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JOHN PHILIP (JOHNNY) John was born September 13, 1946 to Kathryn and O.M. (Pat) Paton in Albuquerque NM, and passed away January 1, 2011 in Omaha, NB. He was preceded in death by his parents and his infant son Pat Paton. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cherie Ann Paton; sons Mike Paton and Ken Paton; daughter Susan Hayes and husband Chris, and three adored granddaughters, Hailey, Maisie and Lily. He leaves a brother, Donald Paton; and sisters, Libby Prothero and Kathi Murray. John will be greatly missed by numerous family and friends. He was a graduate of Highland High, class of '65, and New Mexico State University. He served in the Army from 1971 to 1973. In 1991 he received his master's degree from Stevens University in Hoboken, NJ. John was a database analyst. His career took him many places including New Jersey and Minnesota where he met the love of his life, Cherie. He also worked in California and Florida where he was very proud of being a Scout Master of fifty boys in Carol City. He returned to Albuquerque in 1982 to work for Mountain Bell. While here, he was a member of the Prospecting Gold Club, and one year served as president. In 2003 he retired and relocated to Nebraska. John brought laughter everywhere he went and will always be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. A celebration of his life will be held in Corrales, NM on Saturday, August 6, 2011. For information please email: rt66.johnpaton@gmail.com
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