John W. Schoby

John W. Schoby passed away October 25, 2019 at age 77 in Pueblo, CO. He as born December 29, 1941 in Pueblo to Wesley and Barbara Schoby. John was preceded in death by his wife Lupe Stines Medina Schoby; and his parents. He is survived by his children Wesley (Terrie) Schoby, Fred Medina, Mike (Karen) Medina, and George Medina; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. John graduated from Central High School in 1959. John worked as a commercial fisherman in Washington with his uncle before enlisting in the US Navy where he was assigned to the USS Ticonderoga and was involved in the Gulf of Tonkin incident. He then spent the next 33 years in the rail mill at CF&I, retiring in 1995. He loved woodworking, building things, spending time outdoors, gardening, fishing and hunting, cooking, shopping, watching the old time cowboy movies, and in his earlier years, he enjoyed drinking beer. John enjoyed all types of reading, especially cowboy, military, and detective books. He loved reloading shells with his sons Wes and Mike. The family enjoyed many fish frys from his fishing trips to Lake Texoma and the Gulf of Mexico. John was a member of the Eagles and on Fridays, they would enjoy a night of dinner and dancing. He loved spending Christmas with the family and having barbeque on the Fourth of July. Viewing will be held Wednesday from 2-5 pm, Imperial Funeral Home, with a graveside service Thursday 11am at Imperial Memorial Gardens. Online condolences, www.imperialfunerals.com