Johnathan Leon Laster

Johnathan, 61, of Westminster, Carpenter, Artist, Graduate of Hinkley High School 1967, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from a seizure. Passionate about his causes for peace & justice, John motivated the rest of us to be great in our efforts for a better planet. Born in Harriman, Tennessee on December 9, 1949 to William & Helen Laster. Survived by brothers Joe, Fort Worth, Steven & Bill, Amarillo, sister Nancy and niece Stacey of San Marcos, Texas & nieces Kathy & Kelly, Clarksville, Tennessee; devoted & beloved friend to the Bob Reposa Family, Aurora, Fran Allison, Arla Bartholomew, Beau & Monty, Westminster, Bernice Anderson, Honolulu, Hawaii, Aarik, Aaron & Amy Eberhardt, Fort Mill, South Carolina, a host of close & precious friends in Colorado, on Wagner Street, and around the World. John was a founding member of the Denver Art Students League, Devotee and Practitioner to the wisdom of Yogi Paramahansa Yogananda and Buddhist Philosopher & Educator, Alan Watts; passionate & devoted fan to ""everything"" Bob Dylan, & John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Van Morrison...the list goes on. In lieu of flowers, please donate in John's name to: KGNU Community Radio c/o Sam Fuqua 4700 Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301 ww.KGNU.org A Wake Celebration of John's life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 beginning at 5 PM and a Formal Memorial Service on Saturday, June 25, 10 AM at 8894 Wagner Street, Westminster, Colorado (2 blocks east of Sheridan Boulevard, south of 92nd Avenue). Vegetarian food will be served at both events. John's spirit will be with each of us, forever & in every way as he goes ""into the mystic"" - ""tangled up in blue"" & ""walk[ing] the line""! Just ""IMAGINE"".... John saying ""don't think twice, it's alright...."" Please share your memories of Johnathan and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" button below.