John Macfarlane

Services to honor John’s life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025:  Graveside Service at 10:00 AM Garden of Grace at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684 – (360) 892-6060  Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, 14410 NW 21st Ave, Vancouver, WA 98685 – (360) 571-0015 John Milton Macfarlane took Jesus’ hand and peacefully departed this world on June 26, 2025, at the age of 82. A man of deep kindness, quiet wisdom and unshakable faith, John was cherished by many and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Born on January 1, 1943, John was a New Year’s blessing whose life was defined by humility, generosity, and brilliance. He was organized in thought and action, kind in word and spirit, and unwavering in his devotion to God. A devout student of the Bible, John built his house on the rock of faith and lived each day firmly rooted in his trust in the Lord. His heart belonged to his beloved wife, Sharon, who predeceased him in 2020. She was not only his life partner but also his best friend and the great love of his life. Together, they created a home filled with joy, laughter, and enduring love. A gifted craftsman, John spent countless happy hours in his shop, where he reimagined and rebuilt cars and trucks, crafted custom parts, and pursued many creative feats of engineering and mathematics. He even built his own computer. John could bring ideas to life with precision and care. He devoted countless hours volunteering at church in many roles. He will be most remembered as the cheerful greeter standing patiently by the door waiting for the next person to arrive for worship. He smiled from the heart and was genuinely happy to see people come through the door. He had an unbridled passion for photography and the great outdoors. John loved children. They brought him great joy. For years, he spent much of the Fall season taking pictures of the participants of Upwards Sports and VBS making sure the families got them. His home is filled with pictures of majestic nature scenes and loved ones. John’s legacy is one of love, craftsmanship, faith, and quiet strength. He lived with humility and purpose, always ready to lend a hand or offer a word of encouragement. John shared many rich friendships reaching across decades – his ability to love was endless. John is survived by his younger brother, Andrew William Macfarlane, 64, his cousin Kathy Annette Larsen, 81, of Brookings, Oregon, a nephew, Richard, and a niece, Caitlin Karin Macfarlane who is 27 and working as a nurse in NYC. John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sharon, his parents, Madge and Elmer “Mac” Macfarlane, and his brother, Russell. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to send donations to Upwards Sports and Vacation Bible School care of Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene. We ask you to honor John’s memory by building something with your hands, reading a passage of Scripture, or helping a neighbor—just as he so often did. Kindly Please Share your memories of John https://www.evergreenmemorialgardens.com/obituaries/john- macfarlane-6/#!/TributeWall

John Macfarlane

January 1, 1943 - June 26, 2025