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John Napier Obituary
Born in Roda, Virginia. He was a Corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Aleutian Islands Campaign. John was a police officer in Tennessee, an actor of both stage and screen, and a senior financial executive for a major corporation. John attended New Life Church and was a Trustee there for 15 years. He was an election judge for El Paso county for 10 years. He was a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and Toastmasters Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary Machin Napier; son, Sandy Napier; daughters, Anne Grant-Tenorio and Allison Whitaker; 9 grand-children and 4 great-grandchildren, and was Papaw John to many. The Internment will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 28, 2008 at the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, November 29, 2008 in the World Prayer Center on the New Life Church Campus. Contributions in memorium of John Napier can be made to: Alpha Relief, 2175 North Academy Circle, Ste 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Papaw, we will miss your wisdom, your smile, and your hugs.
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Les Luby
November 29, 2008
Your friendship and guidance will always be in my heart. You were a true christian man. May yuor new journey be wonderful. Hope to see there someday.
Harry & Marta Alfred
November 26, 2008
Mary, Ann, and family..
You are in our thoughts and prayers, for comfort and strength.
Smile at the memories and stand strong.
Love to you,
JC Nordyke
November 25, 2008
Thanks for the wisdom you passed on during the many years you were at New Life. Can't wait to see you again on the the other side.
John Sidor
November 25, 2008
John - I will always treasure our friendship and remember your strength, honesty, good humor and kindness. I hope to meet you again some day and once again share our war stories.
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