John H. “Hank” Malcolm: 1919 – 2007
John H. “Hank” Malcolm, 87, a former resident of Ari east of Churubusco, died at 9:10 p. m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at the Byron Health Center in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.
Mr. Malcolm was born north of Huntertown on December 3, 1919, a son of Morley and Edna (Pulver) Malcolm. He spent his formative years in Allen County, and graduated from Huntertown High School in 1937. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Army Air Corps.
On August 1, 1942 he was married to Phyllis Sible, and moved to Ari in 1952 where he lived much of his adult life. Mrs. Malcolm preceded him in death on October 1, 1983. He moved to Floral City, Florida in 1983, and was married to Marietta Beckman on November 24, 1984. She also preceded him in death on April 1, 2004. Following her death, he returned to Fort Wayne in 2005.
He had been employed at General Electric in Fort Wayne for 42 years, retiring from there in 1983.
Always a proud American, he was former commander of the Jim Eby Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 857 in Fort Wayne. He was also a member of Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 4337 in Inverness, Florida, and the Avilla American Legion Post 240.
The surviving relatives include his eight children John L. (Cala Laible) Malcolm of Augusta, Ga., Jerry E. (Vi) Malcolm of Miami, Fla., Karen (John) Von Gunten of Fort Wayne, Jean (George) Alyesworth of Englewood, Fla, Alan (Sherry Slavin) Malcolm of Churubusco, Michael (Margaret) Malcolm of Columbia City, Marsha Jackson of Sarasota, Fla, and Brian Malcolm of Las Vegas, Nev; eight step-children and their families; a sister Jean (Donald) Pontius of Colfax, NC., six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and two spouses, he was preceded in death by three brothers Donald J. Malcolm, Robert Malcolm, and Maurice Malcolm; and by a sister Marjorie Pool.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Dennis Beckner, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Friday from 3 to 7 p. m.
Interment will be in the Eel River Cemetery, south of Churubusco, with military graveside rites by Jim Eby VFW Post 857.
The family requests that memorials be directed to the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars.
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October 24th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Karen and Family,
Always remember you have been a wonderful daughter
and your love shines in all you do, a part of your folks will live on in you and your family. We will be keeping you in our hearts and prayers, asking God to give you peace and assurance of His love for you,
We love you so much and we are here anytime, any hour, Love Carolyn and Tom Cull
October 25th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Dear (Grandpa) Mike and Family–
Please know that David, Ann and Max and I are thinking of you at this time and hope that good memories of your Dad will be a comfort to you now.
Julie, David, Ann and Max
October 26th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Dear Stepbrothers and Sisters:Growing up with you all & your Mother & Father is an unforgettable time of my life. The country life is where it’s at even tho we are all pretty much ‘city folk’ now. I will never forget Phyllis’ home cooking, especially her pies. Her laughter still rings in my ears! Your Father’s kind smile is a beautiful memory. His hard work on the farm & at GE is so admirable. I will always cherish my childhood your Dad made so enjoyable.Fondly, Sandy Johnson
October 28th, 2007 at 9:08 am
To Marcia, Mike and the Malcolm Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father. We both know the pain of a losing a loved one but also know the joy it brings us in remembering all the good times we spend with them. Please know that our thoughts are with you.