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John Trotter Obituary

TROTTER, John Thomas -- Entered into rest, Palo Alto, CA January 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Linda Trotter. Loving father of Cindy Ponciano and her husband Davy and Terri Braxton and her husband Mike. Devoted grandfather of Alexa and Devin Ponciano. Dearest brother of Ruth Barnes, David Trotter, Linda Langrehr and Larry Trotter. Also survived by best friend Rex Williams, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of Oklahoma, age 66. Friends are invited to Funeral Services on Friday, January 16, 2004 beginning at 9:15 a.m. at LIMA FAMILY ERICKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 710 Willow Street, San Jose; thence to Jubilee Christian Center, 105 Nortech Drive, San Jose for a celebration of John's life commencing at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the above Mortuary. Interment Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Calif.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on Jan. 14, 2004.

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Bonnie Lyons

January 15, 2004

John was a great friend to my mother and our family. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

Betty Hernandez

January 15, 2004

I will always remember John with the fondest memories. He was a great single father after the divorce of his ex-wife Linda. John was a very dear friend to me and my family will be greatly missed. My prayers for him were not in vain.

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