John Paterson was my closest neighbor and a friend for the past 13 years plus. My property was backed up to his. We exchanged pet sitting when either of us was away and he was a multi talented craftsman who had done a good majority of all the improvements to my property over all those years, from building fences, add ons, remodeling baths, laying hardwood floors, tile, shelving, plumbing, electrical... all of it.
There wasn't anything he couldn't do and he did it all very efficiently. He did beautiful work, very conscientiously. No slacker, by any means, on the contrary, he was a dynamo of energy. He could kick back too, but not nearly as often as he stayed busy. His businesses and interests were seriously pursued. There were endless possibilities.
... John Paterson truly had a heart of Gold. You will be missed John. Though you've moved on, you will not be forgotten. Deep Peace to you John... deep peace...always.
--- Diane
What a nice tribute to John, Diane. I ran in a race with John, and he was an inspiration to all as he steadily forged ahead early, and then battled through ennervating injuries late to finish. Always cheerful and supportive, a true asset to any team, there are too few like him in this life.
ReplyDeleteJohn was a neighbor in La Habra and then moved to Tahoma to live with our son, David. He was a great outdoorsman and a hard worker. He is missed so much. He stayed with us in Prescott and purchased land here. I remember hiking to the top of his hill in Chino and calling him by cel to describe the great view he would someday have when he retired here. Heaven is richer today.
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Sleeping in the car at Mammoth,backpacking to Evolution Valley,fishing the Owens.Skiing Shasta,cycling all over Tahoe, lifting weights.He was the (only)friend you could call when your car was broken down 75 miles from Tahoe, at 10 pm ,and would come pick you up ,take you home ,with a smile on his face. Miss you John
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