John was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on May 8, 1949 to Joseph and Anna (Mrazek) Yurovchak. He moved with his parents and two brothers to Tacoma, Washington when he was six years old. He attended Jennie Reed and James Sales Elementary schools, Keithley Junior High, and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1967.
Throughout his life, John excelled at sports and attended Central Washington College (University) with a basketball scholarship. He was a gifted student, well liked and respected by his classmates as well as faculty and the community. He retired from Stellar Industrial Supply.
John is preceded in death by his parents and his brother James (Jim) Yurovchak. He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of 53 years, Sally (Werner) Yurovchak; sons Sean (Kristen), Mark (Tarah), and David (Megan); grandchildren; Alexis (Evan), Daniel, Caleigh, Michael, Peyton, and Sophie; his brother Jerry (Anita) Yurovchak, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephew.
During their life together, John and Sally had a collaborative, caring relationship based on devotion and a deep love for each other. John was a devoted and loving father, grandfather (Papa), uncle and friend to many, including his childhood friend, Dick Taylor.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; reminiscing and having a good laugh. He shared his knowledge and skills in sports and do-it-yourself projects. John could engage in conversations with anyone and took an interest in their lives and what they had to say. He was generous, with a kind spirit, inquisitive mind, avid reader, coach, loved to travel, appreciated art and music, was witty and funny, enjoyed great restaurants and valued the family traditions of Czechoslovakian Christmas and Easter dinners. He always had a big smile for everyone.
Several days before his passing, John was given a glimpse of heaven and was able to share that gift with us. Throughout those last days, he never wavered in retelling his experience. He was at perfect peace. It is with certainty that we know John is in heaven with the Lord Jesus whom he loves.
We will celebrate the laughter, joy, and memories that John brought to our lives with a celebration of his life on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 1 PM, at Lighthouse Christian Center, 3409–23rd St SW, Puyallup, WA 98373.
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