John Michael Kinsley
February 8, 1953 - February 15, 2007
Obituary
John Michael Kinsley, age 54 passed peacefully at home on February 15, 2007. John Kinsley was a man of varied interests with a profound zest for life. Photographer, engineer, gourmet cook, wine collector, whitewater rafter, story teller, loving husband, beloved brother, uncle and friend – John was all these things and so much more. His loss will be profoundly felt by all who knew him. John is survived by Denise, his wife of 16 years; sisters Jacqueline Kinsley of Framingham, MA, Leigh Anne Brown Terry of Sammamish, and Jaime Kinsley of Johnson City, NY; brother, J. David Kinsley Jackie of Johnson City, NY; aunt and uncle, Dee and Ted Neidenberger of Roanoke, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 30525 – 8th Avenue S, Federal Way, WA 98003. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the charity of your choice. The family has entrusted arrangements to BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA 253 839-7317.
Denise, you and your family are in our prayers. We will miss John and his smiling face and definitely his zest for life.
Hmmmm…I wonder if there is still some of that wonderful year 2000 vintage wine stacked carefully in the corner of John’s and Denise’s wine cellar. It was a very memorable time as we entered a new era. We shared many a fine bottle of wine making it too. It was such a good vintage that I’d be surprised if there were many left. I think I only have a couple left myself out of maybe 11 cases we each bottled and saved. John had a great palate and knew how to pick the best wines. He thoughtfully worried over each step of the winemaking process and dreamed of making many more wines in the future. I am very sad to hear of his passing and that his time for opening new wines has ended.
Denise,
Sincere sympathy at the loss of your John. May warm memories comfort you in these sad days.
Sorry for your trouble.
Wish your family the best.
We are stunned and saddened to learn of John’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
From Cecily and the O’Neil Family
Is 57:1-2
Rest in Peace my friend.
We had many relaxing and fun times at Quaker Lake as we were growing up and through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless You.
Pat & Debbie Doyle
Kyle, Megan & Allison too!
Denise, and John’s family and friends, are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be comforted.
Denise,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John, your spirit lives in and amongst those near and dear to you. Thank you for sharing your story telling, photography, appreciation for nature as well as your dreams for the future. John and I connected at these and other levels while systems engineers at Link Flight Simulation, Binghamton, NY in the mid 1980’s for a few years. Thanks for those precious moments, God will bless those saddened by your passing from this natural realm, and pray for the peace and comfort of God’s mercy and grace. Amen
Denise and families,
Gary and I were so saddened with the news of John’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this difficult time. You are in our prayers.
I met John while working on the Window Heat System for the 777 program. He definitely contributed to our software development as well as adding some “spice” to our group. We shared wine discussions, and a whitewater trip to Canada, where we were treated to one of his gourmet meals using only camp gear no less. It was great. I remember him always speaking of his secret sauces. My sincere sympathy to Denise at this time.
Denise,
I was very saddened to hear about John’s passing. I send my deepest sympathies.
Take care.
David Yotsuuye
I read the obituary for Mr. Kinsley in today’s Binghamton Press. I saw that his funeral mass will be at St. Vincent de Paul in Federal Way, WA. The pastor there, Tom Vandenberg, is a friend of mine. This is, I believe, one of God’s ways of showing us how one may be prayerfully remembered from his place of natural birth to his place of
entrance into eternity. Know that on Thurdsday at 2PM EST
I shall visit the chapel at Lourdes Hospital to pray for the repose of John Michael’s soul and for the consolation of his family.
Sincerely,
Sister Mary Anne Brawley
Denise, know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Jackie,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this most difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to all of those who loved John … Our prayers are with you!
John had a profound and positive affect on my career while at LInk Flight Simulation. He took us in and got us work when security clearances were woefully slow to materialize. He was a great friend and a man with a vision for software engineering that was passionate and spot-on. Some of the very best moments of my career where spent with John traveling to Ada conferences across the USA.
I am indebted to John for the tremendous assistance he provided me in my early career. He helped me get my first job in the industry at Link Flight simulation. Later, at Boeing, he helped me get my second industry job at Crane-Eldec working on the 777. I will always remember him for his kindness.