A native of California, John W. was born in Berkley in 1911.
He was raised in Kansas where his parents led a full time life of Christian service; his father serving as the pastor of the Buhler Mennonite Church. John returned to California in 1935 working at a number of jobs which included: house painter, paper hanger, grocery clerk, meat cutter, service station operator, logging in Arizona, gandy dancer on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, streetcar motorman in Los Angeles, manager of a coffee shop as well as fry cook.In 1939 he took the examination for postal clerk, received an appointment in 1941 as a distribution clerk at the terminal annex in Los Angeles.
He received regular promotions with the Post Office, retiring as Superintendent of Hancock Station in June 1971 at which time John and his wife, Lucille, moved to Hemet California.
They shared many common interests, including travel and mineralogy. They were both long time members of the Pacific Mineral Society.
His beloved wife was called to her heavenly home in April of 1973.
As a widower he continued to maintain the home that he shared with his dear wife. He loved gardening, canning the things he coaxed into harvest, and cooking for his family. He was especially famous for his Apricot jam, Dilly Tomatoes, and fruit pies with their flaky crusts.
He continued to pursue his life long interests in railroading, photography, stamps, rock hounding, and gardening.
John was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees for 30 years.
He was raised in Kansas where his parents led a full time life of Christian service; his father serving as the pastor of the Buhler Mennonite Church. John returned to California in 1935 working at a number of jobs which included: house painter, paper hanger, grocery clerk, meat cutter, service station operator, logging in Arizona, gandy dancer on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, streetcar motorman in Los Angeles, manager of a coffee shop as well as fry cook.In 1939 he took the examination for postal clerk, received an appointment in 1941 as a distribution clerk at the terminal annex in Los Angeles.
He received regular promotions with the Post Office, retiring as Superintendent of Hancock Station in June 1971 at which time John and his wife, Lucille, moved to Hemet California.
They shared many common interests, including travel and mineralogy. They were both long time members of the Pacific Mineral Society.
His beloved wife was called to her heavenly home in April of 1973.
As a widower he continued to maintain the home that he shared with his dear wife. He loved gardening, canning the things he coaxed into harvest, and cooking for his family. He was especially famous for his Apricot jam, Dilly Tomatoes, and fruit pies with their flaky crusts.
He continued to pursue his life long interests in railroading, photography, stamps, rock hounding, and gardening.
John was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees for 30 years.
A native of California, John W. was born in Berkley in 1911.
He was raised in Kansas where his parents led a full time life of Christian service; his father serving as the pastor of the Buhler Mennonite Church. John returned to California in 1935 working at a number of jobs which included: house painter, paper hanger, grocery clerk, meat cutter, service station operator, logging in Arizona, gandy dancer on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, streetcar motorman in Los Angeles, manager of a coffee shop as well as fry cook.In 1939 he took the examination for postal clerk, received an appointment in 1941 as a distribution clerk at the terminal annex in Los Angeles.
He received regular promotions with the Post Office, retiring as Superintendent of Hancock Station in June 1971 at which time John and his wife, Lucille, moved to Hemet California.
They shared many common interests, including travel and mineralogy. They were both long time members of the Pacific Mineral Society.
His beloved wife was called to her heavenly home in April of 1973.
As a widower he continued to maintain the home that he shared with his dear wife. He loved gardening, canning the things he coaxed into harvest, and cooking for his family. He was especially famous for his Apricot jam, Dilly Tomatoes, and fruit pies with their flaky crusts.
He continued to pursue his life long interests in railroading, photography, stamps, rock hounding, and gardening.
John was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees for 30 years.
He was raised in Kansas where his parents led a full time life of Christian service; his father serving as the pastor of the Buhler Mennonite Church. John returned to California in 1935 working at a number of jobs which included: house painter, paper hanger, grocery clerk, meat cutter, service station operator, logging in Arizona, gandy dancer on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, streetcar motorman in Los Angeles, manager of a coffee shop as well as fry cook.In 1939 he took the examination for postal clerk, received an appointment in 1941 as a distribution clerk at the terminal annex in Los Angeles.
He received regular promotions with the Post Office, retiring as Superintendent of Hancock Station in June 1971 at which time John and his wife, Lucille, moved to Hemet California.
They shared many common interests, including travel and mineralogy. They were both long time members of the Pacific Mineral Society.
His beloved wife was called to her heavenly home in April of 1973.
As a widower he continued to maintain the home that he shared with his dear wife. He loved gardening, canning the things he coaxed into harvest, and cooking for his family. He was especially famous for his Apricot jam, Dilly Tomatoes, and fruit pies with their flaky crusts.
He continued to pursue his life long interests in railroading, photography, stamps, rock hounding, and gardening.
John was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees for 30 years.
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