Jonn W. Lentz

Jonn Lentz Obituary

Jonn W. Lentz 60, passed away peacefully at his Portland, Oregon home September 27, 2007. Born July 31, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Jack and Patricia Lentz, Jonn attended schools in Denver and Bakersfield, California, and the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He was a graphic designer prior to becoming licensed as a real estate appraiser in 1985 and practiced real estate appraisal in Central Oregon and then in Tucson for over a decade before returning to Oregon in 2000. Jonn was a talented and creative soul who loved cooking, painting, art and all types of music. He was also an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed tying flies and building fly rods. Jonn is survived by sons, Ned of Everett, Washington, and Zane of Portland, Oregon, and their mother, Kate. In accordance with his wishes, Jonn's ashes will be spread at the Metolius River, Oregon, where he found the purest contentment fly fishing for trout.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Dec. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Jonn Lentz

10 Entries

Cecelia Kelley

December 15, 2008

I would like to extend my sincere sympathy to the family of Jonn Lentz. I met Jonn through a mutual friend in Venice Ca. We hit it off right away, both of us having 2 sons.We loved to talk about our kids and cooking. I had the fortunate opportunity to cook with Jonn on a few separate occasions. He was a very good cook. I met Zane only once @Uncle Phil's. I never got to meet Ned, but feel as if I know him from all that Jonn told me of him. He was very proud of his young men.He was to me a dear friend , I miss him and feel a great loss .Sometimes we only realize this too late. I think he wanted to do more and tried, just could not find the way to do it. I hope you, Zane & Ned know how much he loved you. He wanted nothing but the best for you both. Take all that he gave you and use it to the best of your knowledge. He will always be there for you, just listen...he is there .

Rebecca Contreras

December 15, 2008

Mr. Lenta, aka "Ned's dad" always welcomed me into their home like I was part of the family. My fondest memory was after junior prom, a group of us went back to the Lentz's house and Mr. Lentz had made an assortment of desserts. He was a wonderful cook. He will be missed.

Mali Violet

December 15, 2008

The Jonn that I remember was a story teller,fly fisherman and artist.All of the qualities that he passed on to Ned.And he could talk like Donald Duck to crack us up,and he did.He is gone but never forgotten by any person that met him. Miss you dad...

Rachel Parker

December 15, 2008

John Lentz has always been 'Ned's dad' to myself and the others Ned went to high school with. I remember going to the Lentz home back in the mid 1990's and always receiving a warm welcome from Mr. Lentz. He made his home feel like our home and he is missed.

Kevin Metcalf

December 14, 2008

Mr. Lentz or Ned's dad as he was known to me will be missed. He was one of our Scout parents back when we were kids. He's left behind one of my best friends, who I know will live on to make his father proud.

Nicole Lentz

December 7, 2008

I never met Jonn, but have heard nothing but amazing stories of him since the day that Zane and I got together. I feel like I get the pleasure seeing him live on in his son. He lives on forever with us in our hearts. We love you Poppy.

Ted Harrison

December 3, 2008

Our family has known John since our scouting days. John was a good man and was a valuable asset to the Boy Scout program. We will mss his great smile and good attitude. John and Kate can both be proud of the manner in which they raised their two sons. Zane, Ryan says to say hi. Love to all of you.

Ted, Pat, Ryan and Chrysti Harrison

Judy Myers

November 25, 2008

My husband and I knew him as Jonno when he and Kate were married and living in Denver. Whenever we could we shared music, food and fun with them. We have a piece of Jonno's artwork -- a truck, and we love it to this day. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Looking at the picture of Jonno, I am reminded what a handsome, talented, fun-loving man he was, and the world is a little sadder because of his passing.

Lester Friedman

November 24, 2008

I was blessed to be able to be present as Jonn returned to the river he loved most, the Metolius. Jonn was a good friend and a good man, quick with a smile and a helping hand. The Cream of Mushroom soup he taught me to make draws raves whenever it is served and I always credit Jonn when that happens. He loved life and his sons and he will be missed by all those who knew him.

elizabeth edmonds

May 21, 2008

John was a great host and had the gift of hospitality. Dinners he shared where memorable because they where made with such love, he and his family always made me feel a welcome part of the family. I always remember to put the cream cheese in the quiche.

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