1942
John
2012
John Tabor
October 24, 1942 — October 17, 2012
John P. Tabor, age 69 of St. Paul Park died unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon October 17, 2012.
John Paul Tabor was born October 24, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Elsie Margret (nee Jensen) and Alvin James Tabor. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1961. On May 23, 1975 he was united in marriage with Rosalind (nee Odegard) at Fort Snelling Chapel. John is a heavily decorated retired Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army, serving 32 years with two tours in Vietnam with the First Cavalry. He also served as the Post 98 Legion Commander from 2001-2003. He enjoyed woodworking, making plaques, and collecting military memorabilia.
John is the beloved husband of Rosalind; loving father of Barry (Cathy) Whitmore, Sharon (Barry) White, Bruce & Brian Whitmore; Trina (Greg) Deiss, John (Cindy), Wesley (Sayil), David; 21 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Fran (Lou) Dansky, brothers Joe (Lorraine), and Tim (Joyce).
He was preceded in death by brothers Jim, Gene; sisters Betty, Mary.
John Paul Tabor was born October 24, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Elsie Margret (nee Jensen) and Alvin James Tabor. He was raised in St. Paul and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1961. On May 23, 1975 he was united in marriage with Rosalind (nee Odegard) at Fort Snelling Chapel. John is a heavily decorated retired Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army, serving 32 years with two tours in Vietnam with the First Cavalry. He also served as the Post 98 Legion Commander from 2001-2003. He enjoyed woodworking, making plaques, and collecting military memorabilia.
John is the beloved husband of Rosalind; loving father of Barry (Cathy) Whitmore, Sharon (Barry) White, Bruce & Brian Whitmore; Trina (Greg) Deiss, John (Cindy), Wesley (Sayil), David; 21 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister Fran (Lou) Dansky, brothers Joe (Lorraine), and Tim (Joyce).
He was preceded in death by brothers Jim, Gene; sisters Betty, Mary.
Visitation
Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park1201 Portland Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
Sunday, October 21, 2012
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church920 Holley Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Monday, October 22, 2012
10:30 AM
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