He and his brother Fred played many years on the California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) tour, finishing in the top 10 in five open tournaments. He was playing in a beach volleyball tournament with his brother (Fred) and I was captivated by his intensity, Viggiano told the crowd of approximately 1500. Just as the athletic days of his youth would prove valuable for Featherstone later in life, the experience gained from the adult volleyball clinic would pay dividends down the road. James Hillard Featherstone, Sr. of 108 Butler Bridge Road died Saturday, January 15, 2005. During the summer of 1975, when Featherstone was taking advantage of an off-season lull from his coaching duties in San Diego, he joined forces with three friends to form the Mission Beach Volleyball Clinic for adults. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Mary was an avid gardener, her favorite flower to grow was red geraniums but she had a love for all flowers. After his playing days, Featherstone started his coaching career at San Diego State before moving onto Grossmont College, San Diego Mesa, Cal-Berkeley and Santa Ana College. Featherstone coached more than three dozen players into professional football, including: Keith Ellison (LB, Buffalo Bills), DeLawrence Grant (DE, Oakland Raiders), Antonio Chatman (WR, Cincinnati Bengals), Marcel Reece (FB, Oakland Raiders, active), and Derrick Deese (OL, San Francisco 49ers). I had a dream the night before the game about playing in Pasadena and having a good game, Featherstone recalled. Beloved sister of the late Charles Featherstone and his wife Carolyn, the late Joan Parvis Featherstone, Robert Featherstone, John Featherstone and his wife Rosemary, Henry Boyle and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Featherstone, Matthew Featherstone and his wife Marcelle, Jerry Featherstone and the late Anna Rose and sister-in-law of Jeanette and her husband Dick Tabbachino. When I played at SDSU in 1970, it was the first year that college football went to single digit numbers on uniforms, Featherstone said. We work them hard academically and when they step on the football field during the week, they work hard. Countless former students were All-American athletes and transferred to universities to continue their education and play football. Although athletics didnt appeal to his oldest daughter Terre, sisters Ivy, Keegan and Arianna all played volleyball. John Featherstone and wife Diane with family and friends during the dedication of the new El Camino College Football Field in Featherstones honor, on Nov. 16, 2019. Receive a notification when services are updated. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. P.O. You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. He helped out then and 10 years ago, he helped me a job coaching (baseball) at West (Torrance). Born in 1921 and raised on the family farm Americans eat way too much man-made foods, laden with sugar, salt and fat., Featherstone lives by his 8-8-8 theory: Eight hours of sleep, eight hours of work or school, and eight hours of play. Warriors carry Coach Feather from the field, following his final game coaching, on Nov. 14, 2015, against arch rival Long Beach. So I started coaching and started my own club, the Manhattan Beach Tidal Waves., Last summer, Featherstone celebrated the 21st year of his beach volleyball clinic, which includes two sessions. There was nobody better.. Team guys with discipline and the attitude to work hard in all phases of their lives. (Assistant coach) Gene Engle played here before playing at Stanford under Bill Walsh. Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. John would later pass on his knowledge to his younger brother, Jimbo, who is eight years his junior. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. I was the smallest guy on the team and Coach Coryell asked me how I felt about wearing number 1. He was a great technician, an expert of the passing game. Our star receiver, Tommy Reynolds was injured and our second-string receiver pulled a hamstring in warm ups, so I was thrust into the starting role.. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach He traced his decision chiefly to his involvement in play calling and the opportunity to coach Player of the Year Joe Roth. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. Unfortunately, a lot of kids on my football teams didnt have that kind of support growing up and that breaks my heart., After Featherstone became a parent, he saw how popular volleyball was becoming for girls. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. He also received his eighth California State Coach of the Year honor that year. De Foe Obituary 1934 - 2023 Traverse City On Thursday, March 8th Karlton 'Karl' A. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Services. She volunteered for programs such as the Mayor's Substance Abuse program, Juvenile Council Committee, National Night Out and the Paramus Run. Beloved Husband of Pippa, devoted Advertise Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Nashville, Tennessee on facebook. Featherstone was raised in a strong athletic background. A life long resident of Henderson County he was a son of the late John H. and Lina Belle Featherstone. He made me feel like I was part of his family. Paramus - Doris F. Spano (nee Featherstone), 78, of Paramus, NJ, formerly of Manhattan, NY passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 surrounded by her children and loved ones. The NCAA used to not recognize Junior College ball at its national convention, Featherstone said. Friday his family held a memorial in the place where Featherstone came to call home. He loved his athletes and he was a brilliant teacher, family man and probably the most inspirational coach Ive ever been around.. Featherstone believes Coryell never received the recognition he deserved, though he went on to become the head coach of the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Chargers. Pick-up Locations Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event including Featherstones long time assistant coach Gene Engle.inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. Former NFL offensive lineman Derrick Deese, who played under Featherstone at ECC before transferring to USC, took a turn at the podium. WebJohn Featherstone is a British-born Christian composer/songwriter, performer and teacher of composition and solo performance. I know how important it is for parents to go to back to school nights and other school functions. Daniel P. Dwyer, CEO, President & Owner of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. Kelly K. Dwyer, President/Owner, Michigan Memorial Park, Inc & Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Plus, they all love football so we support each other.. I would get out of the water after surfing and see these guys playing volleyball. 1 seed for inaugural CIF-SS playoffs, Small plane crash near Mulholland Drive kills 1 aboard, Why this wildflower plant guide is what every gardener needs, Southern California Marine who volunteered in Ukraine, survived rocket attack: I would do it again, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. She was the daughter of Lawson and Viola Featherstone. Its a violent game and were part of a chosen few who get to play at this level., Featherstones credo on the field and in the classroom is: Dream. His teams made three national championship game appearances and won the title in 1987. Memphis, TN 38148-0142. John married Eva Mae Baxter. As a junior, Featherstones offensive prowess helped propelled SDSU to the 1969 Pasadena Bowl and what would be the highlight of his playing career. WebJohn Featherstone Death - Obituary - Cause of Death : Sad to hear of the passing of John Featherstone. There are no words that can describe what Coach Feather has done for athletics in the South Bay., He has the right touch with players and Ive never seen him in a bad mood. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. We were in a rebuilding process when I played there, Featherstone said. Photo by Kevin Cody. Achieve. If the first three pieces of the puzzle fit, you will achieve., Although a high-energy coach, Featherstone did not believe in using whistles on the practice field, nor did he believe in cussing. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. His teams were ranked on national polls 21 times and three dozen of his players went on to play pro football. Who Receive obituaries Joan Cowell Hueter They didnt get into the drink and drug deal. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I said Hey, Im just happy to wear the uniform. The lockers in the stadium were in numerical order, so mine was the first one in line, next to the coachs office. October 21, 1944 - October 27, 2013, John Featherstone passed away on October 27, 2013 in Bronx, New York. Keith Ellison, a standout player at Redondo Union High School, has known Featherstone since he was an 8-year-old watching his older brother Chris play for El Camino before transferring to BYU. Her favorite places in Michigan were Southeast Michigan and Grosse Ile. I didnt ever want to be singled out as the main man responsible., John Featherstone was twice named National Coach of the Year. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. Dennis John William Featherstone of Austin, Texas passed from this life on December 28, 2019, at the age of 59 after battling throat cancer for six months. They had a parade and the auditorium was filled with over 1,000 people. Damian Calhoun is the Prep Sports Coordinator and writer for the Daily Breeze. Let others know about your loved one's death. The former gridiron star and coach had recently announced his retirement, after 31 years as head coach of El Camino Colleges football program. Oh, its nothing, it scabs over. he told me. You never caught him a bad move. All Rights Reserved. Doris was a Paramus Recreation Commissioner and worked for recreation for 12 years. Her cremation will take place at The Witness Crematory located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at memorial, Torrance softball moves up to Division 1 for CIF-SS playoffs; North No. A receiver, Featherstone had touchdown catches of 34 yards from Dennis Shaw and 57 yards from Brian Sipe in San Diego States 28-7 Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University before 41,276 in the Rose Bowl. Doris was a member of Paramus Rotary Club where she had previously served as the Director of Community Service, Doris served on committees for the Valentine's Day Brunch, Installation Committee, Angels Among Us, Pancake Breakfast, Golf Outing and Paramus Friendly Neighbors and Food Pantry. Featherstone has an equal affection for the students he has taught in his health education classes. We wrote letters, made calls, whatever it took for players to get to the next level. He really cared for people. Contributions in John Featherstones memory may be sent to ElCamino.edu/Foundation/Featherstone. Get our free Padres Daily newsletter, free to your inbox every day of the season. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Doris' generous and kind spirit were evident in all that she did. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was 71. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. She enjoyed traveling, animals, cooking for everyone and loved to eat. He has touched thousands of lives and presided over the building of innumerable young players into better students, athletes and men. Even though the girls fall volleyball season coincides with football, Featherstone attended as many of his daughters athletic events as possible. John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane; daughters Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna; five grandchildren and brothers Fred and Jim. If playing recreational and masters competition in beach volleyball along with coaching the sport wasnt enough for Featherstone, he found time to serve as a referee for many years. She was preceded in death by her daughter Amy KatherineGorecki, parents Albert and Maureen Featherstone. Im as involved with my 250 students each year as I am with my football players. He was the middle child, but he was a fighter, a competitor and never gave up, Engle said. He always bought game programs at high school games and walked the sidelines, asking players who the best players were on each team. Joan Search Nashville obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Parents can drop their kids off for an entire day at the beach. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Robert John Featherstone passed away suddenly on July 5, 2012 at the young age of 87 years. At Mira Costa In 1967, he earned All-CIF honors as a wide receiver. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Doris' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital donors@stjude.org. Something went wrong. Im very lucky with all my daughters, Featherstone said. Ive been overjoyed teaching young kids the great sport of beach volleyball. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 142. He was the first coach to have 100 victories at the college and professional levels. Playing junior college football is the last time these guys can play for fun, Featherstone explained. Featherstone grew up on 21st Street in Manhattan Beach, across from Live Oak Park. I would make it a point to go to his team meetings, listen to him at halftime. WebObituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. Its been a great ride, but it was time, Featherstone said. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. I loved teaching as much as coaching, Featherstone said. Who Where Receive obituaries Susan Kay Green Contact Us Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. He and I have played for two of the greatest coaches in the history of the game., John Featherstone and wife Diane Frohoff during the dedication of El Camino Colleges new football field in Featherstones honor, in 2019. She also served as a Paramus Recreation girls softball coach. Featherstones brothers (Jim and Fred), his daughters (Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna) and his widow Diane, all gave emotional tributes during the memorial. John Thomas Featherstone, 1864 - 1932 At Mira Costa, Featherstone competed in track and field, baseball, volleyball and football. Featherstone died March 20 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Funeral Home Share Memories & Support the We werent very good, but we sure had a lot of fun, Featherstone said. With so much time spent together, players become a family unit, with Featherstone playing the role of father. I always accepted any type of award as a coaching staff award. At Grossmont, Featherstone became hooked on coaching and thinking of it as a career. Prepare. Photo by Dwight Ueda/El Camino Athletics. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer). Please check your email for further instructions. 3 seed in Division 2, Redondo boys lacrosse No. Reynolds, Mendenhall and Featherstone came to SDSU from El Camino College and were college roommates. Despite the many hours Featherstone devoted to football and teaching he always found time to enjoy his youthful passion for the beach. John FEATHERSTONE Feathers It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved Husband and Father, John Featherstone on 10th February 2022 aged 91. They also won two state titles and 11 conference championships. A memorial service has not yet been planned. Doris was a Trustee and Vice President of the Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum. We had two good seasons when I played for the Warriors under Ken Swearingen, who was another great influence on me. Football is not a game for sissies. WebJohn Dutch D. Featherstone, Sr. , affectionately known as Dutch, was born January 14, 1923 to Alexander and Clamora (Jones) Featherstone in Roxboro, North Carolina in His grandfather and father were both high school football stars. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Kids taking Junior Lifeguards in morning take my class in the afternoon and vice versa. In 1985, he returned to the South Bay, replacing future NFL assistant coach Jack Reilly as El Caminos head coach. In 1982, Featherstone joined the UC Berkeley program under head coach and former NFL great Joe Kapp. Featherstone went on to coach at San Diego State on Don Coryells staff as well as at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa. Dearest If you would like to donate tothe Grosse Ile Animal Shelter andThe Grosse Ile ACO in Mary's name, click the link under her photo. He could have gone to a Division 1 (school), but Im glad he didnt because I wouldnt have been able to meet him.. Box 1000. I have known Coach Featherstone since our elementary school days when I had to attempt to tackle him on the playgrounds of Manhattan Beach, said Bill Beverly, president of the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees. Photo by Brad Jacobson. Yearbook Photo. Trailing 38-23 heading into the fourth quarter, El Camino rallied, only to lose 38-36 to Long Beach City College, the top-ranked team in Southern Californias National Division. After earning all-conference honors at El Camino, the speedy receiver received a scholarship to play for legendary coach Don Coryell at San Diego State University. I tell the players to approach each game as if its your last, stay focused and have fun. We love you, Mom. She chaired the Pasta Dinner and Bingo at the Paramus Veteran's Home.

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