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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
John W. Stack
March 28th, 1924 - June 23rd, 2014
John Wiley Stack passed away peacefully on June 23, 2014 at 90 years of age. He was a poet, writer, artist, Mountain Drive sunset club member, caterpillar club member, pilot in the second world war, designer and builder, teacher, fireman, fire chief of mountain drive volunteer fire department, winemaker and foreman at Schramsberg Winery Napa Valley, traveling investigative reporter and radio show host, peace activist, philosopher, eternal student, farmer, singer with a gorgeous bass voice and wonderful harmony, actor, ping pong and tennis player, and a good friend to many (including his children). His most recent studies included classes on near death experience and he was ready to test his belief in life after death. Survived by his sweetheart Susie, brother Rob, sister Ruth, daughters Kathy (Arthur) and Jane (Jim), son John, stepchildren Sean, Rob and Charlie, grandchildren Wiley, Miles, Connor, Amelia, Owen and Max, great grandchildren Caleb, Orion and Dillan. A celebration of life is planned for September 6, 2014 at the Unity Church 227 E Arrellaga at 2pm.
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McDermott-Crockett & Associates Mortuary
Established in 1906, McDermott-Crockett Mortuary is Santa Barbara's oldest operating funeral home. It is housed in a historic chapel built in 1875, just younger than the Old Mission Santa Barbara. With over 118 years of dedicated service to the community, our mortuary is committed to providing full-service premier funeral care. Our compassionate and Spanish-speaking staff ensures effective communication and support during challenging times. McDermott-Crockett Mortuary caters to diverse cultural needs, offering multicultural funerals and preparation areas for incense burning, ritual washing, and a Tahara room. For those of the Jewish faith, we can arrange for a shomer....
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