John Paul Hughes

On Monday, June 2, my husband, John Hughes, departed this world. He was born June 3, 1945, in Illinois. We met at Florida State University in 1967, and it was love at first sight. We were only separated when he joined the Army in 1968. He served in Vietnam in 1969. We were married on April 15, 1972, in Tallahassee, Florida. We were blessed to move to Estes Park, Colorado in 1979. John was a breakfast cook at the Mountain Man, The Big Horn and the Mountaineer, and had quite the following. In 1985, we made our first trip to Europe and fell in love with Scotland. We started the Highland Trading Company, and were vendors at Scottish Festivals across the country, from Washington to Florida. After 15 years, we gave it up and just enjoyed life in our home in paradise. John is at peace now. I will miss him every day.

John is preceded in death by both parents Ambrose and Estelle Hughes and brother James T Hughes. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Joyce (Shatto) Hughes of Estes Park, Colorado, sister Barbara Eckard of Illinois, nephew Tom Eckard of Illinois and niece Patricia Eckard Candilas of Illinois

His last request was that we go to the Wheel Bar and buy everyone a drink. His casual celebration of life will be held on Monday, June 23, at the lower level of the Wheel from 4 to 8 pm. Friends and family are most welcome to join us.

Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave you memories and messages for Joyce and family to read.