John is survived by: four daughters: Terry and her husband Ernie Kramchynski of Saskatoon; Brenda and her husband Ed Tallon of Lloydminster; Debra Husack and her special friend Gary Parker of Leduc; Colleen Forster and her special friend Malcolm Foster of Saskatoon; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother Jack and his wife Pauline of Kindersley; one sister Agnes Shabbits of Kenora as well as numerous other relatives.

A memorial service for John was conducted from St. Ann's Church, on Lenore Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Friday, March 18 at 11:00 A.M. C.S.T.