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Obituary:John C. Jaco Sr. |
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John C. Jaco Sr.
JACO, John C., Sr. Went to be with our Lord on July 3, 2008 with his family by his side, at his home in Santa Rosa, CA, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor. John is survived by his devoted wife, Lilly Jaco, his loving children: Charles (Kelly) Jaco, John (Terry) Jaco, Jr., Pamela (Dan) Parker, Lisa Jaco and Arlene (Tom) Rhoden, all of Santa Rosa, CA. He leaves six loving grandchildren: Eric and Melissa Dycus, Brayden and Breanna Jaco, Zachary Stevens and Ryan Jaco. Also survived by his sisters, Mable Crouch, Linda Wilson and Betty Casey, all of Oregon, and his brothers, Warren Jaco of CA, Richard Jaco of NC and Dale (Cheryl) Jaco of WA. He also leaves behind a best buddy (brother-in-law), who was like a brother, Paul (Violet) Chappell of CA. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. A native of Hughes, AR, age 70 years. John is preceded in death by his parents, Albert D. and Myrtle M. (Heckard) Jaco, two sisters, Kathleen Essex and Mary O'Donnell, as well as two brothers, Joseph (Jody) Jaco and Albert "Junior" Jaco. John came to California with his family at a very young age. He served in the U.S. Air Force and in the National Guard, receiving honorable discharges from both units. He was united in marriage to Lilly Chappell and together, with their family, made their home in Santa Rosa. He worked for Sonoma County at Sutter Hospital for twenty years, after which he retired and along with his wife, Lilly, they started their own business, Hidden Creek Lodge, a residential care facility for the elderly, which they maintained from 1980 to 2004. John loved being with his family and treasured his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, camping, nature and oil painting. "John, I will miss you and I will never forget our life together. You were a loving husband and my best friend, a wonderful father and the best grandpa ever". Family and friends are invited to meet and attend Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2008 at the LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL (4321 Sonoma Highway, Santa Rosa, CA, 95409). Interment to follow at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL will provide visitation hours in the Fireside Room from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2008. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in John's name are preferred to the Santa Rosa Bible Church, 4575 Badger Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95405. With deep appreciation and gratitude, the Jaco Family wish to express their sincere "Thanks and Appreciation" to all the doctors and staff of UCSF, Memorial Hospice, St. Joseph's Visiting Nurses and to our many friends for their help, support and many prayers. Arrange ments entrusted to: LAFFERTY & SMITH COLONIAL CHAPEL, Directors - 707-539-2921
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