POLLARD, John Dana

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Saturday, September 2, 2017 <<< John Dana Pollard, a 19-year resident of Lake Havasu City, passed away peacefully Aug. 21, 2017 with his loving daughter Dana in his arms. John was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts in 1935 and graduated from Ipswich High School in 1952. In 1954, John joined the United States Air Force where he served honorably and proudly for 28 years (and two days). He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and had served in Iceland, England, Guam, Philippines, Germany, as well as various bases in the United States. John retired in 1982 as a Senior Master Sergeant from Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. John enjoyed dancing, bowling, his beloved Boston Bruins and was a 15-year member of the London Bridge Hackers golf club as well as a member of the Eagles, American Legion Post 81 and the Air Force Sergeants Association. John was preceded into Heaven by his beloved wife of 37 years, June, as well as son, Curtis Birley. He is survived by his children Dana Pollard Carulli (Frank), Darlene Freitag (Stephen), Lisa Gamble, Rick Prose (Barbara), Clif Birley (June), Gene Pollard (Christa), 17 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 P.M. on September 23, 2017 at the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hospice of Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. Send the family a free card at www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.