Birth 1937 Death Death 10-4-25
Living in different locales, gave John a love of travel and a chance to observe nature in all of its variety. This, along with seeing the work of great illustrators at the end of the illustration era, were the early steps to a lifetime in art. After high school, he was accepted by the prestigious Art Center School in Los Angeles. There he received the foundations in design and painting necessary for a professional artist. After military obligations, he enjoyed a career in magazine art direction and freelance illustrations for philatelic first day covers of new stamp issues.
Winning first place in the National Forest Service Centennial stamp competition was a life- changing event, making possible the first of six trips to Africa. Those trips opened up a spectacular array of subjects, leading to a new approach in his art. From a long time use of watercolors, he moved into oils, as he felt they were better suited to the effects he wanted to achieve. In his work, you will sense something of the mystery one feels when alone in a quiet corner of creation.
Upon moving to Cedar City, they eventually found Trinity Lutheran Church. Their first impression was of welcoming and warmth in the congregation. The coffee on the cart outside (because of Covid) was so enjoyable, that they came back.
John and Sonya’s life together began when they met in the summer of 1965. They married in 1966 and Sonya became his partner and companion in all of their world travels until John passed away on October 4, 2025. They were married and inseparable for 59 years.
Sonya wishes to thank the staff at Cedar Rehab for their care and service and especially Rachel of Zions Way Hospice.
The date of the service is Saturday, October 25th at 3 P.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 410
East 1935 North, Cedar City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, please send any donation to Trinity Lutheran Church.