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John P. Heffernan

BRISTOL, Va. - John P. Heffernan died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in an  
accident, while kayaking on the Russell Fork River in the Breaks Interstate  
Park in Dickenson County, Va.

He was born in Denver, a son of Bernardine T. Heffernan and the late Paul  
Heffernan, and was a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado. He had  
lived in Bristol for 29 years and retired as director of Community  
Development and Planning for the City of Bristol Virginia. He was president  
of the Bristol Crisis Center and ElderSpirit Community and Trailview  
Development Corporation and was co-chair of the Solar Hill Community Watch.  
John was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon, was an  
avid white water enthusiast and a mentor to many people in the paddling  
community. He was also an instructor for water safety and alternative  
sports.

In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 38 years, Nancy T.  
Heffernan; a son, Paul T. Heffernan of Portland, Ore.; a sister, Judy H.  
Majors of Denver; three brothers, Jerry Heffernan of Denver, Jim Heffernan  
of Tillamook, Ore., and Joe Heffernan of Scotland; and several nieces and  
nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Heffernan.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. In lieu of flowers, memorial  
contributions may be sent to The Crisis Center, 100 Oakview, Bristol, VA  
24201; or to the ElderSpirit Community, P.O. Box 665, Abingdon, VA 24212.  
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting  
www.oakley-blevins.com.

Mr. Heffernan and his family are in the care of Oakley-Blevins Funeral Home,  
417 Lee Street, Bristol, Va.