Coryell never dressed in the coachs office. Oh, its nothing, it scabs over. he told me. Featherstone received a bachelors degree from SDSU in 1970, majoring in journalism with a minor in physical education. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. Thats what life is all about.. John Featherstonebetter known simply as Feather, the fiery, passionate and championship-winning coach who for three decades ruled California junior college Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Featherstone has an equal affection for the students he has taught in his health education classes. FEATHERSTONE, Mary Carol., age 69, of Grosse Ile, February 06, 2023. Featherstone died March 20 after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Coach Feather, as he is affectionately known, finished his coaching career at El Camino with a record of 214-119-1. Ive been very fortunate to have been associated with good teams, especially good quarterbacks. But one year in the Bay area was enough for the Southern California native. Team guys with discipline and the attitude to work hard in all phases of their lives. Don Morrow was inducted in the El Camino Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003 after an exceptional football career as a quarterback for Aviation High School, El Camino College and CSU Northridge. WebKarlton A. She also delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and disabled. There has to be a 20- or 30-minute window in there to exercise. Feathers teams appeared in 19 bowl games and reached the playoffs five straight years, from 2004 to 2008. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. I was the smallest guy on the team and Coach Coryell asked me how I felt about wearing number 1. We love you, Mom. Plus, they all love football so we support each other.. Featherstone scored two touchdowns in the Aztecs win in front of 52,000 fans and was selected as the games Most Valuable Player. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. Sometimes during the baseball season, I would leave between innings and go over to the track to run in a relay event or compete in the long jump, then return to the diamond.. We had two good seasons when I played for the Warriors under Ken Swearingen, who was another great influence on me. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), John Featherstones family and friends celebrate his life at memorial, Torrance softball moves up to Division 1 for CIF-SS playoffs; North No. The National Coach of the Year honor was one of neatest experiences of my life. She also served as a Paramus Recreation girls softball coach. Football is not a game for sissies. Beloved sister of the late Charles Featherstone and his wife Carolyn, the late Joan Parvis Featherstone, Robert Featherstone, John Featherstone and his wife Rosemary, Henry Boyle and his wife Mary, the late Joseph Featherstone, Matthew Featherstone and his wife Marcelle, Jerry Featherstone and the late Anna Rose and sister-in-law of Jeanette and her husband Dick Tabbachino. He helped out then and 10 years ago, he helped me a job coaching (baseball) at West (Torrance). We work them hard academically and when they step on the football field during the week, they work hard. There are no words that can describe what Coach Feather has done for athletics in the South Bay., He has the right touch with players and Ive never seen him in a bad mood. Featherstone returned the following year to become offensive coordinator at Santa Ana College. Photo by Brad Jacobson. We wrote letters, made calls, whatever it took for players to get to the next level. Featherstone went on to coach at San Diego State on Don Coryells staff as well as at Grossmont College and San Diego Mesa. Kids taking Junior Lifeguards in morning take my class in the afternoon and vice versa. Achieve. If the first three pieces of the puzzle fit, you will achieve., Although a high-energy coach, Featherstone did not believe in using whistles on the practice field, nor did he believe in cussing. Daniel P. Dwyer, CEO, President & Owner of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. Kelly K. Dwyer, President/Owner, Michigan Memorial Park, Inc & Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc. All rights reserved. We were in a rebuilding process when I played there, Featherstone said. Our star receiver, Tommy Reynolds was injured and our second-string receiver pulled a hamstring in warm ups, so I was thrust into the starting role.. The following year, he began his coaching career as the Aztecs wide receiver coach. His positive attitude rubs off on everyone around him.. He was very superstitious. Its been a great ride, but it was time, Featherstone said. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. At Grossmont, Featherstone became hooked on coaching and thinking of it as a career. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. Featherstones football career began at Mira Costa High School and continued at El Camino College and then San Diego State. Ive been overjoyed teaching young kids the great sport of beach volleyball. Feather is one of the nicest coaches youd ever want to meet or play for, Keith said. Our goal is to see they get to the next level academically, Featherstone said during the halftime ceremony in his honor at his final game. 142. H. Bryan Featherstone quietly passed away Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, after a long struggle with Parkinsons disease. Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 am on Monday June 10, 2019, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at Annunciation R.C Church 50 W Midland Ave Paramus. TORRANCE On what would have been his 72nd birthday, John Featherstones family, friends, former players and coaches gathered inside Murdock Stadium to give the legendary coach one final applause. 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Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. He was not accustomed to surveying the action on the field simply as a fan and not as a scout for future El Camino College players. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. He coached 21 years at El Camino College in Torrance, posting a 214-119-2 record, winning a national championship in 1987, a state championship in 2006, 11 conference titles and making 19 bowl appearances. Ive loved every second of it.. Doris and James lived in Woodside, Queens and North Babylon, Long Island before settling in Paramus. He is a true legend in South Bay football and will be greatly missed on the field.. WebObituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. John Thomas Featherstone, 1864 - 1932 John Featherstone was born on August 27, 1931 and passed away on November 2, 2013 in Greenbrae, C and is under the care of. He was the first coach to have 100 victories at the college and professional levels. Featherstone loved El Camino, he loved football, he loved his players and the best part about the whole thing is, he also loved his family, Deese said. Our kids who have gone to play at ECC have loved playing for him. If playing recreational and masters competition in beach volleyball along with coaching the sport wasnt enough for Featherstone, he found time to serve as a referee for many years. Beloved husband of Helen Featherstone. Coach Feather, in memoriam: Legendary El Camino football coach John Featherstone left a legacy on and off the field, Feather is a great alumnus of Mira Costa, Morrow said. Because of the great workout of running in the sand, Ive never had problems with my lower extremities or joints.. He was a class act and he was like a father figure, Scott Ziegler, who was the football team manager from 1994-96. Her cremation will take place at The Witness Crematory located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Doris' memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital donors@stjude.org. After earning all-conference honors at El Camino, the speedy receiver received a scholarship to play for legendary coach Don Coryell at San Diego State University. John B Featherstone was born on month day 1845, at birth place, North Carolina, to Seaborn Trader Featherstone and Sarah N Featherstone (born Allen). Seaborn was born on February 12 1809, in Clear Creek Township, Henderson, North Carolina, United States. Sarah was born on May 14 1812, in Henderson County, NC. I had a dream the night before the game about playing in Pasadena and having a good game, Featherstone recalled. And I think weve been successful in that aspect.. There was nobody better.. The NCAA used to not recognize Junior College ball at its national convention, Featherstone said. The skinny, little blond kid who embraced every minute of fun in his youth is now 65. Terms and conditions Yearbook Photo. Photo Easy Reader files. Just as the athletic days of his youth would prove valuable for Featherstone later in life, the experience gained from the adult volleyball clinic would pay dividends down the road. Featherstone coached more than three dozen players into professional football, including: Keith Ellison (LB, Buffalo Bills), DeLawrence Grant (DE, Oakland Raiders), Antonio Chatman (WR, Cincinnati Bengals), Marcel Reece (FB, Oakland Raiders, active), and Derrick Deese (OL, San Francisco 49ers). Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. I was honored to represent junior college football and El Camino College. Even though the girls fall volleyball season coincides with football, Featherstone attended as many of his daughters athletic events as possible. She enjoyed listening to music especially Celtic music, and Carole King. It helped my surfing and it helped my football immensely because when the season rolled around, I reported to practice in great shape. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Countless former students were All-American athletes and transferred to universities to continue their education and play football. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park, Inc; Michigan Memorial Park Crematory Company, Inc - These companies are separately owned and operated. The only promises we gave our recruits is that if you came to ECC and stayed out of trouble and become a good role model to your younger brothers and sisters, worked hard in the weight room and on the practice field and played hard between the lines on Saturday night, we would take care of you for the rest of your lives. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. (Photo by Chuck Bennett, Contributing Photographer). Im very lucky with all my daughters, Featherstone said. He had a great career here. Feather was MVP of @AztecFB 28-7 win over Boston U in the 1969 John passed away on October 2 1967, at age 56. Her favorite places in Michigan were Southeast Michigan and Grosse Ile. De Foe Obituary 1934 - 2023 Traverse City On Thursday, March 8th Karlton 'Karl' A. He was 71. Legal Notices Despite the long hours Featherstone devoted 60-70 hours per week during the season to football he loved coaching at the junior college level. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. comments so far. I have known Coach Featherstone since our elementary school days when I had to attempt to tackle him on the playgrounds of Manhattan Beach, said Bill Beverly, president of the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees. She was the daughter of Lawson and Viola Featherstone. Endure. His teams made three national championship game appearances and won the title in 1987. Joan Featherstone Lowry, 91, departed this world to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. ECC is hosted a memorial for football coach John Featherstone, who died in March. Featherstone introduced Gillory to beach volleyball. They didnt get into the drink and drug deal. You dont have to cuss to make a player successful. Everybody that played for him was his son, once you put that helmet on, he was going to do whatever he had to do for you.. One of the highlights of coaching was watching these kids grow up to be men and productive, successful citizens.. Contact Us Professional beach volleyball players are some of the best athletes in the world and can match up with those in any other sport.. Featherstone was hired as football coach at El Camino in 1985. Dept. I looked to see if theyre still playing hard even though they are down, or ahead by 30 points because those are players who love the game. With so much time spent together, players become a family unit, with Featherstone playing the role of father. It looked like fun, so I gave it a try and fell in love with the game, Featherstone recalled. During the summer of 1975, when Featherstone was taking advantage of an off-season lull from his coaching duties in San Diego, he joined forces with three friends to form the Mission Beach Volleyball Clinic for adults. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. She enjoyed traveling, animals, cooking for everyone and loved to eat. FEATHERSTONE, Gary 90 years, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Erie Shores HealthCare. I was the one who discovered the mole on his temple. Photo by Brad Jacobson. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was surrounded by his family. In 2019, ECC renamed the football field inside Murdock Stadium Featherstone Field.. Born in 1921 and raised on the family farm Search Melbourne obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. We werent very good, but we sure had a lot of fun, Featherstone said. He has touched thousands of lives and presided over the building of innumerable young players into better students, athletes and men. Who Receive obituaries Joan Cowell Hueter In 1982, Featherstone joined the UC Berkeley program under head coach and former NFL great Joe Kapp. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Photo by Dwight Ueda/El Camino Athletics. She will be missed and was loved by everyone that knew her. When you look at our offense, we have averaged more than 20 points per game in my tenure here, Featherstone said. Beloved life-long friend John J. Gorecki. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. WebJohn Dutch D. Featherstone, Sr. , affectionately known as Dutch, was born January 14, 1923 to Alexander and Clamora (Jones) Featherstone in Roxboro, North Carolina in At 5-foot-8, he continues a strict fitness regimen that keeps him at his high school playing weight of 145 pounds. Friday his family held a memorial in the place where Featherstone came to call home. His older brother Fred was also an exceptional athlete to whom John would look up to. Fred Featherstone, Johns brother, coached several state-championship womens volleyball teams at Grossmont College and is in CCCAA Mens Volleyball Hall of Fame. John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane; daughters Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna; five grandchildren and brothers Fred and Jim. Doris was a Trustee and Vice President of the Paramus Fritz Behnke Historical Museum. Dennis John William Featherstone of Austin, Texas passed from this life on December 28, 2019, at the age of 59 after battling throat cancer for six months. He was owner and manager of the baseball team The Brickton Bombers. Receive a notification when services are updated. All Rights Reserved. I loved teaching as much as coaching, Featherstone said. Then in 1985, he returned to the South Bay, taking over at El Camino. In 2008, Featherstone was voted National Coach of the Year for a second time. He was inducted into the El Camino College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005. The reason we coach is for our football players. She volunteered for programs such as the Mayor's Substance Abuse program, Juvenile Council Committee, National Night Out and the Paramus Run. Featherstone earned a masters degree in physical education from SDSU in 1973. Dearest sister of John Featherston and Nancy Featherston-Peterson-Rios. If the eyes are indeed mirrors of the soul, then her beautiful eyes reflected warmth for your heart, comfort for your being and light for your journey. John FEATHERSTONE Feathers It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved Husband and Father, John Featherstone on 10th February 2022 aged 91. Keith Ellison, a standout player at Redondo Union High School, has known Featherstone since he was an 8-year-old watching his older brother Chris play for El Camino before transferring to BYU. I would see it bleeding every day. He is also in the California Beach Volleyball Association Hall of Fame as a teacher, referee and tournament director. He said Coryell had the largest impact on his career, not just by giving him his first coaching job, but because of his offensive genius. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 1 seed for inaugural CIF-SS playoffs, Small plane crash near Mulholland Drive kills 1 aboard, Why this wildflower plant guide is what every gardener needs, Southern California Marine who volunteered in Ukraine, survived rocket attack: I would do it again, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Keith is the Sea Hawks assistant head coach and defensive coordinator. Advertise He has helped me a great deal over the years, especially with his ideas on the passing game. John Featherstone, the Most Valuable Player of San Diego States 1969 Pasadena Bowl win and a Hall of Fame community college coach, died Saturday after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was 71.
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