December 25, 1954 - July 12, 2025

John MacLyman’s cause of death was determined as heart failure, the result of a long, hard year of treatment for pancreatic cancer.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Cynthia Lee (Peterson) MacLyman and two very accomplished daughters and their families, Gina Lynn (MacLyman) Dorrington, her husband, Jeff, and their young daughter, Annie, and Kelly Rose (MacLyman) Komendat, her husband, Jeff, and their two children, son Benjamin and daughter Jordyn.  John also leaves behind his sister, Laurie MacLyman and sister-in-laws Cathy Robin (Peterson) DeJournett and husband Terry and Suzan (Peterson) Scott and husband Robert.

John greatest passion was his time with his grandchildren.  He faithfully attended school programs, gymnastic events and soccer games.  He treasured every minute he was able to spend with them.  The children are missing their beloved “Pa Pa”. 

John was born in Culver City, California and raised in Lawndale.  His parents moved the family to Claremont for the last part of his elementary days and he attended Chaparral.  His 7th grade was spent at El Roble and 8th grade at the newly opened La Puerta where he was involved in student government.  

All four of John’s high school years were spent at CHS where he was involved in sports including wrestling and football.  John wore football jersey number “64”.  He achieved recognition for his achievements for sports including being on the first team for All SAL and All CIF in his senior year.  He also participated in the Interact Club and the Interclub Counsel.  

After graduation, John pursued a pre-law degree at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo which he completed in three and a half years.  He attended law school at Western State, first in San Diego and completed in Fullerton.  He interned at a law office in Anaheim Hills, passed the bar and started his own law firm in Rancho Cucamonga.  When daughter Kelly became an attorney, she joined him as a partner at the firm.  They continued a successful Family Law practice until John’s health necessitated retirement.

In reflection, John expressed that he was grateful for the full life he was able to have with his wife and family.  They will always have very happy memories of birthday and holiday celebrations, vacations including cruises to Alaska and Mexico, trips to Hawaii and Florida, a cabin at Big Bear, boating at the Colorado River, and camping at Yosemite, Pismo Beach, and numerous other venues in central and southern California.   

John will be remembered by those who knew the man he became as fun loving, usually found in a casual, short sleeved shirt, shorts and flip flops.  Anyone knew John was in the room by his voice and laugh.  His senior yearbook picture caption was appropriate, “I’m always in a  good mood.”