John Fowlie
Passed: March 31, 2022
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John Fowlie
Passed: March 31, 2022
Obituary
Mr. John Michael Fowlie, 75, of Glendale, Arizona died March 31, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 12, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to John Paul Fowlie and Louise Fowlie (Layton). After relocating to Arizona with his family John attended Central High School where he played football and he graduated in 1965.
John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. John married the love of his life, Beverly, on October 2, 1971. John never met a stranger. He loved meeting new people and making new friends; which helped as an employee of Bashas’ for over 40 years, retiring as manager of the meat department. A life-long learner, John was a self-taught computer guru and a self-proclaimed computer nerd.
John was a fan of Volkswagen Beetles and he loved driving around in his 1977 Chevy truck. He loved talking to anybody about his vehicles and could often be seen out on Sunday mornings driving around town with his daughter. John also enjoyed restoring his mother’s older Nissan Sentra with his son, JJ, so he could have it as his first car. In his free time, he loved going to the local animal shelter to visit; John had a soft spot for all animals. He also spent time building and flying radio control airplanes; this was one of his biggest passions. John loved adventure. He looked forward to the yearly big family summer vacations to San Diego, where he would hunt for shells, build sandcastles and spend time on the beach. His biggest adventure was visiting his daughter and son-in-law in Alaska. He ended up loving everything about Alaska, especially the fresh crab legs, salmon and halibut.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Beverly Jean Fowlie (Heller); daughter, Ashley (Charles) Hodge; son, John James (Amberly) Fowlie; sisters Patti (Rick) Dye and Terri (Dan) Becktold; and brother Daniel (Annette) Fowlie. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Kassia Hodge (13), Kylie Hodge (9), Avery Fowlie (7) and Hudson Fowlie (4). He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and John Fowlie.
Because of John’s love for animals and his local animal shelter, he has requested that friends and family please send a memorial gift in his honor to Sun Valley Animal Shelter. You can visit their website at www.sunvalleypets.org or their mailing address is as follows:
Sun Valley Animal Shelter
7150 N 110th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85307
Funeral services are private at this time.
9 responses to John Fowlie
John & Lori Harden says:
April 5, 2022
We were so very fortunate to be blessed by knowing this wonderful man. We will always remember the wonderful times we had 4-wheeling on the weekends and being entertained by his quick wit and sense of humor. He made the world a better place. May the Lord bless our family members with peace, love and comfort.
With our love,
John and Lori
Robyn Ferrin says:
April 7, 2022
oh uncle Mike. you were loved. although it’s been lots of years.you always made me feel like part if the family and you were so good to my daughter as well as your nephew CJ you were always a hoot. you will be missed.
Ken & Lisa Diaz says:
April 7, 2022
Met Mike at 17 at Bashas’ Markets. At 18 he recruited me to the meat department, where I worked and learned for many wonderful crazy years.
“HAA ME LIL BUKO!!” could be heard across the shop when I entered the room. Will never forget how much fun he made work.
Bev, know that you and Mike and your family are always in my prayers.
MIKE BLANC says:
April 8, 2022
I was a Meat manager at Basha’s, many times I leaned on Mike for his support and humor. No matter how bad I had it, Mike’s story was even worse or so he told. I always felt better after talking with him, he pulled me up every time. I haven’t seen Mike in 30 years, but Never forgot him.
Johnny Basha says:
April 8, 2022
Mike was a great guy and member of our family. Back in the day my late mom always wanted Mike to fill her meat order. He made so many customers happy. We will miss him dearly.