09/01/16 - NNHS Newsletter

We love you, Poppa, and will miss you dearly. So thankful that you are no longer suffering and may now rest in peace. Now it is time to celebrate you, your life, and remember the wonderful man you were, and inspired others to be. I am blessed to have had you in my life, thankful for all you have done for me, and hope to continue to make you proud as you watch over our family from above. With all my love, Fran

~ Fran Beavers, Hampton, Virginia

I so enjoyed talking to John especially about church and finances. He was so knowledgeable about finances and often offered me advice. I pray God's peace for Mildred and the family.

Dianne and family,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time in your lives. I pray that you will remember all the wonderful times you had with your Dad and that those memories bring a smile to your face.
Sincerely,
Linda Stevenson

~ Linda Stevenson

August 31, 2016

I was saddened to hear about John's passing but I know he is in a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. I know our Lord will give you peace and ease your pain of loss.

September 01, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

~ T. Griffin, Newport News, Virginia

September 02, 2016

Praying for you and your family, Di! Hugs and prayers during this difficult time. Lisa

September 02, 2016

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September 02, 2016

			SEAFORD - John George Lochstampfor, Jr., 85, a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 28, 2016 with his family by his side. John was born on November 9, 1930 in Newport News, VA. He graduated from Newport News High School in 1948 and Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Apprentice School in 1953. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home after serving his country, John went back to work in the Shipyard as a Naval Architect until 1977, when the Designers went on strike. He then went to work for M. Rosenblatt & Son in Arlington, VA. In 1979 an office was opened in his hometown of Newport News where he served as the Manager of Mechanical Design until his retirement in 1995. John was a devout Christian and a lifetime member of Northside Christian Church beginning with the cradle roll at 24th Street Church of Christ which later became Northside. He served God in the church as a Deacon, Elder, Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, and Trustee, was on the finance committee and was very active in the visitation program.
	John Lochstampfor


	John enjoyed hunting in his younger days while fishing was his passion. He was a Mason in the Bremond Lodge #241. John was preceded in death by his parents, Alberta (Kellum) and John G. Lochstampfor, Sr.; his brothers, William and Paul; his sisters and brother's-in-law, Marian L. Scruggs (John), Frances L. Powell (Sidney) and his youngest sister, Angel; and his nephew, John C. Scruggs, III. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mildred Bland Lochstampfor; his children, Dianne L. Meadows, Kyle G. Lochstampfor (Meredith) and Paula L. Cawley (Mike); his grandchildren, Fran Risinger Beavers (Grant), M. Travis Meadows, Sydney B. Mumford (Kyle), Beth L. Lochstampfor, Michael J. Cawley, Jr., Johnathon K. Lochstampfor and Logan T. Lochstampfor; his great-grandchildren Jackson G. Risinger and Isabella E. Mumford; his great nephews John "Jay" C. Scruggs IV (Cassie) and James R. Scruggs (Kari); and two very special friends who were like family, Nannette and Nick Cicolini. Visitation will be on September 2, 2016 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home. A celebration of his life will be held at Northside Christian Church located at 1300 George Washington Memorial Hwy., Yorktown, VA 23693 on, September 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to immediately follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their loving care and his granddaughter, Beth, who was a godsend in helping care for him over the past three years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northside Christian Church Building Fund. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press on September 1, 2016. View Guest Book