John Bearzi Obituary

January 5, 2010
Mrs. Bearzi-I am sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Bearzi as a choir teacher at Palmer. He was an inspiration. I am now a teacher myself and hope to inspire students as he did.

Mr. Bearzi was one of the best teachers I ever had at Palmer ('83-86). I will always remember him fondly. Thank you for everything Mr. B, you will be missed!

Like so many of his students, I also have fond memories of his direction as my choir teacher. I teach high school English, and I find myself using Mr. Bearzi's lines of encouragement and humor. My sympathies to the family on the loss of this wonderful man and teacher.

Janie Munson, Phoenix, Arizona

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bearzi. I was in choir at Wasson from 1969 to 1971 and have fond memories of our concerts under his direction. My fondest memory was playing the part of the Mayor of Dog Patch in Li'l Abner. Mr. Bearzi expected the best from his students but always made it fun. My condolences to the entire Bearzi family.

Mr Bearzi was a great teacher and the reason I pursued a career in Music Education. He recognized my talent,encouraged me to learn and introduced me to classical music. Daily I strive to be the teacher to my students as he was to me. I'm saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family.

My heart is saddened tonight at the loss of Mr.B. I was in choir at Wasson from 1969 to 1971 under his direction. There are so many memories and wonderful moments from those years with him that have carried me over the years and will continue to do so. We took a choir trip to Westcliff one year and I took a hike with him up one side of the Mt. From that time forward he called me Mt Masuvious because of my energy. He will be forever with me. My prayers to the family. Thanks Mr. B for the memories. Paula Fischer Stock

John Bearzi was a warm and wonderful man and his musical memories will always be with us.
Love, Jan and Paul Wisowaty and Kay Walker
(Jeff Mueller's Family)

As a member of the community we would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. May you continue to draw comfort and strength from friends and family as well as The God of all comfort. (Psalms 34:18) Our condolences go out to the entire family during this most difficult time.

Mr. Bearzi introduced me to the love of Choral music. I was a student of his from 1969-1971, and was in the Wa-Tones, and Choristers. He was a great teacher, who made us laugh, and we had fun with him and sometimes called him "Mr. Bazoozi"! Ha! I will never forget those three years at Wasson. We also did Li'l Abner the musical. I got to do the part of Senator Fogbound! Many years later in the late 70's to early 80's, Mr. Bearzi moved to Palmer High School and taught vocal music to at least three of my younger brothers and sisters! I developed a new relationship with him as I would arrange to audio record the choir concerts and musicals at that time. He was so grateful for my recording work for the students, he treated me to dinner a couple times at one of his favorite little places downtown at the time, the J's Motor Hotel Cafe. I was just thinking of him recently in November when I went to the Wasson High School 50th Anniversary celebration and wondered how he was doing....I sure will miss him! God bless you, Mr. Bearzi! I am a better person (and singer) because of your positive influence on me. I enjoyed meeting members of the Bearzi Family today...Love you, Mr. Bearzi!

Rest In Peace.....
--David Kucera, '71 (Tenor)

I was a student of Johns at Wasson in Choir and Music Theory. I also worked with John at Palmer High School. He was an amazing individual who loved life to the fullest. He truly is going to be missed but he is in a better place now.
God Bless
Tom Kelly Principal Palmer High School

Mrs. Bearzi and family, I was in Choir and Wa-tones at Wasson High school from 1972 - 1975. I also had the pleasure of assisting Mr. Bearzi with the music library. He had been on my mind lately and I was wondering how he was doing. He was such a wonderful music director and always pushed us to do our best. Mr Bearzi was a gift to all of us that were ever taught by him. My love and prayers go out to all of you. Janet Perry

Mrs. Bearzi-many of us know that Mr. Bearzi began at Palmer as the choir director-he really was the one who began my career-I have been directing choirs in schools now for 23 years-I am now in Mr. Bearzi's position. I am choir director at Palmer now. I wouldn't be here without his influence on my life. I am saddened by your loss-but please know-he was very important to many of us-we will never forget him.
In God's peace,

Jeff Peckham

Joan: We remember fond conversations in Alpine on Chalk Creek when John would go out for a walk when you were visiting. He certainly loved the outdoors too. We are sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Randy & Roberta Rickey

I took some of my earliest Music Theory classes with Mr. Bearzi. He also directed the pit orchestra I played in for one of the musicals at Wasson back in the day. Much respect!
He is well remembered.

Dear Mrs. Bearzi and the whole Bearzi Family, I was in the choirs at Wasson from 1969 -1972. I wanted you to know how LOVED Mr. Bearzi was, he was a friend as well as a teacher. My heartfelt condolences go out to you all!

Dear Joan & Family, Mr. Bearzi was by far one of my favorite teachers at Wasson High School 1969-1971. I sang in the choir and he was often times the bright spot of the day. He was smart, funny, and a talented choir director. We are so sorry for your loss and we send heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Bearzi and his family.

Joan, I taught with you at JEFFERSON. Sorry for your loss. It sounded, as if, you and John had a wonderful life. I will remember him in my prayers.

We are very saddened that we did not have the opportunity to meet Mr Bearzi. From the high praises and colorful stories told to us by his son James over the last few years, it sounds like he was a wonderful man. Our condolences to his family and our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Bearzi. Sincerely,

Doug & I wish we had had an opportunity to meet Mr. Bearzi. From the high praises and colorful stories his son, James, has told us over the last few years, it sounds like he was a remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and our deepest sympathies to Mrs. Bearzi. Sincerely,

As publishers of the local newspaper at the time, we became acquainted with John and Joan when John was teaching music in the Simla, Colorado schools in the mid-1950s. He was very talented, well liked and well respected, a credit to his profession.

Percy and Carolyn Conarroe
Longmont CO

Mr. Bearzi was my favorite teacher at Palmer. I had him for English Lit and our choir class always knew we'd performed well when he gave us a nod following a performance.
My condolences to his family.