Journal entry by Barbara McDougall —
John L. Jayne of Rancho Mirage, California passed away June 29, 2018. John passed peacefully surrounded by his family.
John was born January 15, 1945 in Warren Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Clinton and Christine Jayne. Several years later, his younger brother Tommy was born. John grew up in Warren and graduated from Warren High School. As a Lumberjack, John was a decorated athlete playing football, basketball, was on the swim team and played on the golf team. John attended the University of Arkansas and is still a die hard Razorback. After college John met the love of his life on a blind date and they married 6 months later. John and Becky adopted two children, John Jr and Jennifer.
John followed his father’s footsteps and had a distinguished career in the lumber industry spending most of it at Disdero Lumber Company where he retired as the president of the company. John was passionate about the industry and considered all those he worked with as friends. He loved spending time with his family, playing golf and photography. John was known for his positive attitude and constant smile. He will be dearly missed by all that were ever lucky enough to be his friend. He is survived by his wife Becky; son John Jr., his wife Crystal and grandson Brody; daughter Jennifer and husband Andi and grandson Austin. His brother Tommy and his wife Kate who still reside in Arkansas.
A memorial service will be held at Rolling Hills Community Church located at 3550 SW Borland Road in Tualatin Oregon at 1:00pm on Friday July 20th, 2018.
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