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John Somers Obituary

SOMERS John Patrick Somers, 65, died August 5th, 2008. A native of Pennsylvania, residing in Jacksonville FL. He was born March 26, 1943. Retired businessman and partner in Somers Cleaners in Palm Springs, CA he is remembered as a family man and father. Besides his family, his most enjoyed activities were auto racing and the ocean. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kathleen Ann Somers; children, Patrick Somers, Kathleen Booth, Peter Somers, Stacy Shaw, and Shane Somers; 6 grandchildren; brother, Joseph Somers; and sister, Frances Foley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Somers; sister, Patricia Brophy; and son Timothy Somers. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 16th in St. Paul's Catholic Church with the Rev. Jose Kallukalum as Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to: Donate Life Northwest P.O. Box 532 Portland, Oregon 97207 with the memo to, in memory of John Somers. Services are under the care and direction ofÉ Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from Aug. 6 to Aug. 10, 2008.

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Shannon Sharrow-McAward

November 27, 2008

I lost touch with the Somers family many years ago - until today. I did not know that John had passed. I have many great memories of everyone in the family, including John. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was dear to many

Dick Wright

August 15, 2008

Dear Pat and Family,
The pasting of John is very hard to hear, I knew he was ill. I miss his good cheer. Pat, it is with deep sorrow that your family has had more losses than most family's can endure lately. just know you are in our prayers. Your Dad was a great person hang in there.
Love and Blessings.
Dick & Jerry

Gary Donnelly

August 13, 2008

John and the Somers family are in our thoughts and prayers. John was a friend, client and someone I trusted with our cleaning. We are grateful for his life and sad at the loss. But, we know he is in a better place.

Connie and Mark Suby

August 13, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss. We were so glad that we got to see you two in Florida in February.

ROBERT EVANS

August 13, 2008

MY SYMPATHIES TO THE MEMBERS OF JOHN'S FAMILY, HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. HE WOULD COME TO EDWARDS DAtE SHOP FOR LUNCH.I KNOW HIS FAMILY WILL MISS HIM GREATLY,

Joan Beavers

August 13, 2008

Dear Family - So sorry about your loss - he was such a nice man - we miss seeing all of you at our former business, Postal Mania, Inc. Love to all of you. Nan and Joan

Dinah Moreau

August 13, 2008

I don't know if you remember me from BofA but I worked at Point Happy when you two got remarried. John was a very special guy and he loved his family dearly. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

Dean, Karen, & Family Friedman

August 12, 2008

We knew John to be a great family man, with a terrific sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all.

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