John E. Scifers
Passed: November 09, 2019
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John E. Scifers
Passed: November 09, 2019
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John E. Scifers, age 57 of Glendale, AZ died November 9, 2019 in Santa Barbara, CA. He was born April 4, 1962 in France, the youngest child born to Lloyd and Janine Scifers. He had a passion for restoring cars. As a young man he began working at Summers Wrecking Yard. He later worked in recycling at Luke Air Force Base and as a body man at Titan Motorcycle.
John loved being outdoors. He was passionate about photography. He had a creative eye and took beautiful photos, especially in one of his favorite places on earth – Hawaii. He was always physically active. As a young man he competed in skateboard competitions, motocross and BMX racing. These sports were in their infancy and John knew all of the competitors, including some that would go on to become famous forerunners in their sports. His children and grandchildren never tired of hearing his stories of those glory days.
John loved his wife, children and grandchildren deeply. His grandchildren always ran to him to get their “papa hugs.” His family was his motive to fight hard when he was diagnosed with cancer. He surrounded himself with them, always staying positive, reveling in the joy of ordinary moments.
John, your love, your memory, your friendship, your knowledge, your kindness, your laugh, your smile, will be in our hearts forever. Your memories will not fade. Your time on this earth was short in comparison to most, but you made such an impact on family and friends. You taught us all so much over the years. Your strength to live life will keep us strong, knowing you fought the fight until God saw you could no longer. Our hearts are broken. We know you are with us and will guide us and continue to show us your love from heaven until we meet again.
John is survived by his loving wife, Angie Scifers; daughters, Jana Moreno, Jessica and Jeanette Scifers; son, John Scifers, Jr.; sister, Rose Scifers; brother, Patrick Scifers; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Scifers; mother, Janine Scifers; and grandson Jax Scifers.
A funeral will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Lighthouse Fellowship, 3015 N 195th Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340. Burial will follow at West Resthaven Park Cemetery. The family suggests that donations be made to any valley food bank or organization for foster children. Condolences for the family may be left at www.ThompsonFuneralChapel.com.
16 responses to John E. Scifers
Amber Hardin says:
November 22, 2019
My heartfelt condolences to you at this time of grief. May your memories of John bring you peace and comfort. It has been an honor to serve your family.
Susan Bowen says:
November 24, 2019
My heartfelt condolenses and remembrance of Johnny . Love and tender healing to his family. ❤️
Angie says:
December 22, 2019
Thank you so very much. A wonderful man taken off this earth way to soon.
Jessica Scifers says:
November 24, 2019
Love you, Daddy! ❤
Angie says:
December 22, 2019
Sweet daughter, your daddy loved you so, remember the fun times, the hard times,lessons learned his love for you, and hold those memories tight! Your dad is now our angel watching over us and continuing to help us each day….he is such a influence on us all. He will be loved and remembered always!
Kathy (Butler) Carpenter says:
November 24, 2019
Hi Angie, I’m so sorry to hear about John. Love and prayers go out to you and your lovely family from the Butler family, myself and Brian. Angie, I will always cherish my childhood memories with you. Kathy
Angie says:
December 22, 2019
Thank you, Im glad I looked back on this page. It is the saddest, most heartbreaking thing I have faced in my life. I have never been without him. 40 years, seems like just yesterday we were all in high school with our feathered hair, and our guys racing around in there fast cars. Through good and bad and all that came in between our love kept us together. I’m sure the same with you and Brian, most people don’t stick it out, I think that makes the bond even stronger. Funny how you just loose track of people over the years, i cherish our friendship as children too, was a fun time with barbies and helping make homemade ice cream in the summer….
Brenda Sheets says:
November 24, 2019
God bless you and your family as another “ Owl” takes his final flight home. Until we meet up again.
Brenda Thorn Sheets
Class of ‘75