In Memory



Jon Campbell

Submitted by Debbie Rue

I had seen his Obituary in the San Leandro Times, around 99' Apparently he had moved back east after his mother passed away.There he passed from a massive heart attack.
(A tidbit about Jon) :
Around 94' I had the opportunity to be one of 66 female artist's to participate on a Mural on the side of Jon's Mother's Art Studio Warehouse facing San Leandro Blvd.It was a very controversial matter back then. All major local news stations were reporting nightly to the public about this Mural as it was thought by some to be indecent and distracting to passing cars because some paintings depicted nudes. Certain parties wanted the Murial to be removed. Jon with his mother led a huge resistance toward the San Leandro Council for freedom of artistic expression and eventually after much debate from the S.L. Council the Mural was permitted to stay.

Today the warehouse in San Leandro has been sold to a Towing business. Because of Jon they or anybody who buys this warehouse is not allowed to destroy Public Art, so the Mural still exist today. Jon had the Mural registered in Washington DC'S Historical Archives as being the only Mural in the country done by women ranging in age 5 to 89.
 


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11/15/09 02:21 PM #1    

Carolyn (Carrie) Capps Hanlon

I am so glad I was able to connect with Jon at our 25th reunion! He admitted then that the reason he had always given me such a bad time was really a sign of affection! What a great guy! I will surely miss not being able to share more good times with him at our 41st!

12/10/09 09:04 PM #2    

Bob Schultz

I used to work with Jon at Mcdonalds during our senior year. He had a Morris Mini Minor which I thought was funny because he was a rather large guy.

03/03/10 05:49 PM #3    

Barbara Campbell Monday

So sorry to hear of Jon's passing. He always sat behind me and had the unfortunate luck to have his locker under mine - it was always full and books, junk, clothes and whatever were alway falling out of my community locker. Jon was always a gentleman and very bright. He also had a great sense of humor which helped get us all through high school.

03/20/10 09:15 PM #4    

Jill Fisher Granek

It's so very sad to hear about Jon. Jon had great wit and humor and was so very bright, an artist himself. I particularly remember our summer between junior and senior year, hanging out in his living room (frequently w/Mel Jarrett class of '68)and our work on Cargo together. I'm sorry our paths did not have an opportunity to cross again...I'm sure he is missed by many. Jill Fisher Granek

04/21/10 05:20 PM #5    

Rich Fongheiser

Jon saved my rear end in high school. In my Senior year, we had a new Music Teacher (if you want to call him that). He was more like a prison guard. He and I had words during a rehearsal, and as I walked away, he grabbed the sleeve of my shirt. My response was to knock his hand off of my shirt and continue to walk away. The next day, Mr. Z......... went to the principal and told him I hit him in the face with my fist. Jon got wind of the story and took it upon himself to set the principle straight. You see, Jon was the yearbook photographer and witnessed the incident from just the right angle to see the truth. The principal believed him and asked me to stay home for three days so the teacher would think I was suspended. Thank you Jon.

By the way, Mr. Z......... no longer attempts to teach music.

I also remember Mrs. Campbell very well. She was my Den Mother. I always enjoyed going to their home when I was a kid. I saw my first Godzilla vs. Rodan movie at heir place. She was a blast!

 
07/12/10 10:06 AM #6    

John Cotter

 Jon was a good friend throughout BJHS and SLHS.  We even went to Boys' State together in 1968, and we ran into each other in college.

An intelligent, perceptive guy who had good values.

John Cotter

 

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