He was born September 2, 1949 in Tacoma, WA where he grew up and graduated from high school. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was commercial fisherman. JoJo was the eldest of the family and the rock that held them together.
JoJo is survived by his daughter Tanya (Jeff) Tompkins; siblings Bobby Dias, Bruce Dias, Cat Berrey , and Debbie Habitch; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home with an Interfaith Service to follow at 6:00 PM at the Tulalip Gym. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at the Tulalip Gym with burial to follow at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville, WA
