Condolences
To John’s family
I have just learned of this terrible news .I was fortunate to have worked with John and became friends with him at the golf course.
John really did have an amazing ability to connect with people and make you feel so important and happy to be with him. His incredible ability to remember the birthday of any body he ever met was a source of great fun and it really did bring people together.I miss our visits at the point with John ,John and Janet Ralph and all the others. I really do hope you all find comfort knowing how well thought of he really was. I am glad I knew him.
Ian Schmidt
I am so very saddened to hear of John's passing and my very sincere condolences go out to his family. I had only met John on a handful of occasions but he always left a great impression. I met John through my son Jeff who worked for him at Petro-Canada where he mentored Jeff and gave him his first hand up and got him his first station then a second, third and fourth. After that venture John and Jeff went into business and they were a great match with John's mechanical skills and Jeff's business skills. They were not just business partners but really good friends. I myself had just gotten interested in the stock market and John was very willing to help me get started and we had lots of nice conversations. He was gentle and kind, never pushy just a genuinely good person that I had the pleasure to meet. So shocked yesterday to hear of his passing from my son. 65 is not a fair age to go. That's retirement age and a time to relax and have fun. It's is wonderful, however, to hear that John was a informed Christian and knew Christ as his Lord and Savior. He is happy now and healthy in the Lords presence and I hope that brings you peace. You were all lucky to have John as your father and grandfather. RIP John. You will be missed.
John was the epitome of Genuine. You my friend brightened any environment you entered and were a role model for both the young and old. May God be with you. I always enjoyed your company and will cherish the drive you gave me to be that much better at pool. Take care, until our next game.
Cheers,
Devin Zalusky
John Pfoh was one of the best people I have ever known.
How can one person touch so many lives so significantly?
John was a good, kind person, honest and genuine and lived with integrity. He was a Rock, a dependable pillar of strength and yet he had the most tender compassionate heart. He was fun and funny. He spread love, light and laughter wherever he went. His presence truly made the world a better place. At work or at play, people looked forward to seeing John there. He had a way of just making people feel better.
His unwavering love and dedication to his family, especially his kids and grandkids was truly inspiring. If we all lived our lives as graciously as John did, what a wonderful world this would be.
We feel truly blessed to have had John be such a big part of our family. We thought we had another 20+ years with him and feel his loss so deeply. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and your friendship John and for "filling up" our lives.
I miss you so much dear friend and will for all days…
God bless your beautiful soul.
Janet Stott
I didn’t know John for many years but when I was introduced to him by John and Janet, I knew he was a special person.
He could talk to anyone from a one year old to ninety and he would “listen” because he cared. I know he prayed for me when I had cancer and that meant a lot. It was always fun to make him laugh, he had a neat laugh and had that mischievous look when he was teasing or bragging about winning at card games. I feel very blessed for his friendship even though it wasn’t long enough. The world will never be the same without John.
Doris Stein
Such a great person with a big heart. I have so many fond memories of John at the baseball diamond. My heart goes out to his family. He will be truly missed.
~ Chelsea Mckenna
What do you say when your best friend is taken so suddenly? I was in shock when I heard the news of John’s passing. I have been thinking of him constantly. I feel so lucky to have known John for 55 years. John and I met in grade 7 at Rosedale School and together we managed through our early teens. We were both thrilled to get our first motorcycles at age 14. Those were the first of many. At 16, cars and girlfriends. At 18, we were supposedly adults, but we continued to do crazy things. We did far too many to mention. At 24, John got married and I was proud to be his best man.
John started a family and had his own business which kept him very busy. Our lives went in different directions for some time. After the tragic death of John’s son Chris, we rekindled our friendship and have been very close ever since.
John was what you saw, the Real Deal! Loving to family and friends, honest, compassionate and a man of integrity. And of course, Funny. He had a way about him, you just had to love. The many people he touched in his life is a testament to that. It is said that if you are lucky enough to have “one true friend” in your life, you are blessed. I was truly blessed.
So good-bye old friend for now… I will miss you terribly.
Your best friend
John Stott
John was so incredibly kind and caring. I last saw John on Feb 19th at a rally when my Dad (Pat McKenna) and I met him there. He always had such a sweet, caring energy and we loved having him join our family events over the many years of being a close friend to our Dad and family. I will forever remember John riding his bike with a big smile. He was a happy man who loved his family more than anything. My heart goes out to his entire family.
To John's Family,
John was a great friend of ours in junior high school. He was part of our friends that had to climb the hill from Sunnyside everyday to go to Rosedale school. He was a quiet guy with a shy smile. And liked to join in with the fun. He was not a flirt. But I still had a crush on him. He was a very nice looking fellow. I liked his sister too. In those days all of us knew each others families as well. It was nice to read about how wonderful he was and that his career went so well. I do remember him being a mechanic. I'm glad he did so well and had such a wonderful family around him.
Miggs (Margaret Greene)
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear father, grandfather, and brother. Our memories of John are that he was a gentle, kind, and generous man. He has left a wonderful legacy in his family. The world is a better place because John was in it. Love and prayers for to all of his family.
Brian and Bev
My deepest condolences to John's family. I knew him when he had his gas station on Bowness Road, and I did legal work for him keeping his company up to date.. I have never met anyone as hard working as he was, and a good friend to me. We attended the same church and many church activities and lunches. My mom and dad, Al and Rose Molnar were also members of the church and they often praised him to be a loving and helpful friend and God fearing man. Sadly we will miss him but we are so glad that he is in the Hands of our Heavenly Father.
Vera Kruger
I was lucky enough to grow up next door to the Pfohs. Mr Pfoh was always so kind to every kid in our crazy cul-de-sac, never minding that he had to drive through the constant throngs of hockey playing madness, or the kids jumping off his fence onto trampolines. I imagine the reunion in heaven with him and Chrissy was a great one! Many prayers for the rest of the kids that they can find comfort in these times. - Jenny Wiebe (Evans)
I have fond memories of John, a gentle and loving soul. He had an enormous heart, loved deeply and cared for all who entered his orbit. My love to the family, please know that even as far away as Australia, John's loss is felt deeply. Much love, Dean Quilty
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