John loved traveling, white water rafting, golfing, cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys, making his famous beef jerky, Wednesday nights with the “losers club” at Yolanda’s and baking all of his favorite recipes and passing them out to everyone he thought would enjoy them and sharing time with his family and friends.
He is survived by son Chuck Roper (Bobbi) daughters Erin Dunehew (Jimmy), Shawn Roper and beloved stepdaughter Holly White. 12 grandchildren: Blair, Cody and Maddie Roper. Scooter, Corey and Riane Limon. Jordan, Brooke, Devyn and Blake Dunehew. 10 great-grandchildren: Sydney ,Owen and Blaze Roper, Ethan,Ravyn and Brooklyn Limon. Dylan Bańuelos, Bodie, Charlie and Callie White.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister JoAnn, He is survived by his siblings Jeanne (Kenneth) Force, Tom (Robin) McGee ,Janet Garmon, Wayne (Jacqueline) McGee, his nieces,nephews and most special best friend Jeanette Crawford.
Celebration of Life will be at Mountain View golf course in Santa Paula on Thursday, September 17 from 4 to 8 PM.
Donations can be made to the Santa Paula VFW Post 2043 or Wounded Warriors, Thank you