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John Bane Obituary
John was born April 5, 1954 in Sterling, Kansas to Allen and Margaret (Parkes) Bane. After graduating from Denver Diesel and Automotive School in 1973 he served four years in the Army, three of which were spent abroad in Germany. In 1979, John married the love of his life, Sally Bard. To this union, John and Sally were blessed with two beautiful children, Mark and Melissa.
John's passion for cars and motorcycles led him to a fulfilling career in the automotive industry. He worked for Goodyear as a mechanic and Service Manager for 32 years.
Anyone who knew John knew that he truly loved nature and being outside. He was an avid outdoorsman, and no matter what the weather was like, John was a man who found the beauty in all seasons. Other hobbies included hunting, fishing, spending time in the mountains and riding his Harley.
John Bane will be lovingly remembered and is survived by his wife Sally; children, Mark and Melissa Bane; sister, Martha (Allen) Steward and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and sister, Rose Mary Proffitt.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014, at 11:00 A.M., at 220 Kodiak Trail, Penrose, CO. Directions can be found at harwoodfunerals.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Centers of America, Fremont Regional Hospice Canon City or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Harwood Funeral Home, Florence CO.
Online condolences at harwoodfunerals.com
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Rex Barber
April 16, 2014
So sorry to hear the news. I knew John thru Goodyear. We grew up from competing High schools, I was from Ellinwood. I will truly miss him. again so sorry and may the Lord Jesus, help to fill this void, during this season of loss.
Betty Childs
April 14, 2014
We have known John since he was known in Sterling as Ross and he and my son Kevin went through school together graduating in 1972. Even back then he was a fun guy and a good and generous person. I know your family will miss him.
Ron corwin
April 13, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Ross was my neighbor a half block away growing up. Good times playing softball and terrorizing the neighborhood. Sending prayers your way.
Mark Grother
April 12, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Dave & Kral Wheat
April 12, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Sally, Mark and Melissa. John will truly be missed. He was one of a kind and willing to help anybody that needed help. My family knew John through Goodyear and a friendship for many years. We have been with Goodyear for 25+ years and that was to John. A man you with integrity. He will truly be missed.
Laurie Arey
April 11, 2014
Sincerest sympathy to Sally, mark and Melissa. A wonderful person, father, friend and neighbor, John will will be missed very much. We love you
The Prevo's
April 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. My husband worked with John back in the early 2000. I met him then, since then I have gone to work at Goodyear in Denver. John was always the bright spot to going to the service manager meeting! I loved getting to see him and we would talk at all the breaks. John was a wonderful man! We will dearly miss him.
karen lewis
April 11, 2014
i am so sorry for your loss
April 11, 2014
To the man that love the out door and the beautiful family that he have. Shall be miss and know that the family love him very much . God take care of man give him his bike and enjoy it John .
casey simington
April 10, 2014
i have known john and sally since 1979 he was my best friend i will miss him greatly best fishing partner the best man i know.
Evelyn Spencer
April 10, 2014
Our prayers and sympathy go to John's loving family. My daughter Cathy and I have known John for more years than I can remember and a finer gentleman could not be found. My car, a Dodge named Natty, loved John and would not let any other mechanic touch her. She was old and needed much attention, but John gave her that and all of his skill to keep her running smoothly. We talked about fishing as that was the one big thing we had in common. John will be missed by more people than you might imagine. We thank Gary, another good guy for letting us know about John. God bless you all
Rose Greenhalgh
April 10, 2014
So sorry for your loss. John was a great guy! When I brought my vehicles to Goodyear on Austin Bluffs, I always requested that John be the mechanic as I knew he could be trusted to do the job right. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike Aycock
April 10, 2014
John it was a pleasure to work with you but a bigger one knowing you.You will be missed.
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