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John Joseph Polit

Birth	:	12 Oct 1932
Death	:	29 Oct 2015 Chico, Butte County, California, USA
Burial	:	Maxwell Cemetery, Maxwell, Colusa County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.2769012, -122.2080994
Description	:	John Joseph Polit passed away at the age of 83 years old on October 29, 2015 at Enloe Hospital in Chico, CA, after a gallant struggle against his untimely automobile accident. John was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. John was the first born of his four siblings to Eugene and Marie Polit in Colusa, on October 12, 1932. His parents had emigrated to the U.S. from the Basque country along the border of France and Spain. John attended school in Maxwell before serving in the 11th Airborne Division 503 & 504 Airborne Infantry Regiment as a... Read More	John Joseph Polit passed away at the age of 83 years old on October 29, 2015 at Enloe Hospital in Chico, CA, after a gallant struggle against his untimely automobile accident. John was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. John was the first born of his four siblings to Eugene and Marie Polit in Colusa, on October 12, 1932. His parents had emigrated to the U.S. from the Basque country along the border of France and Spain. John attended school in Maxwell before serving in the 11th Airborne Division 503 & 504 Airborne Infantry Regiment as a paratrooper. He is survived by his children. His siblings. As well as numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. While working for GCID Water District, John was also a sheep and cattle rancher and did so for many years until he found his devotion as a rice farmer. John lived his life as a hardworking man, dedicated to farming all the way until his last days. When asked, “When do you plan on retiring?” his answer was “How can I retire from something I love doing?”. John was actively involved at the Maxwell Fire Department, American Legion Post 218, Willows Elks Lodge, chairman of the Maxwell Rodeo and a team member on the Men’s Sports League. John loved Jeep rides, camping, visits to Fort Bragg and Crescent City with his wife, but above all, loved to go out dancing where he met the love of his life, Dorothy. John was preceded in death by his Father & Mother, Eugene & Marie Polit; Brother Charlie Polit; His wife Dorothy Polit and his grandson Jarred Polit. Interment at the Maxwell Cemetery with full Military Honors.

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John Joseph Polit's memorial is located at: Maxwell Cemetery, Maxwell, Colusa County, USA.
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John Joseph Polit death on 29 Oct 2015 in Chico, Butte County, California, USA
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Latitude: 39.2769012
Longitude: -122.2080994

Family Members:

Parent

Eugene Polit

(1899 - 1971)

Marie Polit

(1910 - 1975)

Spouse

Dorothy Mae Armstrong Polit

(1932 - 2014)

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