Memories of Jon William Carothers

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Jon William Carothers

Apache Junction, AZ, USA

October 1, 1943 - April 27, 2021

Oct 1, 1943 - Apr 27, 2021

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Lea Inoue

2016

With Our Tempe Buddhist Friends

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2017, Pokhara, Nepal

Jon and I viewed Sunrise on Mt Everest from a store rooftop. The owners/people appeared to be Muslim, having moved to escape persecution. They sold beautiful wool things, scarves to finely woven rugs. Jon insisted we buy a few things to help them. Jon was all heart.

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Lea Inoue

Wyoming

Jon set up a wild trip thru Yellowstone… in Winter!!! What fun! Jon was merciless in teasing me about this photo. ;) he was so funny

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Lea Inoue

Buddhist Friends Together

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Lea Inoue

Daisaku Ikeda, United Nations peace medal recipient, founder of Soka Schools, SUA, and honorary President of the SGI wrote us early in March, encouraging myself and Jon. I had written him in Japan mentioning how his speech from Harvard helped us understand the Buddhist concepts of life and death. Jon and I were amazed he took the time to write. Jon was bolstered after a physically and emotionally trying week.

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Lea Inoue

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Robert Graham

Jon was a true friend to me. Several years ago Jon was selling his home in Chandler and he and his bride, Lea, had purchased a new home in a neighboring town. Jon Hired me to help with packing and moving personal items to his new home. This came at the perfect time because the company I had been working for for 7 years folded. That's when I received this request for help. Jon was there for me! That support continued until he passed away. Jon was an exceptional man in many ways. An incredible teacher and at a time when most people would have been slowing down he was doing new things. In his '70s and while battling health issues falls in love and gets married!!! He was so proud of his new bride. Then off to Africa for their honeymoon. I would marvel at his fearlessness.
Jon loved his family. The way he spoke of his son and daughter-in-law and grandchildren. He saw the best in people. He looked for their potential. I have jokingly said he was the Mr Wilson to my Dennis the menace.
I know this will sound strange but the happiest I saw Jon was just before he passed away. He was genuinely satisfied. He had run his course and had no regrets. I have often heard his wife refer to him as her rock and I can understand that. I believe Jon was a rock to many.
I want to express heart felt condolences to his wife. I know he loved her with all his heart.
To his dear son whom he was so proud of.
To his daughter-in-law. He spoke so highly of and to his wonderful grandchildren that he loved so dearly. We are all richer for having had Jon in our lives. Thank you, Robert

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Lea Inoue

2016, Mount Rainier, Washington, USA

In 2016 Jon & I adventured thru WA, his old stomping grounds!

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Gary Goodenough

A happy moment in a beautiful world! A happy moment in a beautiful world! A happy moment in a beautiful world!

Jae Staats

Jon always had a kind heart and friendly face and seemed to be up for any adventure which brought him to Lea as they shared this desire and traveled the world together. I'm so glad that Jon was able to live his life to its fullest these last few years with Lea and know that he will be greatly missed.

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Alicia Short

Here is photo of Jon and Glynn. May they greet each other in the next life.

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Alicia Short

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Alicia Short

Im so sad. I've known Jon and Lea for a number of years and so admired their devotion to each other. They enjoyed so many things together... their love of travel, birdwatching, photography, chanting and more. Glynn and I had some fun times with Jon and Lea. I admired Lea's desire and love to take care of Jon in his last days. It was inspiring to see two people who were in their older years come together to share a life. He is missed.

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Gary Goodenough

I met Jon near the end of 2018 in Arizona. Lea had told me about her love and relationship with him before their marriage so I had an idea of what to expect before meeting him.
As a practicing SGI member Jon stopped and visited several times over the years as well as my visits to his and Lea's home every month or so.
Jon was a kind hearted man and his rock-like country nature was a good fit with Lea's whirlwind energy.
Once Jon got upset with me and I was quite surprised, but he explained to me why. What I had allowed to happen might have aggravated Lea's severe asthma and that was why he got mad. Their relationship was like that with him a watchful and caring husband and as Jon got sicker Lea a meticulous and loving wife.
Jon told an interesting story to a group of friends that I witnessed last year. He said when he met Lea he realized shortly that he wanted her to be a part of his life. Towards that goal among others he challenged himself and chanted Nam-myoho-renge to have Lea as his wife. He said at this meeting that she was his greatest benefit.
Jon was not a man to mince words and was happy to have known him these past few years.
He will be missed but remembered in many ways as a man that lived his life his way and met his fate with composure and dignity.
I visited him about a week before his passing and to his credit he did not complain or bemoan his situation but was only grateful for his life and family.
Rest in peace my fellow brother.

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William Cheng

Jon was a kind, sweet and gentle man! As I recalled the first time that I met Jon was in a Buddhist meeting, I remember that he looked very sad at that time and then later on I learned that he was retired from his teaching career and has cancer and was at his lowest point in his life and that's why he was seeking for anything so that he can become happy. I was so happy to see him to take on the buddhist challenges and become a SGI member soon after the first meeting. As his buddhist practice deepened, I saw him become happier and happier each time I saw him; even though he was still struggling with his cancer. His attitude in life was so positive and that inspired many members. He liked to travel a lot and I was fortunate enough to attend a 3 days 2 nights buddhist conference with him back in 2013. We had great conversations and I learned a lot from him. With this hindsight, I realized that his life was extended so that he was able to do his human resolution and transform his bad karma in this lifetime and he did indeed live a fulfilling life! Thanks for letting me share!

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William Cheng

2013, Phoenix, AZ, USA

After a buddhist conference in Florida Nature Culture Center

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Lea Inoue

2013, Phoenix, AZ, USA

Jon was going through so much in 2013. We talked about everything. He decided on a journey of personal growth ... this was the beginning. Jon became an SGI Buddhist. Then, he decided walking the Camino de Santiago would give him clarity. As he walked, he met a priest who deemed him Jon the Buddhist. Jon continued with self-development until the day he passed. He was amazingly kind man - just an incredible human being. He restored my faith in human kindness and goodness. I am forever grateful to you Jon, for coming into my life. I love you Jon.

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vanessa w

Very fond memories of you and Jon having SGI meetings and being so welcoming and warm. Jon always had a ... Read more Very fond memories of you and Jon having SGI meetings and being so welcoming and warm. Jon always had a smile for everyone and... Read more Very fond memories of you and Jon having SGI meetings... Read more

Lea Inoue

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Lea Inoue

Jon was suggested to try walking the Camino…. He was just not sure. I told him without hesitation he should... Read more Jon was suggested to try walking the Camino…. He was just not sure. I told him without hesitation he should go. I shared my ... Read more Jon was suggested to try walking the Camino…. He was... Read more