"Thinking of you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!"
In loving memory of
John A. Ide
John A. Ide, a resident of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2012, following a battle with cancer. He was 59. John loved bad movies, great music and dirty jokes. A painter with an ornery sense of humor, he even painted his moustache to match the colors at his wedding to Doris Ide. He loved the outdoors be it taking his daughter Chelsea fishing, spending a weekend camping near Sedona or sharing a morning walk with his grandson Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Doris Ide, daughter Chelsea (Ide) Mueller and her husband Matt, his stepson Jon McCall, his brother Robert Ide and grandson Zachary Jennings. John was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 16, 1953, to Conrad and Elsie Ide. He grew up in Beatrice, NE, moving to Phoenix in 1995 to be near his brother Bill Ide. Services will be held at 9:30 am onTuesday, February 21, 2012 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020.
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"My Husband and John went to school together and ran around with each other through the 80’s. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family"
"Sorry to hear about John. I’m sure he’ll be missed alot. My prayers will be with his family. I remember he nice smile, and he was always smiling."
"Knew John since 2nd grade at Stoddard School. Sorry to hear of his passing."
"Your family has my deepest sympathy. I went to high school with John. He was a dear friend and I can remember his laugh. He truly will be missed. My prayers will be with your family."
"John’s Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, at this time of your loss. Ron Spier and Maureen Klein"
"I have known John for years and am proud to call him a friend. I?m glad that Dylan and Katlyn were able to spend time with him in his final days as saying goodbye is not easy for children. I know John was happy to see them and they were happy to be there with him. So we will celebrate his life not mourn his passing. Sleep well my friend. We all love you Uncle John."
"John I will miss all the good times we had in school from Grade School to Graduation and all the fun we had running around together all those years. You were a great friend, I will miss you but will never forget you."
"John will be in heaven with his best friend now Jim Smith from Beatrice... They were the best friend thru school and after... Sympathy to you all and some day we shall meet him again. God Bless you all at this time of need of comfort... Charlet"
"DORIS,CHELSEA, BOB AND FAMILIES; I AM SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHNS PASSING. I HAD NO IDEA HE WAS SO SICK. AGAIN PLEASE ACCEPT MY SYMPATHIES. LOL JUDY"
"I am so sorry for your loss. It’s hard to balance your grief against your wish that he is no longer in pain, and can be at peace. I wish peace and the knowledge that you all did right by John/Dad. Bless you all."
"Although we never met in person, the stories Chelsea shared with me allow me to feel that I knew you so well. You will be dearly missed, but your love, humor, and kindness will live on in your beautiful daughter. Peace be with you as you pass from this life to the next. Love & light, Lainey & Kent Clark"
"I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing ! He was in my class in high school and has been a friend forever it seems... My sympathy goes out to all of the family and close friends... We will meet again John in the sky some day and have a class reunion there... Prayers go out to you all ! Charlet Easter Nichols 1020 N 16th Ave Beatrice, NE 68310"
"Uncle John was one of a kind. I will miss his smile and his laugh. My heart goes out to Aunt D, Chelsea and John.... -Shiela"