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John Hesson Obituary
Camarillo, CA
It is with a heavy heart that we must let everyone's friend know that John passed away unexpectedly on September 19, just 2 weeks after his 82nd birthday.
Born in Ohio in 1934, John and his family came to California in the early 1940's, growing up in Azusa.
John served his country in the Korean War as part of the U.S. Army. Several years after coming home from Korea he enlisted and served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. He then settled into a career in construction settling in Ventura County. At that he met the love of his life and soul mate, Renate. Together they built a comfortable life allowing them to travel the world without the worry of having to be back at a certain time or day. Being able to retire young, in addition to travel, John took up windsurfing as well as the passion for golf, at which he spent many good times with his many local friends.
When Renate passed away 6 years ago, he honored her memory by donating to the Ventura County Sheriff the funds for new police dog, Rene, named in her honor. John is survived by his boys, Frank and Gunner and daughter-in- law Denise . A Celebration of Life will be held at Camarillo Springs Golf Course, October 1 at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, John would want your donations to go to your local animal shelter, Guide Dogs of America or any that assists those who are less fortunate.
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Greg Nicholl
September 29, 2016
I became friends with John at a local donut shop many years ago. We shared many times on the golf course and also the little course at his mobile home park. He was a great friend and he would do anything for another. He always called me "Gary" don't know why, must have been for some reason, but never found out why. I'll miss you good buddy. Not going to be the same at the donut shop without you. Rest in Peace my friend. Greg
mark kotake
September 28, 2016
RIP John...now you can breathe freely and swing the club like tiger. I met john 14-yrs ago at Winchell's Donut shop in Camarillo and clearly remember him initiating the conversation and joking around, just making me laugh. We both loved the game of golf and that was the beginning of a 14 year friendship on and off the course. I knew he was a good player the 1st time we played as his drives were straight and 200 yards or more, but we never cared about the score, rather just having a good time. He always said work comes 1st and you can always golf when you retire, never pressured me to golf with him. I will always have a lot of good memories of our golf games, joking around, our ribbing of each other, insults, crude remarks towards each other, but all in good fun.
you were definitely one of a kind and a good friend and golf bud. you will definitely be missed, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. sincerely, Mark Kotake and family.
Pete Martinez
September 25, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about John. I met John on the golf course 20+ years ago and been friends ever since then. John was a very likable man. He was a great handyman too anytime I had plumbing problems I would call him & he would get the job done. I will miss seeing him at Doris panadea bakery where I would see him almost every morning drinking his coffee & reading his newspaper. I will miss John he was a great man!. My prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Pete Martinez & family
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