Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John McGinness Obituary
December 27, 1952 - March 17, 2025
John Alfred McGinness, 72, passed away at his home in East Wenatchee, WA on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on December 27, 1952, to Dan and Shirley McGinness in Minneapolis, MN, John was the fourth of five children.
John served in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1980. He received a bachelor's degree in science from Central Washington University in 1988.
On August 11, 1984, he married the love of his life, Olivia, in Wenatchee, WA. The two made their home in the Wenatchee Valley and celebrated their 40th anniversary last August.
In his free time, he loved fishing, baking pies, taking road trips and telling dad jokes. Most of all, he loved spending time with Olivia and their three children, Thomas, Dianne and Casie.
He is survived by his wife, Olivia; his three children, Thomas and Dianne McGinness and Casie (Cody) Fuller; his sister, Sandy Iverson; and his brother, Joe McGinness; along with countless cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and two of his older sisters.
John will be missed immensely by everyone who knew him. His family takes comfort in knowing he's at peace.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John McGinness
1 Entry
melanie mcclain
March 24, 2025
Sending hugs to you all.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in John McGinness's name
Memorial Events
for John McGinness
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John McGinness's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
