John William Weiss Jr.

John William Weiss, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Age 75, of Monroe Washington passed away on September 9th, 2025. John was born on December 5th, 1949, in his home at the Weiss family raspberry farm, in Startup Washington. He was born to his mother Ruby Weiss and his father John William Weiss. His siblings were Annette, Cathy, Betsy, Janice, David, and Mark Weiss. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings Annette and David.

He married the love of his life Judy Ann Kletke Weiss on June 9th, 1973. Together they raised two daughters, Jill Suzanne Weiss and Jamie Rochelle Weiss. Jill married Jari Williams and gave John three beautiful granddaughters, Jesi Madison Williams, Josi Alexis Williams, and Juli Anne Williams. Jamie married Todd Lewis Hendry and had two more grandchildren for Papa John, his only grandson Cameron Jonathan Hendry and another beautiful granddaughter Kylie Dylan Hendry. His grandchildren affectionately called him Papa John. He was so proud of that name that he even put it on his license plate. Being a Papa was his favorite job ever. Everyone in his life lovingly called him Papa John after becoming a grandparent.

John was a hard-working man who had several jobs in his life. The jobs he was most proud of were being In the United States Air Force serving in Vietnam and being a member of the Washington State Patrol. While in the Air Force and Washington State Patrol he received many awards and commendations for saving countless lives. He was very brave and strong and went into dangerous areas to save lives. He retired from the WSP as a Sargent leading a detachment in Seattle. He was a part of the Washington State Patrol for over 25 years. He loved teaching the young patrolman and women how to keep the city safe.

He spent his leisure time playing golf. He joined the Everett Golf and Country Club with his best friend and son-in-law Jari Williams. He golfed multiple times per week during retirement. He also enjoyed traveling. He loved spending time in Maui, playing many golf courses on each trip with Jari. He went on many RV trips across the country seeing every state with Jill and her family. He enjoyed learning about the history of each location he visited. He also enjoyed boating and taking his kids and grandchildren tubing behind the boat. He also loved fishing on his boat. When boating became too difficult, he gave his boat to his daughter Jamie and her family. Boating is now their favorite family activity too!

A memorial service will be held on October 19th at 12:00 at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery at 4504 Broadway. A reception will follow in the hall.

The family invites all who want to celebrate John’s life.

John will be remembered by his quick wit, his motto “Go fast, break hard, and don’t signal” and

never letting anyone miss a sunset, even if they were napping!!!