John was born on July 11, 1930, in Chandler, OK to John Everett and Lavera Katherine (Smith) Seal. He graduated from Seaside Union High School, Seaside, Oregon class of 1948. He enrolled in pre-med at Oregon State College and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from University of Oregon Dental School. While attending OSC he joined the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and remained active with that organization the rest of his life.
Upon receiving his doctorate, he joined the U.S. Army Medical Corps and served in Korea during the conflict. Following military service John opened and maintained his practice in the Medical Arts Building in Portland for the next forty-two years. He specialized in health care to the elderly and infirm at bedside.
From a young age he had a passion for painting and sketching. John loved fishing the streams and rivers of the Northwest where he could commune with nature and the wild. Clam digging at Seaside was a favorite sport, and he was good at it. He spent many happy times with good friend and noted cardiologist Dr. Jay Hoyt, golfing, fishing, and tramping the woods. He also was an avid music lover and supported the Portland Opera for many years. John was known for his kind and generous nature.
He was preceded in death by his father John and mother Lavera with whom he will be interred in a private ceremony at Riverview Cemetery. John is survived by his brother Bob, sister-in-law Anna Maria Brunetta Seal, of McKinney, TX, and nieces Stephanie Bolt of Dallas, TX, and Debbie Schneiderwind of Las Vegas, NV.
John was ordained as a ruling elder and deacon in the Presbyterian Church, USA. He was a longtime member and strong supporter of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church in Portland, OR. A few of his countless contributions to the church included serving on the governing board, the deacons board, teaching Sunday school, and making heavenly desserts. Address: 4028 SE 34th Ave. Portland, OR, 97202. Phone: 503-235-3977; www.kenilworthpc.com.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 11th at 11AM, due to restrictions of COVID19, only church staff will be present for the service. The church and John's family requests that you stay safe and at home to watch the live streaming of the service on the Finley Sunset Hills Facebook page. Please select the livestream link on this page to view the service. Thank you for your understanding.
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