GERALD A. JOHN

Mesquite, Nevada – Gerald A. John, 65, beloved husband of Doris A. John, passed away suddenly at the Mesa View Regional Hospital.

Gerald was born in Malad, Idaho on August 21, 1940 to David W. and Jessie A. John. He married his High school sweetheart, Doris Atkinson, on September 16, 1960, in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. They were blessed with two daughters, Geri and Cathy, and six grandchildren.

Gerald was taught at an early age the meaning of hard work. He loved being busy working around the house and yard making everything look its best. He thoroughly enjoyed his homes, friends, and neighbors in Mesquite, Nevada, and Island Park, Idaho.

Gerald was an engineer employed by Thiokol for 36 years and retired at the age of 54 to enjoy his love of being in the mountains and pine trees that surrounded his cabin in Island Park. He spent many hours boating, fishing and “puttering” around on various projects.

He is survived by his loving family; wife Doris of 45 years; his daughters Geri (Gaylen) Douglas, and Cathy (Gary) Melville; six grandchildren whom he adored: Kaden, Kelcie, and Kambree Douglas; Melissa, Miranda, and Colby Melvill [sic]; his brother LeRoy John; and sister Connie Labusewycz.

He was preceded in death by his father David John, mother Jessie John, and brother Bobby John.

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, November 22, at noon in the Malad LDS Third Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Samaria Cemetery.