Friday, October 16, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with all of my dear friend,John’s family. John was truly a very special person making the most of his talents and opportunities throughout his life. I was so fortunate to meet him a few years ago when he traveled to Florida and then got to know him and learn his life story
as we traveled around Canada to visit his family and deliver the copies of family history that he, his late wife Evelyn and sister Evelyn had compiled through their travels. I loved meeting each of the family who were so welcoming to me,a stranger, and dearly loved learning the story of John’s family and
his life as we traveled throughout his country from his place of birth, to cemeteries where family members lie. As I was hearing stories of his life we were often traveling where they took place and talking with family. I was enjoying the beauty and diversity of John’s country while learning history along the way. John was so interested in everything around him and everyone. He was interested in learning new things , like swimming and playing musical instruments! He was always up for a game of cards , or horseshoes or cooking a new recipe.
When I went into Canada at this time last year , John drove me all around the area, showing me the peach orchard and home he and Evelyn had bought for retirement!! He showed me his church, cemetary where he will join Evelyn, all the places where he lived in that lovely area. We visited the community center where everyone stopped to visit with him. John was a man who lived his life to the fullest- I will so miss him!
Love to each and everyone of his family!
Mary Ann Wannamaker
maryannwannamaker@mac.com
