John “Jack” Allison

John “Jack” Allison

November 06, 1950 - November 29, 2022

John “Jack” Allison

November 06, 1950 - November 29, 2022

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JOHN “JACK” ALLISON

On November 29, 2022, the world lost an amazing human. John Allison, “Jack” to most, passed away comfortably, with his family at his side. He was 72.

Jack was born November 6, 1950 in Los Angeles, CA to Dorothy and George Allison. The youngest of 6, Jack grew up in Long Beach, CA.,surfing and sailing. After graduation from Cal State Long Beach, he continued the family legacy of media journalism. His career began at Channel 12 in Salt Lake City eventually moving on to KPNX Channel 12 in Phoenix. During his time, Jack and his team earned an Emmy award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science. In 1988, Jack joined KNBC Channel 4 in Burbank. Jack developed stories related to critical events in the LA region including the Northridge earthquake, Rodney King and the LA Riots. He loved being in the newsroom and his passion and talent was evident in the stories he developed.

Unforeseen life events resulted in an early retirement, which led Jack to Mary; “his angel”. Jack and Mary met while both working for New Start Homes, fell in love and settled in Laguna Niguel. During the next 20 years, life ebbed and flowed, but they lived life to the fullest and rarely missed the opportunity for a new adventure. An avid reader and card player, Jack enjoyed bridge and Scrabble games with his brothers and sister and watching the sun set over the Pacific with a nice glass of wine.

Jack is survived and forever loved by his life partner Mary, his children Catherine (Patrick) Pritchett and Stephen (Shannon) Allison, his ex-wife Renee Allison, his extended children Derek (Cecilia) Wiscomb and Kara (Reno) Medina, 11 grandchildren and his brothers and sister.

Private services will be held on the waters of the Pacific in early Spring. Condolences to the family will be kindly accepted through the Guestbook.

 

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14 responses to John “Jack” Allison

  1. Cheryl Parker says:

    Jack, you were one of the main reasons I loved going to work every day. Your spirit was so uplifting. You were so real. So full of life. And now you’re gone. I loved you then and I’ll always love you.

  2. Bruce Taylor says:

    I was instrumental in helping Al Buch convince Jack to come to Phoenix from Salt Lake City, taking him out for drinks the night he came for his job interview. Jack and I worked together for some years at KPNX and had drinks together on more than one occasion. He was a great guy and a talent in the newsroom. Condolences to his family and friends.

  3. To family and friends, your loved ones have you in thought and prayer. Our condolences for your tremendous loss, may your Jack rest in peace 🙏🏼🕊❤️

  4. Louis Gabriele says:

    To Jack’s family and friends: You have my deepest condolences. You are in my prayers. Rest in Peace, Jack!

  5. Ron and Mary Mondlak says:

    We got to know Jack and Renee when they had a pet shop in Phoenix. We had a lot of fun and great times with them in Phoenix and California both. So many interesting conversations and a lot of laughs.
    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Renee, Katherine,Steven and all the family.
    Rest In Paradise Jack. (my old bobblehead buddy)

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