I want to write a few words about John. Even though I did not know John extremely well I do know the profound effect he had on many people, an effect that rippled out and spread sunshine everywhere.
He and Shirely were very kind to extend their hospitality to Megumi and me on the event of our wedding and to host a lively reception with food, gifts and fun. On some occasions before that I played golf with John, mostly Megumi or me in a cart with John, out at Tallgrass or over at MacDonald Park. During the last ten years we continued to play golf twice a year or so. In the dozen times I was with John at his home or on the golf course, it was clear that he was a deeply kind, generous and humane friend. He was funny of course, and scrupulously devoted to golf and his fellows on the course, and I could tell how much he was loved by all his good friends. He was generous beyond belief and begrudged nothing. One time at "Angela's" on Central, over a big plate of burritos, John advised me to counteract the "yips" on the putting green by purchasing and using the heaviest putter I could find. I went out and bought the putter and am still using it. I can't putt, but not because I have the yips. Megumi has told me many stories about John and she laughs and cries when she tells them. To know John was a privilege.