Memories of John Bridger

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John Bridger

Santa Ana, CA

February 1, 1947 - August 16, 2025

Feb 1, 1947 - Aug 16, 2025

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MICHELLE GERIBO

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1964, Oceanside, CA, USA

John’s senior picture at Oceanside high school

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Stephen Geribo

2026, Denny's, West Point Loma Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA

Happy Birthday, John

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Kathy Santy

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Stephen Geribo

We ordered his favorite - the Belgian waffle. We miss you, Dad! We ordered his favorite - the Belgian waffle. We miss you, Dad! We ordered his favorite - the Belgian waffle. We miss... Read more

Kathy Santy

1983, Santa Ana, California, USA

Celebrating John's 36th Birthday with the others at his workplace who were born in February (Phil, Rocky, Mark, and Louie)

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MICHELLE GERIBO

Too many fun times with dad. He was the most boyish and fun loving person I know. When I was a child we used to hold hands and skip together. He used to put me on his bike and take me to 711. Endless days at Buccaneer Beach in Oceanside, of course the Oceanside Pier, and Baskin Robbins (he called it "31 Slobbers"). As I got older, he introduced me to exotic foods and sophisticated restaurants, tricking me into eating sushi. I loved it! Being with him was ALWAYS fun.

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Stephen Geribo

Nothing better than a Daddy/Daughter relationship. It's the best! Nothing better than a Daddy/Daughter relationship. It's the best! Nothing better than a Daddy/Daughter relationship. ... Read more

MICHELLE GERIBO

2025, Santa Ana, CA, USA

Grandpa John‘s first time meeting Poppy Jeanne. We took him to Denny’s for breakfast. We had many more breakfast dates planned ahead, but this would be our last one together.

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MICHELLE GERIBO

Tustin, California, USA

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2020, Anaheim Test Lab Inc, Technology Drive, Irvine, CA, USA

MICHELLE GERIBO

2024, Maggiano's Little Italy, Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Dad loved his desserts

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MICHELLE GERIBO

2024, Maggiano's Little Italy, Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, USA

MICHELLE GERIBO

1964, Oceanside, CA, USA

John’s senior picture at Oceanside high school

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MICHELLE GERIBO

Temple City, CA, USA

John and his sister Connie

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MICHELLE GERIBO

1957, Temple City, CA, USA

MICHELLE GERIBO

“His intelligence. Smarter than most people I’ve ever met. People like to think they’re the smartest person in the room- he was.” (From Stephen, his son in law).

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Katrina Brown

Uncle John & Me when I was 10 Y/o

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Katrina Brown

Uncle John. One of the very few people who has  known me since I was born. One of the first men in my life. One of my first memories was being at my great grandmothers memorial when Uncle John tried to give me a turn to read off the paper that was being passed around. I told him I couldn’t read,I was 4 or 5. He pretended to be shocked then told me what a wonderful and exciting world would open up once I learned. He got me excited to learn to read & he wasn’t wrong. When I was 10 he took me outside at night (which was really exciting to a kid) to show me Haley‘s comet. Magic of the universe I had no idea about till that moment. He told me all about it. My whole literal universe opened up. I remember walking to the park to play & to watch him play basketball. I asked him what he wanted for Christmas once and he said vegetables; a simple lesson to a kid with his simple reply. I’d wrap up canned green beans for his Christmas present for a couple of years after that. It was our funny joke. Always in the den during the family parties with all the guys of the family watching the game. He once drove me from San Diego to Long Beach in a convertible Porsche! I felt so cool. Uncle John was the coolest. He was like a Greek Tom Seleck with his white pants, flip flops and mustache. He was the smartest guy anyone knew. He knew about everything on everything. And he really did! He had a marble bust of David in his living room-I’d only seen that stuff in museums. For my wedding gift he gave me an authentic Salvador Dali coin! My most coveted possession to this day! He shared his family giving me a bonus grandma Poppy and bonus Aunty in his sister Connie who I got very close to. I am most grateful to Uncle John for making some of my most cherished people, my cousins Wes & Michelle. Thank you Uncle John for being in my life-I carry you in my heart always. I will miss you and love you with a love of a little niece who will always look up her incredible uncle.❤️

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Kathy Santy

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The Bridger family in Seal Beach-1969 The Bridger family in Seal Beach-1969 The Bridger family in Seal Beach-1969

brad karow

So sorry to hear this. I lost track of John years ago. He was a great friend and a supporter of my band. Love you John, always have, always will. My condolences to the family. Brad

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Kathy Santy

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John at the 25th Reunion for Oceanside High School's Class of 1964 John at the 25th Reunion for Oceanside High School's Class of 1964 John at the 25th Reunion for Oceanside High School's... Read more

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Labor Day- 2017 Labor Day- 2017 Labor Day- 2017

Stephen Geribo

2022

My favorite memory of my beloved father-in-law is when I called him to ask his permission to marry his daughter. I had barely finished asking when he excitedly gave me his blessing. He later told Michelle he thought that was a classy move.

My next favorite memory is when I introduced him for the first time to his granddaughter Poppy. He stood in awe while staring at our beautiful baby. We miss you so much, Grandpa

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Kathy Santy

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Our wedding reception was held in my parents' backyard, three weeks after our wedding-1968 Our wedding reception was held in my parents' backyard, three weeks after our wedding-1968 Our wedding reception was held in my parents' backyard,... Read more

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This family photo was taken in 1973 at my grandparents' house in Anaheim. This family photo was taken in 1973 at my grandparents' house in Anaheim. This family photo was taken in 1973 at my grandparents'... Read more

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Katrina Brown

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John and my brother, Steve, at the wedding reception for Karen and Sandy-1974 John and my brother, Steve, at the wedding reception for Karen and Sandy-1974 John and my brother, Steve, at the wedding reception... Read more

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MICHELLE GERIBO

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Celebrating the family's Fall birthdays in Long Beach-2007 Celebrating the family's Fall birthdays in Long Beach-2007 Celebrating the family's Fall birthdays in Long Beach-2007... Read more