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John Waters Obituary

John W. Waters Went home to be with the Lord and to his beloved, Delma on August 30, 2014 at the age of 90. Born in Helena, OK on December 10, 1923 to Ethel and Daniel Waters. Survived by his daughters, Teresa and Mary Beth; three grandchildren, Felicia (Johnny), Amanda and Devin and two great-grandchildren, Rylie and Soren. John served his country in the Army Air Corp. as a B-17 Fortress waist gunner in WWII. He worked for the US Forest Service for 30 years. He was the Ranger for the Catalina Mtns. in Tucson for ten years. After retiring in Prescott, AZ he volunteered for Meals on wheels for 22 years and was a founding member and sang in the choir for Prescott Community Church. He helped the Community Food Bank for many years, as well. Besides his family and friends, his loves were fishing, camping, hunting, singing and playing tennis. John was married to Delma, his late wife for 67 years. A loving, caring husband and father and all around good man, his family feels a great loss and he will be missed more than words can express. Along with his giving nature, he was a donor to SCIENCE CARE.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 7, 2014.

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Devin

September 16, 2014

Rip John Waters! My grandfather was one of the absolute most, loving, caring, and humble man I've ever known. Devoted husband(60+years)...devoted father and all around amazing family man. At 6am this morning, the world lost one of it's best human beings! I love you grandpa and I will always cherish everything you ever taught me. I'm gonna miss you and I'm so so sorry I couldn't have said goodbye or at least said I love you one last time. Life will not be the same without, but knowing that your back side by side with your loving wife, the absolute love of your life for 60+ years, will keep me smiling and keep me humble. Grandpa...grandma I'll love and miss you both forever!!
RIP-John and Delma Waters...always missed but never forgotten!

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Jack Grace

September 11, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Jack Grace (your 1950's neighbor from Bristol Avenue)

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September 7, 2014

Mary Beth,
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