Besides his loving wife of 47 years, Pearl, John is survived by his two daughters, Tammy (Neal) and Cindy (Scott), two sons, Kyle and Derek (Petra) and grandchildren, Zane, Mykelti, Brydon, Stephanie and Colton. He is also survived by his sister, Ivy Allison as well as several nieces and nephews John was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Noel Blair and brother, Gerald Blair.

Flowers are gratefully declined, those who wish may make memorial donations to the Picture Butte Cancer Society.

No funeral service, at John's request. Cremation.