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John Dave Lane of Mesa, AZ was born on November 21, 1947, to John Emory Lane and Mary Maxine Cates. John passed away at home on May 23, 2023. He returns home to the welcoming arms of his beloved wife, Carla Elizabeth Lane, who preceded him in death on April 24, 2016.

John married his High School sweetheart Carla Elizabeth Heath on June 3, 1967. Shortly after they started their life together, war broke out …

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John and I worked together with the Postal System. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP John.
John and I worked together with the Postal System. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP John.
John and I worked together with the Postal System. I am so sorry…
Pops thanks for allowing me to be part of the last few years of your life and giving me one of my best friends (sister)…
Pops thanks for allowing me to be part of the last few years of your life and giving me one of my b…
Pops thanks for allowing me to be part of the last few years of …

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What were John's favorite ways to spend free time?
John enjoyed visiting the local casino and playing the penny slots. (He would joke a…
John enjoyed visiting the local casino and playing the penny slots. (He would joke about needi…
John enjoyed visiting the local casino and playing the penny slots. (He would joke about needing to go make a withdrawa…
What were John's favorite games to play?
Bowling. He often joked that his three children were the result of perfect 300 games.
Bowling. He often joked that his three children were the result of perfect 300 games.
Bowling. He often joked that his three children were the result of perfect 300 games.

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Born

November 21st, 1947
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Graduated from high school

1966
Willcox, AZ
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Got married to Carla Lane

June 3rd, 1967

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

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