John will be missed beyond measure by his wife Lorraine, sons Dan (Laura), Nick (Kim) and Chris, daughter Chelsey (Eric), grandchildren Faith, Bianca, Hunter and Brooke, brothers Rini (Gladys) and Hank (Barb), sisters Jean and Mary (Rudy), extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Cornelus and Grada, brother Tony, and sister Connie.
Celebrations of life will be held in Chilliwack and Edmonton at later dates with inurnment in Edmonton to follow.