John Robert Scheib

March 10, 1941 – October 3, 2010

John Scheib passed away on October 3, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a long illness, he was 69.

John was born to James W. and Ruth (Rosecrans) Scheib on March 10, 1941 in Chicago, IL. He spent his childhood in Maywood, IL and later Aurora, CO where he graduated high school. He attended a year of college at Western State College in Gunnison, CO. John entered the United States marine Corps on September 9, 1959 and was honorably discharged on June 10, 1963 with the rank of LCpl (E3).

He previously lived in Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Vail, Boston, San Diego, Los Angeles and the Alps of eastern France.

John was a lifetime member of the PGA and had numerous interests from fishing and hunting to sailing, skiing and gunsmith work.

Above all things, John loved teaching his many skills. He taught marksmanship with the M1 rifle in the Marine Corp, as well as skiing and golf to his many friends and students.

He was an honorable and able man who always gave his best at what ever he did. A better friend no one ever had. As a professional sailor he gave his many clients far more safety and sailing fun than they really knew they had until they gained experience.

John leaves behind his brother; James (Jessica) R. Schieb of Orcas Island, Washington, a neice; Kristina L.R. Hosea of Lakewood, CO, close friends; John and Barb Yeoman and a godson; Joshua Cole Yeoman all of Mack, CO.

Military honors will be held today at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2754 Compass Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506-8714.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Martin Mortuary. Memories and condolences to the family may be left at www.martinmortuary.com.