John Wade Knutson

John Wade Knutson, 60, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. He was born in Hollywood, California on January 31, 1954. The family relocated to Ventura in 1961, were John attended local schools and graduated from Buena High.

He loved the beach, being a lifeguard and enjoyed skiing. John was also an avid reader. He did a lot in his life and enjoyed traveling the world. John was a "people person" and everyone he met liked him. John resided in Las Vegas for over thirty years. He knew many people, including movie stars and celebrities. Often, they would request John at his job. John cared about people and will be dearly missed.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Anund and Eileen and his brother, Sam. He is survived by his sister, Julaine; brothers, Gary, Galen, James and Curtis as well as many nieces, nephews and relatives.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014, from 9 until 11 a.m., at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, with services beginning at 11 am. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Valentine Road, Ventura.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home