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John T. McCully, MD

Jun 15, 1930 – Dec 30, 2021

Service Details

Memorial Service to be held at Des Moines Gospel Chapel in Des Moines, WA on a date to be determined.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Lakeside Bible Camp, Clinton, WA or Des Moines Gospel Chapel, Des Moines, WA.

Known to most as Jay, and “JT” to his family, Dr. McCully was born June 15, 1930, to Theo and Lois (Green) McCully in Des Moines, Iowa. Known for his kind manner, gentle spirit, and humble nature, he was raised in Iowa and Milwaukee, Wisconsin with his older sister Peg and brother Ed. Jay gave his life to Christ at a young age and followed his Lord and Savior his entire life.

He married his college sweetheart, Janet Rust, on August 24, 1951, and they were married for 44 years until her death in early 1996.

He graduated from Wheaton College in Illinois in 1952, then attended the Medical College of Wisconsin eventually specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Following medical school, he enlisted in the US Army where he became known as Dr. John. The Army took Jay and his family to Colorado, Hawaii, Oklahoma and finally the Pacific Northwest. In 1967 he resigned his commission and entered private practice with two friends, forming the South Seattle Women’s Clinic. He retired in 1989 and cared for Janet until her death from cancer.

On October 15, 2000, he married Betty Danenhour Lockhart and they were married for over 21 years until his death. Jay loved spending time with family and playing games. He was active in his local church as an elder where he preached frequently and performed many wedding ceremonies. Jay left notes for his memorial service and his simple, urgent request was there should be a short meditation pointing people to the Lord Jesus, his only hope for heaven.

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and first wife Janet. He is survived by his second wife, Betty, his son Tom McCully (Terri), and daughters Carole Johnson (Bryan) and Mary Harney (Pat). He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Evan McCully (Krista), Scout Kelly (David), Alyssa Pirtle (Nick), Spencer Johnson (Krista), Collin Harney (Casey), Cooper Johnson (Renee), Parker Johnson (Taryn), Kate McCully, Anna McCully as well as great-grandchildren Chord Johnson, Harper Kelly and her little sister to be born in June 2022. In addition, Jay is survived by Betty’s 21 grandchildren, many of whom knew him as grandpa.

Memorial Service to be held at Des Moines Gospel Chapel in Des Moines, WA on a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Lakeside Bible Camp, Clinton, WA or Des Moines Gospel Chapel, Des Moines, WA.

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  1. Steve McCully says

    January 5, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Uncle Jay was also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. It was one of the greatest blessings of my life to be one of them.
    He loved us, cared for us and provided for us in ways that are beyond measure.
    What an inspiration he was.
    He was my hero❤️

  2. Matthew Jay McCully says

    January 5, 2022 at 11:42 pm

    I am so proud to be named after my wonderful uncle. He was a man of wisdom, humility, warmth, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness…simply the best man I ever knew. We could never thank him enough for all he did and meant to our family.

  3. Al & Peggy DeJong says

    January 7, 2022 at 11:04 am

    We can never be totally prepared for the loss of a parent. We know it’s coming but when it does it still hurts and leaves a huge hole in our lives. But yet at the some time, we rejoice knowing he’s graduated to an eternity with Christ and is seeing our Lord Jesus fact-to-face!
    We’re looking forward to seeing Jay once agin soon.
    Meanwhile, I will be looking back with fondness on his kindness, wisdom, friendship, and the impact he made on my life growing up with my buddy Tom.

  4. Krysta Jones says

    January 7, 2022 at 11:13 am

    Patti,
    I want to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I will always hold a special place in my heart for you, your Dad, and now J. I hope you can find peace knowing J is no longer in pain. I always enjoyed our conversations! You will certainly be missed by many.

    Sincerely,
    Krysta Jones.

  5. Bill and Grace Thrall says

    January 9, 2022 at 6:27 pm

    Jay will always remain a spiritual hero in our lives. He was always a gentleman that exhibited kindness, integrity and gentleness. Our sympathies and prayers to his family. Bill and Grace (Quindt) Thrall

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October 9, 2020

I would like to thank Mike Langendorf, Bill Althaus and the rest of the staff for the wonderful celebration of the life for my father Raymond L. Szymanski who was a WWII veteran. I especially appreciate how much you really listen and the questions you asked regarding who my father was and what he was all about. Those details showed up in every part of the service from the flowers, the music, the thank you’s, pictures, obituary, outdoor military honors, etc. etc. My father would have been so grateful for the way you honored his life. I also received phone calls from family and friends indicating how beautiful the service was in every way. You and your staff definitely go above and beyond. You treat everyone like family and your compassion is so genuine. There should be more people in the world just like all of you. No words can express our gratitude for all you have done for myself, my father and our family. Thank you so very much and may the Lord bless you and yours! Sincerely Terri Carls and the Szymanski Family

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