John Honeywell, 74, of Persia, passed away at his home on January 27th, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
John was born on February 2nd, 1948, to Bernard and Nellie Honeywell. He grew up outside of Persia with his brother and 2 sisters. He graduated high school from Tri-Center in 1967. In high school, John enjoyed wrestling.
John was married for 27 years and had 3 daughters which he raised on the family farm. He was proud when the farm was recognized as an Iowa Century Farm in 2017.
John loved working with his hands. John worked at the Omaha Stockyards for a short time after high school, farmed and was a carpenter.
John was a man of many hobbies. In his younger days, he loved coaching and playing softball. He also enjoyed hunting, trapping, tractor pulling, bowling, and fishing with his friends. John was active in the AA community and proud of his many years of sobriety. He loved his garden, especially growing pumpkins for the kids. John had a passion for classic cars and loved restoring them with his friends. He had a 1968 Camaro that he took to many car shows.
John enjoyed the simple pleasures in life like sitting in his recliner and watching westerns, cooking meals, dancing, helping others, enjoying conversation over coffee, playing pitch, spending time with his grandkids and sharing old stories.
John is preceded in death by by his parents, his brother in laws Tim Hefferman and Gene Ring and his niece Michelle Lustgraaf.
Survivors include his daughters, Jill (Kreg) Ronfeldt, Rachel Honeywell-Martens and Tammi (Patrick) Erlbacher; his grandchildren, Spencer and Major Adams and Cassidy, Logan, and Samuel Erlbacher; His siblings, Susan Ring, Janice Hefferman and Tom (Patricia) Honeywell and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley. Please dress casually.
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Love you, Brother!
Prayers to the Honeywell family. Sorry to hear of John passing.
Sorry for your loss John was a great guy lost track over the years but all my memories of him were great I ran with Tom but John was always around to help out anytime anyone needed always remember him and Bernard doing things together he will be missed sorry
Joel Schomer
The Nick Bruck Family sends condolences to The Honeywell Family members with the passing of John. John, family love was on full display when brother Tom shared a kidney in your time of need. The Bruck’s cannot begin to list the help you extended to others when friends and strangers turned to you for assistance. Roger Stark was one of your close’s friends along with countless others. Helping Roger build an underground home in Minden or helping Roger work on the ballfield, he only had to ask you once. John you could always be found selling beer at those hot summer hometown team baseball games. John, you played the game of softball for a short time, but your main love was coaching young players. Persia has lost a person who will forever be remembered.as the guy in the blue pickup that loved hunting and trapping. All will forever remember your kind loving heart. Everyone you touched in life will cherish your memory as it shines down on all. rest in peace John.
The Nick Bruck Family, Ron.
Big John came to many of my car shows at the Pott. Co. Rod Shop in Neola and was always a valuable contributor. He will definitely be missed. Our sincere condolences. He was the best!
To family, sorry for your loss but no more suffering for him. Rest in peace John. Hugs and prayers for all your family.
My deepest sympathy to the Honeywell family. I remember John from 4-H days. Visited with him at a couple of car shows. John Rest in Peace.
Our sincere condolences to all of johns family.
Love and prayers
John and Leia Johnsen and family
We were sorry to hear about John. John was a great carpenter and caring person. Sending hugs and prayers to you!
John could be a “crusty” guy, but once we realized we both have a love of old cars, he was wonderful. My hubby has collector cars, I have one and we talked tons about cars. I will certainly miss our conversations. Thoughts to the family.
Sorry to heat of John’s passing. When he worked for Roger Stark is when I got to know him. There are several fun memories of John during those years. He was a good friend and will be missed by many. RIP John. Prayers for the family.
Going to miss seeing him at the Eagles Club in Missouri valley. Sympathies to his family.
Sending my sincere condolences to Jill and the entire Honeywell family on your loss. I have had the good fortune to work with Jill for the past 3 years. She speaks often (and fondly) of all of her family and I always enjoy the stories. Your Dad/Grandfather sounds like a pretty great guy who lived life well. Cherish the memories and celebrate the good times. RIP
Ever since I heard this news, I’ve been crying myself to sleep…nightly!
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