John Leonard Greaves
January 9th, 2017
GREAVES, John Leonard
John Greaves died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Monday, January 9th, 2017 in Airdrie, AB at the age of 52 years. John is lovingly remembered by his wife Janet, and their 2 daughters; Emma and Katy of Airdrie, his parents; Len and Eleanor, brother; Stewart of Abbotsford, B.C., Janet’s sister; Sandra (Sam) Hamilton and family of Saskatoon, SK.
John was born in Calgary, AB on September 1, 1964. John and his family moved to B.C. prior to John and his brother starting school, eventually settling in Abbotsford where John attended Abby Jr and Sr High School. John attended Fraser Valley College where he pursued his passion in Art, then went on to further study in graphic arts and business at BCIT.
A Memorial Service will be held at Airdrie Alliance Church, 1604 Summerfield Blvd, Airdrie, AB., on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 1:30 , with a reception to follow. Sandy Isfeld and Nathan Kliewer will be officiating, please join us in Celebrating John’s Life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 240, 2323 – 32 Ave. NE, Calgary, AB, T2E 6Z3.
Messages:
Deepest condolences to all of John's family and friends. John and I took Air Navigation together at Abby Sr. in 1981-2, where he drew a sizable archive of cartoons which I still have. We met again 10 years later working at Huntingdon Duty Free and hung out a lot together. We shared interests in music, and I have a few "mix tapes" of British new wave bands that he loved. We saw BB King at the Orpheum in January 1993. He was gifted in so many ways and I admired him immensely. He knew how to connect to everyone with a great sense of humour. Just seeing him coming towards you put you in a good mood: you knew you'd be laughing soon. I was lucky to know him and to be his friend. I will cherish the memories. God bless you all.
Janet ,I was very shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing .I pray that you will "Know the peace of God that passes all understanding "
My condolences to Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Grieves and Stuart. As part of the John, Debbie, Tim, Sandy, Randy, Steve and Russ Bakerview Elementary gang who remain in our memories and our actions today, John will certainly be missed. Quick with wit and ready to back up his friends John was always in the thick of it. In grade 7 we all marvelled at his ability to draw and create humour. While we all went our separate ways after high school, whenever we crossed passed we always passed on what information we had about the others. Friends like John remain friends regardless of distance or time. I along with the others will truly miss him. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Janet & Family. My thoughts are with you. What a surprise. Having followed John's medical journey, I had hoped for different outcome. He will be cherished by you all. My condolences
A kind and gentle soul...taken far too soon. I was lucky to have known him. Friends - early 80's. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ellenor, Len, Stewart, Janet, Emma, Katie and family I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. My heart is with you at this difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Deeply missed.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. We went to Abby Sr and college together. He was a funny and extremely talented and creative person. My thoughts are with you and your family.
My sincere condolences to the family of John Greaves. May you cherish the memories and moments you spent with John. May God's promise found in Isaiah 25:8 bring you comfort and hope in the days ahead...