Jan. 21, 1947 – June 25, 2014
John Leon Hand, 67, of Sweet Home, passed away June 25, 2014.
He was born in Iola, Kan. to Robert Lloyd and Rachel Elbertia (Jones) Hand. The family moved to Oregon in 1949. He has lived in Sweet Home, Crawfordsville and Brownsville area most of his life.
John was a farmer and was involved in forage sales overseas. As a young man he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Later he focused on World Frog Jumping and won five world championship titles at the Calaveras County World Frog Jumping Jubilee.
John is survived by his wife Mary; daughter Debra Dawn Riggs; and two granddaughters: Bayli Rachelle Riggs and Myrsadi Rae Riggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers: Robert Lee Hand (1946) and Frankie Hand (1951).
A celebration of life was held June 28 at his home on Harmony Road.
In lieu of flowers John requested donations to be made in his honor to his granddaughter, Myrsadi Rae Riggs, to help with medical expenses.
Donations can be made to her account at Key Bank or in care of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel 1443 Long St. Sweet Home, OR 97386.
Make checks to Myrsadi Riggs.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.
Paid Obituary.