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Saturday: Services for former Atherton finance director John Johns

Original post made on Jun 15, 2018

A memorial Mass for former town of Atherton finance director John Paul Johns, who died on June 2 at the age of 58, will be held on Saturday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 210 Oak Grove Ave. in Menlo Park.


Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, June 14, 2018, 10:51 AM

Comments (6)

Posted by Sad Nes
a resident of another community
on Jun 15, 2018 at 6:11 am

Very sorry to hear this. John was a complex and honorable man.


Posted by Jon Buckheit
a resident of Atherton: West Atherton
on Jun 16, 2018 at 7:28 pm

I was saddened and moved to attend John's service today. John left us much too early and leaves behind a family who clearly deeply values and loves him.

I did not know John had a twin brother who is a minister. He co-officiated the service.

I did not know about the heroism John showed in the Marines (as detailed in this article), but it is very consistent with the courage John showed in, according to the words of his brother, "speaking truth to power" when he perceived injustices in his financial audit role.

In addition to the various honors the article described, former Mayor Kathy McKeithen from Atherton attended the service which was a sign of additional respect from the community he served and loved.

May he rest in peace.


Posted by Menlo Voter.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Jun 16, 2018 at 9:51 pm

Menlo Voter. is a registered user.

An honorable man that stood up to corruption. RIP. Only the good die young. And, yes, these days, 58 is young.


Posted by Service
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Jun 17, 2018 at 4:50 am

Thank you for letting us know about John’s life and service, Mr. Buckheit.


Posted by Missed
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Jun 18, 2018 at 1:23 pm

He was a great man that did a lot of good shining a light on what was going on in Atherton.


Posted by Trial
a resident of Atherton: other
on Jun 18, 2018 at 1:39 pm

I wish John Johns went to trial so we could have seen what was really going on behind closed doors in Atherton. He was paid not to go to trial. Atherton said it was cheaper to settle than go to trial. Is that true, or was Atherton hiding something. RIP John Johns. Sorry for what Atherton did to you.


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