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John B. "Big John" Demarest II

1956 - 2016

John B. "Big John" Demarest II obituary, 1956-2016, Durango, Colorado

BORN

1956

DIED

2016

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue

Durango, Colorado

John Demarest Obituary

"Big John" John B. Demarest II passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016, doing what he truly loved, riding his motorcycle. He was 60 years old.

Big John was born January 7, 1956, to John Burton Demarest and Patricia Lorine Monahan in California.

John loved many things in life including his family and riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed fishing and was an advocate of medical Cannabis.

He is survived by his 2 sons: Lance (Jennifer) of Durango and Ethan (Jennifer) of LaGrange, GA; 2 granddaughters Serenity and Dixie of Durango and 1 grandson Finley of LaGrange, GA.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Dave.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., at Hood Mortuary Chapel. There will be a procession to Greenmount Cemetery following services. Motorcycles will be encouraged and lead the procession, appropriate attire (riding gear) is recommended.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 2, 2016.
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I just learned of your passing. John and I have been brothers since high school. I was wondering why you didn't call on our birthday! It was your turn. You owe me a call and we will catch up soon enough. Terry and I were planning a trip your way to say hello. I am sorry to have put it off. RIP Brother.

Dave Vanderweel

March 10, 2017

Big John you were and always will be a great presence a kinder person on this earth could not be found Im glad you got to meet my son and iwe got to reconnect my condolences to your family with love
Adam

July 6, 2016

Hard to think you aren't with us. I tried to call you and you called me just before you left this scene for another. Guess we'll meet later and have plenty to talk about. Miss you bro.

Ed Schoenly

July 6, 2016

You were a friend to so many people and will be so missed. RIP

Paula Montoya

July 6, 2016

My heart goes out to the family. Big John was a great guy. Been part of my world for more than 20 yrs. Prayers and love to you all.

Star Walcott

July 3, 2016

We will surely miss you, you have always been a great friend n enjoyed all the rides. We remember the first time we introduce you to our son n he was only 4 years old and he went to look at you. And by the time he got to see your face our son was falling backwards because you were so damn tall. They are good memories that our kids will always remember n we will miss you dearly !!! Rest in peace our friend !!

Pete and Marlene Vigil

July 3, 2016

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Hood Mortuary - Durango

1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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9

Interment

Greenmount Cemetery

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1261 East 3rd Avenue, Durango, CO 81301

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