OBITUARY
John Martin Reddington
September 25, 1923 – December 24, 2017
John M Reddington Born 9/25/1923, in Hallock, Minnesota, to Mart & Hedvig Reddington. John was raised on a farm with his younger sister Eva in the northwest corner of the state. John was a WWII veteran and a graduate of St. Thomas University. He was a dual masters recipient, an educator and a lover of poetry & English literature. He enjoyed being a high school and college instructor and spent 25 years with the American Overseas Schools in Europe, as an Elementary School Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Principal and a respected teacher and teacher's union representative. He passed peacefully on 12/24/2017. John is survived by his soul mate and wife of over 46 years, Barbara. His sons: Denny Lobben, Martin Reddington, Michael Lobben and Tom Lobben; his daughter Shari Kissee (Jeff); granddaughters: Caitlyn Kissee, Charlotte Lobben, Kaley Sheridan and Regan Monahan; grandsons: Jake Lobben and Mace Lobben; great-grandson: Gunner Monahan.
Visitation, Friday, Jan 12, 2018 at Olinger Highland Mortuary, 10201 Grant Street Thornton, CO from 5-7 PM, Funeral Service on Saturday, Jan 13, 2018, at the same location at 1:00 PM Interment with military honors will immediately follow the Funeral at Broomfield Commons Cemetery, 12800 Sheridan Blvd for all who wish to attend. There will also be a Celebration of Life honoring John; guests who choose to attend the Celebration of Life directly from the Funeral will be greeted by a family representative, until the family arrives from the burial. Details and maps will be provided at the funeral. For those who wish to attend the Celebration of Life only, please contact mredd74@yahoo.com for information.
To share a memory of John or leave a condolence for his family, please visit the guest book below.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.
Services
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Visitation
Friday, January 12, 2018
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Funeral Service
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Memories
John Martin Reddington
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Amie Lobben
September 25, 2019
Thinking of you a bunch lately... You are now with your love and she with you. So many great memories I have of you and this wonderful family you help build. Your smile always made me so happy. I miss playing the harmonica with you and hearing about your times over seas. Can't see a box of See's candy with out thinking of you. You made my life better being one of my dads! I love and miss you. XO XO Amie
Amie Lobben
May 29, 2019
you always made every event more enjoyable with your smile and wonderful stories. You are missed and loved every day!!
I love you so much!
Sheldon Moten
August 18, 2018
Desiderata...a
poem I learned and love to this day because of the wonderfully kind
generous, patient and wise Mr. Reddington. One of the reasons I love
reading is because of you.
Blessings to you with even more joy now good sir! My condolences and prayers of strength to the Reddington family and friends.
Respectfully,
Sheldon Moten
Christell Burkart
January 16, 2018
A great man with an even greater legacy of the lives he impacted through his teaching. I feel blessed to have been one of his students. He is gone, but NEVER forgotten.
Tracy Gresham Jindra
January 16, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Reddington and to all of Mr. Reddington's family and friends. I hope it is of some small comfort to know that his life had such a positive impact on so many people all over the world. Wishing you peace.
Lori (Hayes) Lampley
January 14, 2018
An awesome teacher, fly with the angels Mr. R
Jan Morris
January 12, 2018
He was Minnesota State clarinet winner and winner of our hearts.Thanks caring friend with the brilliant mind.It was a supreme honor to have known you. Love, Jan Morris
Christopher Martin
January 11, 2018
My deepest condolences. Mr. R had a great impact in my life, despite my resistance.
I can still fondly remember discussions on Canterbury tales, Beowulf,
and numerous Shakespearean works while in his English class at
Alconbury. I always liked that he kept the desks in a circle so he
could engage all of us...proding us about hidden meanings, olde English
vernacular, or intended imagery. I'll remeber him as a chaperone during
trips to Canterbury and the MUN...and I'll hope that my children are
lucky enough to have teachers as wonderful as Mr. R.
Bonnie Grantham Hall
January 11, 2018
Mr. R was one of my favorite teachers and I was saddened to hear of his passing. Thank you for being the wonderful teachers that impacted so many lives.
Wendy Beck
January 11, 2018
One of
the best pieces of advice I ever received was Abjure these foolsh tears
forever! It was a comment on a paper I turned in to Mr. Reddington back
when I was dotting the i and the j with big circles.
I haven't forgotten that sentence after 30 years and it always makes me remember what a great teacher he was.
(And I've always wondered... he knew that most of the students cheated on the memorized Shakespeare paragraphs didn't he?)
Alisha Boswell-Neat
January 11, 2018
My thoughts and condolences to the Reddington family. Mr. R was a blessing to us as a wonderful teacher and mentor. Alot of us myself included he shaped us as the adults we all have become today.. He will be so missed. Prayers. Alisha Boswell class of 87.
Alisha Boswell-Neat
January 11, 2018
My thoughts and condolences to the Reddington family. Mr. R was a blessing to us as a wonderful teacher and mentor. Alot of us myself included he shaped us as the adults we all have become today.. He will be so missed. Prayers. Alisha Boswell class of 87.
Laurie Peterson
January 11, 2018
Sending love and healing prayers to your entire family. It's obvious what a special man he was and a life well lived. Love, Scott & Laurie
Carol Charge (valente)
January 10, 2018
RIP Mr R! You were an amazing teacher who touched many people. X x
Clint Calzini
January 10, 2018
I knew Mr. Reddington had lived a long and full life, but I was struck hard when I learned of his death. Mr. Reddington had a significant influence on my education as student and as a person. On Christmas Eve, we lost one of the best educators I have ever known. He was my college prep English teacher, and not only is my enjoyment of literature, research and academic writing largely due to his teaching, but he was also a role model for me as a future teacher. I will carry him in my memory forever. These pages are testimony to his influence - he will be missed greatly and fondly remembered, and I know the impact he leaves behind will continue to change and improve the lives of others.
Teri (Canupp) Peasley
January 10, 2018
Mr. R was an example of who an excellent teacher should be. He led us through the classics with an unmeasurable passion and taught us all never to judge a book by it's cover. My thoughts are with the Reddington family. May you always know how much he impacted all of us. AHS c/o 85
Kathryn (Flannery) Harrison
January 10, 2018
Mr Reddinton was a wonderful teacher and a massive influence on us Dragons. He will be remembered with respect, fondness and love. Condolences to Mrs Reddington and all the family.
Gary Serlin
January 10, 2018
I only had one meeting many years ago when I was invited for a holiday, but you must have been a great man to come up with such a great son like, Marty.
Linda (Jenkins) Thompson
January 10, 2018
One has many different teachers in their educational "career" when growing up in the military. It isn't easy to remember all of your teachers' names over the years. It takes someone truly special to leave an impression on a youthful mind. Mr. Reddington was that truly special teacher for me. His teachings and good moral compass will stay with me throughout the rest of my days. It was a blessing to be his student and an ever so small part of his life, which had an extremely large impact on mine! Thank you, Mr. Reddington! You will be greatly missed. To Mrs. Reddington and family, my heartfelt condolences.
sharon brabham
January 10, 2018
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. He was one of the best teachers I had and will be missed dearly by all of the dragon family! We love you Mr R!! Mrs R you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts we love you just as much.
Lori Dynes Staples
January 10, 2018
Mr. R was my 12th grade English teacher at Alconbury High School in England and was the epitome of a true educator! His teaching style, compassion and quick wit left a lasting impression on me. My love for reading was only enhanced further as his student, and my love of learning has become a strength in how I tackle life's challenges and curiosities. I found a deeper love of poetry from Mr. R and have journals full of poems I've written or clipped to always enjoy the beauty of the written word. Heaven certainly gained an angel that I was privileged to know on Earth. Rest In Peace! Many prayers to the family and may your memories bring you comfort and peace.
Anne (Kendrick) Hanks
January 10, 2018
He was a great man and one of my favorite teachers. Wonderful photos. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alconbury High School '86
Michelle Merkel
January 10, 2018
Rest In Peace Mr. R May you soar with the angels.
Michelle Merkel
M C
January 8, 2018
Im Sorry for your Loss. My warmest condolences go out to the family and friends of John. May you find Comport from the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14
Kerry (Mills) Bowers
January 4, 2018
There are no words to express the sorrow I feel at the loss of a man I am happy to be able to call friend. Mr. and Mrs. Reddington are shining examples of what a teachable mentor should be. The love and respect he showed his students, and that we feel for him is without measure. He instilled a lifelong love of learning that continues, and his quick wit and kindness will not be forgotten. Thank you to Mrs. R. and the entire Reddington family for sharing him with us. RIP.
January 2, 2018
Sending our loving thoughts and condolences to Barb, Shari, and entire family.
We share your sorrow, but celebrate John's amazing life!
With love, the Forsters
Kimberley Coulson-Williams
January 2, 2018
Mr. R
is still my favorite teacher. I already liked reading but i really
learned to love and appreciate the great classics in literature and I
owe all that to Mr. R. I had to be out of school for a couple of weeks
due to me being sick. I was so far behind but Mr R took the time to
help me get caught up not just in his classes but all the others.
To all of his family, thank you so much for sharing Mr R and his awesome wife with us all.
Fly high with the Angels Mr R!
You're so loved and missed!
Andre McDaniel
January 2, 2018
Mr R was my teacher during my stay at RAF Alconbury in England (c/o 90) and during that time, he was an amazing teacher and role model to myself and many of my classmates. He will be truly missed by all.
Amanda Schira
December 31, 2017
My
mother and the whole Steadman family send our condolences to the
Reddington family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this
time. My mother, Pauline has many fond memories of the time she spent
with your family in Germany. I will remember the time our families
spent skiing in Austria. He was loved by many and will be missed.
Pauline, Amanda, Stephanie and Timothy Steadman
Mike Keegan
December 29, 2017
John Reddington was the finest example of a great teacher. He inspired and encouraged thousands of students to love learning. He was also a model and an inspiration to his colleagues, and, equally important, he was simply a wonderful man.
Arne Watland
December 29, 2017
I've known John since 1971 and found that he had the patience of Job, intellect of Moynihan, vocabulary of Churchill, and the humor of Twain. He was laconic, discussed issues without polemics, and was an inspiration to students, colleagues, friends, and family. I shall miss him.
Kay Galloway
December 28, 2017
Many students and staff felt the impact of John's intellect and his caring for student success. He went out of his way to demand excellence, yet also impacted the social and emotional growth of his students. His exuberant spirit and wit will be missed!
Kirsti Mills Carmona
December 28, 2017
I was not fortunate enough to have him as a teacher but thanks to my sister, Kerry Mills Bowers, was fortunate enough to meet this wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He touched so many lives and had a huge impact on my sister as a teacher and a friend. I'm thankful that I got to know him just a little bit.
Mary (Lipscomb) Lytle
December 28, 2017
I was in the class of 1991 at Alconbury. Mr. R. was a great teacher and great man. I have thought of him and Mrs. R. often throughout the years. He was definitely one of my favorites. He made a big impact in my life because he was instrumental in my decision to go to University of Michigan. I remember discussing my college choices with him and Mrs. R. and I will be forever grateful they led me there. He will be missed. Thinking of the Reddington family.
Sharon Brock Hetrick
December 28, 2017
Mr.
Reddington is the high school teacher that I remember most fondly...he
developed my love of writing and made me realize that poetry does have
merit in this world! My deepest condolences to the family.
Alconbury High School, England
Class of 1984
Amy Johnsrud White
December 27, 2017
"Two roads diverged in a wood,and I I took the one less traveled by,and that has made all the difference." Robert Frost. I had Mr. Reddington for 9th and 12th grade English. Memorized this in 9th grade. Will never forget that and his love of Shakespeare. RIP and blessings to your family and all those you taught!! Amy Johnsrud White, AHS Class of 90.
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