John Allen Gjernes

John Allen Gjernes, 50, of Livonia, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 16, 2020. John was born on January 3, 1970 in Livonia. John graduated in 1988 from Livonia Stevenson High School. John worked for Blackwell Ford Dealership and later at Ford Motor Company Parts Warehouse in Redford. For many years John assisted his parents at Century 21 Row in Livonia. John loved music and sports. He was an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed attending concerts. He was a member of the St. Aidan Men's Club and participated in their soft ball league. As an outdoorsman, John liked to deer hunt in the fall and enjoyed snowmobiling in the winter. In the summertime John could be found golfing, riding his bike or roller blading. During annual family trips to Hilton Head Island, John would boogie board, play sand golf, and swim with his nieces and nephews. He stayed fit by going to the gym daily. He was generous and helpful at his church and to his neighbors, a real "Good Samaritan" his family said.

John is survived by his father, John Adolph Gjernes; siblings, Larry (Polly) Gjernes, Daniel (Carol) Gjernes, and Terese (Brenton Cheng) Gjernes; aunt, Marge (Dick) Richards; uncle, Rod (Maryanne) Guest; nieces and nephews, Ashley Gjernes, Alyssa Gjernes, Christian Gjernes, Teresa Gjernes, Thomas-Michael Gjernes, John-Paul Gjernes, Gabriel Gjernes, Jacob Gjernes, Joseph Gjernes, Andrew Gjernes, Teo Cheng, and Tessa Cheng.

John was pre-deceased by his mother Lois "Marge" Gjernes and nephew, Daniel Michael Gjernes.

Family and friends may visit on Friday, August 21, 2020, from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. (with a Rosary recitation at 7:00 p.m.) at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 West Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. On Saturday, August 22, 2020 visitation continues from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church 17500 Farmington Rd, Livonia, MI 48152. For a livestream of the Mass Click here: https://www.saintaidanlivonia.org

Following Mass, the family will continue the celebration of John's life with a gathering at Rotary Park Pavilion #3 (Hubbard Road at Six Mile Road).

Memorials may be made in honor of John to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281 (www.jrdf.org), or St. Aidan Catholic Church.

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