John H.D. Crisp, age 82, of Ventura passed away peacefully on April 12, 2014 at his home, after a valiant 3 year struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs’ Disease). His loving wife Gwen was at his side.
John was born November 19, 1931 in Brentwood, Essex, England. He and Gwen have been 46 year residents of Ventura. They moved to Ventura after a brief two year stay in Montreal, Canada.
John travelled the globe while serving 12 years in the Merchant Marines.
He was active in the local community as a founding member of the American Youth Soccer Association in Ventura, where enjoyed serving in many capacities including commissioner, coach, and referee. He served on the board for the Ventura Parks and Recreation Commission where he drove funding and development for the Fritz Huntsinger Youth Sports Complex.
He was retired, having been a Technical Writer for 30 years at the Raytheon Company.
John is survived by his beloved wife and lifelong friend Gwen. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on July 25th, 2014.
Son: Ian and his wife Amie of Portland, Oregon.
Brothers Peter and his wife Dawn of Galleywood, England.
Tony Crisp and his wife Joyce, of Monticeto, CA.
Sister Cynthia Crisp of Somerset, England.
Grand children Jenna, Spencer and Steven. He will be dearly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his son Adrian, and his granddaughter Angela.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 23 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Ventura, CA. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please honor John with a Memorial Gift to the National Audubon Society (http://support.audubon.org/). Arrangements are under the direction of JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, VENTURA.