From:      Terri Greening-Pellicori                                              May 3, 2024
                   Friend of Univ. Arizona Optical Sciences
I'll remember John as a brotherly single parent who took time to photograph my  marriage to an alumnus. We helped prepare his Porche for Sunday at the race track and my husband bought a performance car for the next fast track event. We toasted John's deserved happiness when they wed. May he be blessed with eternal peace.

John used to attend the Santa Clara Valley Fiddler's Association monthly jams in San Jose, CA, which is where I met him. He was a brilliant player and a kind gentleman, even with less talented players (which was most of the rest of us). I was thinking of him this evening and searched for his name and, sadly, found his obituary. My condolences to his family and to all who knew him musically and otherwise. Peace to all.

I'm very sorry to have heard of John's passing many months after. I lost contact after he moved to Arizona, and I moved to Oregon. We shared over 10 years of music together with the Overlook Mountain Boys, and those good times will always last. My thoughts go to Ian, Anson, and Cynthia.

Cynthia and Anson, I was sorry to learn of John's passing. I will always remember our years with the Overlook Mountain Boys during the 70s and 80s. He was a very dedicated and gifted guitar player, and I'm happy that I still have a couple recordings of our performances to share with others. Dave from Bend Oregon 2021

Dear Cynthia and Anson,
We found out accidentally about the devastating news. John's birthday is on our calendar, when we always call to wish him a happy birthday. For some reason I "Googled" him and found the Obituary. I was in disbelief and emailed right away, but of course didn't get a reply. 
We still don't really know what to say that can express what he meant to us and can appreciate how tough it is to lose such a special person.
He accepted us from day one when we met in Grass Valley in the 80's, and introduced us to his amazing music and talented friends. Our musical bond blossomed in to a wonderful friendship that was very special to us even though we haven't physically been able to connect for quite a few years. When we did visit he treated us royally, always encouraging and building us up while expressing how much he valued our relationship. We treasure the casual recordings we made with him, years ago,  that keep the memory of his guitar, voice and spirit alive for us. We sent him a copy of the music files within the last year that I hope he was able to experience.
We are shocked that we will never be able to talk with him or get together again. He will be deeply missed by us and many others.
Sending you our belated tearful condolences with deepest sympathy.
Love,
Don and Theresa Dirksen

Thanks John for sharing your musical talent with us lesser musicians. You are in my thoughts, wishes, and prayers in  your journey to eternity. 



John and I met when we were both young Research Associates at the Optical Sciences Center, around 1969.

We stayed in touch ever since, even more so after John and Cynthia moved back to Tucson.

He's an irreplaceable friend.  Loads of good memories.

Sincerely, Dick Buchroeder


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John David Lytle

22 junio, 1943 – 13 enero, 2021

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

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