John Everett Dodson was born August 21, 1938, in Enid, Oklahoma.
John married Cecile “Babe” DeMary in 1956 in Washington and had 4 children: Dirk, Dan, Don and Dorie. They moved from Portland to Sandy in 1962 where they stayed and raised their family.
John accomplished many things in his life and wore many hats. A lot of people will remember his love of playing and coaching baseball and softball. He worked at a foundry, was a Barber, owned a 2nd hand/antique store, and was a realtor until he retired at age 53.
After retiring, John and his wife moved to Sun City, Arizona where he golfed, played in a lawn bowling league, and cruised town in his golf cart. After 10 years, they returned to live in Sandy and Gresham.
John loved to build many things, especially bird houses. He also loved reading, toy trains and making weekly trips to the discount grocery store.
John died peacefully in his home on January 2, 2022, at the age of 83. John was preceded in death by his son, Dan Dodson, and survived by his devoted wife of 65 years Cecile “Babe” Dodson, 2 sons Dirk Dodson and Don Dodson, 1 daughter Dorie Dodson, 8 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.