KING, John H.

Parker Pioneer, Parker, Arizona - Published Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - John King, a winter resident of Bouse, was welcomed home by his Lord on Jan. 1, 2010. He was born in Long Beach, Calif. to Joseph and Marriette King on Jan. 11, 1945, and was raised in Texas until his family moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1956. After graduating from high school, they moved to Long Beach, where John got his associate's degree in aircraft mechanics. While he was there, he met and married Susan in 1965. A year later, they moved back to Anchorage, where they raised their two daughters. John was a member of Ironworkers Local 751 until he moved to Snohomish, Wash., where he started a towing business. He loved flying model airplanes, fishing (especially in Alaska), tinkering on cars, and creating art of recycled things. He helped start a car care clinic for single moms through his church in Washington. John will be deeply missed by his wife of 44 years, Susan; his daughters Sharon (Steve) Sharp and Kathi King; three grandchildren: Cody, Jadon and Nathan Sharp; sisters Marilyn (Bill) Alexander and Pauline (Bob) James; brother David (Bonnie) King; nieces and nephews and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Richard and Robert. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 16, at Grace Assembly of God, 1821 Navajo Avenue, Parker.