Dear Brenda and family, so sad at hearing of John’s passing. I hold the memories of the times spent with your family dear to my heart. Janice MacMillan, nee Kyte

I didn’t know John personally, but I went to V.V.J.S. school with his sister, Brenda.

I am so sorry to hear about the untimely passing of John, and also of his mother, Queenie, who is a very well known person in Kamloops.

I am the Archivist at the Kamloops Museum & Archives, and recently a member of the public dropped off a donation of personal materials regarding both Queenie and John. As I wasn’t here when the materials were droppped off, I don’t know where the donor got them, but I think they may be of interest to the family.

There are photographs, school records and memorabilia in the donation.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss these materials. I’m not sure where Brenda is living now, but I was not able to find her in the Kamloops directory.

What a wonderful tribute this is to John’s life. I hope it can provide some comfort to his loved ones.

I grew up with John in Kamloops and we knew each other right from Valleyview Elementary School onward. He was the first one I made friends with in grade school and we always were friends. As I read through other condolences I recognize many of the other contributors as ones from those days and I also recognize that some of those childhood friendships are long-lasting. I crossed paths with John in the 1980’s a few times and we re-connected in 2006. He was a positive person, big-hearted and what a sense of humour! I will miss him. My sincere condolences. Grant Rodgers

Brenda, Jasna, Tanja and Tom. We are very sorry and saddened to hear about John’s passing. I knew John from the early days in Kamloops, cubs, scouts, ventures, the Valleyview Junior Pep Band, and fondly remember him playing his accordion in one our many groups. John was highly respected and liked by everyone he met. On behalf of Baleshta’s, we extend our condolences.

I was saddened to read of John’s passing and extend my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. You just knew his dedicated work ethic, quiet determination and thoughtfulness would bring him great success in his life and would touch many along the way. It ended much too soon.

Lucille Dempsey – Grade 2 Teacher Valleyview

Dear Brenda.

So sorry to hear that your brother passed away. We never met John but heard alot about him from your Mom.

Our sincere condolences.

Inger & Mickey

Our deep-felt Condolences to John’s family.

The two of us grew up with John from Grade 1 through to grade 11. He was always a good friend – one we regret losing contact with. A great football player , a smart guy, always friendly, always smiling,…. and big. He had a great ethic, always giving 100%. It saddens us that his journey here was so short. Godspeed big guy.

John & Gerry.

My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends. John was my science teacher in the early 1980’s at Brocklehurst Secondary. John always made each science class entertaining with his charm and sense of humour.He will be missed!!

My condolences to your family in the loss of John. He taught me at McArthur Park Sec. Kamloops BC in 1979. I recall him to be warm, funny, and peaceful. I am thankful you placed the obituary in our paper. He touched my life. Take care.

My condolences on the unfortunate – and way too soon – passing of John Pink. I was a student of his, back in the early 1980’s, when he was a science instructor at Brocklehurst Secondary. I remember his great smile and the way he always use to tease / joke around with all of the girls. If memory serves me well, he always did his best to make science – chemistry – fun. Thank you for allowing me to share my memories of Mr. Pink – he was a great teacher.

Occasionally I recall my science class that John taught. He was a great teacher. I only wish my son had a science teacher that made the class interesting. Condolences to his family.

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Pink. I first met John back in the mid 90’s in Calgary and always remember of his good humour and love of life. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Andy & Tuk Hoffman

Dear Jasna, Tanja and Brenda: We were so shocked and saddened by the news of passing of John. Although our paths diverged later in life, during high school and college he was one of my best friends. He was always so loyal and encouraging. We were partners in BP photography, our first business. We will certainly miss him. Be assured of our love and prayers. Sincerely Mark and Catherine

Dear Jasna and Tanja!

John will always live in our memories. His sense of humour, his openess for new ideas for new friendships and towards different cultures always amazed us. He was genuinely a good man and therefore the pain of loosing him is even bigger. We’ll be missing him and his positive energy that he was feeding us with whenever we were in his company.

Please accept our condolences!

Neka mu je laka zemlja!

Licina Family, Calgary

Dear Jasna, Tanja and family,

I had the pleasure of being one of John’s students in the Entrepreneurial Program at MRC in 1996-97. He was one of the few teachers in my life who have really stood out. I’ll never forget that beaming smile!

I want to let you know that due to his outstanding teaching skills (and his persistence that we have a good business plan), I am now running my own business. I never would have started my own business if it wasn’t for his efforts.

I will always remember John as a wonderful teacher, and I wanted you to know that his efforts helped me greatly throughout the years.

Please accept my condolences.

Susan (Dykstra) Deering

Jasna and Tanja,

John obviously had a huge impact on so many people, myself included, but no one feels this loss more than you. In the years I was privileged to know John, we often spoke of our families. Let me tell you, he was always enormously proud of both of you, and without fail described his good fortune to have you in his life.

From my family to yours, please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time.

My Condolences to the family and friends of John Pink. I came to know John around 2000 when he became one of my business mentors. I was starting my marketing consulting business, Revelation Marketing and John was instrumental in my first few years. His guidance and encouragment along with his genuine interest was very motivating. He is remembered fondly and may he rest in peace. May the Great Spirit’s healing ways touch his family and friends. God Bless, Shelley Repka-Willard

Dear Jasna and Tanja; We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing. I hope you take comfort in knowing our thoughts are with you. I wish I could have been there to give you a hug. Take care of your self. Time really does heal all wounds. Irene and Rick

Jasna, Tanja, Brenda,

My deepest and most profound condolences. My heart is with you.

Godspeed John

Dear Jasna, Tanja and Brenda – Our love and thoughts go out to you at this sorrowful time. John was taken much too soon, in the prime of his life and will leave an empty void in all our hearts. He was a true fighter right to the end. You were a sweet and wonderful guy, John, We’ll miss you.

Brenda, Jasna and Family,

Please accept our sincere condolences. Growing up with John will always be remembered for those long walks to and from school. John’s sense of adventure always managed to get us into some mischief!! John had many extraordinary gifts and was a special friend. I wish we could be with you on Thursday. You are in our thoughts. Until we meet again John. Sandra (Sprague) and Peter Kleinstiver (London, ON)

Brenda, Jasna, Tanja and Tom;

John was a habanera pepper: Bright, colourful, spicy and fun! He was also a loyal, steadfast friend to all. Our heart aches at his passing. His welcoming smile and endearing personality will be missed. Thank you for graciously hosting our hospital visits, and finding the strength to support John so wonderfully well through his greatest challenge. We extend our love, and wish you comfort, support and peace.

Don will attend John’s memorial on behalf of our family.

Jasna, Tanja & Brenda, our hearts go out to you. John was such a special person who can never be forgotten. His courage and determination to make his medical situation be better than the ‘experts’ expected was amazing. His strength of character was demonstrated repeatedly through his illness. But his whole life was really that- a real example of strength, humour, and love of family and friends.

Jasna, Tanja & Brenda

Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. John was a special person who was part of our family life for so many years.

His contribution to life in general and his friends & family in particular, was immense. He will be missed by all

Dear Jasna and Tanja,

Being so far away gives me the pleasure of having my last memory of John with him smiling and feeling good! I will always treasure this memory as well as all the other great memories that I have of him.

Please accept my deepest heart felt condolences.

As I am not in Canada, I will, unfortunately, not be able to be with you on Thurdsay but please know that I will be thinking of you.

All my Best Wishes,

Drago Dabic

Dear Jasna & Tanja:

It has been a few years since I’ve met with you and John. I was hoping to make contact with him to catch up when I heard of his illness. My condolences for his passing. I am sure he is missed very much.

John played a role in my life as I graduated from College. I can’t thank him enough for the consultation and advice during that part of my life. This relationship developed into a friendship. John was a good man and was always willing to help as best as he can. he will be missed greatly.

With Regrets;

Steve Chung

Dear Jasna and Tanja

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincerest condolences.

John Collins and Flo and Marianne

Brenda, Jasna, Tanja and Tom;

Our thoughts are with you at this time and we extend our deepest sympathy. John was truly a great friend, and I and my family will miss him dearly. In friendships he was wealthy, and he knew how to share that wealth in so many ways that enriched us all. He will always be in our hearts and we shall keep warm memories of him.

From the Veale family

Dear Brenda, and Jasna and family,

We were so sad to hear of John’s passing. It is the PITTS!!! We always enjoyed having dinner with you , your mom and Tommie. Through your Mom we followed your lives quite closely. She was very proud of John (and of you Brenda). What wonderful memories you must all have of him.

Keep in touch. See you in Kamloops soon I hope.

Love

John and Joan

John, you were a friend and a mentor, always willing to help.

You were dependable to work with and always fun, with humor and intelligence.

Rest in peace my friend, see you later.

Brad Henderson

Our thoughts are with all of you. John was a wonderful person. I remember fondly the salmon bbqs he had invited Mike and I to years ago. I just regret we didn’t to see more of each other in the past few years.

Love Lori

Brenda, Jasna and extended family

I am truly saddened for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you.

Gordana, Christopher, Tatjana and Darmir

Dear Brenda, Thank you for letting us know about John. While we know him through you & your Mom we never met him. I know, through two of his high school classmates, that he was a highly intelligent man.

This has been a year of two major losses for you. Our sincerest condolences.

Gordon & Lorna Olsen

Dear Pink Family,

We had the very great pleasure of knowing John through his work at Novapure Systems, and always looked forward to his wonderful humour and to seeing that huge grin of his.

We’ll miss seeing him very much, but take comfort in the knowledge that he lived life as it should be – head-on and zestfully.

Our deepest sympathies to you during this time,

The Staff at Bio-Chem Consulting Services

Dear Jasna and Tanya,

I had the great fortune to work with John at Impact Blue and found a great friend and mentor. I took away many things from our days working together that have stayed with me over the years. I valued his creativity and insight as well as kindness towards the folks he worked with. I have often thought ‘what would John do’ and will continue to do so.

Please accept my thoughts and best wishes. If I were in Canada, I would be there in person but will be thinking of you on Thursday.

Kind Regards,

Daryn Edgar

Dear Brenda, Tommy and Jasna,

We were so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sincerely, Melissa and Evan

Dear Brenda & Family,

Our deepest condolences to you all. Such a difficult year with your Mom’s passing also but know she & John are together now & at peace.

Love always,

Elizabeth & Rob

John was one of those very special people who held his friends dear, one who could be counted on for anything. He was the photographer at our wedding, traveling thousands of miles by himself to the Ottawa Valley just to fulfill a promise once made. John, the “Godfather of the Kamloops’ Mafia” kept the gang in touch by being the hub of all information.

Our family never missed a New Year’s phone call from John or a visit with “Uncle Rooster” on our way through Calgary. He had the rare ability to connect with both young and old, talk on any subject, and make you laugh at the absurdity of life.

Brenda, Jasna and Tanya, you have our deepest sympathy. Rooster will remain in our hearts and minds forever.

The Loerkes

Dearest Jasna,

Our condolences!

Sa Bogom,

-Aleksa, Jelena & Natalia CENIC

Dear Pink Family,

I had the privilege of knowing John through the entrepreneurship program at MRC. He led and mentored us well and my memories of him are very fond as he was caring, helfpul and fatherly as he ensured we got an excellent education.

He will be missed.

You will be in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Noreen (Giesbrecht) Ward

Dear Brenda…our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you at this time.