Doris was the cherished mother of James Spano and Patricia Spano, an adored aunt to her nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many. Whether theyre healthier or not, I dont know. Old habits are hard to break, he said. He has touched thousands of lives and presided over the building of innumerable young players into better students, athletes and men. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer). Football is not a game for sissies. WebObituary. She chaired the Pasta Dinner and Bingo at the Paramus Veteran's Home. Achieve. If the first three pieces of the puzzle fit, you will achieve., Although a high-energy coach, Featherstone did not believe in using whistles on the practice field, nor did he believe in cussing. Kids taking Junior Lifeguards in morning take my class in the afternoon and vice versa. 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John B Featherstone was born on month day 1845, at birth place, North Carolina, to Seaborn Trader Featherstone and Sarah N Featherstone (born Allen). Seaborn was born on February 12 1809, in Clear Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Sarah was born on May 14 1812, in Henderson County, NC. Then in 1985, he returned to the South Bay, taking over at El Camino. Featherstone smiles when he thinks back on how the lessons he learned during countless hours of playing baseball in empty dirt lots, catching footballs and making tackles on the grassy fields of Live Oak Park, running and jumping in the soft sands of beach volleyball courts and surfing formed the foundation for a career that would make him one of the most successful junior college football coaches in the country. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Doris was a Trustee and Vice President of the Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum. We had the facilities right here, he said. He was playing in a beach volleyball tournament with his brother (Fred) and I was captivated by his intensity, Viggiano told the crowd of approximately 1500. Countless former students were All-American athletes and transferred to universities to continue their education and play football. Doris and James were formerly part owners of Cameo Catering, Westmount Country Club and Grissini's Restaurant. Featherstones future would include four daughters. I always accepted any type of award as a coaching staff award. Photo by Brad Jacobson. When you look at our offense, we have averaged more than 20 points per game in my tenure here, Featherstone said. I was the game administrator for 155 games, 80 home games, 75 on the road, I was at every single game. He was not accustomed to surveying the action on the field simply as a fan and not as a scout for future El Camino College players. De Foe, Jr. 88, passed away peacefully after a short illness. WebJohn Featherstone Death - Obituary - Cause of Death : Sad to hear of the passing of John Featherstone. (Assistant coach) Gene Engle played here before playing at Stanford under Bill Walsh. Because of the great workout of running in the sand, Ive never had problems with my lower extremities or joints.. 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. As a junior, Featherstones offensive prowess helped propelled SDSU to the 1969 Pasadena Bowl and what would be the highlight of his playing career. WebKarlton A. Privacy policy, I need to make funeral/burial arrangements now, I am pre-planning for a funeral in the future. At 5-foot-8, he continues a strict fitness regimen that keeps him at his high school playing weight of 145 pounds. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. With players being in the program only two years, Featherstone had to keep his eyes and ears open in the community. comments so far. Please check your email for further instructions. He always bought game programs at high school games and walked the sidelines, asking players who the best players were on each team. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. I asked him if he had ever had it checked? Feather was one of a kind.. Doris and James lived in Woodside, Queens and North Babylon, Long Island before settling in Paramus. (The game was at Redondo because a new El Camino football stadium is under construction.) We work them hard academically and when they step on the football field during the week, they work hard. After his playing days, Featherstone started his coaching career at San Diego State before moving onto Grossmont College, San Diego Mesa, Cal-Berkeley and Santa Ana College. All Rights Reserved. John passed away on October 2 1967, at age 56. He helped out then and 10 years ago, he helped me a job coaching (baseball) at West (Torrance). Ive always looked at exercise as a reward, not a punishment. Featherstone has an equal affection for the students he has taught in his health education classes. To leave an online condolence or for further information visit www.vanderplaat.com. The former gridiron star and coach had recently announced his retirement, after 31 years as head coach of El Camino Colleges football program. Featherstone began playing beach volleyball at 15. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. But one year in the Bay area was enough for the Southern California native. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Thanks for subscribing! You may leave a message 3 seed in Division 2, Redondo boys lacrosse No. A receiver, Featherstone had touchdown catches of 34 yards from Dennis Shaw and 57 yards from Brian Sipe in San Diego States 28-7 Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University before 41,276 in the Rose Bowl. Featherstone scored two touchdowns in the Aztecs win in front of 52,000 fans and was selected as the games Most Valuable Player. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Melbourne, Florida on facebook. John represents all that is best about El Camino College.. He was inducted into the El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. The reason we coach is for our football players. Americans eat way too much man-made foods, laden with sugar, salt and fat., Featherstone lives by his 8-8-8 theory: Eight hours of sleep, eight hours of work or school, and eight hours of play. I like players who never look at the clock, never look at the score, Featherstone said. Featherstone led the Warriors to a national championship (1987), state championship (2006), 11 conference championships and 19 bowl game appearances. El Camino is a special place and it has provided a second chance for many athletes. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Who Receive obituaries Joan Cowell Hueter Services. He really cared for people. The football field at the new stadium was named John Featherstone Field.Photo by Brad Jacobson. If you dont find time to exercise, youre too busy and need to cut something out of your life., The plaque at the entrance to the El Camino College football field. I refereed a lot in 80s and enjoyed the high caliber of competition, Featherstone said. Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and friend to many more, John touched so many lives with love, kindness, hospitality and grace. Trailing 38-23 heading into the fourth quarter, El Camino rallied, only to lose 38-36 to Long Beach City College, the top-ranked team in Southern Californias National Division. In addition, Doris was a member of the Parkway Elementary School PTA and a teacher's aide. He was 71. We both applied for the coaching opening, he got it and he was the perfect guy for this place. Im as involved with my 250 students each year as I am with my football players. He was owner and manager of the baseball team The Brickton Bombers. Keith is the Sea Hawks assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. Beloved husband of Helen Featherstone. At Grossmont, Featherstone became hooked on coaching and thinking of it as a career. Search Nashville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. John Thomas Featherstone, 1864 - 1932 He was very superstitious. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Terms and conditions 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. Everybody that played for him was his son, once you put that helmet on, he was going to do whatever he had to do for you.. Coach John Featherstone gives a final talk to his Warriors on Nov. 14, 2015 before playing arch rival Long Beach State. Theyre getting paid to play at the next level. We make the correction, and then give them positive reinforcement.. He is in his 23rd year as head coach of Mira Costas football program and has produced numerous players for Featherstone. The National Coach of the Year honor was one of neatest experiences of my life. I was the smallest guy on the team and Coach Coryell asked me how I felt about wearing number 1. WebObituary. Coach Feather felt odd standing on the sidelines last month, watching Redondo battle West Torrance for the CIF-Southern Section Western Division playoffs. Then it becomes a business. John Featherstone and wife Diane with family and friends during the dedication of the new El Camino College Football Field in Featherstones honor, on Nov. 16, 2019. Photo by Kevin Cody. Receive a notification when services are updated. I didnt ever want to be singled out as the main man responsible., John Featherstone was twice named National Coach of the Year. Doris was an employee of General Motors before she married the love of her life, the late James E. Spano in 1966. He and I have played for two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game., John Featherstone and wife Diane Frohoff during the dedication of El Camino Colleges new football field in Featherstones honor, in 2019. There was nobody better.. She enjoyed listening to music especially Celtic music, and Carole King. TORRANCE On what would have been his 72nd birthday, John Featherstones family, friends, former players and coaches gathered inside Murdock Stadium to give the legendary coach one final applause. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. When I played at SDSU in 1970, it was the first year that college football went to single digit numbers on uniforms, Featherstone said. John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at Yearbook Photo. John Featherstone was born on August 27, 1931 and passed away on November 2, 2013 in Greenbrae, C and is under the care of. 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. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer), ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Doris' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital donors@stjude.org. He was inducted into the Mira Costa Hall of Fame in 2012. At Mira Costa In 1967, he earned All-CIF honors as a wide receiver. Former NFL offensive lineman Derrick Deese, who played under Featherstone at ECC before transferring to USC, took a turn at the podium. You dont have to cuss to make a player successful. John married Eva Mae Baxter. James Hillard Featherstone, Sr. of 108 Butler Bridge Road died Saturday, January 15, 2005. Comments posted to EasyReaderNews.com may be reprinted in the Easy Reader print edition, which is published each Thursday. 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.. He was probably the most motivational human being Ive ever met in my life. Funeral Home Share Memories & Support the Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. Reynolds, Mendenhall and Featherstone came to SDSU from El Camino College and were college roommates. H. Bryan Featherstone quietly passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinsons disease. We werent very good, but we sure had a lot of fun, Featherstone said. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. Featherstone was raised in a strong athletic background. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. He and his brother Fred played many years on the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) tour, finishing in the top 10 in five open tournaments. Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. Doris' generous and kind spirit were evident in all that she did. His teams made three national championship game appearances and won the title in 1987. Who Where Receive obituaries Susan Kay Green Photo Easy Reader files. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. John FEATHERSTONE Feathers It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved Husband and Father, John Featherstone on 10th February 2022 aged 91. She also delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and disabled. It looked like fun, so I gave it a try and fell in love with the game, Featherstone recalled. Please check your entries and try again. WebJohn Featherstone is a British-born Christian composer/songwriter, performer and teacher of composition and solo performance. De Foe Obituary 1934 - 2023 Traverse City On Thursday, March 8th Karlton 'Karl' A. Thats what life is all about.. It helped my surfing and it helped my football immensely because when the season rolled around, I reported to practice in great shape. Just as the athletic days of his youth would prove valuable for Featherstone later in life, the experience gained from the adult volleyball clinic would pay dividends down the road. WebCheck out John Featherstone's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beloved Husband of Pippa, devoted I would make it a point to go to his team meetings, listen to him at halftime. 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If playing recreational and masters competition in beach volleyball along with coaching the sport wasnt enough for Featherstone, he found time to serve as a referee for many years. Beloved sister of the late Charles Featherstone and his wife Carolyn, the late Joan Parvis Featherstone, Robert Featherstone, John Featherstone and his wife Rosemary, Henry Boyle and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Featherstone, Matthew Featherstone and his wife Marcelle, Jerry Featherstone and the late Anna Rose and sister-in-law of Jeanette and her husband Dick Tabbachino. John Featherstone, in a beach game in 2009, demonstrates his passion for volleyball equaled his passion for football. Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event including Featherstones long time assistant coach Gene Engle.inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. Its a violent game and were part of a chosen few who get to play at this level., Featherstones credo on the field and in the classroom is: Dream. Her cremation will take place at The Witness Crematory located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Featherstone was inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2017. I looked to see if theyre still playing hard even though they are down, or ahead by 30 points because those are players who love the game. FEATHERSTONE John Robson Died peacefully on 14th May 2021, in Harrogate aged 88 years (formerly of Sunderland). The talented quarterback would become an All-American at UC Berkeley before cancer took his life in 1977. Joe was a tremendous talent, Featherstone said. Error, please try again. WebJohn D. Featherstone in BillionGraves John D. Featherstone was born on May 21 1911. Its been a great ride, but it was time, Featherstone said. Feather was MVP of @AztecFB 28-7 win over Boston U in the 1969 She enjoyed traveling, animals, cooking for everyone and loved to eat. In 1982, Featherstone joined the UC Berkeley program under head coach and former NFL great Joe Kapp. Featherstone coached more than three dozen players into professional football, including: Keith Ellison (LB, Buffalo Bills), DeLawrence Grant (DE, Oakland Raiders), Antonio Chatman (WR, Cincinnati Bengals), Marcel Reece (FB, Oakland Raiders, active), and Derrick Deese (OL, San Francisco 49ers). Although athletics didnt appeal to his oldest daughter Terre, sisters Ivy, Keegan and Arianna all played volleyball. He is also in the California Beach Volleyball Association Hall of Fame as a teacher, referee and tournament director. FEATHERSTONE, Gary 90 years, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Oh, its nothing, it scabs over. he told me. They didnt get into the drink and drug deal. 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. Featherstone died March 20 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Let the family know you are thinking of them. He has helped me a great deal over the years, especially with his ideas on the passing game. What a great teammate but also a great roommate in The Room of Doom!
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