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John Wheeler Obituary
June 22,1931 - Nov. 26, 2015
John "Jack" William Wheeler was born on June 22, 1931 and entered eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 surrounded by his family. His spirit is carried on by his devoted wife Marilynn, three children, Laurie, Donna and Robert (and their spouses, Larry, Steve and Rosemarie), seven loving grandchildren, and an extended family of relations and friends from every walk of life.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 12:00 p.m., in the Old North Church at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Caleo Bay Alzheimer's Special Care Center, La Quinta, CA.
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Mandy
December 11, 2015
For the legacy Pop left in his children and grandchildren, I have been blessed by acceptance and the love of family. He had amazing courage in the face of Alzheimer's. May The Lord give Pop's family comfort and peace.
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