LAFAYETTE – John J. Addis, 70, of Burbank, California, formerly of LaFayette, IL, died at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Belmont Village, Burbank, CA.
Born May 18, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of John Cutler and Eleanor Alma (Smith) Addis. He is survived by his mother of LaFayette.
Also surviving are his brother, James D. (Mary Alice) Addis of LaFayette; nephew, James Dustin (Katherine) Addis and grand-niece, Emma James Addis of Valley Village, California. His father preceded him in death.
John was a graduate of Toulon High School and studied theology at Illinois Wesleyan University. He moved to Salt Lake City to study theater and dance at the University of Utah. He was a professional performer, choreographer and director on stage, screen and television. His credits include A Chorus Line (Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun and Murder She Wrote. He enjoyed an extensive stage career with celebrities Juliet Prowse, Ann-Margaret, Debbie Reynolds and Bobbi Gentry. He was a member of SAG /AFTRA.
He rejoined The Walt Disney Company in May 1985 and retired a Sr. Show Director, October 2019 after a career of creating magic for millions of children and adults around the world. John received Disneyland's Golden Spirit award and was inducted to the Entertainment Hall of Fame.
John was a member of the West Jersey United Methodist Church and attended the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
His calm, patient and supportive nature will be missed by all who knew John. His magic and guidance is a legacy to "What [He] Did for Love".
A private family funeral will be held at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Princeville. Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate. Private burial will be at Princeville Township Cemetery. A memorial service for John will be held at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 5522 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or, Starlight Children's Foundation, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 590, Culver City, CA. 90230.
As an expression of sympathy, please leave your name and an online condolences for John's family on his tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com.
Published in Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2020
Born May 18, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of John Cutler and Eleanor Alma (Smith) Addis. He is survived by his mother of LaFayette.
Also surviving are his brother, James D. (Mary Alice) Addis of LaFayette; nephew, James Dustin (Katherine) Addis and grand-niece, Emma James Addis of Valley Village, California. His father preceded him in death.
John was a graduate of Toulon High School and studied theology at Illinois Wesleyan University. He moved to Salt Lake City to study theater and dance at the University of Utah. He was a professional performer, choreographer and director on stage, screen and television. His credits include A Chorus Line (Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun and Murder She Wrote. He enjoyed an extensive stage career with celebrities Juliet Prowse, Ann-Margaret, Debbie Reynolds and Bobbi Gentry. He was a member of SAG /AFTRA.
He rejoined The Walt Disney Company in May 1985 and retired a Sr. Show Director, October 2019 after a career of creating magic for millions of children and adults around the world. John received Disneyland's Golden Spirit award and was inducted to the Entertainment Hall of Fame.
John was a member of the West Jersey United Methodist Church and attended the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
His calm, patient and supportive nature will be missed by all who knew John. His magic and guidance is a legacy to "What [He] Did for Love".
A private family funeral will be held at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Princeville. Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate. Private burial will be at Princeville Township Cemetery. A memorial service for John will be held at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 5522 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or, Starlight Children's Foundation, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 590, Culver City, CA. 90230.
As an expression of sympathy, please leave your name and an online condolences for John's family on his tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com.
Published in Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2020
LAFAYETTE – John J. Addis, 70, of Burbank, California, formerly of LaFayette, IL, died at 12:04 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Belmont Village, Burbank, CA.
Born May 18, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of John Cutler and Eleanor Alma (Smith) Addis. He is survived by his mother of LaFayette.
Also surviving are his brother, James D. (Mary Alice) Addis of LaFayette; nephew, James Dustin (Katherine) Addis and grand-niece, Emma James Addis of Valley Village, California. His father preceded him in death.
John was a graduate of Toulon High School and studied theology at Illinois Wesleyan University. He moved to Salt Lake City to study theater and dance at the University of Utah. He was a professional performer, choreographer and director on stage, screen and television. His credits include A Chorus Line (Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun and Murder She Wrote. He enjoyed an extensive stage career with celebrities Juliet Prowse, Ann-Margaret, Debbie Reynolds and Bobbi Gentry. He was a member of SAG /AFTRA.
He rejoined The Walt Disney Company in May 1985 and retired a Sr. Show Director, October 2019 after a career of creating magic for millions of children and adults around the world. John received Disneyland's Golden Spirit award and was inducted to the Entertainment Hall of Fame.
John was a member of the West Jersey United Methodist Church and attended the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
His calm, patient and supportive nature will be missed by all who knew John. His magic and guidance is a legacy to "What [He] Did for Love".
A private family funeral will be held at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Princeville. Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate. Private burial will be at Princeville Township Cemetery. A memorial service for John will be held at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 5522 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or, Starlight Children's Foundation, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 590, Culver City, CA. 90230.
As an expression of sympathy, please leave your name and an online condolences for John's family on his tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com.
Published in Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2020
Born May 18, 1949 in Peoria, IL, the son of John Cutler and Eleanor Alma (Smith) Addis. He is survived by his mother of LaFayette.
Also surviving are his brother, James D. (Mary Alice) Addis of LaFayette; nephew, James Dustin (Katherine) Addis and grand-niece, Emma James Addis of Valley Village, California. His father preceded him in death.
John was a graduate of Toulon High School and studied theology at Illinois Wesleyan University. He moved to Salt Lake City to study theater and dance at the University of Utah. He was a professional performer, choreographer and director on stage, screen and television. His credits include A Chorus Line (Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun and Murder She Wrote. He enjoyed an extensive stage career with celebrities Juliet Prowse, Ann-Margaret, Debbie Reynolds and Bobbi Gentry. He was a member of SAG /AFTRA.
He rejoined The Walt Disney Company in May 1985 and retired a Sr. Show Director, October 2019 after a career of creating magic for millions of children and adults around the world. John received Disneyland's Golden Spirit award and was inducted to the Entertainment Hall of Fame.
John was a member of the West Jersey United Methodist Church and attended the Hollywood United Methodist Church.
His calm, patient and supportive nature will be missed by all who knew John. His magic and guidance is a legacy to "What [He] Did for Love".
A private family funeral will be held at Haskell Funeral & Cremation Services in Princeville. Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate. Private burial will be at Princeville Township Cemetery. A memorial service for John will be held at later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to City of Hope, 5522 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105, or, Starlight Children's Foundation, 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 590, Culver City, CA. 90230.
As an expression of sympathy, please leave your name and an online condolences for John's family on his tribute wall at www.haskellfuneral.com.
Published in Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2020
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