John Payne Obituary


JOHN MELVIN PAYNE
September 19,1948 ~ May 13, 2013

John Melvin Payne, 64, passed away peacefully May 13, 2013 at the Vancouver, WA Veterans Medical Center after a long brave fight with cancer.
John was born September 19, 1948 in Portland, OR. He began his schooling at Woodmere Grade School where he met his future wife, Donna.
After graduating from Benson High School in 1966 he left the following year to serve in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He returned from Vietnam a decorated soldier and completed his apprenticeship as a pipefitter/plumber.
Most of his working career was spent working for The United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters, Local Union 26 and as a manager at Familian NW.
He was well known for his hard work, helpfulness, and love for his family.
John is survived by his loving wife of 45+ years, Donna Payne; his son, Daryl Payne; daughter, Kristina Payne; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of John's life will be held June 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Firstenburg Community Center.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Vancouver Veterans Medical Center for the love, care, and respect John and his family received while he was there.
John will be missed but always in our hearts.
Please sign John's Guest Book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 19, 2013.
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I went to grade school with John and Donna. We went to a small grade school so everyone knew everyone - John was a great friend - he will be missed. Lynn Destefano

May 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cheryl & Mark

May 21, 2013

I remember John & Donna well, from Woodmere. Was pleased to visit with Donna in the fall at our grade school reunion but saddened to hear of John's illness. Donna, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Sincerely, Carol (DeVore) Johnston

May 21, 2013

Johnny was a long life friend ,when he married Donna he got the best woman any Man could ask for. Dianne Tungate

Dianne Tungate

May 21, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss.
Jonh hired me in 1990 at Familian Northwest. I would not be where I am today had it not been for his mentorship. He was a great leader and a great man. He will be missed!

David Thompson

May 20, 2013

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO DONNA AND ALL THE FAMILY.

MARILYN BROWNING

May 19, 2013

Johnny was a best friend since grade school. We had many fun adventures together. From bicycling up the Clackamas to go fishing to sleeping in his old Pontiac at Seaside. Then he met Donna and they shared many years together and had to incredible children. John will be missed by many.

Steve Tungate

May 19, 2013

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