John Berklacy
Obituary
John Joseph Berklacy was born April 5, 1932 in Bingham, UT to Josef and Mary (Pazell) Brkljacich. He passed from this life Friday, June 18, 2010 in Tulsa at the age of 78.
John received his Bachelor's of Science degree and served four years in the US Navy during the Korean War. Upon his return, John met Barbara Jones and they were married 52 years. As an electronics engineer, he worked for Western Electric, Collins Radio and American Airlines. After his retirement, he worked as a tax preparer for H&R Block. John enjoyed travelling and restoring cars. He was a long-time member of Boston Avenue Methodist Church and the Heritage Sunday School Class.
John is survived by his wife, Barbara; their three children, Steve Berklacy and his wife, Lynn, Angela Sartin Hartung and her husband, Jeff Hartung and John Berklacy; their seven grandchildren, Steven and Allyson Berklacy, Phillip and Abigail Sartin, Maggie and Evan Hartung, Alex Berklacy; and three siblings, Frances Steven, George Berklacy and Rosalie Spitz; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 Monday, June 21, 2010 at Boston Avenue Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in John's memory to the Boston Avenue Church Endowment Fund, 1301 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74119.
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Tributes & Memories
Sorry to hear that Barbara passed away.
Curtis Jones
I just heard this news and am truly saddened. John hired me at AA in 1988 and was a mentor to me for years. I really loved the guy. He knew exactly how to teach and keep me in stitches at the same time. I'll never forget him meeting me out at the AA Tulsa Base on a Saturday for my interview. I was so happy to get hired by John and work for him! I think of him often and always will!
Joe Currens
To Barbara and family - You are John are some of my most favorite people. I will miss John and his easy way. He so loved his family. I will keep you in my prayers. Blessings.
Karen L. Carmichael
John was just the greatest guy - always funny and kind - the best boss I ever had. John and I worked together at Sabre/AA - he was one year and one day older than my Dad. I was 35 when John was my supe and he always knew when I'd been out too late the night before. He told me once that if I lived long enough I would conform. I told John he was just a crazy ole guy (keep in mind John was 56 at the time) and that I would NEVER conform - he just didn't know what he was talking about.
We remained friends for many, many years - like everyone else who has ever met John - and one day I woke up, an old Republican conservative. I called John and said "John, guess what? I conformed". John said "See, I told ya".
John was a treasure. Friday was a sad day for us, but Heaven's doors were open for John.
My condolences to his family.
Susan Hall
Susan Hall