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I just happened upon this obituary as I was closing tabs on my computer this evening. No doubt that this is our dear friend, John. May he rest in peace. He still has that glint in his eyes that I remember so much.
Carol Holly
From the obituary:
John Marland Splane left Tucson for the last time on 8-21-24. He lived a good life Tucson; Portland, Oregon and Petersburg, Alaska.
Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and True Friend. He leaves a hole in our hearts. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tucson/name/john-splane-obituary?id=56172892
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Scott Carter
Thanks, Barbara
Scott Carter
My family lived across the street from John's family. He was a great friend. We spent summers indoors playing board games or watching TV. Or, when it cooled off a bit, we played coutless games of baseball in the sandlot of our backyard. John was an enthusiastic competitor. Barbara is right that he was dealt a difficult hand to play in this life. He played it was graciousness, generosity and humor. And, yes, if there is a heaven, how could John not be granted automatic admission?
Scott Carter
Thanks, Carol, for bringing this to eveybody's attention.
David Henry
John was a friendly sole and may have set the record on smiles during his lifetime. I don't ever recall John hearing John saying mean or negtative words throughout my years at Sahuaro. I concur that when John got to the pearly gates he no doublt got the fast pass. God rest your sole John!
Dave Henry
Dan Ferguson
I think John took pride in making others feel good about themselves. What a beautiful human being. I'm so glad our paths had crossed. RIPNeil E. Katz
John Spane was truly a gentle soul and good friend to many of us. God help anybody who gave John a hard time because 20 of his friends would have take care of the problem. RIP John, you bring back many great memories.
Claudia Olmstead (Olmstead)
Carol, thank you for finding this news. John always had a smile. In retrospect, he was a very cheerful and kind guy. It makes me glad that life was mostly good to him and that he got to travel and experience cool places. It doesn't surprise me that he cared for his mom in her later years. RIP John.
Carl E. Lopez
It is a vast understatement to say that John was a unique individual. I feel fortunate that in my life he was a part of it. I cannot recall the first time I met him but he was a person you would never forget. He was always positive and I never saw him feel sorry for himself. I regret that while we lived in the same town, Portland, we never spent time together. His passing reminded me of Larry Leggett. Larry and I played football and baseball for four years at Palo Verde and Sahuaro. I had no idea that he was dieing of cholangiocarcinoma and that he was in Seattle until after he was gone. I miss them both and wish I had spent time with them in the Pacific Northwest. Rest in Peace John ....
Patricia (Pam) McCollom
John was always the proverbial gentle giant and a friend to so many people. The last time I saw him was when I picked him up at his mom's house to go to our 40th SHS reunion. The world has lost a special person. RIP my friend. 😔
Paul Newton
My heart sunk reading about John's passing. Previously posted comments reflect my strong memories and feelings about of John, "set the record on smiles during his lifetime" and "took pride in making others feel good about themselves". Seems everyone that knew John, loved John. We "lost a special person".