Kern County Obituaries

John Clark Alsop

Submitted by Billie Snyder 22 Jan 2008

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ALSOP, JOHN CLARK (Memoriam)
In loving memory of John Clark Alsop, "Al John" Sept. 9 1948 - Aug 23, 2006.  
John Clark Alsop "Al John" 57, passed away in Porterville, Ca August 23, 2006.  
He died during complications during surgery.  John was born and raised in 
Denver, Colorado and was a graduate of South High School in Denver.  
During high school, he was an active member of the debate team, drama club 
and orchestra playing the violin.  He graduated from the University of 
Northern Colorado in 1972 with an undergraduate degree in Economics and a 
Master's degree in Deaf Education.  He accepted his first teaching position in 
Bakersfield, California and remained in the area until his passing.  
His tenure was highlighted by many grand experiences with many wonderful people.  
He was uniquely inquisitive individual who demonstrated many diversified interests 
and intellectual pursuits.  Always caring, always kind, always generous.  
A man for all seasons!  John is survived by his twin brother, James also of Grand 
Junction; two older brothers, Sherman Alsop of Denver, Daniel Alsop of Centennial, 
Colorado, and one younger sister Beverly Alsop of Denver.  A memorial service has 
taken place in Glennville, CA where he spent the last 17 years.  Internment in Colorado.