John was born February 17, 1959, in southern California and was a current resident of Minden, Nevada. He had a love for life, family, and nature. He loved to garden, camp, hike, & travel. He enjoyed boats and the sea. He used his creative talents through photography and carpentry. He owned his own boat shop, worked as a vineyard manager, sold real-estate, and was an urchin diver. His latest accomplishment was becoming a Licensed Electrician.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Ponder; son, Cody Ponder; sister, Carol Kaiser (Kevin); step-daughter, Tanya Whitaker; step-son, Tim Whitaker (Kelly); grandchildren, Nathan and Lindsay Whitaker; nephew, Josh Kaiser; nieces, Tara Kaiser (Vanina), Erin Haris (Doug) and Kristi Kaiser; and grandniece, Eva Haris; and grandnephew, Bodie Haris.
Contributions in memory of John can be made at Monterey Bay Aquarium – (800) 840-4880 – https://www.montereybayaquarium.org
Arrangements under the direction of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home, Carson City, NV.
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