John Henry Haining

April 4, 1929 - May 11, 2012

John Haining, 83, of Grand Junction, CO passed away from an unexpected death on May 11, 2012. John was born April 4, 1929, to John and Clara (Osterloh) Haining in Culbertson, NB. He was founder and co-owner of Haining Plumbing & Heating, which just celebrated 40 years in the business. John had been a resident of Grand Junction for 64 years. He was a past president of the Grand Mesa Little League and was a member of the Knife and Fork Club. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren in Special Olympics and 4-H,and loved watching the Broncos and Rockies sports teams. John married Darlene Miller on June 21, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Ken (Karen) and David (Caren) Haining; a daughter Debbie (Terry) Blevens; two brothers, Harold and Bob; a sister, Norma Baker; and six grandchildren, Julie and Eric Blevens, Scott and Amy Haining, and Curt and Chad Haining. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15 at First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Mesa County 4-H Foundation (scholarships), P.O. Box 4828, Grand Junction, CO 81502. Arrangements under the care of Martin Mortuary.

.Published in The Daily Sentinel from May 12 to May 13, 2012 .