John Rees

John Edward Rees was born March 28, 1930 to parents Frank and Elsie Rees in Albany, New York, and peacefully passed away at 92 in his home in Wilton, CA with his wife of 47 years, Brenda at his side on June 6, 2022 due to complications of severe COPD/cancer.
Preceded in Death:
Son Samuel Rees, Morgantown, PA , 3 Grandchildren, Brother Frank “Bill” Rees, Sisters Helen McLaughlin & Patty Rees, Nephew Mike Rees and the Mother of John’s children Irene Schmick.
Survived by:
Wife, Brenda Rees, Wilton, CA, Sister-in-law Lana & husband Frank Emma, Visalia,CA., Mother-In-Law Avis Long, Wilton, CA Sister-in-law Rose Stevens, Alpaugh, CA, Brother-In-Law Charles Long, Fresno, CA, Nephew Frank Rees, Irving, TX, Niece MaryEllen Rees-Nutter & husband Terry, Enid, OK, Daughter Vickey Rees-Fuller & husband Dan, Buffalo, WY, Daughter Sandy Nelson, Westminster, CO, Son Deacon John X Rees & wife Jo, Lindsey, CA, Daughter Joanne Rees-Jacobs and husband Tom, Broomfield, CO, Son Tom Rees & wife Myrna, Downey, CA and 19 Grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren.
USMC - WW II Vet - Staff Sergeant.
Active parishioner of the Mission (Catholic) Church of St Vincent De Paul (St Joseph Parish), Rancho Murieta, CA
Owner/Machinist - Rees, Inc., Porterville, CA
Building Maintenance - St Christopher's Catholic Church, Galt, CA
Carpenter - Built family home in New York State
Lumberjack/carpenter - Built cabin - Balch Park, CA (Sequoia National Park)
Member of Mensa
Member of Promise Keepers, Porterville, CA (aka "The Huggie Bunch")
Member of Brothers of the Third Wheel (BTW)
Member of Christian Motorcycle Assn. (CMA)
Machinist/engineer - built V8 and VW trikes
Catholic Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Mission Church of St. Vincent De Paul at 14673 Cantova Way, Rancho Murieta, CA 95683 with Rev.Fr. Julito R. Orpilla

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