Published Aug 24, 2011 in the Douglas Dispatch, Douglas, Arizona
"JOHN CHARLES DILLMAN, SR.
February 2, 1927-August 20, 2011
Heaven's gates opened its doors to accept John C. Dillman, Sr. on August 20, 2011, so he could join his beloved wife Natalia Martinez Dillman who preceded him in death on January 8, 2007.
Born February 2, 1927 at San Nicolas Ranch in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, John led a very active and colorful life. A jack of all trades, John worked at the roundhouse for the railroad in Douglas. He also worked in the Bisbee mines, delivered groceries all over Southern Arizona for Phelps Dodge, worked at the bread bakery, and delivered ice blocks for the ice house. John finally joined the Army at the end of World War II and served in Europe for 3 years. Upon his return, he met and married Natalia where they then made their home in Douglas, Arizona. Soon after, John was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in May of 1984. John continued to serve in the Army Reserve 8th Battalion 40th Armor Division from his discharge of World War II until his retirement in August of 1983.
He retired as a Master Sergeant. John was loved by many. He was a quiet man, always ready to lend a hand or give advice. John and his wife Natalia were very devout and active in the Catholic Church in Douglas. John was one of the first lay people to be granted the honor of becoming a Eucharistic Minister. He donated much of his time and love to the church. John was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and also served as Grand Knight. He would help run Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
John is survived by his children John C. Dillman, Jr. (Teri) of Missouri, Henry Dillman, Alicia G. (Dillman) Howard, and Maria (Terry) Dillman. Seven grandchildren, Patrick C. Dillman (Christy), Jeremy Dillman (Aime), Matthew Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Danielle T. Howard, Rebecca S. Howard, and Denyse Howard. John is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Arie Dillman, Micah Dillman and Lucas Dillman along with several surviving brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel.
A Rosary for John will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011 also at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial will follow at the Veterans' Plot at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fort Huachuca Honor Guard, the American Legion and VFW.
Pallbearers who will serve are John C. Dillman, Jr., Henry Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Matthew Dillman, Jeremy Dillman and Ricardo Elias. The Dillman family would like to extend their many thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts, thoughts and prayers. John will be missed greatly by all.
The Dillman family asks that in Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Immaculate Conception Church of Douglas.
Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434."
"JOHN CHARLES DILLMAN, SR.
February 2, 1927-August 20, 2011
Heaven's gates opened its doors to accept John C. Dillman, Sr. on August 20, 2011, so he could join his beloved wife Natalia Martinez Dillman who preceded him in death on January 8, 2007.
Born February 2, 1927 at San Nicolas Ranch in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, John led a very active and colorful life. A jack of all trades, John worked at the roundhouse for the railroad in Douglas. He also worked in the Bisbee mines, delivered groceries all over Southern Arizona for Phelps Dodge, worked at the bread bakery, and delivered ice blocks for the ice house. John finally joined the Army at the end of World War II and served in Europe for 3 years. Upon his return, he met and married Natalia where they then made their home in Douglas, Arizona. Soon after, John was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in May of 1984. John continued to serve in the Army Reserve 8th Battalion 40th Armor Division from his discharge of World War II until his retirement in August of 1983.
He retired as a Master Sergeant. John was loved by many. He was a quiet man, always ready to lend a hand or give advice. John and his wife Natalia were very devout and active in the Catholic Church in Douglas. John was one of the first lay people to be granted the honor of becoming a Eucharistic Minister. He donated much of his time and love to the church. John was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and also served as Grand Knight. He would help run Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
John is survived by his children John C. Dillman, Jr. (Teri) of Missouri, Henry Dillman, Alicia G. (Dillman) Howard, and Maria (Terry) Dillman. Seven grandchildren, Patrick C. Dillman (Christy), Jeremy Dillman (Aime), Matthew Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Danielle T. Howard, Rebecca S. Howard, and Denyse Howard. John is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Arie Dillman, Micah Dillman and Lucas Dillman along with several surviving brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel.
A Rosary for John will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011 also at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial will follow at the Veterans' Plot at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fort Huachuca Honor Guard, the American Legion and VFW.
Pallbearers who will serve are John C. Dillman, Jr., Henry Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Matthew Dillman, Jeremy Dillman and Ricardo Elias. The Dillman family would like to extend their many thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts, thoughts and prayers. John will be missed greatly by all.
The Dillman family asks that in Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Immaculate Conception Church of Douglas.
Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434."
Published Aug 24, 2011 in the Douglas Dispatch, Douglas, Arizona
"JOHN CHARLES DILLMAN, SR.
February 2, 1927-August 20, 2011
Heaven's gates opened its doors to accept John C. Dillman, Sr. on August 20, 2011, so he could join his beloved wife Natalia Martinez Dillman who preceded him in death on January 8, 2007.
Born February 2, 1927 at San Nicolas Ranch in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, John led a very active and colorful life. A jack of all trades, John worked at the roundhouse for the railroad in Douglas. He also worked in the Bisbee mines, delivered groceries all over Southern Arizona for Phelps Dodge, worked at the bread bakery, and delivered ice blocks for the ice house. John finally joined the Army at the end of World War II and served in Europe for 3 years. Upon his return, he met and married Natalia where they then made their home in Douglas, Arizona. Soon after, John was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in May of 1984. John continued to serve in the Army Reserve 8th Battalion 40th Armor Division from his discharge of World War II until his retirement in August of 1983.
He retired as a Master Sergeant. John was loved by many. He was a quiet man, always ready to lend a hand or give advice. John and his wife Natalia were very devout and active in the Catholic Church in Douglas. John was one of the first lay people to be granted the honor of becoming a Eucharistic Minister. He donated much of his time and love to the church. John was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and also served as Grand Knight. He would help run Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
John is survived by his children John C. Dillman, Jr. (Teri) of Missouri, Henry Dillman, Alicia G. (Dillman) Howard, and Maria (Terry) Dillman. Seven grandchildren, Patrick C. Dillman (Christy), Jeremy Dillman (Aime), Matthew Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Danielle T. Howard, Rebecca S. Howard, and Denyse Howard. John is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Arie Dillman, Micah Dillman and Lucas Dillman along with several surviving brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel.
A Rosary for John will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011 also at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial will follow at the Veterans' Plot at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fort Huachuca Honor Guard, the American Legion and VFW.
Pallbearers who will serve are John C. Dillman, Jr., Henry Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Matthew Dillman, Jeremy Dillman and Ricardo Elias. The Dillman family would like to extend their many thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts, thoughts and prayers. John will be missed greatly by all.
The Dillman family asks that in Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Immaculate Conception Church of Douglas.
Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434."
"JOHN CHARLES DILLMAN, SR.
February 2, 1927-August 20, 2011
Heaven's gates opened its doors to accept John C. Dillman, Sr. on August 20, 2011, so he could join his beloved wife Natalia Martinez Dillman who preceded him in death on January 8, 2007.
Born February 2, 1927 at San Nicolas Ranch in Nacozari, Sonora, Mexico, John led a very active and colorful life. A jack of all trades, John worked at the roundhouse for the railroad in Douglas. He also worked in the Bisbee mines, delivered groceries all over Southern Arizona for Phelps Dodge, worked at the bread bakery, and delivered ice blocks for the ice house. John finally joined the Army at the end of World War II and served in Europe for 3 years. Upon his return, he met and married Natalia where they then made their home in Douglas, Arizona. Soon after, John was employed by the U.S. Postal Service where he retired from in May of 1984. John continued to serve in the Army Reserve 8th Battalion 40th Armor Division from his discharge of World War II until his retirement in August of 1983.
He retired as a Master Sergeant. John was loved by many. He was a quiet man, always ready to lend a hand or give advice. John and his wife Natalia were very devout and active in the Catholic Church in Douglas. John was one of the first lay people to be granted the honor of becoming a Eucharistic Minister. He donated much of his time and love to the church. John was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus and also served as Grand Knight. He would help run Bingo at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday and Sunday nights.
John is survived by his children John C. Dillman, Jr. (Teri) of Missouri, Henry Dillman, Alicia G. (Dillman) Howard, and Maria (Terry) Dillman. Seven grandchildren, Patrick C. Dillman (Christy), Jeremy Dillman (Aime), Matthew Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Danielle T. Howard, Rebecca S. Howard, and Denyse Howard. John is also survived by his three great-grandchildren Arie Dillman, Micah Dillman and Lucas Dillman along with several surviving brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Brown Page Mortuary Chapel.
A Rosary for John will be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2011 also at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial will follow at the Veterans' Plot at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fort Huachuca Honor Guard, the American Legion and VFW.
Pallbearers who will serve are John C. Dillman, Jr., Henry Dillman, Daniel Dillman, Matthew Dillman, Jeremy Dillman and Ricardo Elias. The Dillman family would like to extend their many thanks and gratitude for all the wonderful gifts, thoughts and prayers. John will be missed greatly by all.
The Dillman family asks that in Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Immaculate Conception Church of Douglas.
Brown Page Mortuary is in charge of arrangements, 364-3434."
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