John C. Jarrell of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away on July 2, 2016, due to complications related to a broken hip. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado, in 1927 as the only child of Guy P. Jarrell and Ethel (Culver) Jarrell.
John did a tour of duty with the Army just after the close of World War II. As a Radio Repairman John provided support for portions of the Nuremberg Trials.
John spent his entire professional career with a single employer, Continental Airlines. This was a source of great pride. There were many steps along the way, from working in avionics, airframe and power plant, to working in the auto shop. John loved the airline industry.
His talent and ability lay with his head and his hands. John was an electronics whiz, a woodworker, a metal worker, a house builder, a plumber, an auto mechanic, and virtually anything else. A consummate handyman; always busy, always a project.
John is survived by his two biological children, Sandy (Danny) Simon and Jeff (Mimi) Jarrell; and grandson, Wesley Simon. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Edith Williams.
John married Ruby Loraine Armstrong in May of 1992. She passed way in 2008. He is also preceded in death by stepson, Roger Armstrong. John is survived by Loraine’s four adult children, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
John, we will always carry your memory in our hearts.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 18, 2016, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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