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John Gregrow Obituary
APACHE JUNCTION, AZ - The Lord called his faithful servant John home on Thursday, November 12, 2009, after a valiant six-year fight. He passed peacefully at his home in Apache Junction, AZ with his wife and children by his side.
John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Bonnie J. Gregrow; his son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Michelle and their sons, Kamren and Kolbie; his daughter and son-in-law, Mindy and Johnny Bundrick and their children, Kailey, Mackenzie, Cayden, Riley and Bennett; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
John was born on June 26, 1949, a son of the late Nicholas V. and Waneta N. Gregrow.
He was a graduate of Newark Valley High School, a veteran of the US Navy serving from 1968 - 1970 and a retired Tioga County Deputy Sheriff with 30 years of faithful service. He was a life member of the American Legion, a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Interlaken, NY and Mountain View Lutheran Church, Apache Junction, AZ.
A memorial service and celebration of John's life was held in Arizona. A celebration of his life will be held in NY at a later date.
Those wishing to remember John with a memorial donation, kindly consider Tucson Hospitality Inn, 2539 East Edison St., Tucson, AZ 85716.
Please share your memories and condolences with John's family at www.macphersonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
December 8, 2009
Bonnie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was well thought of by my Dad and my late Mom. He was a really good man! May Peace be with you and your family! Keep your precious memories in your heart always!
Linda Edwards Pflum
Bob Thompson
November 24, 2009
Bonnie and family, there have been so many days that I would pick up the phone to call John when it would hit me again. I truly know he is in a better place and is no longer in the continuous battle with the cancer. He was like a brother, a great partner and we always knew the other would have the others back no matter how bad the situation. We had many tense times but we also had so many great times. We loved talking and laughing about those years gone by. A great friend is no longer on earth but I know he will always be present.
Joseph Zimmer
November 22, 2009
Bonnie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. So many years have passed as we raised our families side by side on the hill. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Linda
Gail Sawyer Chase
November 22, 2009
To Bonnie and family: I am John's 2nd cousin from New York. My dad was Howard Sawyer and Waneta Nixon was my first cousin. I am very sad to learn of John's passing. I have lost track of so many cousins through the years, but have such fond memories of time spent at the cottage on Cayuga Lake and fun times with Nick and Waneta. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Blessings.
Leigh Vrooman
November 22, 2009
HI
I am a relative from New York, Leigh Vrooman ( Mother was Mary Sawyer Vrooman). It was always a high lite of my younger years to go to the lake and spend time with Nick and Waneta. It was sad news of John's passing and Please accept my condolences to all of his family and freinds. John has passed on to a better life but not forgotten.
Leigh Vrooman
Chuck McDowell
November 22, 2009
Bonnie and family, I was so saddened to hear of John's passing . He was always a gentleman and a true friend to all he knew. I spend many a great time with him at the Sheriffs office back in the old days . We used to make some great sandwiches in the old jails
kitchen . He will always be a great memory in the way he always had a positive attitude . God bless you
CHUCK MCDOWELL
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