Obituary
John Richard Spencer
April 11, 1940 – December 26, 2025
John Richard Spencer, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, and lived a life defined by service, leadership, and dedication to both his family and the public good.
John was raised in New Mexico by his parents, Paul Spencer and Theresa Spencer, alongside his siblings, Paul Spencer Jr. and Laura Spencer. The …
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A service and celebration of life will be held at the Covenant Church in Gig Harbor (4901 Gustafson Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335) on February 13th at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of service, kindness, and reflection—values John exemplified throughout his life.
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Hi Kelly and Stephen, I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember him well from Pioneer Street and I think of h…
Hi Kelly and Stephen, I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember him well from Pioneer Str…
Hi Kelly and Stephen, I’m sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I…
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Cremation
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