Featherstone smiles when he thinks back on how the lessons he learned during countless hours of playing baseball in empty dirt lots, catching footballs and making tackles on the grassy fields of Live Oak Park, running and jumping in the soft sands of beach volleyball courts and surfing formed the foundation for a career that would make him one of the most successful junior college football coaches in the country. He was the middle child, but he was a fighter, a competitor and never gave up, Engle said. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. We had two good seasons when I played for the Warriors under Ken Swearingen, who was another great influence on me. His older brother Fred was also an exceptional athlete to whom John would look up to. Trailing 38-23 heading into the fourth quarter, El Camino rallied, only to lose 38-36 to Long Beach City College, the top-ranked team in Southern Californias National Division. Sign up for service and obituary updates. She was the daughter of Lawson and Viola Featherstone. John Featherstone, Aztecs bowl star, Hall of Fame JC John Featherstone is survived by his wife Diane; daughters Terre, Ivy, Keegan and Arianna; five grandchildren and brothers Fred and Jim. Featherstone earned a masters degree in physical education from SDSU in 1973. You never caught him a bad move. They had a parade and the auditorium was filled with over 1,000 people. We had the facilities right here, he said. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Get our free Padres Daily newsletter, free to your inbox every day of the season. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Coryell never dressed in the coachs office. Returning to SDSU as wide receiver coach in 1980, Featherstone coached under Claude Gilbert and with future NFL coaches Doug Scovil and Brian Billick. Let the family know you are thinking of them. Family, former athletes, friends spoke at the event including Featherstones long time assistant coach Gene Engle.inside Murdock Stadium Friday May 7, 2021. Adult diabetes is raging and everything is super-sized. Ive loved every second of it.. He retired in 2015 with an overall record of 214-119-2. Ive always looked at exercise as a reward, not a punishment. She also delivered Meals on Wheels to the elderly and disabled. Photo by Kevin Cody. Doris was a Paramus Recreation Commissioner and worked for recreation for 12 years. In the last 40 years, weve gotten into man-made foods and with natural evolution, kids are getting bigger. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. 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. 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. Featherstone was hired as football coach at El Camino in 1985. Photo by Dwight Ueda/El Camino Athletics. He was the first coach to have 100 victories at the college and professional levels. John Featherstone and wife Diane with family and friends during the dedication of the new El Camino College Football Field in Featherstones honor, on Nov. 16, 2019. Loving mother of John A. Gorecki. Featherstone Mary was an avid gardener, her favorite flower to grow was red geraniums but she had a love for all flowers. It turned out to be the best thing I ever did for all my other sports. Keith followed in his brothers footsteps, playing linebacker for Featherstone prior to two successful seasons at Oregon State University, which led to an NFL career with the Buffalo Bills. He is somewhat of a legend in that regard. WebObituary. Nashville Obituaries Photo by Brad Jacobson. A receiver, Featherstone had touchdown catches of 34 yards from Dennis Shaw and 57 yards from Brian Sipe in San Diego States 28-7 Pasadena Bowl victory over Boston University before 41,276 in the Rose Bowl. Despite the long hours Featherstone devoted 60-70 hours per week during the season to football he loved coaching at the junior college level. Featherstone received a bachelors degree from SDSU in 1970, majoring in journalism with a minor in physical education. Print Issue Archive. Prepare. October 21, 1944 - October 27, 2013, John Featherstone passed away on October 27, 2013 in Bronx, New York. Obituary John Featherstone coached his final game Saturday, November 14 at Redondo Union High School, where his players came up just a short of their goal to win one last game for their admired coach. If you dont find time to exercise, youre too busy and need to cut something out of your life., The plaque at the entrance to the El Camino College football field. 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