"I'm sorry for your loss. "
In loving memory of
John Novinger
December 6, 2011
John Burton Novinger, the son of Wilbur H. and Neva Novinger, was born in New Market, IA on June 24, 1928, and passed away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE on December 6, 2011 at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 12 days.
He was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Barrett on July 3, 1949 in Shenandoah, IA. They lived most of their married life in Shenandoah, IA where John was employed with Iowa Power Light until his retirement from the company (Mid American Energy). He was a long time, active member of the Community of Christ Church where he served as an Elder. John enjoyed participating and contributing to Shenandoah community activities, including Kiwanis Club.
John loved to travel with Phyllis, participate in church activities, woodworking, gardening, but spending time with Phyllis, his children, grandchildren, extended family and many friends was his greatest joy.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis Jean of Shenandoah, IA; and their three children: Louise Novinger and husband Robert Hoeglund of Palmer Lake, CO; Bill Novinger and wife Cindy of Shenandoah, IA; Ross Novinger and wife Glenda of Vacaville, CA. Grandchildren include: Louise's daughter Katey and her husband Ron Calpo; Bill's sons Joshua and his fiancée Ali and Justin; and Ross' children Amanda, Sarah and her husband Eric Ostrom, Samuel, Neva and Jason. Sisters: Helen Clayton and husband Orie and Louise Merkle and husband Dick. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Wilbur Novinger and mother Neva O'Dell Novinger.
John will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those whose lives he has touched.
Tributes
"John was the father I wished and needed to have. He always made me feel at home. His words and wisdom have stayed with me all these years and I will take his memory into whatever future God allows me. I will truly miss him and remember him forever."
"Dear Bill, Very sorry to hear about your father. Hope you are doing well otherwise. Thinking of you and your family. Take care. Ed May"
"Dear Phyllis and family, We send our sympathy to each of you at this time. May God provide comfort, strength and peace sufficient for your needs, now and in the future. Sincerely, Dean and Natalie Ray"
"So sorry to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed my times with John. I remember one Saturday he was helping dad and me string wire down at Mt. Arbors. Our ladder wouldn't reach the ceiling so John said to put it on a work bench and for Ray and me steady it while he climbs. He still couldn't reach it so John said"go get a chair and I'll put that on top the ladder". Dad yelled "the hell you will, I,ll get a forklift!". Those were the best of times! God bless.-Jerry and Barbara."
"Marilyn kay parman and Terry ann schaper whom deaf want to share in our deepest sympathy of the death of john he was such a good man we have always enjoy him for years as our electricain male and i enjoy knowing that he was reltave to james hale too i didnt know they were cousin to bill and cindy novinger my heart go out to you all may god bless you all so much and comfort you in time of your deep need marilyn kay parman and terry ann schaper"
"You are in our thoughts and prayers, heaven has a very special man. He will be dearly missed on earth. Brenda & Rod"
"Gregg and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."
"Phyliss and Family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him when I would see him at Fareway. Please know that I am thinking of your family during this time. It is not an easy time of year to lose someone. Treasure the time you will spend this next week as a family and find comfort in each other! "