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Fred Featherstone, Johns brother, coached several state-championship womens volleyball teams at Grossmont College and is in CCCAA Mens Volleyball Hall of Fame. John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane; daughters Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna; five grandchildren and brothers Fred and Jim. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. There are no words that can describe what Coach Feather has done for athletics in the South Bay., He has the right touch with players and Ive never seen him in a bad mood. Featherstone earned a masters degree in physical education from SDSU in 1973. That game produced no fewer than a dozen players who appeared in the NFL, including Shaw, Sipe, Tom Reynolds, Terry Mendenhall, Ken Burrow, Carl Weathers (who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies), and Bruce Taylor and Pat Hughes of Boston. She volunteered for programs such as the Mayor's Substance Abuse program, Juvenile Council Committee, National Night Out and the Paramus Run. Im as involved with my 250 students each year as I am with my football players. Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. Funeral Home Share Memories & Support the I tell the players to approach each game as if its your last, stay focused and have fun. I started here (at El Camino) three years before Feather did, Gene Engle, Featherstones longtime assistant said. Thats what life is all about.. Featherstone has an equal affection for the students he has taught in his health education classes. Coach Feather, as he is affectionately known, finished his coaching career at El Camino with a record of 214-119-1. Joan Featherstone Lowry, 91, departed this world to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. I would make it a point to go to his team meetings, listen to him at halftime. October 21, 1944 - October 27, 2013, John Featherstone passed away on October 27, 2013 in Bronx, New York. I was the Athletic Director (at El Camino) with John for 17 years, we worked closely together, former athletic director David Shannon said. I said Hey, Im just happy to wear the uniform. The lockers in the stadium were in numerical order, so mine was the first one in line, next to the coachs office. There has to be a 20- or 30-minute window in there to exercise. Football is not a game for sissies. Get our free Padres Daily newsletter, free to your inbox every day of the season. Doris and James lived in Woodside, Queens and North Babylon, Long Island before settling in Paramus. Friday his family held a memorial in the place where Featherstone came to call home. During the summer of 1975, when Featherstone was taking advantage of an off-season lull from his coaching duties in San Diego, he joined forces with three friends to form the Mission Beach Volleyball Clinic for adults. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Nashville, Tennessee on facebook. After earning all-conference honors at El Camino, the speedy receiver received a scholarship to play for legendary coach Don Coryell at San Diego State University. Comments posted to EasyReaderNews.com may be reprinted in the Easy Reader print edition, which is published each Thursday. The football field at the new stadium was named John Featherstone Field.Photo by Brad Jacobson. Donny Morrow has done a tremendous job., Coach Feather with Calvin Gillory, during Featherstones induction into the California Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016. I marveled at his coaching genius and the way he could get performance out his athletes. He is in his 23rd year as head coach of Mira Costas football program and has produced numerous players for Featherstone. Mary was always smiling and loved making people laugh. I didnt ever want to be singled out as the main man responsible., John Featherstone was twice named National Coach of the Year. John passed away on October 2 1967, at age 56. Kids taking Junior Lifeguards in morning take my class in the afternoon and vice versa. He was the first coach to have 100 victories at the college and professional levels. No services are scheduled at this time. In 1975, Featherstone replaced future St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz at San Diego Mesa College, where he worked as offensive coordinator and mentored future SDSU All-American quarterback Matt Kofler. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at memorial, Torrance softball moves up to Division 1 for CIF-SS playoffs; North No. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Melbourne, Florida on facebook. In 1966, high school volleyball was more than a decade away from becoming a CIF sanctioned sport, so Featherstone and a few friends founded the Mira Costa Volleyball Club to compete against other high schools. Our goal is to see they get to the next level academically, Featherstone said during the halftime ceremony in his honor at his final game. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. WebJohn Dutch D. Featherstone, Sr. , affectionately known as Dutch, was born January 14, 1923 to Alexander and Clamora (Jones) Featherstone in Roxboro, North Carolina in You never caught him a bad move. At Mira Costa, Featherstone competed in track and field, baseball, volleyball and football. Doris was a two-time recipient of the Rotarian of the Year award as well as the President's Award in recognition of outstanding service and dedication. When I played at SDSU in 1970, it was the first year that college football went to single digit numbers on uniforms, Featherstone said. Feather is one of the nicest coaches youd ever want to meet or play for, Keith said. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer), ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. Our star receiver, Tommy Reynolds was injured and our second-string receiver pulled a hamstring in warm ups, so I was thrust into the starting role.. So I started coaching and started my own club, the Manhattan Beach Tidal Waves., Last summer, Featherstone celebrated the 21st year of his beach volleyball clinic, which includes two sessions. All Rights Reserved. Feather was MVP of @AztecFB 28-7 win over Boston U in the 1969 I would see it bleeding every day. He always bought game programs at high school games and walked the sidelines, asking players who the best players were on each team. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach John Featherstone left a legacy on and off the field, Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. 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We had the facilities right here, he said. Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Loving mother of John A. Gorecki. Featherstones future would include four daughters. Contributions in John Featherstones memory may be sent to ElCamino.edu/Foundation/Featherstone. He was buried in American Fork Cemetery, American Fork, Utah, United States. Warriors carry Coach Feather from the field, following his final game coaching, on Nov. 14, 2015, against arch rival Long Beach. The National Coach of the Year honor was one of neatest experiences of my life. Legal Notices John Featherstone was born on August 27, 1931 and passed away on November 2, 2013 in Greenbrae, C and is under the care of. 142. Paramus - Doris F. Spano (nee Featherstone), 78, of Paramus, NJ, formerly of Manhattan, NY passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 surrounded by her children and loved ones. Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and friend to many more, John touched so many lives with love, kindness, hospitality and grace. Print Issue Archive. Reynolds, Mendenhall and Featherstone came to SDSU from El Camino College and were college roommates. Keith Ellison, a standout player at Redondo Union High School, has known Featherstone since he was an 8-year-old watching his older brother Chris play for El Camino before transferring to BYU. Doris was a member of Paramus Rotary Club where she had previously served as the Director of Community Service, Doris served on committees for the Valentine's Day Brunch, Installation Committee, Angels Among Us, Pancake Breakfast, Golf Outing and Paramus Friendly Neighbors and Food Pantry. Ive been very fortunate to have been associated with good teams, especially good quarterbacks. Search Nashville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. At Mira Costa In 1967, he earned All-CIF honors as a wide receiver. Oh, its nothing, it scabs over. he told me. Privacy policy, I need to make funeral/burial arrangements now, I am pre-planning for a funeral in the future. Pick-up Locations Although athletics didnt appeal to his oldest daughter Terre, sisters Ivy, Keegan and Arianna all played volleyball. He wanted to be close to his players, so he would hang up his red coat and get dressed in my cubicle. What a great teammate but also a great roommate in The Room of Doom!
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