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John Hancock Obituary

John Hancock, 94, was born in Goodland, Indiana. He was the second child of Margaret and Frank Hancock. John was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hancock and daughter, Carole Hartsock. He is survived by his daughter, Gwendolyn DeShong (husband Mike) of Hollywood, Florida, daughter, Kathy Burns (husband John) of Colorado Springs, brother, David Hancock (wife Dodie) of Minneapolis, Minnesota and three grandsons: Steve Hartsock (wife Kathy) of Germantown, Wisconsin, Jason Burns of Colorado Springs, and Jeremy Burns of Denver. John was a graduate of the University of Maryland. He was a retired Lt. Colonel (USAF) who was a veteran of WWII stationed in London, England during the Blitz. John received the Bronze Star Medal, Korean Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. John served his country from 1929 - 1960. He then worked for CBS TV Labs in Stamford, Connecticut and the Mead Paper Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. After retirement, John relocated in Aurora, Colorado. He was an active member of the Aurora Elks Lodge until 2001 when he moved to Colorado Springs. John will be honored with a military funeral and will be interred beside his beloved wife Mary at Fort Logan Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 23, 2005.

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June Fettig

May 6, 2005

Dear Gwen and Kathy,



My heart is with you at this tender time. I know your memories will be of comfort to you. Your father was a fine man, and handsome too! Remember how as children we looked at those two brothers? Your Dad looked like Clark Gable and my Dad looked like Jeff Chandler!



Over the years it has meant so much that I had such a neat Uncle John who remembered me.



Love,

June

James Hundley

April 29, 2005

Gwen,

I am deeply sorry to hear about

your father passing away. I never

met him, but I remember you speaking of him.

It is always a very sad time when a parent is lost.

Please accept our deepest condolences.

Jim and Lori Hundley

Janet Wiley

April 27, 2005

Dear Gwen and Mike,

I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's death - I always enjoyed hearing the interesting stores about his life and late-in-life driving adventures across the country. I'm sure you have many loving memories and yes, you are fortunate to have had him with you for so many years. My love and prayers are with you,

Janet

Hannah Dillman

April 26, 2005

Your Dad had a full rich life surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He will be missed. Love, Hannah

Monica Rivas Varnado

April 26, 2005

Dear Gwen and Mike,



We wish you the most heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. It sounds like John lived a full life and was loved by all. We know he must have been a great man because he brought Gwen into the world. We trust that your many happy memories will serve as a great comfort in the days ahead.



Love,



Monica and James Varnado

Bob McCullough

April 26, 2005

To the family of John Hancock,

I first met John at Wright Field Ohio in about 1947 or48, we were both assigned to the old Aerial Recon Lab, working for Col George Goddard. We met again in Aurora, Co, where John, Ben Fagen, Myself, and a few others from the old recon lab met and had lunch on a Random basis. I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was the epitome of an officer and a gentlemen.

Jackie Hails

April 25, 2005

Dear Gwen, Mike, and other family members of Mr. Hancock. I was saddened to hear of the death of your father. I met him only once at Mike & Gwen's wedding, and remember what a nice, handsome man he was! I will be praying for you and your family during this sad time.

Love you,

Jackie Hails

Hugh & Marilyn Wooldridge

April 25, 2005

We always loved our visits with John especially in Minnesota and Colorado.

Barbara Poe

April 25, 2005

Dear Gwen and Mike, Kathy and John. I shall always remember the wonderful time that I had in Colorado when I visited with Gwen and her parents. Your dad was so thoughtful and concerned about our every need. I am thinking of you in this sad time but remembering a much happier time.

Dale Rose

April 23, 2005

Dear Gwen, Kathy and John, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. The loss of a parent is something that you never get over, but the pain deminishes with time. I have fond memories of your father coming to the planning area at Hollywood Hills High School. I wish you all the best, and will be thinking about you all in the coming weeks. Love, Dale

Theresa Olah

April 23, 2005

Gwen and Mike, Kathy and John,



I was deeply saddened to hear of the death of your father. I met him only once, but that meeting left me with a lasting impression of him. I know you will miss him so much, but always remember, that he lived a full and wonderful life and made great contributions to the world.



Love Theresa

David & Dolores Hancock

April 23, 2005

John was all we could ever ask for as a brother & brother-in-law. He will be dearly missed. Our sympathy and love to his family.

Ruth Ann Chiaraluce

April 23, 2005

Rich and I are thinking of you at this time.

Bill & Montene Wright

April 23, 2005

Kathy and John:



We wish to convey our deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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