It is with profound sadness that we announce that a truly remarkable man, John Preshing, has left our presence.
John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Chris–semicolon– sisters, Terry (Jim) Schaefer, Chris Houston, Pat Preshing–semicolon– brothers, Jim (Marian), Dennis (Betty)–semicolon– sister-in-law, Deb (Al) Spilde–semicolon– step-mother, Mary Preshing–semicolon– step-sister, Xera–semicolon– nieces and nephews, Kevin (Laura) Schaefer, Sean (Sandi) Schaefer, Haley Preshing, Dana Spilde and Kelly Akhurst, as well as great nieces and nephews, and numerous other family and friends.
A Memorial Service will held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011-114 Street, Edmonton. Interment of the urn will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14611 Mark Messier Trail, Edmonton.
If friends desire, they may donate to a charity of their choice.
Brock Dave Jim Murray McMichael says
Chris and Family.
Brock, Dave, Jim and Murray McMichael of BC send our deepest condolences
John was a big guy with a big heart. When Murray and his family visited on a couple of occasions John was quick to organize a great meals and activitiles for the whole family. Will always remember his good sense of humour and love of sports.
We have made a donation in honor of John, to the Sport Central Association in Edmonton who”s main objective is to assist underprivileged kids enjoy sports. as did John throughout his life. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deb Holmes says
Chris P, Terry & Jim, Chris H, Jim & Marian, Pat and Dennis & Betty,
Words seem so inadequate at this time of your loss of a husband and brother. I”m sending my heartfelt thoughts and condolences to all of you. I”m sure it”s hard not to wish for one more day, one more word, one more chance to say goodbye but please remember that you were all such an important past of John”s fun loving life. I will never forget all the pre-Eskimo game dinners and many other occasions when we were together. There are no answers to comfort your grief – only lasting love and precious memories. HUGS to all of you. Deb & sons
Mike Feduk says
I just found out about John”s passing, and although we had grown apart over the last few years I have many fond memories of the amazing experiences John and I shared with each other growing up. Working on cars, skiing and camping in Jasper, Friday night social activities and countless other experiences are things I will always remember. My condolences go out to the family.
Jeff Riddle says
It is with sadness that we offer our heartfelt condolences to John”s family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeff and Vicki Riddle
Harry Mydlak says
John was my friend and I will miss him. My condolences to his family.
Les Willey says
My condolences to Chris and family. I”ll always remember John”s warm welcoming personality and how generous he was with everyone. His good spirit was infectious and it was always interesting to hear of his latest adventure. He truly was a wonderful person and I am sorry to see that he left us so soon.
Randy Tanner says
My sincere condolences to John”s family & friends.
I have fond memories of John and although we had grown apart over the past years, I”ll cherish the many good times we had together; car pooling & our spring lawn maintenance w/ John & Garry, our many golf games, curling bonspiels, eskimo games, BBQs, parties and working together at AGT. John was a fun loving and caring man who had a big heart. The memories I will never forget…
Jorge Jaramillo says
On behalf of my mother and myself, our deepest condolences for your loss. John will always be remember by us, spending those times on the patio in his back yard laughing and joking around. Once again my father and John can be reunited. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Judy Mueller says
Please accept our condolence on your bother sudden passing
Judy and Rolf
Veronica Russell- Jaramillo says
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time, if my hug was strong enough to take away your pain, I would start now and never stop.
David Schuh says
Rhoda and I are saddened by the news of John. I”m glad John and I reconnected after many years that life took us apart. John was a good friend and will be missed.