![]() ![]() Donations in John’s memory can be made to the Reformed Church. A luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the service. and several nieces and nephews.Ī memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Poughkeepsie Reformed Church, 70 Hooker Ave. Willt of Basye, VA, his three children Laura VS Lokey, of Poughkeepsie, Brian Van Steenburgh of Brookfield, NY and Jason Van Steenburgh of Brookfield, NY three grandchildren Aaron Lokey of Mesa, AZ, Allison Hatton of Mesa, AZ, and Monica Van Steenburgh of Clifton Park, NY. John is survived by his sister, Virginia M. In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Naomi. He was also a long time member of the Mid Hudson Photography Club. John was a member of The Poughkeepsie Reformed Church for almost 60 years where he served as a Deacon and participated in many church projects. He became president of that organization and held that position until he moved to Poughkeepsie where they became active in the Dutchess County YRC. While living in Kingston, John and Naomi became interested in governmental issues and joined the Ulster County Young Republican Club. In 1950, he and Naomi were among the original eight founders of the Trail Sweepers Ski Club in Kingston, which is still very active and has grown in size and scope for 69 years and is now known as Trail Sweepers Snow and Sport Club, Inc. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing (snow and water) and photography. He enjoyed working with computers and jokingly often said that because he refused to accept payment for his help, it was easy to build up a large client base. After retirement, in addition to his hobby of photography, John’s second hobby was helping people with computer issues. Prior to his retirement, he developed a keen interest in personal computers which were just beginning to become popular and he was often asked for assistance with all aspects of personal computers. In December of 1991 John retired from IBM in East Fishkill where he was an engineer in Product Assurance. He enjoyed working on advanced technology projects and received several informal contribution awards as well as the IBM Invention Achievement Award. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York. Throughout his career with IBM, John worked at several of the company’s locations in the Hudson Valley as well as the Thomas J. In 1964 his project was moved to East Fishkill and John, his wife -Naomi and three children moved to the Town of Poughkeepsie. when he transferred to the Kingston IBM Military Products Division. John joined IBM in 1950 and worked at the Poughkeepsie site until 1954. On July 16,1949 he married Naomi Beyer Spoth of Tillson, NY. Shortly after John’s birth his family moved to Kingston, NY. ![]() age 94 of Poughkeepsie passed away at home surrounded by his loving children.īorn in Saugerties, NY on January 3, 1929, John was the son of the late John J. For more information please visit their website at J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Nan also enjoyed playing cards for coins and candy with her friends from the Gables. She loved playing with her friends at The Links at Union Vale. Nan enjoyed spending the past 35+ years playing what she and Arnold Palmer considered to be the greatest game ever invented. Beloved “Big Nana” to Erin, Michael, Patrick, Kaitlin, Charley, Brendan, Breana, Thomas, Kevin, Nadine, Kieran, Mark, Chloe, Tara, Jillian, Presley, Patrick, and Carley her great-grandchildren Brendan and Molly. She is survived by her husband, Patrick, children Michael (Diane), Maura (Charley), Patricia (John), Mark (Barbara), and Ann her siblings Rose, Daniel, Patsy, Hugh, and Mary. She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Sarah. Nan moved to New York in 1957 where she married and started a family. She was raised in Ballinagh, Cavan, Ireland where she spent most of her childhood. Born October 16, 1940, to Michael and Annie Brady in Glasgow, Scotland. Annie “Nan” McMorrow (nee Brady), 82, passed away on May 25, 2023, in Poughkeepsie, NY ![]()
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