John Flood of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of the Effingham, Illinois area died Friday, November 30th at Banner Gardens Hospice in Mesa, Arizona. John was born March 19, 1938 to James E. and Marie A. (Schwerdt) Flood. John served in the U.S. Army, and farmed in the Effingham area for many years. After moving to Mesa, John worked for Boeing for several years. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends. Surviving is John's wife, Mary Flood (Gauer) of Mesa, sons James (Sandra) Flood of Mesa, John Flood of Phoenix, and Phillip Vickery of Melborne, Florida, daughters Anne (Barry) Hamill of Mesa, Cynthia (John) Benson of Aurora, and Catherine (Kevin) Hanaratty of Aurora, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. John was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, James. A memorial service will be held on December 8, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Mariposa Gardens 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 (480) 830-4422.
