John Phillip Pribyl

Message from Julea Dunn

I worked with John at The Butcher Restaurant back in the 1990's.
He was by far the best boss I ever had.
He was also the kindest and funniest!
I love how he emulated Christ in everything he did and said.
The world could use a lot more people like him.
I think of him often and today I thought I'd look him up and finally send him a heartfelt letter thanking him for his influence in my life. I know he's in heaven smiling.

John, heaven is lucky to have you.
Thank you for being such an angel here on Earth!

Much love to you and your family.

Julea Dunn

A candle was lit by Mark Warner on July 7, 2022 4:07 PM

A candle was lit by Rev. Lydia E. Isenberger on January 23, 2020 3:14 AM

Message from Ray Baldwin

I remember John as a fellow employee at the Nightwatch in Pasadena, CA during the '80's. My prayers to the whole family....

A candle was lit by Ray Baldwin on July 2, 2018 8:55 AM

Message from Ray Baldwin

So sorry to hear the shocking news. Great memories working with John at the Nightwatch in Pasadena, CA.

Message from Dawn Nanfito

Carol, I am sorry to hear of the loss of John. I am thinking about your and your family during this difficult time. My deepest sympathies.

A candle was lit by The Moberg family on January 23, 2018 3:59 PM

Message from David a Roberts

Dear Carol and family, we are so sorry for the heartache you all are experiencing at the loss of John. It has been such a long journey. We remember how John would Make any story entertaining and have us all in stitches. Such a kind and gentle man. I know he will be greatly missed. We look forward to the day when we will all be together again, rejoicing in our Lord and enjoying our loved ones once again complete and whole!

Message from Steve Conger

You will remain in my heard and memory John until that day we are singing praises together like we did back at John Knox. God, please give peace and encouragement to those left behind.
Forever your Brother,
Steve Conger

Message from Debby Gross

Dear Carol and family,
l am so sorry to hear of John’s passing! I will be praying for God’s comfort in this huge loss to all of you. He was a dear man. I will never forget your kindness to me and Ed 11 1/2 years ago when my sister Beth, was dying. You kindly kept us and gave us a place to grieve and process that loss! So sorry for you at this time! May God bless you with fond memories of him.

Ed is in Kenya right now. He also sends his love and prayers.
Much love to you all!
Debby and Ed

Message from Wayne Goff

So sorry for your loss, I remember John well from Shelton, remembering the year we were teammates on the basketball team.
Will keep you in prayer!

Message from Brad and Sheila (Haddock) Gsell Charlotte NC

Carol and family,
We remember you and John from our Shelton days. We have many fond memories of that time. So sorry to hear about John's illness but so happy to know that he is now with the Lord. May God wrap his arms of comfort around you and give you peace and strength in the coming days. Lots of love and prayers, Brad & Sheila

Message from Rev John S Gross Sr.

Oh my goodness... How can this be possible? A man with so much to give be taken from us? But as stated in Job so long ago "the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord." John was loved by mostly everyone who had the good fortune to cross paths with! I enjoyed his love, wit, & charm. He knew how to reach your inner child to come out and play! I had the good fortune to know John at College in Florida for two years. I will never forget one of the first evenings sitting in his & Carol's apartment listening to a young commedian by the name of Steve Martin... Laughter Always accompanied every exchange with this man! Thank you for your love my dear friend! And I know heaven is happy to have you though our hearts are heavy thinking of your departure! God bless all John's family! Love to you all! Thanks for sharing this man with all of us!

A candle was lit by Conny & Tony Toste on January 18, 2018 4:01 PM

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Knowing John was such a privilege, he always had a kind word and was filled with such humor and love, that he will live on in our memory forever.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Robert Louis Stevenson

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was sent on January 18, 2018

With love and sympathy, Dale and Marci Rogers

Message from Linda (Smith) Shook

Dear Carol and family. I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband and father. I know you will miss him desperately. May our heavenly father surround you with his strong arms as you walk thru this valley. Rejoice in Paradise dear John.

Expression of Sympathy

A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was ordered on January 18, 2018

A candle was lit by Evan Smith on January 17, 2018 8:53 PM

A candle was lit by Chauntel Ensey on January 17, 2018 8:16 PM

A candle was lit by Evelyn and Matthew Macpherson on January 17, 2018 6:03 PM

A candle was lit by Becky Pietz-Stone on January 17, 2018 5:02 PM

Message from David Eyre

John was a hero to our family. In 2004 our daughter was excommunicated by a small PCA church in Idaho because she believed in a Lutheran view of baptism. We appealled the excommunication and met with a judicial commission in Seattle on April 1, 2005. John was one of the 7 members. At one point in the proceedings John spoke out very boldy against the mistreatment of our daughter. His words gave us tremendous comfort. He didn't even know our family but proved to be a true friend to us and defender of the innocent. Thanks to John and the NW Presbytery our daughter was vindicated. We will never forget him. When our daughter had her first baby in Sep 2005, I remember joking before the birth, "If its a boy - John Pribyl C - If its a girl - Johnette Pribylly C" she had a girl but her name was Kyrie. God's peace be with John and all his family. David Eyre Chattaroy WA

A candle was lit by Alissa Padgett-Tittsworth & Austin Tittsworth on January 17, 2018 8:23 AM

Message from Alissa Padgett-Tittsworth

Dear Pribyl Family, what a wonderful man your dad was! I don't ever recall seeing him without a smile on his face! I am so sorry for your loss, and pray for comfort during this hard time. With love, Alissa Padgett-Tittsworth & Austin Tittsworth

Message from Susan Padgett

John touched so many lives and this loving tribute to such a dear Saint is a wonderfully done glimpse of his earthly pilgrimage!
“Well done thou good and faithful servant”
We will see you again, dear Brother

Message from Susan Padgett

John touched so many lives and this loving tribute to such a dear Saint is a wonderfully done glimpse of his earthly pilgrimage!
“Well done thou good and faithful servant”
We will see you again, dear Brother

A candle was lit by Conny & Tony Toste on January 17, 2018 6:52 AM