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John Whitacre

May 8, 1938 — April 19, 2021

John W Whitacre died April 19, 2021 following a brief illness.

Born May 8, 1938 in Sacramento, CA, he was the son of the late Alfred J. (Blackie) and Edith M. Enos.   John graduated from GJHS, Mesa College and Western State College.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp

John was a teacher for District 51 and a Football Coach.  He also coached Football at Mesa State College.  Coaching young men was the highlight of his life.  Playing Golf and trying to teach the younger generation the techniques was his hobby.

Survived by son JP, brother Richard (Colleen), nephews Jason and Darick, sister Cindy Enos-Martinez (Jose), nephew Steven, great niece Gabriela and great nephew Ezra.   A.J. Martinez, a very special young man who came into his life at age 4, who he mentored, tutored and taught how to play golf at the age of 7.

Preceded in death by his daughter Terri and parents Alfred J and Edith Enos.

Mass at St Joseph Catholic Church on May 6, 2021 at 10:30 AM followed by Military Honors at the Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 PM

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Funeral Mass

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Starts at 10:30 am (Mountain time)

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Honors Ceremony

Thursday, May 6, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Mountain time)

Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado

2830 Riverside Pkwy, Grand Junction, CO 81501

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