John Horn, 89, of Sweet Home died peacefully, surrounded by his family at home, on Oct. 13, 2009.
He was born Sept. 25, 1920 in Underwood, Wash. to Jacob Thomas and Martha Ellen (Dark) Horn. He spent his childhood years in Hood River.
After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945, participating in the Pacific Theater, Mr. Horn moved to Sweet Home to raise his family with his wife of 69 years, Ruth Jean (Kibby) Horn.
After a lifetime of work in the logging industry, he retired in 1985 from Willamette Industries. He was a member and served diligently in the Lebanon Assembly of God Church.
Mr. Horn will be remembered by many as a caring, giving man who was a blessing to his family, church and community. He touched many lives, giving his all and asking for nothing in return.
Mr. Horn had many passions in his life. He loved to work with wood in his shop, making many rocking chairs and cradles for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He coached Little League when his children were younger. Later, he was a devoted supporter of his children and grandchildren’s activities. He also loved to travel. But his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He truly cherished his children and loving wife.
He was a tireless worker. Very few days passed without a project undertaken at home or for one of his countless friends.
Mr. Horn is survived by his wife Ruth; son and daughter-in-law Stan and Dianna Horn of Lebanon; daughter Jeneane Dunmyer of Tualatin; son and daughter-in-law Dennis Horn and Marlene Teel of Helena, Mont.; and son and daughter-in-law Tom and Kathy Horn of Sweet Home; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were held Oct. 17 at the Lebanon Assembly of God, followed by graveside services with military honors at Gilliland Cemetery in Sweet Home.
Contributions may be made to Evergreen Hospice of Linn County. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.