Comments on: John Krivacic in Memoria

By: Dino Natalizio

Dino Natalizio — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:18:01 +0000

I miss you… BBQ chicken

By: Pat Reffner

Pat Reffner — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:25:53 +0000

JKRI in the GHC vernacular or just Krivacic MAN in the AAFES world – wonderful memories.
I am stunned, without words when finding out only today that he had passed. So many questions though cannot formulate a sentence right now.. God bless John.. you are definitley missed and loved..

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:51:20 +0000

John and I worked together for AAFES back in 1987 and 1988 in California and became close friends. While doing a google search of him I came across this website. I am shocked and very sad to see what has happened to him. I will never forget the great times we shared in Sacramento so many many years ago…..

By: Carla Fleming

Carla Fleming — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:06:45 +0000

I have wonderful memories of John. He was always a joy to be around, and was a kind and generous friend. He used to volunteer to help me with home repairs in the event that someday he would have his own place and he could practice on mine. We always had so much fun, except maybe the time my wiring was messed up and he got a little shock. No, we even laughed heartily then. I will always cherish his friendship.
This reminds me now, that I need to work harder at keeping in touch with friends. I see that many of them have posted a note here, and I miss and love you all.

Carla

By: Chris Deiner-Karr

Chris Deiner-Karr — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:52:57 +0000

What can I say that others have not already said about John? His positive attitude, gentle nature, booming voice and his smile always greeted you no matter his mood. He was a special friend who taught me to enjoy life more, even helping me to find the right wines for my taste buds. Which definitely needed help! He loved to party with his friends.
I remember way back when we were a lot younger a bunch of us would party at Carla’s place at least once a month or going to the Astoria Seafood and Wine festival for a weekend of rebel rousing.. Boy, those are times to be remembered. When John left GHC the hurt and loss was felt by many, especially me. Knowing now that I will never see John again hurts deeply. This is a loss is that incomparable to any other. I will never forget what John brought to my life. He will be genuinely missed.

By: Jean Spohn

Jean Spohn — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:37:09 +0000

Good memories of John are abundant – I just cannot remember a time when John was grumpy or negative. He always brought energy and cheer to a gathering, whether it be a meeting at Group Health to discuss ‘serious business’ or an after work Iguana gathering.
When I first met John he was the only person setting up permissions for staff who needed to view or edit data on our big, shared computers. He took this responsibility, the protection of corporate data, very seriously, but at the same time supported staff in their need to ‘get the job done’. So he was super busy all of the time. After John became a manager, I worked with him to design an application his team would use, the Person Database. He was most interested tools that would be ‘user friendly’ as well as functional and expressed such concern for those he worked with.
I feel blessed that I got to work and play with such a unique and special person as John. His spirit influenced for the good the lives of all those that he knew and this good will continue to make his life meaningful even after its passing.

By: Chrissi

Chrissi — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:59:18 +0000

I knew a much thinner and less balding Johnny, many many years ago! We were 10 years old, and were neighbors in Munich. We were best buddies, played everyday, took piano lessons together, walked to and from school together, and even stole a kiss behind the tree (on a dare!). Our families were very dear friends, and spent several skiing vacations together, Johnny and I skiing hand in hand, enduring the relentless teasing from our older siblings! After moving back to Dallas, we kept in touch, and even ended up at UT together. He got me a job waiting tables at Lone Star Cafe!

Unfortunately we lost touch after college, but he was always on my mind. Our “song” was “My Eyes Adored You”, because I was in 5th grade and he was in 6th when we met (“she was 5th grade, I was 6th……..”)! I have never forgotten that!

Johnny was an exremely compassionate, loving, and kind person. Always a smile on his face. I am very sad for his family and friends, I know he will be missed terribly. I often thought about getting back in touch with him, but sadly never did. I am thankful I have such wonderful memories of our lives together as children.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:47:12 +0000

I have known John for at least 18 years. My fondest memories are the times we shared years ago. We used to go to Azteca by South Center Mall with a group of people after work to celebrate whatever the occassion may have been. We sang group Karaokee. Boy, were we bad! We tried lots of different drinks and had lots of good laughs. I find myself lucky that I actually went on a few dates with John. Yep, you read it right. We had so much in common. Our birthdays were just days apart. Occaisionally through the last couple of years, we would go out to lunch to catch up on things. We joked about how things would have been if we got together. Then, we’d laugh and realize how bored we would be because of how much we had in common. He was so much fun to hang out with and joke around with. I really will miss his warmth, his laugh and his kindness. I’m glad you were part of my life, John and I will miss you greatly.

Lisa

By: Jayson

Jayson — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:12:09 +0000

We are all lucky to have had the time we shared with John’s life.
He made us all smile, laugh and feel a little better about the world at times.
He always took the time to listen, and offer insight when you ask him for advice.
What a voice – will ring in my ears forever.

By: Jolene

Jolene — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 17:31:03 +0000

This past weekend some of us got together and put the memory board together. Going through the old pictures brought back so many memories (some that I had even forgotten)! Thank god we have the pictures to look back on and remember. I first met John in 1996 and we became neighbors at a small apartment complex in Renton. We sure had some good times at that place. He was a good friend and I’ll miss him very much. We love you Johnny!