BORN

1919

DIED

2012

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Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel and Cemetery

7301 East Lancaster

Fort Worth, Texas

John Hostetter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 10, 2012.

FORT WORTH -- John Hostetter, 93, passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.

Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel. Interment: Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel.

John was an honest auto mechanic, avid golfer, devout Methodist and longtime member of the Handley Lions Club where he was given the Marvin Jones award.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.

Survivors: wife of 72 years, Francis Hostetter; daughter, Francis Berryhill; sister-in-law, Helen Morrison; six nieces; and three nephews.

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December 15, 2012

Mary Logan

I knew John only slightly thru Arthur and Alberta&Charlie. The Hostetters were deeply rooted & respected on the eastside--and beyond. His passing brings back many memories. My condolences for your loss & my love to the Hostetter family.
(I am daughter of Stella Henderson,Joshua TX)

December 13, 2012

Chuck Bettinger

Francis - Sally and I are sorry for you loss but are celebrating with you his "Home Coming" and are enjoying reminiscencing his larger than life impact on us growing up on the eastside.

December 12, 2012

Betty Warden (Carrell)

Francis, I have many wonderful memories of both of your parents during my high school years. May God comfort you and your mother during this time. You are in my prayers.

December 12, 2012

Frances and family, you are in our thoughts and prayer. Don and Sally Underwood Glen Garden CC.

December 12, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Francis and I went to school together. Your Dad worked on all of our cars and he will be missed by many. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers Linda (Floyd) Davidson.

December 12, 2012

Suzy Cardwell Jeffrey

He was such a good man, loved by employees and customers as well. He was our families mechanic our entire eastside life and a good friend to my father, Frank Cardwell. Our hearts both ache and rejoice with yours.

December 12, 2012

FRANCIS
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
AND KNOW NOTHING CAN REPLACE YOUR DAD
IN YOUR HEART.
LOVE MIKE HEWATT

December 12, 2012

stuart austin

my prayers are with the family. John was my first boss. I learned a lot from him in my 14 years with Hostetters. I know he will be missed.

December 12, 2012

Carol Evitt - Stephens

Mrs. Hostetter, Francis and the Hostetter family - please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father, uncle and dear relative. I can't remember a time when my family and I weren't friends with and doing business with the Hostetters. Your family is part of the east side legacy. My prayers are with you all.

December 12, 2012

Dennis Stanley

I have wonderfull memories all the way back to my grand father's day and more recently the Lion's club.

December 12, 2012

Elizabeth Stephan- Bean

Mr. Hostetter was a friend of my father's - Toots Stephan. I believe they were Lion Club associates and East Side Fort Worth cronies. My Dad always spoke highly of Mr. Hostetter and I can only imagine they are catching up.
His reputation was sterling and I'm sure you are feeling the loss in the core of your family. Peace and blessings at this difficult time.

December 12, 2012

Robin Hooper-Robertson

Our family send condolences to the Hostetter family. Back in the 60's my father John Hooper worked for them in their garage & has many fond memories of what decent & caring people the Hostetter family were. How very sad.

December 11, 2012

Randy Thompson

We have all lost a very good man. He was an individual I looked up to growing up and inspiration to all. Rest in heaven John.

December 11, 2012

Margie Adams

Sorry to hear of John's death. I have lots of chereshed memories of John on Lion's Club trips . May Gods blessings be with you. Margie Adams

December 11, 2012

Leann Coleman

Francis Anne, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your precious Dad, in spite of knowing that in reality it is truly a blessing for him as well as you. When we last spoke and discussed the current station in the lives of our parents, I was reminded of the fun times they shared through the years. Our daughter, Emily, sat with your parents at church over the years. They treated her as a granddaughter and she adored them. When I told her the news yesterday, she burst into tears. I speak for our entire family when I say you will be in our hearts and prayers. Sincerely, Leann Coleman (Daughter of Susie and LD Lewis)

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