John T. Gill was born September 16, 1923, in Steelville, Missouri. He married Betty L. Husted on November 15, 1975, in Nashua, Iowa. Mr. Gill earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he found employment with McDonnell Douglas, as an aeronautical electrical engineer. He moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas, from Obispo County, California, in 1988. He was a member of the protestant faith. John T. Gill passed away at his residence on April 1, 2005, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 15 days. Survivors: Wife of thirty years, Betty Gill; and step-children, Pam Demaria of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Blake Demaria of Mariane, Iowa, Toni (Steve) Mrkvicka of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Lucinda Rieder of Tucson, Arizona Preceded in Death by: Parents, step-son Barry Demaria, and one sister Funeral: Private