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John Joseph McInnis

Posted 2017-12-12 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 <<<

John Joseph McInnis, 70, of Lake Havasu City, passed away suddenly and
peacefully at his home Dec. 8, 2017.

John was born Aug. 17, 1947 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William
and Betty (Pettit) McInnis.

John married Nora Smith on Dec. 14, 1968. He worked at the Saginaw
newspaper for many years, then retired from the medical imaging field
in 2012. After moving to Arizona, John and Nora summered at Sandy
Pines campground near Hopkins, Michigan.

John was a volunteer fireman in Bridgeport, Michigan for 20 years, a
ham radio operator, a paragliding pilot, enjoyed riding his motorcycle
and was a jack-of-all-trades. He traveled the world for both work and
pleasure. John will be sadly missed by many co-workers, neighbors, and
friends from around the world.

John and Nora hosted exchange students from around the world. They
were Jeanette and Maria from Ecuador, Frauke from Sweden, Anna Marie
from Holland, and Tapio from Finland.

John was a devoted University of Michigan and Detroit Lions fan. His
famous quote was, “I’m just resting my eyes!”

John is survived by his wife Nora of 49 years, daughters Zenda (Paul)
Narvaiz, Cheyleen (Todd) McInnis, grandchildren Anthony (Amy) Narvaiz,
Courtney(Garry) Palmer, Britney (Dan) McInnis, Sabrina Narvaiz and
two-great grandchildren, Emery Palmer and Carson Narvaiz.

John also leaves behind his brother William (AJ) McInnis, sister
Sharon (Don) Raasch, and brother Michael (Linda) McInnis and many
nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by Neil and Ruby Smith.

Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be spread in places he
loved.





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