John H. McClure, Age: 76
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May 15, 1943---Jan 20, 2020

John H. McClure, 76, passed away on January 20, 2020.  John was born on May 15, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa.  He was a graduate of Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Creighton University in 1965.  He enlisted in the Army in April 1966 and served as Specialist Fifth Class at the Pentagon in Washington DC for two years.  He married Sally A. Gilpin on October 17, 1966. 

John’s work life in the transportation industry led him from Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky and eventually to Lenexa, Kansas for 36 years.  John also had a vacation home in Naples, Florida for 29 years. 

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally, his two adult daughters Jill Brewster (William), and Kimberly Tronoski (James); grandchildren Zachary Brewster, Morgan Brewster, Ava Tronoski, and Ethan Tronoski; brother Lawrence McClure of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, and sister Claudia Schueler of Decatur, Indiana.  John was preceded in death by his parents John H. McClure and Alice Jeanne Weichman McClure of Des Moines, Iowa; brother Thomas McClure of Tacoma, Washington.

John dearly loved his family.  John especially loved the wonderful family vacations that they all had together.  Golfing and relaxing on the beach with his family and friends was one of his greatest joys. 

A private family Committal Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, KS.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to The American Lung Association (www.lung.org).

 


Condolences

Elizabeth Tronoski Jan 21, 2020

sister of Jim Tronoski ,Lexington ,Kentucky

Hugs to Kim, James, Ava and Ethan. I had the pleasure of hosting John and Sally for Thanksgiving in Kentucky along with my brother James and Kim years ago. John and Sally were so gracious--and John was so easy to talk to. Glad I could see them both again at Ava's graduation from high school. Again, John was so friendly and greeted me as an old friend. My best to all--you are all in my thoughts. Love-- Liz, Maddie, Ollie, Nate and Sam

Tim Pike Jan 22, 2020

Friend ,Louisville ,Kentucky

Sally, Jill and Kimberly, I am so sorry for the loss of you Husband and Father. I've known John since I started at Mercer in 1983. He was always very helpful and someone I have thought of often since his retirement. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Tim

Richard and Sylvia Tronoski Jan 22, 2020

Inlaws ,Erie ,Pennsylvania

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. In the few family gatherings we had, our memory recalls John as a true gentleman, thoughtful and kind, considerate of others and a true friend. To Sally, Kim and Jill and all the family we offer this poem we love: "When winter ends then spring begins, and flowers bloom once more as fragrant and beautiful as in the years before. Just as comfort follows grief, and hope returns again, happiness will return to you." Love To You All, Syl and Rich

Jack shenkan Jan 23, 2020

Old friend ,Naples ,Florida

My heart goes out to all of his family. We had many good years together. I will miss him dearly

Denise & Steve Cook Jan 23, 2020

friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Sally and family, We were so sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was a wonderful man and friend. I know how much he cared for you all. Please remember you will hold him in your hearts forever. We are praying you find peace in the coming days. Love Steve & Denise Cook “Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday.” – Unknown

Bob & Carolyn Webber Jan 24, 2020

Friends ,Lenexa ,Kansas

Dear Sally, Jill and Kim and families. We were so taken aback by learning of the passing of John. I talked to him a few months ago and he told me about his illness. Sadly, I did not fully comprehend the gravity of the situation. I thought about him and Sally over the holidays and meant to call and check on him, but time just slipped away. I am forever sad about my failure. I played golf with John at Heritage Park Golf Course for 15 years every Saturday at the 3rd tee time of the day. One of our other golf partners, Russ Niemi, passed in late 2019. Although John and Sally and us have grown apart over the past few years, we will never forget the great times we had together and I will never forget what he gave me, great patience for a young golfer who now enjoys the game, with Carolyn, on a near daily basis in season. He will forever be remembered for all the fun we had and for that special gift, our love of golf. He will be missed.

Joan Julich Kiernan Jan 24, 2020

Classmate and Friend ,Des Moines ,Iowa

I am deeply saddened by the loss of a good friend and classmate. We graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School in West Des Moines together in 1957 and then we graduated together from our respective high schools (Dowling & St. Joseph Academy) in 1961. I extend my sympathy and prayers to John's family and his brother Larry and sister Claudia.

Sandy Julian Jan 24, 2020

Friend ,Daytona Beach ,Florida

Sally I am saddened to hear about John’s passing. Many memories with you and John. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kim, Jill and the rest of the family.

Warren Wangen& Karen Metzgar Jan 24, 2020

Close friends for years in Naples ,EAU CLAIRE ,Wisconsin

Jan 24, 2020

DEAR SALLY AND FAMILY, WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS AS WE REMEMBER THE MANY GOOD TIMES WE SHARED WITH YOU AND JOHN IN NAPLES. GOD,S LOVE AND OURS. KAREN METZGAR & WARRENWANGEN

Claudia Schueler Jan 24, 2020

Sister ,Decatur ,Indiana

Death changes everything. Time changes nothing. I will miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom of your advice, the stories of our lives and just knowing you’re here. So no, time changes nothing. I will miss you as much today as the day you died. I just miss you. Until we’re all together again know how much you are loved.

Jim Geeter Jan 25, 2020

Friend ,Roswell ,Georgia

I send my heart-felt condolences to the family and friends of John McClure. I will forever cherish the good times we shared as next-door neighbors in Lenexa in the 1980's. He was a gentleman and a great friend, beloved by his lovely family and admired by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Jim Geeter Roswell, GA

Karen METZGAR & Warren WANGEN Jan 26, 2020

Very close friends... in Florida ,EAU Claire ,Wisconsin

DEAR SALLY AND FAMILY, WE HEARD OF JOHN,S PASSING FROM YOUR DAUGHTER. JUST WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW THAT YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IN THE WEEKS AHEAD. GOD’S LOVE AND OURS. KAREN AND WARREN

Jodi Henderson Jan 28, 2020

Friend ,Jeffersonville ,Indiana

Prayers our Heavenly Father will wrap his arms around all of you and provide peace, love, strength, mercy, and grace.

Paddy and Sue Broderick Jan 30, 2020

H.S. And college classmate ,Rock Island ,Illinois

John was a friend from high school and college where Sue and I got to know him quite well. He was a true gentleman, liked by so many and a fun guy to be around. His quiet manner was impressive and his good looks remained forever. Our sympathy goes out to all of John’s family.