John Edward O'Connor, 70 of Bitterwater, Calif. passed away unexpectedly from a short term illness on Thursday, March 9, 2017.  John was born September 20, 1946 in King City.

In his earlier years he enjoyed riding broncs and bulls at Bolado Park in Hollister.  He loved to go hunting and fishing on the coast.  He also enjoyed having barbeques at the family ranch with family and friends.

John's first job was working for Harold Eade as a cowboy.  That's when he got his beloved horse, Howard.  He went to work for George Jackson for many years until the passing of George.  John then got a job as a heavy equipment operator with Will Clark until he could no longer work.

He is preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Irene O'Connor; brother, Robert (Bob) O'Connor and brother-in-law, Leslie (Les) Hill.

He leaves behind his brother, George (Ada) O'Connor; sisters, Betty Hill, Myrna (Gyle) Tatom; sister-in-law, Virginia O'Connor and many nephews and nieces.

John's wishes were to have no services at this time.  For additional information, contact Eddington Funeral Services, 429 Bassett St., King City, (831) 385-5400, www.EFS-Cares.com .