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JOHN ROBERT FOX
May 25, 1929 ~ January 17, 2011
John Robert Fox, long time resident of Battle Ground, WA, passed away January 17, 2011. He was born May 25, 1929 in Vancouver, WA.
Prior to moving to Battle Ground he enlisted in the Marines when he was seventeen, serving time in both Japan and Korea.
Eventually he went to college at the University of Portland obtaining his pre-law degree, and ultimately obtaining his law degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. John had dreamed of being a lawyer from a young age. He put himself through school, working at Freightliner among other places.
In today's world, John would be considered a dying breed, a general practitioner, working in all aspects of the legal field. He spent the majority of his years as a lawyer practicing law from his office in Battle Ground, until his retirement in 1991. He had a reputation among his colleagues as being good at what he did, and among his clients as being kind hearted and trust worthy.
John will be remembered by his family and friends for his dry sense of humor and his stoic expression, which always kept us guessing what he was really thinking.
We would like to extend a special thank you to Carolee's Assisted Living in Ridgefield, WA and to Community Home Health and Hospice, as they both did an exemplary job of taking care of him and his family in his final days.
John is survived by his sisters, Sister Mary Fox and Dorothy Kinnunen; his children, Joanie Fox, Grant Fox (spouse Sue), and Trish Fox; his four grandchildren; five nieces and three nephews; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Fox; and father, John Fox.
Arrangements will be handled by Layne's Funeral Home, with a memorial service at Sacred Heart Church in Battle Ground, WA on Fri., Jan. 28th at 11:00 a.m.
Please sign John's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
John,
I am Matt Nolan . You helped me in a very stressful situation when I was very young . I have always admired you because of the kindness you extended to me . I just read the obituary on you and I didnt know you were a Marine . I was very happy to find this out . John I miss you and I wish I could shake your hand . I hope to be able to do that in the future . You are a great man ! And I wish I was just half of what you are!
Matt
Matthew j nolan
Friend
June 17, 2020
Thank you everyone who signed Dad's guest book. We are grateful for your kind words and sympathy shared. Dad is greatly loved and will be forever missed.
Joanie Fox
February 7, 2011
Years Long Gone; A Childhood Friend.
Rest In Peace, Johnny
Gordon Snook
February 3, 2011
Mr. Fox gave me my first real "job" in 1969 at his office in Battleground. I will never forget him and the faith he showed in a very young girl. Thank you John
Debra Kant
February 3, 2011
Our warmest sympathy and prayers with all of you and your family --epecially, Joanie, Grant and Trish at this time of your loss of your father. May the joy you once shared be with you forever. Love lives forever. God Bless you and be with you in your time of loss- May He Comfort you all. Love, Claudette and Pete Walker and Family.
Claudette & Peter Walker
January 28, 2011
To all of John's family - we will remember John as a 'backbone' of the Battle Ground community. May he rest in peace.
Bruce and Donna Cross
January 26, 2011
John was a very nice person. A good lawyer and friend.
January 25, 2011
Thoughs from The Huonder's
Donald Jr Huonder
January 25, 2011
John Will certainly be missed byall of us,Walt Bassett
Walt Bassett
January 24, 2011
Our deepest sympaththy,thoughts and prayers. In your time of loss. John And I grew up together in Vancouver. Attended the Providence Academy with him.In a small world crossed paths in Korean conflict. Joe Mscichowski
Joe and Joann Mscichowski
January 23, 2011
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