John L Korthuis

John Laverne Korthuis, 82 years of Henderson, Nevada passed away peacefully in his home on October 2, 2019, with his wife Donna Lee by his side.  John was born on January 22, 1937 in San Bernardino, California.

The family moved to Henderson in 1947 with his mother and siblings.  He attended school in Henderson and graduated from Basic High School in 1955.  John was an avid athlete participating in football, basketball, and excelling in the mile run on the track team.  After graduating from high school, he moved to California to attend college.  During college, he was drafted into the Army where he served 2 years.  He then worked for IBM as a salesman for 18 years in California before returning to Henderson to start his own business Wood Windows and Doors, which he operated for 15 years with much enjoyment. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lubert Korthuis and Johanna Dykstra Korthuis Smith, and sister Clara Jean Snow, and stepson Gene Vanhorne.

John is survived by his four children; Lisa Anderson and Erin Lynch of Fresno, California, Linda and Steven Kister of Kerman, California, John C. Korthuis of Singapore, and Robert and Joann Korthuis of Madera, California.  John’s love of his life, wife, Donna Lee of 27 years, and his three stepchildren; Kathy and Gene Daniels of Oregon, Andy and Nickie Vanhorne, Jeff and Nadia Vanhorne of Henderson, Nevada.  John’s sister Lois and Tony Foster of Henderson, Nevada, and brother Chuck and Carolyn Korthuis of Indiana.  He leaves behind thirteen grandchildren; Claire and Ryan Swenson, Eric Kister, RJ Korthuis, Justin Korthuis, David and Michele Daniels, Michael Daniels, Garrett Vanhorne, Vincent Vanhorne, Kristen Vanhorne, Jeffrey Vanhorne, Andrew Vanhorne, Petyo Vanhorne, Gery Vanhorne, and seven great-grandchildren; Lucas Daniels, Nicole Daniels, Benaiah Daniels, Lydia Daniels, Jonah Daniels, Parker Swenson, Vera Swenson.  And many other loved ones.

John’s Celebration of Life will be held at New Song Church on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM.  Remembrances may be made to New Song Church, 1291 Cornet St., Henderson, NV 89052