John passed away, of lung cancer, on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at the age of 92. He was born in Delta, Colorado, on June 1, 1927, to Edith and Homer Bryant.

He graduated from Delta High School, in June of 1945, and was drafted into the Army, July 15, 1945, for 19 months.

After his discharge from the Army, he moved to Lebanon, Oregon, where he worked in the Cascade Plywood Mill.

In 1955, he enlisted in the Coast Guard. During his career in the Coast Guard, he served on the ships, the North Wind, the Yoconnia and the Winona. He also held duty stations in Astoria and Portland, Oregon, Libya and Curtis Bay, Maryland.

He met his wife, Hazel, in Lebanon, Oregon and they married in 1962. They have two sons, David and Darrell Bryant.

John retired, after serving 20 years, in 1974. He liked to fish and work with wood. He was very talented on the wood lathe and turned out some amazing, unique bowls.

He is survived by his wife and two sons, all of Port Angeles; and extended family in Oregon.

At his request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Life will be shared with family and friends at a later date.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles was entrusted with his arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook for his family at www.drennanford.com .