John was born on October 31st, 1931 in Orange, CA to parents John (Jack) and Edna Keating of Costa Mesa, CA.
John graduated from Harbor High School in Newport Beach, CA in 1948. He then received his Associate of Arts degree from Orange Coast College in 1950 in Costa Mesa, CA. Upon graduation from college, John joined the Army and received numerous commendations throughout his service years from 1951-1954. He served his country courageously during the Korean War.
John was a self-employed entrepreneur in Costa Mesa, CA, where in 1959 he met and married the love of his life, Betty Lou Peters, also of Costa Mesa. He and Betty were married for 54 years. John and Betty moved to Burney, CA in 1980. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles and being outdoors.
John was preceded in death in 2013 by his wife Betty and in 2000 by his daughter Tissann Mainstone of Burney. John is survived by son Tim Noack (Joyce) of Burney, CA, granddaughters Tammy Budesa of Mt. Shasta, CA and Tonya Lindler of Chico, CA, grandson Tim Noack (Sarah) of Burney, CA, sister Helen Naismith of Laguna Niguel, CA and niece Vivian Hathaway (David) of Simi Valley,, CA. John had nine great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and on great-niece Rebecca.
John’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service on Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at 10:00 am at the Burney Cemetery off of Bailey Avenue. Following the service, there will be a buffet luncheon at the Rex Club in Burney.
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