John H. Curnow

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(March 20, 1939 - May 20, 2012)

John H. Curnow of Powell died Sunday, May 20, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He was 73.

John was born March 20, 1939 in Grass Valley, Calif., to Herbert and Mildred (Seabury) Curnow. He attended school in Grass Valley, Calif., and on June 13, 1980, he married Judith in Reno, Nev.

John served proudly in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and was a boilerman. Upon returning home, he continued in the profession he loved, as a diesel mechanic. John lived and worked in Grass Valley, Calif., for the majority of his life and when he retired he came to live in Powell. But he couldn’t sit down long enough to retire, so he continued working as a mechanic in Powell.

His true passion was his family. He was a man of few words but when he did speak, everyone listened. John enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, hunting, gardening, and just tinkering around. He belonged to the Methodist Church in Powell. He was also a member of the American Legion and Heart Mountain Rod and Gun Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his wife Judi; son Rob (Katy) of Grass Valley, Calif.; daughter Brook of Clark, brothers Bill (Yvonne), Bob Curnow of Grass Valley, Calif.; and sister Joyce Hartung of Grass Valley, Calif.

Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807, Powell, WY 82435.

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