wling and Playing pool. John was a member of Harvest Assembly of God Church in Huxley and American Legion Post #37 in Ames. John was enjoying his work, making friends and laying down roots in the community. John's family described him as a generous soul who went out of his way to ensure others were better off. He was known to counsel his troops on tour, and invite them to his home for the holidays. He also invited Danfoss' student workers and interns over for the holidays if they couldn't go home to their own families. The Laverys are contacting military cemeteries in California in accordance with John's wish to be buried there. Juanita said John's military friends, soldiers and former commanders from across the world have sent their condolences to the family. John is survived by his parents of San Bernardino, CA; wife, Juanita of Ames; two daughters, Chelsie (Jacob) Gohlmann of Ames, Allison Lavery of Ames; three grandchildren, Makenna, Jacob Gohlmann, Payton Lavery; one brother, Christopher Lavery of Tonopah, Nevada and his grandma Bacurio of the Phillipines. Online condolences and photos may be left at adamssoderstrum.com To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/John-Taylor-Lavery?obId=2907740#/obituaryInfo