John W. McClain 1943 - 2009

John W. McClain

John W. McClain

John W. McClain, age 65, died at his home in Panguitch, Utah, on Sunday, June 21, 2009 following a long battle with cancer.

He was born Oct. 8, 1943, in Battle Creek, Mich., to the late Milton and Florence McClain. He graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in Delton, Mich., in 1961.

John was an avid hobbyist, with lifelong interests that included history, especially of the American West and Native Americans, horseback riding, and building reproduction Civil War-era black powder guns as well as handmade knives.

John his survived by his longtime companion, Delinda Barden of Panguitch, Utah; his son James W. McClain and his wife Margarita of Osceola, Indiana; his son Jeff McClain of Chandler, Arizona; his sister, Nancy McClain Brent of Grand Rapids, Michigan; he is also survived by five grandchildren, Theresa McClain, Jessica McClain, James A. McClain, Sera McClain, and Jason McClain; He was preceded in death by his parents.

At his request, cremation services have taken place. Memorial services will take place at a later date.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.

Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com

Information provided by survivors.


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