John Macadam Jr.

John Macadam, 85, of Newport Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 following a brief illness. He was born on October 15, 1927 in Delaware and lived in various places throughout his life including Ventura, and Costa Rica.

John was a well educated man, earning a Master’s degree and working as a mechanical engineer. His true calling however was missionary work. He devoted 40 years of his life to helping others as a missionary in Costa Rica with the Latin American Mission. John along with his wife June helped countless lives in their work for the mission. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, and Mariner’s Church in Newport Beach.

Throughout his life John continued his quest for knowledge; studying, reading, problem solving, building and fixing things. He loved spending time with his family and studying his bible.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, June; his children and their families, son John Macadam and wife Franci; son Mark Macadam all of Orange County; son Bruce Macadam and his sons David and Daniel of Costa Rica; daughter Patricia McLay and children Sarah, Allyson and Kent of Ventura; son Christopher Macadam his wife Wendy, and children Emily, Nathan and Zachary of Orange County.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to:

Every Generation Ministries

P.O. Box 891179

Temecula, CA, 92589

Or, Latin American Mission

P.O. Box 52-7900

Miami, Florida, 33152-7900

Please make checks payable to “Every Generation Ministries” or “Latin American Mission” indicate in the memo line of check: “In memory of John Macadam”

Acknowledgements are to be sent to June Macadam, P.O. Box 93, Balboa Island, CA, 92662 and please list donors name and address.