And I think weve been successful in that aspect.. 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. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer). Ive been overjoyed teaching young kids the great sport of beach volleyball. He has touched thousands of lives and presided over the building of innumerable young players into better students, athletes and men. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Privacy policy, I need to make funeral/burial arrangements now, I am pre-planning for a funeral in the future. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. WebCheck out John Featherstone's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com Endure. 2023 Easy Reader. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. Contact Us Featherstone earned a masters degree in physical education from SDSU in 1973. WebJohn D. Featherstone in BillionGraves John D. Featherstone was born on May 21 1911. Take a walk, ride a bike, do something you like and dont be afraid to try new activities. The NCAA used to not recognize Junior College ball at its national convention, Featherstone said. He is also in the California Beach Volleyball Association Hall of Fame as a teacher, referee and tournament director. There has to be a 20- or 30-minute window in there to exercise. Fred Featherstone, Johns brother, coached several state-championship womens volleyball teams at Grossmont College and is in CCCAA Mens Volleyball Hall of Fame. Coach John Featherstone gives a final talk to his Warriors on Nov. 14, 2015 before playing arch rival Long Beach State. 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. You dont have to cuss to make a player successful. Feathers teams appeared in 19 bowl games and reached the playoffs five straight years, from 2004 to 2008. Your message has not been sent. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach Her cremation will take place at The Witness Crematory located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Doris' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital donors@stjude.org. He made me feel like I was part of his family. 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. He always bought game programs at high school games and walked the sidelines, asking players who the best players were on each team. A receiver, Featherstone had touchdown catches of 34 yards from Dennis Shaw and 57 yards from Brian Sipe in San Diego States 28-7 Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University before 41,276 in the Rose Bowl. Even though the girls fall volleyball season coincides with football, Featherstone attended as many of his daughters athletic events as possible. Just as the athletic days of his youth would prove valuable for Featherstone later in life, the experience gained from the adult volleyball clinic would pay dividends down the road. He was inducted into the Mira Costa Hall of Fame in 2012. Featherstones future would include four daughters. Mary was always smiling and loved making people laugh. 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. She enjoyed listening to music especially Celtic music, and Carole King. John Featherstone and wife Diane Frohoff with family during Brent Frohoffs (tall guy, back row) induction into the El Camino College Hall of Fame in 2018. He was very superstitious. In 1982, Featherstone joined the UC Berkeley program under head coach and former NFL great Joe Kapp. We wrote letters, made calls, whatever it took for players to get to the next level. Featherstones football career began at Mira Costa High School and continued at El Camino College and then San Diego State. His teams made three national championship game appearances and won the title in 1987. Photo by Kevin Cody. Team guys with discipline and the attitude to work hard in all phases of their lives. 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. In the last 40 years, weve gotten into man-made foods and with natural evolution, kids are getting bigger. At 5-foot-8, he continues a strict fitness regimen that keeps him at his high school playing weight of 145 pounds. Family will receive friends on Saturday June 8, 2019 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Sunday June 9, 2019 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. He was playing in a beach volleyball tournament with his brother (Fred) and I was captivated by his intensity, Viggiano told the crowd of approximately 1500. She volunteered for programs such as the Mayor's Substance Abuse program, Juvenile Council Committee, National Night Out and the Paramus Run. Ive always looked at exercise as a reward, not a punishment. She was preceded in death by her daughter Amy KatherineGorecki, parents Albert and Maureen Featherstone. 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. I always accepted any type of award as a coaching staff award. 142. All Rights Reserved. He was probably the most motivational human being Ive ever met in my life. Mary was an avid gardener, her favorite flower to grow was red geraniums but she had a love for all flowers. 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. She will be missed and was loved by everyone that knew her. John's goal for his music ministry is to explore Featherstone believes Coryell never received the recognition he deserved, though he went on to become the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. At Mira Costa, Featherstone competed in track and field, baseball, volleyball and football. In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. With an unblemished 11-0 record, SDSU finished 12th in the National AP Poll. Keith and Chris have returned to Redondo High as coaches. I started here (at El Camino) three years before Feather did, Gene Engle, Featherstones longtime assistant said. Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. It looked like fun, so I gave it a try and fell in love with the game, Featherstone recalled. John represents all that is best about El Camino College.. 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. Featherstone went on to coach at San Diego State on Don Coryells staff as well as at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa. We love you, Mom. Sometimes during the baseball season, I would leave between innings and go over to the track to run in a relay event or compete in the long jump, then return to the diamond.. Doris was an employee of General Motors before she married the love of her life, the late James E. Spano in 1966. 1 seed for inaugural CIF-SS playoffs, Small plane crash near Mulholland Drive kills 1 aboard, Why this wildflower plant guide is what every gardener needs, Southern California Marine who volunteered in Ukraine, survived rocket attack: I would do it again, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Featherstone was raised in a strong athletic background. 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. Americans are hard workers, but dont take time to relax. He is in his 23rd year as head coach of Mira Costas football program and has produced numerous players for Featherstone. 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 We make the correction, and then give them positive reinforcement.. Featherstone scored two touchdowns in the Aztecs win in front of 52,000 fans and was selected as the games Most Valuable Player. She enjoyed traveling, animals, cooking for everyone and loved to eat. He retired in 2015 with an overall record of 214-119-2. He is survived by the love of his life and best friend of almost 66 Box 1000. To leave an online condolence or for further information visit www.vanderplaat.com. 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. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. Everybody that played for him was his son, once you put that helmet on, he was going to do whatever he had to do for you.. Beloved Husband of Pippa, devoted We werent very good, but we sure had a lot of fun, Featherstone said. Old habits are hard to break, he said. Beloved husband of Helen Featherstone. Keith is the Sea Hawks assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. There was nobody better.. She also served as a Paramus Recreation girls softball coach. 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. We were in a rebuilding process when I played there, Featherstone said. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. Terms and conditions I loved teaching as much as coaching, Featherstone said. I looked for overachievers. John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane Featherstone; daughters Terre Haines-Featherstone, Ivy Madden, Keegan Felix, Arianna Featherstone; brothers Fred Featherstone and Jim Featherstone;grandsons Gabriel Vargas-Featherstone, Maverick Madden, Monroe Madden, and Dino Felix; granddaughter Emily Felix; sons-inlLaw Danny Madden, and Kevin Felix; sisters-in-law Mary Featherstone, and Cheryl Featherstone; nephews-in-law Cory Featherstone (and his wife, Sam, and kids Parker and Carly), Colin Featherstone (and wife, Samantha); and stepsons Brent Frohoff (wife, Tiffany and kids Jake, Sam, Luke, and Quinn), and Chris Frohoff (wife, Ann and daughter, Rio) . Despite the many hours Featherstone devoted to football and teaching he always found time to enjoy his youthful passion for the beach. Ive been very fortunate to have been associated with good teams, especially good quarterbacks. If we have to yell and scream, its done during the week, never during the game. Print Issue Archive. John Featherstone (third from right) despite being only 5-foot-8,, 145, played quarterback, baseball and ran track at Mira Costa High. They also won two state titles and 11 conference championships. The boyish twinkle in his eyes is also still there and seems to glisten a little brighter when he speaks of football. Featherstone was hired as football coach at El Camino in 1985. Achieve. If the first three pieces of the puzzle fit, you will achieve., Although a high-energy coach, Featherstone did not believe in using whistles on the practice field, nor did he believe in cussing. 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. In addition, Doris was a member of the Parkway Elementary School PTA and a teacher's aide. 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. Feather was MVP of @AztecFB 28-7 win over Boston U in the 1969 Joan At Grossmont, Featherstone became hooked on coaching and thinking of it as a career. Keegan is the girls volleyball head coach at Bishop Montgomery High School. Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. A life long resident of Henderson County he was a son of the late John H. and Lina Belle Featherstone. Featherstones brothers (Jim and Fred), his daughters (Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna) and his widow Diane, all gave emotional tributes during the memorial. If the eyes are indeed mirrors of the soul, then her beautiful eyes reflected warmth for your heart, comfort for your being and light for your journey. Parents can drop their kids off for an entire day at the beach. Please check your email for further instructions. From left, John Featherstone, Brian Sipe and Galen Pavelko, together in 2009 celebrating the 40th anniversary of San Diego States victory in the 1969 Pasadena Bowl. Doris was a Paramus Recreation Commissioner and worked for recreation for 12 years. We had the facilities right here, he said. He said Coryell had the largest impact on his career, not just by giving him his first coaching job, but because of his offensive genius. His positive attitude rubs off on everyone around him.. H. Bryan Featherstone quietly passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinsons disease. He could have gone to a Division 1 (school), but Im glad he didnt because I wouldnt have been able to meet him.. 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. One of the highlights of coaching was watching these kids grow up to be men and productive, successful citizens.. He was owner and manager of the baseball team The Brickton Bombers. Then in 1985, he returned to the South Bay, taking over at El Camino. Photo by Dwight Ueda/El Camino Athletics. 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. Featherstone began playing beach volleyball at 15. John B Featherstone was born on month day 1845, at birth place, North Carolina, to Seaborn Trader Featherstone and Sarah N Featherstone (born Allen). Seaborn was born on February 12 1809, in Clear Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Sarah was born on May 14 1812, in Henderson County, NC. Im as involved with my 250 students each year as I am with my football players. 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. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. Services. Americans eat way too much man-made foods, laden with sugar, salt and fat., Featherstone lives by his 8-8-8 theory: Eight hours of sleep, eight hours of work or school, and eight hours of play. 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. John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at I tell the kids how important exercise is, to make it the same discipline as brushing their teeth. October 21, 1944 - October 27, 2013, John Featherstone passed away on October 27, 2013 in Bronx, New York. Coryell never dressed in the coachs office. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. 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. He is a true legend in South Bay football and will be greatly missed on the field.. His teams were ranked on national polls 21 times and three dozen of his players went on to play pro football. 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. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 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). Football is not a game for sissies. 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. I was so excited to return to El Camino, Featherstone said. He was a great technician, an expert of the passing game. His older brother Fred was also an exceptional athlete to whom John would look up to. Who Where Receive obituaries Susan Kay Green Oh, its nothing, it scabs over. he told me. John Featherstone, in a beach game in 2009, demonstrates his passion for volleyball equaled his passion for football. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Melbourne, Florida on facebook. Photo by Kevin Cody. 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. 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. The following story appeared in Easy Reader in December 2015, upon his retirement from El Camino, where he coached for over three decades. 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. Dept. James Hillard Featherstone, Sr. of 108 Butler Bridge Road died Saturday, January 15, 2005. Funeral Home Share Memories & Support the In 1985, he returned to the South Bay, replacing future NFL assistant coach Jack Reilly as El Caminos head coach. But one year in the Bay area was enough for the Southern California native. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. I had a dream the night before the game about playing in Pasadena and having a good game, Featherstone recalled. He was a class act and he was like a father figure, Scott Ziegler, who was the football team manager from 1994-96. Coach Feather felt odd standing on the sidelines last month, watching Redondo battle West Torrance for the CIF-Southern Section Western Division playoffs. Featherstone received a bachelors degree from SDSU in 1970, majoring in journalism with a minor in physical education. Because of the great workout of running in the sand, Ive never had problems with my lower extremities or joints.. Make a lifestyle change, which may include a change in diet. Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Robert John Featherstone passed away suddenly on July 5, 2012 at the young age of 87 years. He had a great career here. It was an immediate success and the program was packed for five summers. The skinny, little blond kid who embraced every minute of fun in his youth is now 65. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. Search Melbourne obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Get our free Padres Daily newsletter, free to your inbox every day of the season. 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WebObituary. I see how much fun kids have playing the sport. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. Gilory played and coached football for Featherstone at El Camino College. De Foe Obituary 1934 - 2023 Traverse City On Thursday, March 8th Karlton 'Karl' A. 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. I would see it bleeding every day. Photo by Brad Jacobson. I would get out of the water after surfing and see these guys playing volleyball. 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 returned the following year to become offensive coordinator at Santa Ana College. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. John Featherstonebetter known simply as Feather, the fiery, passionate and championship-winning coach who for three decades ruled California junior college Even on road games, he would dress in my locker, so we formed a tight bond.. 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. No services are scheduled at this time. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer), ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. The National Coach of the Year honor was one of neatest experiences of my life. I was the smallest guy on the team and Coach Coryell asked me how I felt about wearing number 1. Then it becomes a business. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. We work them hard academically and when they step on the football field during the week, they work hard. Former NFL offensive lineman Derrick Deese, who played under Featherstone at ECC before transferring to USC, took a turn at the podium. John Featherstone was born on August 27, 1931 and passed away on November 2, 2013 in Greenbrae, C and is under the care of. We get a lot of kids who havent had a lot of love and discipline. Husband, Brother, Dad, Grandad, Great Grandad and friend to many more, John touched so many lives with love, kindness, hospitality and grace. Doris was a Trustee and Vice President of the Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum. Receive a notification when services are updated. Despite the long hours Featherstone devoted 60-70 hours per week during the season to football he loved coaching at the junior college level. Feather is one of the nicest coaches youd ever want to meet or play for, Keith said. America still has the highest cancer and heart disease rate. Whether theyre healthier or not, I dont know. I was the one who discovered the mole on his temple. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. I refereed a lot in 80s and enjoyed the high caliber of competition, Featherstone said. WebJohn Featherstone is a British-born Christian composer/songwriter, performer and teacher of composition and solo performance. The talented quarterback would become an All-American at UC Berkeley before cancer took his life in 1977. Joe was a tremendous talent, Featherstone said. John would later pass on his knowledge to his younger brother, Jimbo, who is eight years his junior. 3 seed in CIF-SS Division 2 playoffs; Mira Costa, Redondo girls in Division 1, Mira Costa baseball defeats Peninsula to secure CIF-SS playoff berth, CIF-SS softball playoffs: Pairings and schedule for all divisions, Surprise pre-launch of West Harbors North Park to include The Fish Market in San Pedro, Torrance overall crime rate down 24% over the last year, according to police, 5 best Mothers Day dining options in the South Bay, Bicyclist struck, killed in Hawthorne, with suspect arrested, Palos Verdes Peninsula experiencing its own superbloom, Cold, drizzly week ahead for Southern California, Mira Costa girls beach volleyball No. Photo by Brad Jacobson. A memorial service has not yet been planned. P.O. Dear father of Greg Featherstone (Donna), late Randy Featherstone (2005) (Donna), and late Gary Featherstone Jr. (2018). Featherstone grew up on 21st Street in Manhattan Beach, across from Live Oak Park. I send letters home to parents with tips on feeding their kids, like I do my players. Let others know about your loved one's death. With so much time spent together, players become a family unit, with Featherstone playing the role of father. 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. 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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 married Eva Mae Baxter. 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. We both applied for the coaching opening, he got it and he was the perfect guy for this place. comments so far. Featherstone died March 20 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. When you look at our offense, we have averaged more than 20 points per game in my tenure here, Featherstone said. Error, please try again. WebJohn Featherstone Death - Obituary - Cause of Death : Sad to hear of the passing of John Featherstone. Thanks for subscribing! 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. Then in 1985, he returned to the South Bay, taking over at El Camino. If playing recreational and masters competition in beach volleyball along with coaching the sport wasnt enough for Featherstone, he found time to serve as a referee for many years. ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. 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. He was the middle child, but he was a fighter, a competitor and never gave up, Engle said. 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. 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