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Portrait of John Patrick Gowin
In loving memory of

John Patrick Gowin

July 12, 1961 – January 29, 2024
Lived 62 years
Lakewood Memorial Park · Hughson, California
“To know John, was to love John.” -Meme
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1961
Born July 12
1969
John was 8 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1971
John was 10 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1980
Graduation High school James Logan
1981
John was 20 when MTV began broadcasting
1984
Firefighter Hayward
1986
Married Tammy
1987
1st Daughter Jenny was born
1989
2nd Daughter Amanda was born
1992
3rd Daughter Brittany was born
1994
4th Daughter Rebecca was born
1994
John was 33 when "Friends" premiered
2001
John was 40 when Apple introduced the iPod
2004
5th Daughter Caley was born
2016
John was 55 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2019
Retired Hayward Fire Department
2022
John was 61 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2024
Passed away January 29, age 62
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TJ Gowin 43w

My Brother John

Just wanted to add a few photos of good times with my brother John, including him in his natural environment, the great outdoors! Miss you, brother.

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Rebecca GowinLove this! Thank you for sharing these memories ❤️❤️
Rebecca Gowin 114w

First Heavenly Birthday 🕊️

We all came together to celebrate YOU. Forever grateful that you were brought into this world and for giving so much of yourself to all of us ♥️ We love you so so much.

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