MEANS, John Alford

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from June 4 to June 11, 2013 - JOHN ALFORD MEANS (1939 - 2013) John A. Means, age 73, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Bullhead City, Ariz. after a year long battle with liver disease. He was a resident of Bullhead City for over 40 years. He was born October 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, son of Chester and Vivian Means. He loved his grandchildren dearly and will be greatly missed by those closest to him. He loved spending time with his friends at various watering holes in Bullhead City, where he left behind many friends. John lived his way, and always seemed to make the best of it. He will be greatly missed by many especially Mike, who has been his caregiver for the past few years. Before he retired, he was the producer of the Dinah Shore show, as well as a camera man for many sports and entertainment shows. He often spoke of spending times with actors George Kennedy, Mel Tillis, Burt Reynolds and many others. He is survived by his two daughters; Nuala Means, and KellyAndrews, his best friend, and Son-In-Law, Michael Andrews; his two grandchildren, Paige and Lauren Andrews.