John Michael Schorr

Obituary – John Michael Schorr 1938-2018

John Michael Schorr passed away at Kernville, California on Thursday, July 19 ^th . He was born October 12, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois. He was a resident of Ridgecrest, CA, a 1957 graduate of BHS, served 4 years in the U.S. Navy (SeaBees) from 1958 - 1962, a 1975 graduate of Cerro Coso Community College, and retired from NAWCWD in September 1993. In his retirement years he worked at Chief's Auto Parts (AutoZone), drove the armored car for Brinks, Inc. for 9 years, and served as a Security Guard for Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. He also was the Head Karate Shotokan Instructor of the Indian Wells Valley Karate Club for over 50 years.

John is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janice M. Schorr; son, Brian M. Schorr (Heidi) of Pahrump, NV; daughter, Connie S. Conway (Gary) of Birchwood, TN; stepsons, Kenneth W. Reed (Kim), Michael S. Reed and brother, Bill Schorr (Terri) & niece, Alexxis Schorr of Ridgecrest.

He had 9 grandchildren, Dr. Bobbie Jean Schorr-Way (Steven), John M. Schorr (Michelle), Michael Dewhurst, Michele Williamson, Joe Dewhurst, Sara Berry (Scott), Jamie Kennedy (Jack), Elyse Reed & Amber Reed. Great grandchildren: Cheyenne, Vanessa & Lindsey; Titus & Trinity; Alyssa, Haley & Ethan; Jessica, Brandy & Natalie; Kreana, Jaden, Tyler & Jacob; Curtis, Taylor & Cole; Joel & Ellie.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ginger Schorr, parents, George & Betty Schorr, sister, Milree Storruste (Chet), son, Randy C. Schorr & grandson Randy C. Schorr.

A funeral service will be held at the Ridgecrest Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, July 28 ^th at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Desert Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice or to an organization for Senile Dementia/Alzheimer's/Diabetes.