John Peter Curry 1930-2004

CURRY

Posted By: C, Diamond, IAGenWeb Volunteer
Date: 9/5/2014 at 17:56:33

John P. Curry:
July 08, 1930 - April 17, 2004
Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska
Resided In: Omaha, Nebraska
Visitation: 4/20 2004
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel
Service: 4/21/2004
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Burial: 4/21/2004
Evergreen Cemetery
John Peter “Jack” Curry, age 73, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away Saturday, April 17, 2004 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. John Peter Curry was born July 8, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Peter A. and Clotilda D. (Hogan) Curry. He grew up in rural Red Oak and graduated from Red Oak High School Class of 1949. Jack later served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a truck driver for many years. Jack was united in marriage to Doris Perrin on November 25, 1967. They operated a dispatching business through Dallas Mavis Trucking Company in Council Bluffs until Doris’ death in 2002. Jack was a member of the Council Bluffs American Legion.

Jack was preceded in death by his father: Peter Curry; and his wife: Doris Curry in February of 2002.

Survivors include his mother: Tillie Curry of Red Oak, Iowa; children: James Holbrook of Quitman, Missouri; Deborah Holbrook of Maryville, Missouri; Sheryl Hamann and husband Harvey of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Pam Gutierrez and husband Mark of Omaha, Nebraska; 5 grandchildren: Shelley McGinnis, Christy McGinnis, Stacy Corbett, Travis Hamann and wife Heather, and Wendi Hamann; 6 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Ken Gross, Celebrant. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak. Visitation with the family will be held from 7-8 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Council Bluffs American Legion Post #2.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.