John died May 3, 2015, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded by his family members, who were sharing a bottle of John’s favorite beer in his honor.
He joined Cannon while at Princeton, majored in psychology, and roomed with Bill Hambrecht and Charles Sharp. John played seven different sports and won his freshman numerals in tennis and basketball.
John graduated from the University of Virginia Law School in 1960. He practiced law in West Virginia before moving to Colorado to join the firm of Yegge, Hall & Evans. John last worked at the Denver office of Kansas City firm Shugart, Thompson & Kilroy.
A man of many activities, he loved skiing and was an instructor at Loveland Basin with his wife, Mary, for many years. Also a pilot, John enjoyed performing hammerheads in his Pitts Special aerobatic plane, and taught flying. He also played tennis, golf, and loved scuba diving. Most of all, John loved his dogs. He mushed his Malamutes around his home and kept a horse.
John is survived by Mary; his children Taylor, Bruce, and Heather; and seven grandchildren. The class extends condolences to his family. This man knew how to live life to the fullest.