John F. Zimbelman, of Gladstone, Missouri, passed away on January 3, 2021. John was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 21, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Eleanor Zimbelman, and his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Betty Barton. We rejoice that they are reunited in heaven once again.
John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie Barton Zimbelman and two daughters, Lyssa (Kyle) Branson of Kansas City, Kansas, and Tiffanie Zimbelman of Gladstone. He is also survived by his sisters Teresa (Mike) Jones of Gladstone, Missouri, and Diane Jensen of Phoenix. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeri and Steve Allison, and nieces and nephews, Matthew Jones, Amy Hellums, Nathan Jensen, Colby Jensen, Rachel Jensen, Lindsey Norber and Kristen Jaudon.
John graduated from Winnetonka High School in 1978. He worked at Macy's for thirty-seven years. He loved working there and enjoyed spending time with his family and dogs. He loved going to car races with his girls and cheering for Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. and AJ Allmendinger. John loved taking trips to Branson every year with family. He followed in his father's footsteps with his love of working outdoors on lawn and garden projects. John loved working with his friend, Mike, for over 20 years and extended that friendship after leaving Macy's. His faithful canine friend, Mocha, will miss taking walks with John, Patti and her pup, Ava.
Due to COVID restrictions we will not be having services at this time. We will due a celebration of life when it's safe to be around each other.
John was a kind and loving family man and will be deeply missed. Contracting COVID on top of other health concerns was more than his body could sustain in spite of the efforts of the staff at North Kansas City Hospital. We rejoice that Jesus was there to welcome him home.
