The oldest son of Orest and Betty Zalopany. John was in a league of his own, an exceptional baseball player, who once was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals, and a lover of sports. Whether he was on the field or off he was always wearing a baseball cap. His demeanor was that of a tree, strong standing, grounded, beautiful (thanks to those Ukrainian roots), and stubborn. John was the kind of guy who knew where he was going, and had big dreams, especially for his family. Being the mountain man that he was he would always share his love of the outdoors with his girls. Some of the many trips include visiting the Redwood National Park, Yosemite, Mammoth, Mt. Rainer and of course Big Bear, that was a home away from home. As many of you know he also loved to fish, but his best catch was his wife, Shelley. He was a wonderful husband, companion, father and had a heart of gold, and his girls always came first. While he was a man of few words, we should all remember his sarcastic and witty humor. He seized every opportunity and would always remind us to never take life for granted.
John, we love you, you will remain forever in our hearts.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.11.0