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John A. March, Jr. 5/31/39-5/18/2003 John A. March, Jr., born in Bozeman, MT, spent most of his life in Montana and New Mexico. Although he lived in many towns in Montana, his high school years were spent in Shelby, MT playing football, basketball, and other sports. He attended the University of Texas in Austin for a short time, then graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of Montana. His post- graduate studies were at The American Graduate School of International Management Thunderbird, in Phoenix, AZ. While getting an education, he spent time with his parents in Peru, assisting his father, John Abe March, MD. Other jobs in his youth ranged from construction work, crop dusting and fire fighting. John began his business career selling heavy construction equipment in Colombia and Venezuela. On returning to the United States, he chose to reside in Montana where he began his real estate career. He formed and managed a real estate brokerage in Missoula. He received the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) designation in 1975. During the mid 1980's, John continued the work he loved, Commercial Real Estate, when he relocated to Albuquerque. The Commercial Real Estate & Development firm, West Wood Realty, was established in 1996 by John Black, Jim Haworth, and John A. March, where he continued his association until his death. John will be remembered for his warmth, his smile, his sense of fairness, and his kindness toward others. He is survived by his daughters, Tana and Barrie; his wife of fourteen years, Carol; step-son, Greg Noel and his wife Angela, step-son, George Naugles and his wife, Shelley, four step-grandchildren, Mallory, Madison, Zach and Gabe; brother-in-law, Gerald Shelton and his wife, Nancy, brother-in-law, Ronald Shelton and his wife, Rose Marie. He is also survived by many, many loving friends and business colleagues. Remembrance Services will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, May 29th, at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 601 Montano Road NW, Albuquerque. Cremains will be present at the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Johns memory to the American Cancer Society or the National Cancer Institute designated for education and awareness of asbestos related cancer.
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