Submited by: Dan Rich

John Patrick Spencer

Feb. 13, 1960 - Nov. 9, 2002

South Bend Tribune 11/11/2002

John Patrick Spencer, 42, of Oakbridge Court, Granger, Ind., died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9th, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind. He was born on Feb. 13, 1960, in Elkhart, Ind., to Joan (Galasso) and Bill Spencer, who survive and live in South Bend.

On Oct. 8, 1988, in South Bend, he married Joy Marie DeMeyer, who survives. John is also survived by four children, Britney Frances Joy Spencer, age 7, at home, Huston John Spencer, age 12, at home, Garret Anthony Spencer, age 11, at home, and John Gabriel Spencer, at home; his parents, Bill and Joan (Galasso) Spencer of South Bend; and two brothers, Anthony John (Kim) Spencer of Granger and David William (Louanne) Spencer of Granger.

John was an automotive manager for several local automotive dealerships including Samson Motors and the Gurley - Leep Automotive Group. He was a member of New Creation Fellowship Church, Granger, and was a 1978 graduate of Clay High School where he played football. John's first priority was his family and then God. John loved the Lord. John loved his wife and children with all his heart, and really enjoyed watching his children play sports. John always looked forward to playing golf with his dad and brothers. John was a great provider for his family, and was viewed by his automotive customers and co-workers as a very compassionate person. All who knew John will miss him very much.

Services for John will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in New Creation Fellowship Church, 30190 County Road 10, Granger (Elkhart County). Rev. David Klahr will conduct the services. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Welsheimer Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend. Burial will be at St. Joseph Memorial Park, Granger.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be made to the Joy Spencer and family trust fund, c/o Notre Dame Credit Union, Granger Branch, 12980 SR 23, South Bend, IN 46635.