John Gavin Jr.

John P. Gavin, Jr. John died at the age of 87 on Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Peoria, AZ. He was born November 3, 1922, in Kansas City, MO, son of John P. and Lucile L. (Moore) Gavin. John was a WWII Veteran and served in the US Navy from August 7, 1942, to December 15, 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. John married Arvetta Houghton on February 25, 1950 in Mexico, MO. John is survived by his wife, Arvetta of Phoenix, AZ, daughters, Patty Underwood of Goodyear, AZ, Mickey Thayer of Everett, WA, Sharon Gavin of Snohomish, WA, Brenda Gettman of Marysville, WA and Maureen (Mike) Diaz of Duvall, WA, grandchildren, Darrell Underwood, Zac Underwood, Danny Underwood, Christopher Thayer, Melanie Thayer, Jessie Cruz, Derek Arnett, Kyle Gettman, Sean Diaz and Alicia Diaz and twelve great-grandchildren. John was an Accountant and retired from E. J. Bartells in Renton, WA. He was a long-time member of the Snohomish Men’s Club in Snohomish, WA. Being the son of a professional golfer, golf remained his greatest passion throughout his life. John was a member of the Saints Simon & Jude Catholic Cathedral in Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Dr., Sun City, AZ. Burial is at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.