John Van Nortwick

John Van Nortwick, Club President, 1990-1991

John passed away at his home on Thursday, December 16, 2010, and was born on August 30, 1931, in San Bernardino, Ca. to Goldie Ackerman and William Relph Van Nortwick. He spent most all of his career in sales and marketing. He became a partner at Agribusiness Publications in 1975. John is a past President of the Sanger Rotary and was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since he was baptized at the age of 25. He had a firm belief in God The Eternal Father and His son Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Regina Van Nortwick; and daughter, Jane Tennant. John is survived by ten children, Jacque Proffer, Jennifer Brow, Tom Van Nortwick, Joyce Faidley, Joan Matsunaga, Cassia Verzello, Sheldon Feigel, Cindy Feigel, Aaron Van Nortwick, and Amanda Van Nortwick; and sister, Norma Jean Gibbons. He has 41 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.

Published by Fresno Bee on Dec. 19, 2010.