BIOGRAPHICAL EXCERPTS
Over the years, John worked as a Community Education Director and Middle School Principal in Potterville, Michigan; a Principal and Assistant Superintendent in Howell, Michigan; Superintendent of Schools in Big Rapids from 1986-1996; and until his retirement in 2005, John served as Superintendent of Schools in Petoskey, Michigan.
On September 23, 1944, John Bliss Jeffrey was born to Charles F. and Winifred (Logan) Jeffrey in Homewood, Illinois. He grew up in Mattison, Illinois and later moved Elmhurst, Illinois where he completed his undergraduate work at Elmhurst College in 1966. John continued his education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1970. John's first job in education was teaching at an inner-city school in St. Louis, Missouri. His never ending love of education eventually brought him to Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1975 with a Doctorate in Education.
After retirement, John became the Director of the University Center and taught a World Religions' class at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Also, John and his wife started spending their winter months in Venice, Florida.
John was a volunteer for Manna Food Pantry, Chamber President, Rotary Club member and a Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed most things involving fitness; especially walking, biking and yard work. In his spare time he loved to read books and watch his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.
He always kept in touch with his lifelong friends from high school, college and previous co-workers. He was a kind and generous man.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
John is survived by his wife; sons; step children, 8 grandchildren, his mother, and siblings.
Memorial Service: The First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs.
OBITUARY
Available in its entirety on-line at:
Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site
www.gwood.us/research/genealogical-research/
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Over the years, John worked as a Community Education Director and Middle School Principal in Potterville, Michigan; a Principal and Assistant Superintendent in Howell, Michigan; Superintendent of Schools in Big Rapids from 1986-1996; and until his retirement in 2005, John served as Superintendent of Schools in Petoskey, Michigan.
On September 23, 1944, John Bliss Jeffrey was born to Charles F. and Winifred (Logan) Jeffrey in Homewood, Illinois. He grew up in Mattison, Illinois and later moved Elmhurst, Illinois where he completed his undergraduate work at Elmhurst College in 1966. John continued his education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1970. John's first job in education was teaching at an inner-city school in St. Louis, Missouri. His never ending love of education eventually brought him to Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1975 with a Doctorate in Education.
After retirement, John became the Director of the University Center and taught a World Religions' class at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Also, John and his wife started spending their winter months in Venice, Florida.
John was a volunteer for Manna Food Pantry, Chamber President, Rotary Club member and a Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed most things involving fitness; especially walking, biking and yard work. In his spare time he loved to read books and watch his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.
He always kept in touch with his lifelong friends from high school, college and previous co-workers. He was a kind and generous man.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
John is survived by his wife; sons; step children, 8 grandchildren, his mother, and siblings.
Memorial Service: The First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs.
OBITUARY
Available in its entirety on-line at:
Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site
www.gwood.us/research/genealogical-research/
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
BIOGRAPHICAL EXCERPTS
Over the years, John worked as a Community Education Director and Middle School Principal in Potterville, Michigan; a Principal and Assistant Superintendent in Howell, Michigan; Superintendent of Schools in Big Rapids from 1986-1996; and until his retirement in 2005, John served as Superintendent of Schools in Petoskey, Michigan.
On September 23, 1944, John Bliss Jeffrey was born to Charles F. and Winifred (Logan) Jeffrey in Homewood, Illinois. He grew up in Mattison, Illinois and later moved Elmhurst, Illinois where he completed his undergraduate work at Elmhurst College in 1966. John continued his education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1970. John's first job in education was teaching at an inner-city school in St. Louis, Missouri. His never ending love of education eventually brought him to Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1975 with a Doctorate in Education.
After retirement, John became the Director of the University Center and taught a World Religions' class at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Also, John and his wife started spending their winter months in Venice, Florida.
John was a volunteer for Manna Food Pantry, Chamber President, Rotary Club member and a Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed most things involving fitness; especially walking, biking and yard work. In his spare time he loved to read books and watch his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.
He always kept in touch with his lifelong friends from high school, college and previous co-workers. He was a kind and generous man.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
John is survived by his wife; sons; step children, 8 grandchildren, his mother, and siblings.
Memorial Service: The First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs.
OBITUARY
Available in its entirety on-line at:
Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site
www.gwood.us/research/genealogical-research/
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
Over the years, John worked as a Community Education Director and Middle School Principal in Potterville, Michigan; a Principal and Assistant Superintendent in Howell, Michigan; Superintendent of Schools in Big Rapids from 1986-1996; and until his retirement in 2005, John served as Superintendent of Schools in Petoskey, Michigan.
On September 23, 1944, John Bliss Jeffrey was born to Charles F. and Winifred (Logan) Jeffrey in Homewood, Illinois. He grew up in Mattison, Illinois and later moved Elmhurst, Illinois where he completed his undergraduate work at Elmhurst College in 1966. John continued his education at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated in 1970. John's first job in education was teaching at an inner-city school in St. Louis, Missouri. His never ending love of education eventually brought him to Western Michigan University where he graduated in 1975 with a Doctorate in Education.
After retirement, John became the Director of the University Center and taught a World Religions' class at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Also, John and his wife started spending their winter months in Venice, Florida.
John was a volunteer for Manna Food Pantry, Chamber President, Rotary Club member and a Paul Harris Fellow. He enjoyed most things involving fitness; especially walking, biking and yard work. In his spare time he loved to read books and watch his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs.
He always kept in touch with his lifelong friends from high school, college and previous co-workers. He was a kind and generous man.
OBITUARY EXCERPTS
John is survived by his wife; sons; step children, 8 grandchildren, his mother, and siblings.
Memorial Service: The First Presbyterian Church in Harbor Springs.
OBITUARY
Available in its entirety on-line at:
Greenwood Cemetery Genealogical Web Site
www.gwood.us/research/genealogical-research/
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
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