John Bedore Obituary

John Robert Bedore was born November 3, 1944 to Marion and Robert Bedore in Berwin, Illinois. He is the 2nd oldest of 11 siblings. In high school John was a 4 sport athlete accumulating 11 varsity letters in 4 years. John's parents gave him 2 life paths to choose from, he could become a priest like all good young catholic boys should or he could become a professional baseball player. It's a good thing he was really good at baseball! John came to play college baseball at the University of Dallas on a full ride scholarship as a catcher. Where he would get scouted to play professional baseball. God had other plans, he met his first wife Ginger, they were married in 1965 and later had 2 children Robert and Christine. John worked as a sales man for Wilson Sporting Goods and then on to become the VP for Intercontinental Fragrance. He coached baseball thru all levels from Katy American Little League to the Taylor High School summer team. He loved watching and coaching his son Robert play the sport he was so passionate about and loved watching his daughter Christine cheer on the mighty Taylor Mustangs thru high school. He lost Ginger to cancer in 1998. John then started attending The Fellowship at the invitation of his daughter and son in law, Christine and Trace. He discovered who Jesus Christ truly was and started developing a deep and intimate relationship with God the Almighty. He there met Amy and her 2 children Katie and Jackie. They had an almost instant connection and fell in love quickly. John married Amy in 2000 and became what his new daughter always thanked him for, the dad he didn't have to be. John continued to play baseball, well softball for the 60 and under group and was even pictured on the cover of the rule book. He continued to enjoy coaching even if it switched from baseball to softball and watching Katie and Jackie play their various sports thru high school. John loved being a Grandpa and a BaBa. He loved watching all 7 of his granddaughters and his grandson in all of their activities: horseback riding, basketball, soccer, ballet, gymnastics, ninja warrior and of course the many dance offs and concerts in the living rooms. John became an elder at the fellowship and taught children's Bible study during Treasure Island and during Summer Camp, where he helped bring countless children to salvation in Christ. His love for Jesus far outweighed his passion and love of baseball, hunting and fishing! He took many disabled and special needs kids on hunts and fishing experiences. John always wanted everyone to be able to experience hunting and fishing at least once! John was an excellent fisherman, just look at his 2 car garage that is full of tackle and bait. He went fishing all around the country but his favorite fishing was always best done with friends or grandchildren if only to catch little piggy perch off the dock. Hunting and fishing was just a way of life for John. In his last few years pulmonary fibrosis took hold, and made experiencing these things a little harder, since he was now on oxygen full time. But that didn't stop John, he learned how to connect his portable oxygen up to the battery of the boat, and he could fish all day! John is met in heaven by his parents, his older brother Doug, his younger brother Greg, his first wife Ginger and countless friends. John is survived by his wife Amy, his son Robert Bedore, his wife Kimberly, his daughter Christine Hunt and husband Trace, his daughter Katie Thomas and husband Antonio, his son Jackie Miller and wife Tiffany, his grandchildren: Brooke and her husband Blake, Charis, Bridget, Brynn, Ginger, Remington, Scarlette and Jossalynn and his great grandchildren: Jonathan, Trent and Brayden. John was known to many by many names: JohnBoy or Johnny to his siblings, Dad, Coach, Grandpa, Papa John and BaBa. John took his last breath on Earth and his first full breath of Heavens air on 12/9/2025.

A celebration of life for John Bedore will be January 24 at 10:00am at The Fellowship at 22765 Westheimer parkway. 1944 ~ 2025