More detail on this person: John Havens passed
away Sunday evening after a valiant battle with
adrenal cancer. He touched many lives with his
vivacious spirit and quirky sense of humor.
John was born in Glendale, CA, graduated from
Campbell High School and earned a degree in
Business Administration from Cal Poly University
in San Luis Obispo, CA. After proudly serving his
country as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army, he
spent the next 15 years working in the family
business, A.G. Pond Co, selling welding and
industrial equipment. When the company sold to Air
Gas in 1992, he and his wife, Sandra, started a
manufacture rep business marketing wireless data
communication devices to OEM's. John enjoyed
cooking, traveling, golfing, and skiing. He was
also a member of the Saint Claire Club in San Jose
and La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos.
Friends and family are invited to a visitation on
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Darling Fisher Funeral Home in Los Gatos,
CA. and a funeral service at St. Andrews Episcopal
Church, 13601 Saratoga Ave. in Saratoga, CA at
1:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Los Gatos Memorial
Park.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to: The
American Cancer Society , Adrenal Cancer
Research
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo
County Times on August 4, 2013
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