John Bee Jr

John Bee Jr. was born May 4, 1963 in Fruitland, NM to Tach'ii'nii (Red Running Into the Water) and the Hashtl'ishnii (Mud People) clans. He passed away on August 23, 2015 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and John Bee Sr; sister, Lucy; nephew, Jeremy Bee, and sister-in-law, Doreen. He is survived by his brothers, Jimmie Martinez, Nelson and wife, Ella, Harrison and wife, Vera, Sam and wife, Genny, and Johnson and wife Corrina; sisters, Louella and husband, Larry Clary, and Lita and husband, Henry Thomas. He is also survived by a daughter; and two grandkids. John attended school in Kirtland, NM and graduated from high school in Oakland, CA. He then trained to be an Appliance Technician Welder in Albuquerque, NM. He worked for San Juan Springs as a Welder. The family wishes to thank and bless all those who helped take to care of John, especially the Certified Nursing Assistants. Also thank you to UNM Hospital, Presbyterian, Indian Health Services, San Juan Manor, Princeton Place and Bloomfield nursing homes. Our brother no longer has to suffer pain or fear. No more restless days and nights, no more fighting for life. He is now at peace forever. He is safely home in heaven at last with God. John was such a brave son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, fighting up to the end. We will never forget John's spirit. He has been an inspiration to us all. He has been so ill for so long; it's hard to remember a time when he wasn't. We will not forget what an amazing person our brother John was.