John E. Bottorff, 51, of Plymouth died of natural causes in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, on Friday, June 8, 2012, at 2:58 a.m.
John was born in Knox, IN. on August 1, 1960. He was the son of Don L. and Anita L. Sellers Bottorff.
On May 14, 1994, in their home in Plymouth, John and Connie A. Balsley were married. Connie survives her husband’s death.
John was a forklift driver for Lear for over 25 years.
He enjoyed stockcar racing and listening to music.
John is survived by his wife, his father, a daughter and two sons. His daughter is Heather. She her husband, James Howard and their children Emily, Hayley and Landon, live in Plymouth. A son Travis Bottorff and his children, Mackenzie and Kaitlyn also live in Plymouth. Robert Bottorff, a son, lives at home in Plymouth as well.
Also surviving are two brothers: Phil L. and Cheri Bottorff, Knox and Tim and Lisa Bottorff of Pryor, OK. An uncle, Larry Sellers of Culver, survives as well.
John was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2012, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services for John will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in the funeral home with John Miller officiating. Interment will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial gifts in John’s memory may be sent to the family through Johnson-Danielson Funeral home.
Brandon Treesh says
I enjoy talking to john at the races. Sry 4 ur loss. We will miss him at the races.
Larry Judy Foote says
Connie and family are prays and though are with you.
sherry clemons says
i remember the last words he said 2 me
Judy Cauffman says
Phil and Family…….Sorry for the loss of your brother. May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace . Judy Cauffman ( Bomarko)
Guyla Sellers Blins says
My Deepest Sympathy to All of the Family. May God Bless all of you.
Guyla Sellers Blind
Knox, Indiana
Frances MacLain says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your Loss. May God help you in this time and that you have alot of people there to support you.
Cheri Huffman says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. John will be greatly missed.
Cheri Huffman
Cheri Huffman says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. John will be greatly missed.
Cheri Huffman
Kathy Parker says
Connie,
I was shocked to hear of John\’s passing. I am so very sorry. He was such a fun guy with a great sense of humor. He is in a much better place now, however I know you & your family will miss him terribly. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you as you go through this truly difficult time.
Don & Kathy Parker
richard trusty says
sorry for your loss john was just a fun guy to be around ienjoyed working with him and listening to his racing stories. He had it rough for many yearsyahoo.com but always had a smile he will be missed
Brandon Treesh says
I enjoy talking to john at the races. Sry 4 ur loss. We will miss him at the races.
Larry Judy Foote says
Connie and family are prays and though are with you.
sherry clemons says
i remember the last words he said 2 me
Judy Cauffman says
Phil and Family…….Sorry for the loss of your brother. May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace . Judy Cauffman ( Bomarko)
Guyla Sellers Blins says
My Deepest Sympathy to All of the Family. May God Bless all of you.
Guyla Sellers Blind
Knox, Indiana
Frances MacLain says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your Loss. May God help you in this time and that you have alot of people there to support you.
Cheri Huffman says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. John will be greatly missed.
Cheri Huffman
Cheri Huffman says
Connie,
I am so sorry for your loss. John will be greatly missed.
Cheri Huffman
Kathy Parker says
Connie,
I was shocked to hear of John\’s passing. I am so very sorry. He was such a fun guy with a great sense of humor. He is in a much better place now, however I know you & your family will miss him terribly. Please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you as you go through this truly difficult time.
Don & Kathy Parker
richard trusty says
sorry for your loss john was just a fun guy to be around ienjoyed working with him and listening to his racing stories. He had it rough for many yearsyahoo.com but always had a smile he will be missed