April 8, 1952- August 24, 2015
John Tobias passed away unexpectedly at his home in Milton, WA at the age of 63. John was born and raised in Southern California in the 1960’s, a time which he always recalled with great fondness. After graduating from Glendora High School in 1970, John worked a wide variety of jobs in food service industries throughout California before ultimately making the Pacific Northwest his home in 1984.
John was an accomplished musician, skilled in playing several instruments and with an incredible ear for music. One of his proudest achievements was serving as drum major for Glendora High, where his old classmates still remember their leader of the band. John was also an excellent cook and a wonderful storyteller, ready to share generously with those around him his fascinating experiences and delicious creations.
John is survived by his twin sons Michael and Robert Tobias, his sister Terry Dessert and her family, and the many friends and loved ones who had the pleasure of knowing him over the years. His remains will be cremated and scattered, per his request, we are planning on scattering his ashes in the Puget Sound on the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry on Sunday 18 at 9:35 AM. There will also be a dinner for family and friends in his honor the night before at his sister Terry’s house. For more information, please feel free to contact Michael Tobias at mjrtobias@yahoo.com.