Featherstone loved El Camino, he loved football, he loved his players and the best part about the whole thing is, he also loved his family, Deese said. Doris was a Paramus Recreation Commissioner and worked for recreation for 12 years. I send letters home to parents with tips on feeding their kids, like I do my players. Then it becomes a business. Adult diabetes is raging and everything is super-sized. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Doris' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital donors@stjude.org. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. In 1975, Featherstone replaced future St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz at San Diego Mesa College, where he worked as offensive coordinator and mentored future SDSU All-American quarterback Matt Kofler. Even on road games, he would dress in my locker, so we formed a tight bond.. Im very lucky with all my daughters, Featherstone said. He was inducted into the Mira Costa Hall of Fame in 2012. During the next four years, he served as quarterback and wide receiver coach for Grossmont College, helping the Griffins win a state championship in 1974. James Hillard Featherstone, Sr. of 108 Butler Bridge Road died Saturday, January 15, 2005. I looked to see if theyre still playing hard even though they are down, or ahead by 30 points because those are players who love the game. He helped out then and 10 years ago, he helped me a job coaching (baseball) at West (Torrance). Gilory played and coached football for Featherstone at El Camino College. Dept. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach I loved teaching as much as coaching, Featherstone said. We make the correction, and then give them positive reinforcement.. The NCAA used to not recognize Junior College ball at its national convention, Featherstone said. Reynolds, Mendenhall and Featherstone came to SDSU from El Camino College and were college roommates. Doris was the cherished mother of James Spano and Patricia Spano, an adored aunt to her nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many. I was the smallest guy on the team and Coach Coryell asked me how I felt about wearing number 1. He was not accustomed to surveying the action on the field simply as a fan and not as a scout for future El Camino College players. Her favorite places in Michigan were Southeast Michigan and Grosse Ile. He wanted to be close to his players, so he would hang up his red coat and get dressed in my cubicle. Photo by Brad Jacobson. He has helped me a great deal over the years, especially with his ideas on the passing game. We wrote letters, made calls, whatever it took for players to get to the next level. Our star receiver, Tommy Reynolds was injured and our second-string receiver pulled a hamstring in warm ups, so I was thrust into the starting role.. Who Receive obituaries Joan Cowell Hueter 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Don Morrow was inducted in the El Camino Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 after an exceptional football career as a quarterback for Aviation High School, El Camino College and CSU Northridge. Mary was always smiling and loved making people laugh. October 21, 1944 - October 27, 2013, John Featherstone passed away on October 27, 2013 in Bronx, New York. As a junior, Featherstones offensive prowess helped propelled SDSU to the 1969 Pasadena Bowl and what would be the highlight of his playing career. WebJohn D. Featherstone in BillionGraves John D. Featherstone was born on May 21 1911. I looked for overachievers. Yearbook Photo. Feathers teams appeared in 19 bowl games and reached the playoffs five straight years, from 2004 to 2008. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. Doris and James lived in Woodside, Queens and North Babylon, Long Island before settling in Paramus. But Featherstones true calling was on the gridiron where he played quarterback, running back and wide receiver. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach John Featherstone left a legacy on and off the field, Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. I marveled at his coaching genius and the way he could get performance out his athletes. I refereed a lot in 80s and enjoyed the high caliber of competition, Featherstone said. She chaired the Pasta Dinner and Bingo at the Paramus Veteran's Home. Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. Its a violent game and were part of a chosen few who get to play at this level., Featherstones credo on the field and in the classroom is: Dream. WebObituary. John Featherstonebetter known simply as Feather, the fiery, passionate and championship-winning coach who for three decades ruled California junior college Daniel P. Dwyer, CEO, President & Owner of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. Kelly K. Dwyer, President/Owner, Michigan Memorial Park, Inc & Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc. All rights reserved. H. Bryan Featherstone quietly passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinsons disease. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Unfortunately, a lot of kids on my football teams didnt have that kind of support growing up and that breaks my heart., After Featherstone became a parent, he saw how popular volleyball was becoming for girls. John Thomas Featherstone, 1864 - 1932 So I started coaching and started my own club, the Manhattan Beach Tidal Waves., Last summer, Featherstone celebrated the 21st year of his beach volleyball clinic, which includes two sessions. The following story appeared in Easy Reader in December 2015, upon his retirement from El Camino, where he coached for over three decades. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Melbourne, Florida on facebook. Robert John Featherstone passed away suddenly on July 5, 2012 at the young age of 87 years. Featherstone led the Warriors to a national championship (1987), state championship (2006), 11 conference championships and 19 bowl game appearances. Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday June 10, 2019, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at Annunciation R.C Church 50 W Midland Ave Paramus. I would get out of the water after surfing and see these guys playing volleyball. I didnt ever want to be singled out as the main man responsible., John Featherstone was twice named National Coach of the Year. Pastor Paul Viggiano was the first speaker and he recalled a story of the first time he saw Featherstone. He retired in 2015 with an overall record of 214-119-2. What a great teammate but also a great roommate in The Room of Doom!
Mendenhall said of a Daily Aztec story on the trio. I said Hey, Im just happy to wear the uniform. The lockers in the stadium were in numerical order, so mine was the first one in line, next to the coachs office. They had a parade and the auditorium was filled with over 1,000 people. They also won two state titles and 11 conference championships. WebObituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. WebObituary. In 1966, high school volleyball was more than a decade away from becoming a CIF sanctioned sport, so Featherstone and a few friends founded the Mira Costa Volleyball Club to compete against other high schools. We were in a rebuilding process when I played there, Featherstone said. Dennis John William Featherstone of Austin, Texas passed from this life on December 28, 2019, at the age of 59 after battling throat cancer for six months. Loving mother of John A. Gorecki. No services are scheduled at this time. All Rights Reserved. Thanks for subscribing! Receive a notification when services are updated. Coach Feather felt odd standing on the sidelines last month, watching Redondo battle West Torrance for the CIF-Southern Section Western Division playoffs. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. Im as involved with my 250 students each year as I am with my football players. I was honored to represent junior college football and El Camino College. Born in 1921 and raised on the family farm Joan Featherstone Lowry, 91, departed this world to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. She enjoyed listening to music especially Celtic music, and Carole King. Fred Featherstone, Johns brother, coached several state-championship womens volleyball teams at Grossmont College and is in CCCAA Mens Volleyball Hall of Fame. John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane; daughters Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna; five grandchildren and brothers Fred and Jim. Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. After his playing days, Featherstone started his coaching career at San Diego State before moving onto Grossmont College, San Diego Mesa, Cal-Berkeley and Santa Ana College. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. In the last 40 years, weve gotten into man-made foods and with natural evolution, kids are getting bigger. Dearest sister of John Featherston and Nancy Featherston-Peterson-Rios. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. TORRANCE On what would have been his 72nd birthday, John Featherstones family, friends, former players and coaches gathered inside Murdock Stadium to give the legendary coach one final applause. Featherstone has an equal affection for the students he has taught in his health education classes. Featherstone returned the following year to become offensive coordinator at Santa Ana College. But one year in the Bay area was enough for the Southern California native. 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You dont have to cuss to make a player successful. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at memorial, Torrance softball moves up to Division 1 for CIF-SS playoffs; North No. Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. At Grossmont, Featherstone became hooked on coaching and thinking of it as a career. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Ive loved every second of it.. We had the facilities right here, he said. Prepare. Feather is one of the nicest coaches youd ever want to meet or play for, Keith said. Despite the many hours Featherstone devoted to football and teaching he always found time to enjoy his youthful passion for the beach. Coach John Featherstone gives a final talk to his Warriors on Nov. 14, 2015 before playing arch rival Long Beach State. In 2019, ECC renamed the football field inside Murdock Stadium Featherstone Field.. Playing junior college football is the last time these guys can play for fun, Featherstone explained. WebJohn Dutch D. Featherstone, Sr. , affectionately known as Dutch, was born January 14, 1923 to Alexander and Clamora (Jones) Featherstone in Roxboro, North Carolina in WebCheck out John Featherstone's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com If you would like to donate tothe Grosse Ile Animal Shelter andThe Grosse Ile ACO in Mary's name, click the link under her photo. We had two good seasons when I played for the Warriors under Ken Swearingen, who was another great influence on me. He was a class act and he was like a father figure, Scott Ziegler, who was the football team manager from 1994-96. John represents all that is best about El Camino College.. That game produced no fewer than a dozen players who appeared in the NFL, including Shaw, Sipe, Tom Reynolds, Terry Mendenhall, Ken Burrow, Carl Weathers (who played Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies), and Bruce Taylor and Pat Hughes of Boston. Beloved sister of the late Charles Featherstone and his wife Carolyn, the late Joan Parvis Featherstone, Robert Featherstone, John Featherstone and his wife Rosemary, Henry Boyle and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Featherstone, Matthew Featherstone and his wife Marcelle, Jerry Featherstone and the late Anna Rose and sister-in-law of Jeanette and her husband Dick Tabbachino. Old habits are hard to break, he said. In 1985, he returned to the South Bay, replacing future NFL assistant coach Jack Reilly as El Caminos head coach. I have known Coach Featherstone since our elementary school days when I had to attempt to tackle him on the playgrounds of Manhattan Beach, said Bill Beverly, president of the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees. We werent very good, but we sure had a lot of fun, Featherstone said. 2023 Easy Reader. The former gridiron star and coach had recently announced his retirement, after 31 years as head coach of El Camino Colleges football program. FEATHERSTONE, Gary 90 years, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare. ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. Terms and conditions (The game was at Redondo because a new El Camino football stadium is under construction.) You never caught him a bad move. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. There are no words that can describe what Coach Feather has done for athletics in the South Bay., He has the right touch with players and Ive never seen him in a bad mood. Photo by Kevin Cody. Featherstone smiles when he thinks back on how the lessons he learned during countless hours of playing baseball in empty dirt lots, catching footballs and making tackles on the grassy fields of Live Oak Park, running and jumping in the soft sands of beach volleyball courts and surfing formed the foundation for a career that would make him one of the most successful junior college football coaches in the country. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend of almost 66 Photo by Dwight Ueda/El Camino Athletics. He coached 21 years at El Camino College in Torrance, posting a 214-119-2 record, winning a national championship in 1987, a state championship in 2006, 11 conference titles and making 19 bowl appearances. He was buried in American Fork Cemetery, American Fork, Utah, United States. I was the one who discovered the mole on his temple. Box 1000. 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The skinny, little blond kid who embraced every minute of fun in his youth is now 65. Let others know about your loved one's death. Ive been overjoyed teaching young kids the great sport of beach volleyball. John Featherstone coached his final game Saturday, November 14 at Redondo Union High School, where his players came up just a short of their goal to win one last game for their admired coach. We both applied for the coaching opening, he got it and he was the perfect guy for this place. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was 71. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. That intensity helped Featherstone become a multi-sport star (baseball, volleyball, football, track and field) at Mira Costa and translated into his collegiate football playing career at El Camino and San Diego State. Im excited to see the Mira Costa program where it is today. Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event including Featherstones long time assistant coach Gene Engle.inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. Feather was one of a kind.. Thats what life is all about.. Despite the long hours Featherstone devoted 60-70 hours per week during the season to football he loved coaching at the junior college level. John Featherstone (third from right) despite being only 5-foot-8,, 145, played quarterback, baseball and ran track at Mira Costa High. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Error, please try again. Donny Morrow has done a tremendous job., Coach Feather with Calvin Gillory, during Featherstones induction into the California Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016. His older brother Fred was also an exceptional athlete to whom John would look up to. In addition, Doris was a member of the Parkway Elementary School PTA and a teacher's aide. Parents can drop their kids off for an entire day at the beach. FEATHERSTONE John Robson Died peacefully on 14th May 2021, in Harrogate aged 88 years (formerly of Sunderland). Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Featherstone received a bachelors degree from SDSU in 1970, majoring in journalism with a minor in physical education. Theyre getting paid to play at the next level. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. The only promises we gave our recruits is that if you came to ECC and stayed out of trouble and become a good role model to your younger brothers and sisters, worked hard in the weight room and on the practice field and played hard between the lines on Saturday night, we would take care of you for the rest of your lives. Its been a great ride, but it was time, Featherstone said. Trailing 38-23 heading into the fourth quarter, El Camino rallied, only to lose 38-36 to Long Beach City College, the top-ranked team in Southern Californias National Division. Featherstone coached more than three dozen players into professional football, including: Keith Ellison (LB, Buffalo Bills), DeLawrence Grant (DE, Oakland Raiders), Antonio Chatman (WR, Cincinnati Bengals), Marcel Reece (FB, Oakland Raiders, active), and Derrick Deese (OL, San Francisco 49ers). It looked like fun, so I gave it a try and fell in love with the game, Featherstone recalled. He has touched thousands of lives and presided over the building of innumerable young players into better students, athletes and men. John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at He and I have played for two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game., John Featherstone and wife Diane Frohoff during the dedication of El Camino Colleges new football field in Featherstones honor, in 2019. If you dont find time to exercise, youre too busy and need to cut something out of your life., The plaque at the entrance to the El Camino College football field. Featherstones brothers (Jim and Fred), his daughters (Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna) and his widow Diane, all gave emotional tributes during the memorial. 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Editors note: Manhattan Beach native, former El Camino College football coach and beach volleyball coach John Featherstone passed away Saturday morning, at age 71, after a seven-year battle with Alzheimers Disease. She enjoyed traveling, animals, cooking for everyone and loved to eat. He loved his athletes and he was a brilliant teacher, family man and probably the most inspirational coach Ive ever been around.. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Featherstone began playing beach volleyball at 15. During the summer of 1975, when Featherstone was taking advantage of an off-season lull from his coaching duties in San Diego, he joined forces with three friends to form the Mission Beach Volleyball Clinic for adults. Doris was a member of Paramus Rotary Club where she had previously served as the Director of Community Service, Doris served on committees for the Valentine's Day Brunch, Installation Committee, Angels Among Us, Pancake Breakfast, Golf Outing and Paramus Friendly Neighbors and Food Pantry. You may leave a message WebKarlton A. Get our free Padres Daily newsletter, free to your inbox every day of the season. Dear father of Greg Featherstone (Donna), late Randy Featherstone (2005) (Donna), and late Gary Featherstone Jr. (2018). Feather was MVP of @AztecFB 28-7 win over Boston U in the 1969 He is a true legend in South Bay football and will be greatly missed on the field., Mira Costa Mustang, Class of 1968. I was the game administrator for 155 games, 80 home games, 75 on the road, I was at every single game. 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It helped my surfing and it helped my football immensely because when the season rolled around, I reported to practice in great shape. John Featherstone, in a beach game in 2009, demonstrates his passion for volleyball equaled his passion for football. Contact Us Doris and James were formerly part owners of Cameo Catering, Westmount Country Club and Grissini's Restaurant. Featherstone died March 20 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. And I think weve been successful in that aspect.. John Featherstone was born on August 27, 1931 and passed away on November 2, 2013 in Greenbrae, C and is under the care of. The football field at the new stadium was named John Featherstone Field.Photo by Brad Jacobson. Warriors carry Coach Feather from the field, following his final game coaching, on Nov. 14, 2015, against arch rival Long Beach. Although athletics didnt appeal to his oldest daughter Terre, sisters Ivy, Keegan and Arianna all played volleyball. Doris was a two-time recipient of the Rotarian of the Year award as well as the President's Award in recognition of outstanding service and dedication. A memorial service has not yet been planned. Americans are hard workers, but dont take time to relax. She also served as a Paramus Recreation girls softball coach. He and his brother Fred played many years on the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) tour, finishing in the top 10 in five open tournaments. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. Featherstones future would include four daughters. He was inducted into the El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. The reason we coach is for our football players. The boyish twinkle in his eyes is also still there and seems to glisten a little brighter when he speaks of football. Even though the girls fall volleyball season coincides with football, Featherstone attended as many of his daughters athletic events as possible. Keith Ellison, a standout player at Redondo Union High School, has known Featherstone since he was an 8-year-old watching his older brother Chris play for El Camino before transferring to BYU. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was preceded in death by her daughter Amy KatherineGorecki, parents Albert and Maureen Featherstone. Search Melbourne obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Ive always looked at exercise as a reward, not a punishment. Because of the great workout of running in the sand, Ive never had problems with my lower extremities or joints.. I know how important it is for parents to go to back to school nights and other school functions. His positive attitude rubs off on everyone around him.. John FEATHERSTONE Feathers It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved Husband and Father, John Featherstone on 10th February 2022 aged 91. 142. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Photo by Ray Vidal. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. Privacy policy, I need to make funeral/burial arrangements now, I am pre-planning for a funeral in the future. I was the Athletic Director (at El Camino) with John for 17 years, we worked closely together, former athletic director David Shannon said. Take a walk, ride a bike, do something you like and dont be afraid to try new activities. She also delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and disabled. Your message has not been sent. Countless former students were All-American athletes and transferred to universities to continue their education and play football. It was an immediate success and the program was packed for five summers. Search Nashville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. It will take some time getting used to. Paramus - Doris F. Spano (nee Featherstone), 78, of Paramus, NJ, formerly of Manhattan, NY passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 surrounded by her children and loved ones. He was probably the most motivational human being Ive ever met in my life. At Mira Costa In 1967, he earned All-CIF honors as a wide receiver. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Photo by Kevin Cody. After earning all-conference honors at El Camino, the speedy receiver received a scholarship to play for legendary coach Don Coryell at San Diego State University. I like players who never look at the clock, never look at the score, Featherstone said. He's also the soccer writer for the Southern California News Group, covering Major League Soccer and occasionally the U.S. national teams. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. John married Eva Mae Baxter. Featherstone was inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2017 and the El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame as a player (2005) and coach (2018) and in 2016, he was inducted into the California Beach Volleyball Association Hall of Fame as a teacher, tournament director and referee.
