John Dwarshuis

John Dwarshuis, a 44-year resident of Crofton, MD, died peacefully at home, with his wife and family by his side, on Sunday, June 13, 2010. He was born on September 16, 1922 in Chicago, IL, where he attended Ebenezer Christian School for 10 years. In 1939, he moved to Washington, D.C.. He graduated from Mc Kinley Tech High School and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, serving 4 years on the Mine Sweeper during the D-Day Invasion. Mr. Dwarshuis retired from ATT after 37 years. He was a Charter Member Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church. John was preceded in death by his brother Fred Dwarshuis and sister Laverne Lampes He is survived by his wife, Rosa Martin Dwarshuis. They were married on September 12, 1947 and lived a long, happy life together; father of John Martin Dwarshuis of Pasadena, MD and F. Martin Dwarshuis of Gambrills, MD; grandfather of Katie Elmer, Andrew Dwarshuis, Michael Dwarshuis, Melissa Cox and Jeremy Dwarshuis; great-grandfather "Pa Pa John" of Markie, Mason, Kayla, Cameron, Summer, Quinlan, Brayland, Julieanna, Sabrina and Savanah; sister Beatrice Enfield, Peter Enfield and Mary Ellen Dwarshuis of Washington State. John also left behind many nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church, 1657 Crofton Parkway, Crofton, Maryland 21114 on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 7:00pm, followed by a Memorial Gathering at the family's home. Interment private. Arrangements by BEALL FUNERAL HOME, Bowie, MD. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at: www.beallfuneral.com