John A. Calvin

john calvin

November 29, 1961 ~ January 16, 2014

John Arthur Calvin, age 52 of Forest Lake, passed away unexpectedly, January 16, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Calvin in 1974 and Ann Marie (Jurisich) Calvin in 2007. John is survived by his son, John Calvin; his siblings, Valerie Hillestead and her husband, Kim; Michelle Huebner and her husband, Truman; and James Calvin and his wife, Mirasol; 13 nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews; and friends. A Celebration of Johns Life will be held on Thursday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM in Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake, Minnesota with a gathering of friends beginning at 1:00 PM until the time of the service.

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  1. I remember visiting with John at the all 70 ‘ s Reunion. I enjoyed catching up with him and talking about the “High School Days” ! Great conversation and a wonderful smile as usual was what I remembered most, as we chatted about wrestling, sports and being shy in school! I just today learned of John’s passing. I am so very saddened to have been informed of such news. May God have John in His Loving Hands and bring a Gentle Calming Peace to John’s family.

  2. I just visited with John last summer at the All ’70’s FL class reunion. It was the first time I’d seen him in about 30 years. We had a great time catching up and talking about old times. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.

  3. I remember John mostly from wrestling at Forest Lake High School. He was Captain of the wrestling team. I submitted a picture that I thought was really cool of him revving his team up for a match. (Go to photos and click on the Forest Lake jersey). John was a great guy, always smiling, always complimenting, always a good friend! We will all miss him!

  4. I always loved hearing the stories uncle john would tell me about his times with all the different bands he would travel with and how much fun he had. I could sit with him for hours talking about the space, the moon, the stars, the planets. He always seemed to end up teaching me something new about it everytime and we would always wonder what it would be like to be in space and see the stars, the sun, everything out there. Jesus called you home now Johnny, now you can see and touch it all. Everything you always wondered about. I will miss you uncle john. Smile in the arms of Jesus and know we will all see eachother again. Love you.

  5. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family of Johnny Calvin. I’m really sorry for your loss. God bless you.

  6. To all the family and friends of John. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. John was a good friend of mine in high school. We shared many laughs together, roller skating, disco and Kiss music. Although I have not seen John in several years I am deeply grieved. I find comfort knowing that John had a faith in Christ. I know I will see him again. Prayers to all.

  7. David Leckie –

    I haven’t seen John since High School but I wanted t share my thoughts. First of all condolences to the family. John was a strong competitor and an amazing wrestler and I enjoyed his friendship much. I remember if you can imagine John and I getting dressed up and going to the Kiss concert. I think he twisted my arm but John was one where if he had an idea or a passion he was going to do it!! I will miss him, I wish I could have said good bye. I will say hello again though one day, one glorious day.

  8. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of John. We were good friends in High School and he was truly a man to remember with his crisma and good looks! i have very fond memories of John and Tony’s love for the water and all the water sports they enjoyed together and who looked the best in their speedo. We had fun attending Prom together with Tony in crush velvet Blue, but John one up’ed him with Crush velet “RED” he looked “AWESOME” May god keep him in his tender hands until we all meet again. Love you my friend John!
    Candy Carlson

  9. First of all I want to give my deepest sympathy to the Calvin family, especially Jim. I am Johns neighbor and friend we moved in our homes the exact day 6 years ago.. He was like a brother to me, we shared many many stories about about our childhood, and family things. We watched over each other. I feel so sad when I look out the window and no neighbor now. He died of a broken heart and for that my heart hurts. Jim you were such a wonderful brother. He loved you very much and admired you, he had you on a pedestal. We now have a angel watching over us. I am proud to say he was a good friend to me. Miss you buddy. Love Kath

  10. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family. I was very sad to hear about the passing of John and will deeply miss him.
    It was not long after John and his family moved to Bone Lake that he and I met and became very good friends (best friends). So many fond memories have been recalled and the many experiences we shared together, John was truly a great person and wonderful friend. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about John.
    My sympathy goes out to all of John’s family and friends.

    With love, your friend,
    Tony

  11. John was like the little brother I never had.

    I’ll never forget the good times we had together. I learned so much from him. I was looking at some of our old pictures. We were looking good Holmes!

    With loving memories,
    Doug & Colleen James

  12. To my baby brother. My heart is broken without you. You were the wind beneath my wings. Now this eagle can fly no more. I will never forget you my brother and I am already longing for the time I can see you again and we can soar together. You were a good and gracious man here and loved by many. I know you we’re lonely but you are with mom and dad now and strong again. Save a place for me my brother, for I will come to you as soon as The Lord allows me too. I love you Johnny and will keep you in my broken heart till the end of time. Your brother Jim.

  13. Johnny, you will always be a very special treasure in my heart. Though I was only 7 years old, I still remember when mom got into the car and the nurse handed you over to her. Val, Jim, and I, were all hovering over the back seat to get looks at you. You were so complete and you made the strangest faces…LOL…You tried to look, but so much a blur to you. Not now John. Not this time. You woke up in paradise with Jesus, where you are free now from so much pain. You woke up in beauty. You are with mom & dad. I will so very much miss you my brother and I will always love you. Your sis, Mickey

  14. I worked with John for 11 years. I will miss my little “Hedge Hog”. We had a lot of laughs and that is the memory I will keep.

  15. I haven’t seen Johnny sense we were children. At grandma Ficks house cute little freckle face with blondish red curlie hair. But as a grown man I have heard so many wonderful things about you. I pray for comfort and peace for the entire Calvin family. Love you all.

  16. Dear Calvin family,
    I grew up on Bone Lake and have many childhood memories of John and Tony waterskiing, EVERY day. Being the “neighbor girl”, they’d occasionally let me join them. I saw the mischievous as well as the serious sides of John and feel privileged to have known him. I pray that you are comforted by our Lord and Savior in this difficult time.

  17. John was a ” true gentleman “. He always treated us ladies with respect. I was a band members wife and he’d be sure to keep the guy talk separate. A private man with a darling charm. A kind heart who will truly be missed.
    Kimmy Forrester. ( Bryan’s wife )

  18. Dear Calvin family,
    Our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time. We met John while working with Steve Millar and he became a dear friend instantly! We have many fond memories of John and will cherish them forever.

    Our warmest regards, the Gustafson Family (Dave, Patti, David and Kim)

  19. Dear Johnny,

    The man you were…

    A Man who wanted to make everyone around him happy…
    A Man who was loving and thoughtful not only the ones he knew but to those he didn’t…
    A Man who was very funny, who had many funny stories, and many sad stories…
    A Man who was not afraid to cry, even learning your not a man if you can’t cry…
    A Man who really enjoyed being around those who he loved and enjoyed loving those who loved him…
    A Man who was willing to forgive and lend mercy to those who didn’t deserve it…
    A Man who had short comings and didn’t always do what was right, BUT is there anyone who can say they haven’t…
    A Man willing to learn, who wasn’t to proud to receive the truth…
    A Man who had lived more in his life than most people do in a lifetime…
    A Man that cared about his family to the extent that you tired and fought the good fight, but Jesus wanted you to come home…
    A Man of faith. Who believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior…
    And Johnny because of your faith in Jesus, who is the only one who can save from sin… You are now in heaven with Jesus, were there is NO more pain, NO more tears, NO more heartache and NO more loneliness…

    Johnny today you are in paradise with Jesus… I love you Johnny and Thank you for the life lessons I learned from you… God Bless you – Love Joshua

  20. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Revelation 21:4 make this promise, it says: ” And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” What a beautiful promise, we all look forward, from our loving Creator, (Jehovah God, Psalm 83:18). May the God of peace be with you and your family.

    Sincerely Yours,
    Brandy Molina

  21. I remember a time when our family was spending a night over at Uncle John’s house and he was telling us a story about how he would play his father in the game of chess. He told us how his father would take the game so seriously, and how he could so effortlessly beat him game after game, and that grandpa would get so mad that he could do it. So feeling quite confident in my own chess playing abilities, I challenged him to a game. Well I could see why grandpa would get so mad, he beat me within ten moves, and needless to say my big head was flat on the floor. Uncle John was such an unbelieveably smart and fun uncle, I will miss him very much.

  22. I love and miss you bro. You are forever in my heart and standing in the glory of God and cradled in the arms of your Lord and savior Jesus! God bless you my precious brother. Sis

  23. I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember the God of comfort and the promise we are made in John 5:28&29…jw.org


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