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John Desdions Obituary

John C. Desdions, 89, born on May 4, 1918 in Geneva, Switzerland and went to join his loving wife of 30 yrs, Ruth on October 14, 2007 in Pueblo, CO. John is survived by one daughter, six step-daughters, four son-in-laws, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in law. John was formally of Colorado Springs where he was a member of Radiant Assembly of God Church as well as Praise Assembly of God Church in Pueblo. He was a pilot during the French War and he enjoyed oil painting, wood crafting and he was truly a "Jack of all Trades." John's family would like to thank the staff of University Park Care Center for their caring ways. Viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m., today at T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home, 329 Goodnight Ave, Pueblo, CO. Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2007 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO. Please visit John's memorial at www.mem.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 17, 2007.

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