John W. Breeden

Mr. John W. Breeden, 81, of Jefferson, MD died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at his home with his family. He was the husband of Gloria Dolores Barger Breeden. They were married 57 years.

Born December 22, 1925 in Eagles, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Jobe O. Breeden and Lela C. Simons Willard.

Mr. Breeden graduated from Brunswick High School in 1943. He was a memeber of the United Methodist Church in Jefferson. He was also a member of the Jefferson Ruritan Club.

Mr. Breeden served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater. He was employed at the Litten's Chevrolet Garage in Brunswick for 11 years as an auto mechanic. Then he was employed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology for 38 years. He retired from there June 2, 2000.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Jayne G. Dallas and husband Mike of Germany, a son, John W. Breeden II and wife Karen of Germantown, MD, three grandchildren, Cristina, Alexandra and Anna Dallas, three sisters, Lorraine Layman of Frederick, Betty Smith of Jefferson and Drucilla Lake of Brunswick, two brothers, Robert Breeden and wife Cathy of Brunswick and Jobe Breeden and wife Betty of Gapland.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1100 North Maple Ave., Brunswick on Wednesday, March 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Services: Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, March 15, at 11:00 AM with Rev. Sarah Andrews officiating.

Interment will be in Jefferson United Methodist Cemetery

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to one of the following organizations: Hospice of Frederick County, P.O. Box 1799, Frederick, MD 21701 or their local church at, Jefferson United Methodist Church at, c/o Rev. Sarah Andrews, 5551 Doubs Rd., Adamstown, MD 21710.