Yesterday our family said "goodbye" to John. He passed from this life to an eternal one with our Lord. To me John was truly my best friend, we were a "team" in every sense of the word. I will love him all my life, and already feel as if part of me is missing. John was a wonderful father, he loved his children passionately, always putting his family first. John was a friend to many.
The pain of losing him is only made easier knowing he is with our Lord and I am sure having a wonderful time, whole again, singing praises, jumping and leaping for joy at being in the presence of our almighty God. John truly loved the Lord, and I know in the last days was anxious to be with him.
We will be having service to honor John's life, it will be on Tuesday, February 3, at 2:00 and The Oaks Community Church, 10200 Campus Park Drive, Bakersfield, CA
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The Journey Continues ~
You are an inspiration to us all!
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
Kim Safina
Dawn- I am so blessed to have metJohn and your entire family. No doubt John will be missed by many. He will forever be in my heart. I pray that God comforts you all during this time.
Love and Hugs
Amy
Dawn,
May the love, compassion, and hope in Jesus be your comforter. We will continue to pray for you and your family. John was definitely a mighty warrior and soldier for the Lord. His love for God and for others was clearly evident. He always said that in all of his trials he just wanted the Lord to be glorified. He certainly gloried God while here on this earth in his actions, his attitude, and in his words. He has left an awesome legacy that no doubt brings glory to God and inspiration to others. You will see him again and it will be a day of rejoicing, but for now we mourn with you. We love you and are interceding for you sister.
With broken hearts,
Lori and Nick
oh.... I've just read this...I will remember him....
Dear Sister,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have strength beyond anything I could ever imagine. You also have a beautiful way with words. My prayers and love are with you and your family.
I love you so very much.
Steph
Dawn, Dan, Chris and Mihaela,
Words are not enough. However I can only offer prayers for all of you. For the few years we use your home as our church in Doha, Qatar, to become a very close friend and like family. Lots of memories I still miss. I am very sad, I miss John already. John is in God's hands right now and feeling much better. I love you guys, God bless always.
I'm just a phone call away.
Dear Dawn and Children,
While we only met once, we have been following your families journey. Our hearts ache for your loss. We will pray for your strength in these coming days.
Dear Dawn and Family,
I'm at a loss of words to say to you. You , John, and your entire family have been such an example to Jim and I. To have the walk you do with the Lord through trials and tribulations, and even death is phenomenal. I know that God has been glorified and many people touched by your journey.
We pray for you, and your family that God will continue to give you the calmness and peace He can only give during this time. One day we will all reunite together in Heaven. What a glorious day that will be.
Agape' In Christ,
Jim and Ginny
Dawn and family,
Since we heard from Anthony Duran what you were going through we have prayed for you. I didn't meet John, but you spoke so highly of him I felt I knew him. I will continue to pray as you have to go on each day missing him and helping your children see the goodness and love of God despite their daddy's death. Those of us in N. Africa are all lifting you up.
Becca
Our sincere condolences. John's life was not in vain and he now has the wings of an angel. God Bless you all. The Teague family (ex Doha)
Dawn and Family: We continue to ask God to hold you all close in His arms during this time. We pray God's peace and strength over you. We will never forget the awsome time starting Doha Fellowship and star gazing at the singing dunes in Qatar. Your family has been a blessing around the world. Remember, our last breath here means our next one is with our Lord.
Love, <>< In Christ ><>
John and Tamy (Col 3:2)
Dawn,
John was such an extraordinary man and I was lucky to have spent so much time with him and your family years ago in Bakersfield and Doha, Qatar. Michele, the kids, and I have been inspired by your family's faith and reliance on our Lord and Saviour over the years and especially during John and Chris's illness. We continue to pray for your family and for the comfort only God can provide during this time.
Our family continues to pray for Chris's healing. Although we will miss him greatly, we are grateful for John that he has now gone home to be with our Father in Heaven. I look forward to being in Bakersfield on Tuesday to honor John's life and help celebrate his return Home where there is no pain or sorrow.
God bless you and your family,
Jay Stratton, Michele, JJ, Brittny, Erica, Taylor, Jordan, and Natalie.
Dawn
Where have the years gone
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.
I Love you
Diane
Hello Dawn & Family
I am truly saddened to hear of John's passing. We haven't been in touch since I left Alaska, but I have heard the occasional news of the Champions through mutual friends. He was a brilliant engineer and a credit to the industry. I'm sure you know his computer skills were somewhat legendary in the ARCO Anchorage office; he was always doing something interesting, useful and practical. He was a fun and happy person, a great guy to work with. It is hard for us to comprehend the challenges you and your family have faced, but Mary and I are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Best Wishes
Kevin & Mary Hall
Dear Dawn,
We are shocked and saddened by the events occuring and admire your strength and faith in the Lord,
John and you have been such a great inspiration to me and my family since our association in Qatar and we always felt close to you as our family in Christ.We often think of you all and it seems only months ago since i met John at your home in Bakersfield.
I will cry out to our father for you and the children and especially for Chris to have a complete healing and recovery... please accept our heart felt love and condolences and blessings in Jesus.
Adrian and Hbelorna and family.
Dawn, you and your family have been in our hearts and prayers. I believe that your love and faith in God are a necessity to face such life challenges. Please know, that although from a distance, John, yourself and your family, have demonstrated such special Christian love. You have impacted more people than you even know. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Steve, Martie, Cassie, Christian
Schmiedel.
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