April 17, 2008

Emma, Olivia, & Cate,
My heart is broken. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. John was a wonderful friend and I know how much he loved all of you. I will check back for more details and please let me help you any way I can.
Jazen

Barbara [Shook]

April 16, 2008

Jennie,
I worked with John many lifetimes ago in Houston. One of the things I most remember about him is how unfailingly he adored you.
God Bless,
Barbara

Michael Boyle

April 16, 2008

Cate, I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Mike

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