John Sullins

Resident of Walnut Creek, CA John Paul Sullins II, died November 12, 2009, after a 3 year battle with Cancer and heart disease. Born July 16, 1936 in Oakland, CA he grew up and lived most of his life in the Bay Area. After serving in the Air force in Newfoundland and Iowa, he started his career as a Toll Transmission Man for Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. in San Rafael, CA specializing in the technical electronics division. He was promoted into management and worked as a Manager in the Design & Provisioning of Special Services Department. He then went back to a Line Manager Job at the San Francisco Pine St. office and worked there supervising the installation and maintenance of Special Services for the top end customers of Pacific Bell. Lastly he moved to a staff position and worked there until he took an early retirement. While ?retired? he worked for himself as a contractor dealing with various private projects that encompassed all aspects of construction and maintenance of private homes. John was an avid hobbyist including interests in travel, camping, swing and country dance, radio controlled model airplanes and restoration of his 1931 Buick. He also enjoyed touring on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was much loved for his sense of humor and distinctive laugh. He was very handy and known as ?Grandpa with Tools.? John is survived by his son, John Paul Sullins III and wife Nicolet of Rohnert Park, CA; daughter Melissa Kae Cleveland and husband, Steve of Folsom, CA; and four beautiful grandchildren Athena and Beatrix Sullins of Rohnert Park, CA; and Rachael and Steven Cleveland Jr. of Folsom, CA. He is also survived by his sister Diane Stauber of Danville, CA and brothers Tony Sullins of Livermore, CA and Ken Sullins of Castro Valley, CA. The Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, November 20th at St. Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526. See Service tab for a map.