• John Norwood Saylor

    October 4, 2014
    • BORN: March 27, 1924
    • DIED: October 7, 2014
    • LOCATION: Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

    John Norwood Saylor, longtime resident of Hot Springs, born March 27, 1924 in Pulaski, Iowa, to Robert and Mildred (Rains) Saylor. He passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. John served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II and was at the flag raising on Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima. He married Gertrude Hartzler on June 15, 1946 and was the proud father of four children and two grandchildren. John had a long career as a contractor and cabinetmaker both in Iowa and Arkansas. Much of his fine woodwork can be found in homes throughout the Hot Springs area. He is survived by his loving wife; one son, Douglas (Joyce) of Barrington, IL; three daughters, Janet Blanchard of Santa Rosa, CA, Judy Cowan of Hot Springs and Jean Doppenberg (Loren) of Santa Rosa, CA; two grandchildren, Bradley Blanchard (Sarah) of Belmont, CA and Emily Blanchard (Brandon Montellato) of San Francisco, CA; sister Felicia Harter of Des Moines, IA; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. At his request no services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to CedarVale Funeral Home.

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    Sharon Welch

    4 Aug 2015

    I just came across the obituary for John....so sorry to hear of his passing. You don't really know me but I am the great grandaughter of Robert and Mildred Saylor, Granddaughter of Lola Saylor Knupp, daughter of Donna Knupp Knedler. Although I have not had the opportunity to get to know John and his family we are still family. Please accept my condolences and I would love to hear from you. Sharon Knedler Welch

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