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John Mceldowney Obituary
(AKA Jack)
Expired June 30, 2020, age 91. Survived by loving wife and best friend, Charlotte; three sons and favorite daughter, and their original spouses; and ten grandchildren. No services per his request. Cremains scattered at a later date. Call for reservations. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Santa Cruz Humane Society or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Mceldowney
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Lori, Student
July 20, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I, too, remember him fondly. He had a great sense of humor. I was his student in 1972.
Gail
July 19, 2020
Mr. McEldowney was my 7th grade Social Studies teacher at Alice Vail Jr. High in 1958. Our class was 'a handful', especially me. He always maintained a good sense of humor, despite us. He also worked part-time as a cameraman at a local TV station. I remember when his first son was born. They lived a few blocks from my house, so I walked over to gift him some cute baby booties! He was a good teacher who I have always remembered fondly.
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