John grew up in Toronto, Canada and went to the University of Toronto where he graduated in mining geology. He had a successful career in mining where he travelled and worked all over the world until he retired.
John loved the outdoors and pursued his interests of hunting and fishing with many adventures over the years. He was an avid bird photographer and spent many happy hours photographing birds in Colorado, Arizona and Ontario. His calendars and bird photos grace the walls of many places in the United States and Canada.
Son of Maurice James Addison Folinsbee and Alice Creswicke, John is survived by his wife - his darling Joan, son John (Susan), daughter Sue (Howard); sister Joan, grandson James Folinsbee and granddaughter Tannis Waugh. He was predeceased by his brother David.
Heartfelt thanks to the medical team at Denver Swedish Medical Centre, neuro ICU, for the tremendous support and care they gave John. A celebration of John’s life will be held in the future.
For those wishing to donate in John’s name, donations can be made to the Colorado Cancer Society.
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