John passed away in his home at 80 years of age in Atlin, BC. He is survived by his dog Pitou; his sister Mavis of Kelowna, BC (previously of Invermere, BC); his children Rick (Tracy) of Sudbury, ON, Britt of Calgary, AB, John of Nanaimo, BC, Miscal (Graeme) of St. John’s, NL, and Tyler of Whitehorse, YT; his grandchildren Mitch (Caroline) of Calgary, AB, Brenna (Dillion) of Ladysmith, BC, and Adam of Calgary, AB; as well as nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins in BC and Alberta. John was predeceased by his parents Johan Viktor and Kathleen (Kay) Rose Nesgaard, his younger brother Rodney, countless wonderful “old-timer” friends, and many canine companions. 

A celebration of life will be held in early July.