Condolence: Dear Nancy: This was too sad to hear. You are in our prayers. John was so likable and so experienced in many fields, and willing to help. John's obituary was well done, and we learned more about his life. Very interesting. A book could be written. God bless! We send our condolences. Love, Regina and George

Condolence: My sympathy to all the family of John Force. I looked up to my neighbor from two doors down and remember when it was still OK to call him "Jackie". At some point we were told he wanted to be called John. So that's what we did. The old neighborhood lost two good people the same week as my sister passed away two days prior to John. RIP JACKIE

Condolence: Dear Nancy - Such sad news about John and you have my sympathy and my thoughts. We may have met him once but through other people I know he was a wonderful man. Take care and may your memories help you through the days ahead. Thinking of you.... Jeri and Don

Condolence: Nancy....I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I had the privilege of working with John for a summer on our survey crew. He was a pleasure to work with and a all around good guy. I last saw him last summer when we came up and did some surveying for him on your property and it seemed just like old times being around him. My heartfelt condolences to you and may his soul rest in eternal Heaven. Pete Bray

Condolence: Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. May family and friends comfort you. May all your loving memories of John bring you peace. May you always feel surrounded by love. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Mary Nyland (Jan's sister from Washington State)

Condolence: Dear Jim - We were so sad to hear of John's passing and are very sorry for your loss. He certainly was a favorite of my dad (Harold) - John always spent time with Dad when he visited Ruby and loved hearing stories of the hunting and fishing, and the north woods - a love which John and Dad shared. Please give our prayers and love to John's wife, Nancy. Many blessings, Carol Fritz Bailey

Condolence: Nancy, I am so sorry for the loss of John. I did not have the privilege of knowing him well, but my sister Jan and her husband Bob often spoke of you both as generous and kind neighbors. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Condolence: John has been a wonderful friend to both of us through our childhoods and beyond. Our shared memories are wonderful and we have laughed often.

Condolence: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. It was always nice to see John at the grocery store, hardware store or across the street. He will be missed by us and many others.

Condolence: My uncle John was a brilliant man who always had thoughtful insight on the world around him. I will miss his conversation, humor, and amazing cooking. Much love now and always from Jenn and crew. xoxo

Condolence: John and I share the same birthday and our Mothers shared the same maternity ward. Although I don't know who was born first, I always looked much older than John. We grew up on the same block in South Haven and finally met again at the 50th class reunion in 2012 where we had a chance to catch up on many memories. What a blessing. I'll miss you, Birthday Bro, but know that my admiration for you will live forever.

Condolence: Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories be of comfort to you at this difficult time.

Condolence: Our sincere sympathy in the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending a hug Nancy! We care.

Condolence: On behalf of the South Have High School Class of 1962, we send our deepest sympathy to John's family. We enjoyed seeing him at our 50th class reunion and are so grateful we had that time together. John will be truly missed by so many of his classmates and the fun and crazy memories we all have of those wonderful years.

Condolence: My condolences are with the Family and Friends as you grieve. At such times of sorrow we may ask, "Will I ever see or embrace my loved one again?" Jesus answers at John 11:11-44 saying: "Lazarus! Come on out!" And he did. Patiently waiting for all those in the memorial tombs to hear Jesus's voice and come on out. May we all be there to welcome all those sleeping in death back to an earth that God originally promised. - Psalm 37:29; Revelation 21:3-5; Isaiah 65:17-22 Sincerely, La Chelle Yates filletmignon31@yahoo.com

Condolence: Nancy, I'm so very sorry to hear about John. I have heard many nice things about John, and would've really liked the chance to know him. God Bless Michael