John William Schultz

Johnny was one of a kind! Kind-hearted, hard-working, always ready to help, genuine, loyal, a straight-shooter. He'd give you his last dime if he knew you needed it. He loved Jesus with all his heart, and although he had his "vices", he always endeavoured to share the Gospel with those he encountered. He was forgiven much, and therefore he forgave much. I don't know that I've ever met another Christian who was so quick to forgive. I learned from him.

He loved to play his guitar in church and lead in worship. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved his dog and his pick-up truck and his tobacco pipe. He loved his neighbours. He was such a generous man in every way.

To his wife, he was romantic, affectionate, thoughtful...a great listener, which is rare for husbands! LOL He was liberal with his "I love you's" and his sweet, loving notes, which he wrote frequently. He was also liberal with his "thank you's" and "I appreciate you's" and "I'm sorry". His sense of humour was wonderfully entertaining! He was truly my soul-mate; I never questioned his love and loyalty even one day of our married life. He was my very best friend on this earth. And I miss him more than words can say.

John was everyone's "buddy", whether at work or socially. He was fun and fun-loving. He was also a pack-rat! Anything given to him he treasured and kept.

His skills as a truck driver and as a dry-waller were above par. He was conscientious, and took pride in being a "craftsman" at his trades. He didn't have a lot of hobbies, but he did love to watch movies and spend time with family. And he also loved to barbeque. Mostly steak -- his favourite! He was not complicated. He used to say, "Barbequed steak and an evening with my wife...ah! That's living!"

So many miss him, because there's so much of him to miss!

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SCHULTZ, JOHN WILLIAM

Went to be with the Saviour he loved, surrounded by his loving family at the Juravinski Hospital on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Melanie (nee Alchin) Schultz. Devoted father to Melissa (Kurt) Commissiong, Rebecca (Steve) Frank, Amos (Rhea) Schultz , Jacob (Monica) Schultz and Andrew (Lauren) Nixon. Cherished grandpa to Keyshawn, Kameelah, Malkijah, Amaris, Anaiah, Lillia, Ophelia & Ava. Dear son of Gerald Schultz and brother of Wendy (Fern), James (Sheila). John will also be greatly missed by Melanie’s family. Predeceased by his mother Beatrice and brother Garry.

Friends will be received at the Outpost Ministry Church, 11 Aberdeen Avenue, Brantford on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 11:00 am until the time of funeral service at 1:00 pm. Internment Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of floral arrangements donations may be made to the Outpost Ministry Church. John’s family would like to say thank you to Dr Hotte, all the nurses on 3C and to Pastor Lorraine Kearsey and the congregation at Outpost Ministry Church for all their support over the last nine months. Arrangements have been entrusted to the “THORPE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME” (519) 759-2211. Online condolences may be left at www.thorpebrothersfh.com