John F. Botset, 72, a lifetime Plymouth resident, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at his daughter’s home in the company of his family and hospice.
John, also affectionately known as “Pops” and “Papa John”, was born in Plymouth on September 4, 1939, the son of Jessa W. and Edna Mae Perry Botset. He attended Plymouth High School.
A member of the U.S. Marine Corps from January 7, 1958 to November 15, 1960, John was involved in the “Bay of Pigs” conflict.
John retired from Bendix/Allied Signal in 2001 after 30 years of service. He was an avid reader and spent much of his time on his computer. He was a member of the Plymouth Moose Lodge and American Legion.
John married Sandra L. Dixon and they are survived by a daughter: Dawna (Blane) Embree of Plymouth, two sons: John W. (Sue) Botset of Rochester and Todd A. (Carrie) Botset of Walkerton, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Robert Botset and Alvin “Bud” Botset and two sisters: Dorothea “Dot” Hessler and Alice Schumann.
The family will receive friends at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth on Saturday, January 7, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Mark Allen of the Sunrise Chapel, will be held immediately following visitation at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Military honors will be accorded John by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162 and the D.A.V.
Preferred memorial gifts are to the Center for Hospice Care, 112 S. Center Street, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 recognizing their gracious care.
Cliff Bitterman says
Family, so sorry to hear about your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Susie Cole Reinholt says
Dear Sandy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Richard and Marsha Botset says
Sandy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Please accept out sincerest condolences. We are never prepared even when we know death is coming. We had not seen John for many years and did not know he had been ill.
Jim Spiek says
My condolences go out to the Botset family. May you find some comfort in the days to come.
TERRY R. GREENE says
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS !
Janet Metsker Smith says
Dear Sandy & family,
It\’s never easy losing a loved one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet
1961 Classmate
Linda Starr says
Glenn and I were sorry to learn of John\’s death. Our sympathy to all the family.
sarah says
i miss you grandpa so much i was so sad when you dide and we can probley see you some day i love you so much we had very merry chrismas and i wish you was here.
Cliff Bitterman says
Family, so sorry to hear about your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Susie Cole Reinholt says
Dear Sandy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
Richard and Marsha Botset says
Sandy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of John. Please accept out sincerest condolences. We are never prepared even when we know death is coming. We had not seen John for many years and did not know he had been ill.
Jim Spiek says
My condolences go out to the Botset family. May you find some comfort in the days to come.
TERRY R. GREENE says
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS !
Janet Metsker Smith says
Dear Sandy & family,
It\’s never easy losing a loved one.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet
1961 Classmate
Linda Starr says
Glenn and I were sorry to learn of John\’s death. Our sympathy to all the family.
sarah says
i miss you grandpa so much i was so sad when you dide and we can probley see you some day i love you so much we had very merry chrismas and i wish you was here.