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Nuclear physicist, business strategist, athlete, lifelong student, photographer, professor, entrepreneur, father, husband and packrat, John was always an early adopter of new ideas and technology. Whatever he did he wanted to understand all facets and every detail with the goal of full mastery. From class valedictorian and Eagle Scout in high school to a UC Berkley physics PhD he also served as a Squadron Commander and jet fighter pilot in the US Air Force. He worked on new products that resulted in several patents during his lab days at the Dupont Experimental Station, took his scientific background and became a stock analyst specializing in emerging companies and then moved on to join in the first tech boom years of Texas Instruments. After retiring at an early age, he developed a business and living philosophy that he eventually taught as part of an MBA program. He became an avid runner and competed in numerous marathons and once tried his hand at bullfighting. Into his 80s John was setting up computer networks in his house – pushing his mind to grasp new concepts every day. He encouraged his wife Fan to pursue her love of race walking and was her biggest supporter through many years of competing in the Senior Olympics at the local, state, national and international levels. At one point he joined her and competed in the decathlon, contacting gold medalist Bob Richards for training in the pole vault. When he wanted to understand more about personal branding and the music business he tracked down and then met with Carlos Santana. Through a mutual friend he met Dick Bass, author of Seven Summits, and after learning of his adventures spent a year training in order to join him in a months long expedition to 20,000-foot base camp of Mt. Everest. While there, John took a series of photographs that he then hand-printed and exhibited at a one-man show at a gallery in Dallas. He was the hardest taskmaster on himself and incredibly insightful, always seeing a clear path forward to his next endeavor.
Husband of Fan, son of Mildred and Alfred, grandson of Clayton and Eveline and brother to David – all preceded him in death. Mourning the loss of their father, stepfather and grandfather are his daughter Wendy and her family – husband Mike and daughter Kendall, his son John and his family – wife Diane and sons Andrew and Bryan & his wife Angie and stepsons Steve and Bob and their families.
After a full life well lived and on his own terms, John is off on another journey. Where he is now we can only imagine but hold out optimism that somehow, all who loved him may see him again. For as one of his favorite quotes by Einstein says “people like us who believe in physics know that the distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Caris family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Susan Warnet says
My sincere condolences at the loss of your Father. What an amazing life journey! So much to be so proud of! I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless!
Tresa Maner says
What a beautiful tribute you wrote Wendy! I’m praying for you all. It was an honor to help take care of him in his final years. Please know you all are special to me!
Devon Black says
Such a sweet sweet soul. To know him in the 2 years i spent working at the veterans home was a true true pleasure and he will forever be missed.
Ilisha Housch says
Mr. Caris was a sweet man. I enjoyed caring for him while working at the State Home. He is now at peace and rejoicing in Heaven. Praying for the family during this hard time.
Samare Ghandour says
Truly a brilliant and beautiful man. I enjoyed so much working with him every day at the Veterans Home, and hearing stories about his past experiences. I am beyond honored to have known him and to have been apart of his care team. If anything could put a smile on his face it would be a fresh cup of coffee, no matter the time of day he would say, “I’ll always take a cup of coffee”. He will be missed dearly. Keeping your family in my prayers during this time.
Héctor Fernandez says
Best teacher of Tec de Monterrey at Guadalajara campus MBA program. He shared his knowledge and professional experience with great passion and love to all his students. I will remember him in my heart and soul.
Keith pyne says
To John Caris.
You were an immense gift in my life, I treasured our time together And your amazing insights on the synchronicity of the universe. I know you’re with your beautiful bride now. Thank you for being you. God bless
Philippe Paumier says
My sincere condolences for your loss. John was an incredible person. I was lucky enough to be one of his students in Guadalajara in the mid 90s, and I am still enjoying his legacy: thinking without boundaries, always striving for knowledge and build your own path. John was teaching open systems management, holistic approaches and transversal knowledge decades before they became a buzzword, because he was all that and he was passionate about sharing his knowledge.
I am grateful to John, he was a turning point in my evolution. Lucky angels, they must be going through the first Elliott wave theory courses 😉 We will miss you John.
Henning Hagen says
I had the fortune of being in John’s course in Guadalajara (where I was an exchange student from Germany in the fall semester of 2001) and had a chance to see him and meet Fan (who was dashing off to the gym :)) in Dallas during a trip in 2003.
We shared a passion for business strategy and intellectually rigorous ways to analyze a problem. John was always eager to gain and spread insight and was a genuinely thought provoking teacher and human.
A life well lived indeed!
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Jose Luis De Alba says
John was a man with great impact in my life and the main reason to start our company in Guadalajara, Mexico.
By that time (1982-1984) he was an advisor to Grupo Sidek and we, Rene Torres and I were influenced by his ideas that lately came to decide starting our company, Computacion en Acción in 1984.
He was also an advisor for the company, a friend and a mentor.
His influence and deep concern of human beings is in the soul of our company and on our personal life.
He was not only a business advisor with his early aproach of Servant Leadership, but also a deep believer of an important switch of human behavior to a new Renaissance.
Fan was his perfect match for a life in balance and both were givers and gifts for us.
With deep concern receive our love in eternity
Lupita & Jose Luis De Alba
Guadalajara, Mèxico
Jose Luis De Alba says
John was a man with great impact in my life and the main reason to start our company in Guadalajara, Mexico.
By that time (1982-1984) he was an advisor to Grupo Sidek and we, Rene Torres and I were influenced by his ideas that lately came to decide starting our company, Computacion en Acción in 1984.
His influence and deep concern of human beings is in the soul of our company and on our personal life.
He was not only a business advisor with his early aproach of Servant Leadership, but also a deep believer of an important switch of human behavior to a new Renaissance.
Fan was his perfect match for a life in balance and both were givers and gifts for us.
With deep concern receive our love in eternity
Lupita & Jose Luis
Guadalajara, Mèxico
Oscar Garcia says
Hi to John’s relatives and familly
I had the pleasure to connect with him 15 years ago in Guadalajara. John was my great menthor and friend and I was happy he was willing to share his knowledge and great sense of humor with me and my friends.
Thank you John, will be highly missed,
Oscar Garcia
Guadalajara, Mexico
Jorge Blanco says
I had the fortune of meeting John as professor, as partner, and friend. He imprinted my life with his teachings, optimism, and sense of trascendence. He was a visionary that foresaw the turmoil, crisis, and chaos we are living now, sice several decades ago. My condolences to his family and friends for his departure. He will remain in our memories and endevours forever. May he rest in peace
Alicia Sanchez says
John We remember you fondly. You are now with your beloved Fan. Thank you very much for your timely and practical advice. Thank you for welcoming us to your house in Addison, along with Fan, a beautiful couple. We remember you danced a lot in our wedding!
Thanks to you and your projects at Tec, the friendship of your team still remains.
You will always shine in our hearts ????????
CARLOS FAJER says
Great teacher not only at my MBA at TEC de MTY …. but for life!
QEPD great visionary and extraordinary human being
Michael Boudey says
I have known John since 1998. He has been a mentor, a friend, a guide in my life. He was along with his wife Fan very inspiring couple that I will never forget.
Thank you John.
Cesar Gomez says
I have great extraordinary memories of mind blowing concepts with John from about 20 yrs ago during my MBA in Guadalajara. I was fortunate to be a collaborator in creating content. He loved the video clip we did simulating the RED OR BLUE PILL from the Matrix. He played Morpheus.
I know he loved his family and he was loved in return. May he rest in peace.