John Richard Best, age 83, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021. John was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Clint and Dorothy Best on March 16, 1938.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Best. They had just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on August 28, 2021.
He is also survived by a sister Catherine Vaupel of Missouri City, Texas. A sister Patricia preceded him in death.
John retired from 3M Corporation in 2002 after 25 years of employment. Prior to that; he served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years.
A military celebration honoring John's service in the U.S. Navy will be held at Mariposa Gardens, Mesa, Arizona, on February 14, 2022.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the BEST family.