John Edward Bardini

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, Jack Bardini, loving husband and father of five children passed away at age 90. Jack was born on May 12, 1929 in Merced, CA to John and Grace (Thur) Bardini. While attending High School he was elected Junior Class President and Student Body President. He ran track and played varsity basketball. His track career culminated with his participation in the West Coast Relays 100 yard dash.

He graduated High School in 1947 and enlisted in the Navy serving 4 years during the Korean War. While in the Navy, he met and fell in love with his future wife, Sallie Love. They married in October 1954 and settled in Merced, CA. Jack worked with his father operating the local Rambler dealership for 42 years and then purchasing and operating a 7-Eleven for the next 23 years before retiring in 1997.

Jack was serious about giving back to the community and volunteered for the Jaycees, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, served as the commissioner of the Little Guys Baseball league, and was always ready to lend a helping hand with the PTA whenever asked.

They raised five children--Bruce Bardini (Decatur, Il), Robert Bardini (Carmichael, CA), Mary Kay Sprouse (Scottsdale, AZ), Linda Luis (Merced, CA), and John Bardini (Turlock, CA).

Jack was preceded in death by his father John, his mother Grace, his stepmother June, and his sister Mary Ellen.Jack is survived by his wife Sallie, his children (and spouses) Bruce and Sheryl, Robert and Terri, Mary Kay and Rocky, Linda and Martin, and John and Karen. Along with nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

Jack will be remembered for his love of God, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. In lieu of flowers, it would please Jack if donations were made to your favorite charity in his name.