John Henry Williamson III

John was born February 20, 1960 in San Mateo, California, the son of Ronald Williamson and Kathryn Kennedy. He grew up in Northern California and Oregon, attending California High School (San Ramon), St. Mary’s College (Moraga), and the Monterey Institute of International Studies. In 1985, John took a teaching job in Ojai, California, where he met his wife, Trisha (Hair) Williamson. John and Trisha were married in Ventura, California August 1990.

John was a dedicated educator, having taught elementary and middle school in addition to having been an administrator. He worked at Ojai Valley School and at several schools in Ventura Unified School District.

John enjoyed being outdoors. He loved nature, gardening, hiking, travel, classic movies, sailing Hobie Cats and time with loved ones. He and his wife had many travel adventures and were always saving for the next great exploration.

John is survived by his wife and best friend, Trisha, son Matthew Williamson, mother Kathryn Kennedy of Arizona, sisters Melody Jenkins of Idaho, Jocelyn Ross of Arizona, nephews Daniel Jenkins, Jeff Ross, Ian Hair, Dylan McClure, nieces Kimberlee Handy, Liz Jenkins, Jackee Randall, Diane Hair, Madison McClure, cousins Ken Donnelly, Kurt Donnelly, Ric Donnelly, and father-in-law, William Hair of Ventura.

John was predeceased by his father, Ronald Williamson (2006) and mother-in-law, Judith Hair (2009).

John’s family would like to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of support from ATLAS Elementary School, Portola Elementary School, Ojai Valley School, and from friends at various schools in Ventura Unified School District. The family would also like to thank UCLA Health, Community Memorial Hospital, St. John’s Regional Medical Center, and Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice for the care they provided.

In lieu of flowers, John and his family ask that donations be made in his honor to either: Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 1996 Eastman Avenue, Suite 101, Ventura, CA 93003, or National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, 6800 Wheeler Canyon Road, Santa Paula, CA 93060

John will be interred at Santa Paula Cemetery. No services will be held.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, CA 93003. Condolences may be sent to TedMayrFuneralHome.com.