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John Maddocks’s kind and generous heart stopped beating May 3, 2020. His passing leaves a tremendous hole in the fabric of our family.
John was born on July 21, 1937 in Portland, Oregon to Everett and Reta Maddocks. He attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Portland where he was student body president and captain of the Air Force ROTC Mitchell’s Rifle Squadron. Upon graduation he entered the United States Air Force. It was during his stint in the Air Force that he was introduced to the fledging world of computers. This introduction would serve him well during his career as a computer craftsman for IBM, Capp Homes, and the Portland Police Bureau, where—as head of information systems—he was given the rank of Assistant Chief. He established the mainframe computer system for the bureau. He ended his career at Floating Point Systems, retiring in his early 50s.
John kept busy with many hobbies and a love of researching and learning new things. At the age of 80, he started a vineyard, planting and tending to 72 grape vines. He had hoped to live long enough to bottle his own wine. Unfortunately, this was not to be.
John is survived by Christie, his wife of 60 years; his children Katherine (Brant), Betsy, Mary (Dean), Joe, and David (Suzi); 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his older brother, Tom. Throughout the years John and Christie also had a myriad of rescue dogs, three of which survived him.
Everyone who met John respected him and grew to love him. He had quick, dry wit and was extremely generous with his time and treasure. He will be missed immensely.
Remembrances can be made in his name to Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in Scio, Oregon.
Im 9 I don't really know him but Im sure hes a distant relative and was a good man.
Tara Eivers
I knew Mr & Mrs Maddocks all my life. Not only did they rescue dogs they rescued ME from a home of parents that had drinking habits and domestic violence. This where I went and where I found my comfort. They accepted me and helped me through the toughest part of my childhood. Mr. Maddocks was bigger than life. When my son was 10 I took him to the "old neighborhood" and there walking to the front door was Mr. & Mrs. Maddocks and Mrs. Maddocks Mom. I screamed out the window and Mr Maddocks invited us in my Son Khalil was so thrilled to me the parents of my best friend Mary. I am so grateful to have known this wonderful Man who will always be Mr. Maddocks. I grateful to of the Maddocks family for saving me. He will forever missed forever loved and never forgotten.♥♥♥
Mr. Maddocks was kind, rock solid, and a great story teller. You could talk to him about anything and always learn something. Nothing slipped by him. I spent a great deal of time at the Maddocks house when I was in high school. Even if you had your story straight and selected facts aligned, he always found out the truth. And he always helped you. You could rely on that. He will be greatly missed. But what a legacy he built with the wonderful Christie—five extraordinary, diverse and talented children and several grand and great grand children. My most sincere condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I was very close to the Maddocks children and spent many hours hanging out at their home. So many memories, so comfortable at their house. I can still see him in his shorts, Birkenstocks and a particular face he would make when he was pondering something. I know h had a full life and he will be missed. My love to all of the family. Big hugs!
John Maddocks was an extraordinary man. I knew him all my life and he was always so kind and generous to me. He and Christie raised an incredible family and I wish them all peace. I am so grateful to have had the privilege of being a very small part of his family ( I was at their house all the time, spent many summers laying out in the beautiful backyard by the pool. Best memories!) I will never forget you Mr Maddocks, thank you for leaving such a loving and lasting impression on me.♥️
My sincerest condolence to the Maddocks family. I did meet John 40 years ago, He was unique and kind gentleman. We had many fine conversation about life and its surrounding issues with cup of tea and his favourite biscuits, I was proud to have him as my big brother in this country. I will miss him very much. God bless him.
I am so very saddened by John's passing. He was the most wonderful friend, mentor and father confessor a person could ever have. I am very thankful to David for informing me so quickly so that I could share it with others who knew him from the FPS days and thereafter. Christie and family, please accept my most sincere condolences.
We did not know John well, however, his subtle smile, keen eye contact and devotion to family are the values and traits we try to instill in our children/grandchdren. Certain people come forward in your life journey, and if you're astute to catch their drift, you become a better, caring, soulful person... y'all did with John!
Our sympathies to all the Maddocks, and all who were fortunate to be in his kindness.
Harry & Kim Aldrich
PS Some children, and grandchildren, in life do not get the years that the Maddocks had with their grandparent; what a blessing, and cheers to your good fortune!