THANK YOU JOHN FOR YOUR GENEROSITY TO ME YOUR SISTER JUDY SCHENKEN SHEPHERD ANDREW AND FOR CONTINUING THIS AWESOME GENEROSITY BY NOW
REQUESTING DONATIONS TO "CATS FOR SENIORS " ...WHEREBY EVEN MORE OF THOSE VERY DESERVING RESCUE KITTIES WILL STILL CONTINUE TO BE PLACED IN OUR SUPER SENIOR HOMES!!!
WONDERFUL TOO , JOHN THAT YOUR LAST DAY ON EARTH ,YESTERDAY, WAS THAT WARM AND WONDERFUL DAY, SO PERFECT FOR YOU HONING YOUR GOLF STROKE,
SO YOU CAN NOW CONTINUE PLAYING GREAT GOLF ,AT YOUR ELMCREST COUNTRY CLUB IN HEAVEN!!
GO IOWA!! GO IOWA STATE .!!
LOVE, JUDY
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JUDY SCHENKEN SHEPHERD ANDREW
December 13, 2015
There could not be a better place to grow up in the 50's and early 60's than Cedar Rapids. And John Schenken was one of those who made it so. When he returned later in life and I was able to visit him there, I learned how he had continued to do this. He always gave of himself and never asked anything in return. I saw him in action on touchy situations many times and his intervention always improved the outcome. He had my utmost respect and now has my utmost sorrow at his passing.
Suki, my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.
Dale Bartley
December 11, 2015
Suki, It is so sad to hear of your great loss. I felt so happy for the both of you several years ago when I heard that you and John had found each other and were sharing your lives together.
It was fun to hear from John at each class reunion attendance recruiting time when he would come up with catch phrases or silly song titles we would goof around with when we were kids.
I feel fortunate, and grateful to have met you both, nearly 65 years ago.
RIP 'Little Hugo'.
Dave Heitz
December 11, 2015
Great memories of John years ago in senior high. Even then, he was a pleasure to be around. A joyful force. Very sorry to hear that he is gone.
Jim
jim Hulbert
December 10, 2015
RIP "Big" John..........our band " FreeStyle" used to play at parties for Cobb Manufacturing & Big John would always come on stage & sing Del Shannon's Runaway plus some other great Ricky Nelson songs that he enjoyed. Always a fun time. He will be missed by all of his musician friends..........our thoughts & prayers are with his family.
Dave Merrill / FreeStyle Band
December 10, 2015
Suki, We are so sad to hear of John's passing. He was such a warm, friendly and funny guy and just a true pleasure to be around. He always had fun stories to share and made any occasion more enjoyable with his presence. We will miss him. We are thinking of you and hope the memories of his kindness and good times will help to ease the pain.
With our sincere condolences,
Bob and Diane Bassman
Bob Bassman
December 10, 2015
The Ocean brought us Peace
The Wind gave us Energy
The sun warmed our Spirtis
The flowers showed us Life
But you Johnny as well as Suki had the power to make us feel what Friendship is all about.
Your joking and kidding, your ever so warm personality , how we will miss your company!!!
The vieuw from our deck will never be the same without you and Suki sitting there with a glass of Chardonnay.
Now your leaving us is hard to believe and hurts so much .
We share the dearest memories of our time being together and are so dreadfully sorry that we arenot able to make it to your last 'farewell.'
Our sincerest condoleances to the whole family. And we will be in the church in Maastricht on the 12th of december.
Talk to you soon.
Love to all of you.
Elmy and Michael.
Elmy (Dutchsis) and Dutchbro( Michael.
December 10, 2015
Dearest Suki - I am so sorry to hear this news, that your Johnny has left. I wish there were anything that I could say or do to ease your grief. I would do it gladly if I could. I know that your family is by your side, as is Johnny's, and your friends and will comfort you. I am here also, any time, stop by for a cup of tea or we can meet for coffee, or I can come by for no reason at all. Please feel free to call me. I am so very, very sorry, my friend and teacher. Love, Katharine
Katharine Cushing
December 9, 2015
Suki, we are so sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. We are unable to be there Saturday, but will be thinking about you and the family. God bless you. Love, Holly and Greg
Holly and Greg Lewis
December 9, 2015
Bill, Maggie, & Suki,
I offer my most heartfelt condolences. I had a nice almost 20 minute phone call with John on Tuesday the 1st & he was so happy with the time he had been able to spend with his family recently. I will truly miss that ray of sunshine that came with every visit & I'm thankful to have know this wonderful man. May knowing that so may friends share your sorrow be a comfort to you in the coming days. Doug Brown
Doug Brown
December 9, 2015