Rothlisberger-John Alcid, age 88, of: Liverpool, Nova Scotia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 2nd,2021 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.
Born in Eager, Arizona, John was the son of the late Alcid and Fern, (Nelson) Rothlisberger.
John was raised on a dairy farm in North Western, New Mexico. He attended Colorado State University with a degree in Animal Science and then went on to receive his Master of Science Degree in Population Genetics from the University of Nebraska.
Upon graduation he worked for ten years at the USDA Fort Robinson Beef Cattle Research Station, Crawford, Nebraska. He served twelve years on the European Breeds Breed Improvement Committee, having served two years as Chairman, and two years on The Board of Directors. He also served as a member of The Performance and Research committee of the Canadian Simmental Association.
John along with his wife Sheilah spent many years working in the cattle industry throughout North America.
He later moved to Liverpool, Nova Scotia, with Sheilah where he worked for many years and helped to run Sheilah’s Kitchen. John was a very skilled baker and was known for his famous brown bread. John took great pride in his property and was always fixing things up to make it look better.
John was devoted to his family and made certain that family came first. He loved to welcome family and friends to gather in the beautiful gardens for a fine feast of good food, usually with a quality top cut of beef! John loved to engage in meaningful discussions around the table that would often be followed by a good sing song and sharing of stories. John was a master storyteller and would always have a clever expression to fit almost any situation. He would delight us with a new one often, but this is one we will always remember. “Cowboy up or sit in the truck!”
He is survived by his loving wife, Sheilah; daughters; Debra Stanley of Colorado; Dianna (Ron) Dean of Utah; sons, Dana (Ann), Danna (Suzette), Darrell (Sheri), all of Utah, Dwayne of Colorado; step sons, Jacques (Kristin) Reid of Ontario, Louis(Marie Claude) Reid of Quebec; numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Kathy(Blake) Hicks of New Mexico; brother , Don(Clara) of New Mexico; niece Lesli Chandler Myers ( Brad Myers) of Halifax; nephew John chandler ( Cheryl MacAulay) of Halifax.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean; brothers, Fred and Ernest; nephew Stephen Chandler.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral and Cremation Service, Liverpool. Due to the current Covid – 19 Pandemic, the family will celebrate his life at a later date when it is safe for all of us to gather again.
No flowers by request, donations may be made to the Queens General Hospital Foundation. Many thanks to Queens Homecare, VON for their excellent care and Friendship.
Thank you to the staff at Queens General Hospital and Dr. Jennifer MacDonald.
To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Darren Whynot / Lisa Tarr
To Sheila and all the family i am so sorry for your loss john was one of my best customers and a true friend i always enjoyed his storys and his company R.I.P John
Phyllis C Tutty
Shelia and family, Yorke and I are so saddened to hear of John’s passing.
We always enjoyed talking with him in your kitchen. Phyllis & Yorke
Susan oickle
Sheilah and family sorry for your loss.
Peter and Joanie Davies
So sorry for your loss to Sheila and all of John’s family, our sincere condolences.
Iris Charlton, CCA
Sheilah, I am so sad to read of John’s passing. I so enjoyed every visit with John who always had a fun story to tell me and usually a few lines of a song to go with them. It was such a pleasure to see the love you and John shared and how well you cared for him. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss and know that my prayers are with you and your family. Rest In Peace John
Shelley Mansfield
To Sheila and family: Thinking of you at this sad time! You spoke of him often when you come in to frenchy’s and how he loved his bologna . Please accept my condolences !
Stephen and Marilyn Anthony
Sorry for your loss
David Whynot
Shelia and family sorry to hear of your loss Condolence to you and your family l we enjoyed all the Bake goods and
we enjoyed talking with him in their Kitchen
Karen Crouse and Lloyd Skinner
To Sheila and family: Sending heartfelt sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Anne Cameron
Dear Shelia and family, my sincere condolences at this time of great loss. He certainly was a vibrant personality, that everyone enjoyed. My Dad enjoyed your kitchen yummies for years . Take care.
Mary Lowe
To The Family of the Late John Rothlisberger…
So sorry to hear of John’s passing..
Sincere Condolances ..To All…
Sheilah…thinking of you during this difficult time..God Bless and
Take care
Linda
Sheila and family; So sorry to hear of Johns passing. . Thinking of you through difficult times. Take care Sincerely Linda
Judy Vey
Sheila…My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Janice Reynolds
Sheilah and family,
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was such a lovey interesting man.
My Sincere Condolences .
Gary and Heather Myers
Sending our condolence to Sheilah and family. We only met John a few times and found him to be a very interesting man. Lesli spoke highly of John. God Bless you all.
Wendy Roberts
So sorry for your loss. He was an amazing person with a very interesting life. He will be missed by all who was fortunate to know him.
Penny (Joy) Dexter
Sheilah, I’m sorry for your loss.
Lorena Lohnes
I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. Please know that I truly loved the time that I was privileged to spend with both of you.
Lynn(Saulnier) Rafuse
Sheila,My condolences to you and all of John’s family.Loved to chat with John on our visits to your home when you supplied every one with delicious baked goods.
Pamela Mutsaers
Dear Sheila, my condolences to you and your family. John was one of a kind and a great person to have known.
Gary Saulnier
I am very saddened to hear of John‘s passing. A man of great warmth, intelligence, humour, and generosity. My heart goes out to Sheila and to their shared family and to all who knew and loved him. He gave such great hugs.
Loretta Cook
Dear Sheila – I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, John. I didn’t know until this evening when I was browsing the obituaries. You were such an interesting, beautiful couple. I loved going to your kitchen – you were both so pleasant. You are in our thoughts. Butch and Loretta Cook
Pat Cochrane
Sheila, I just read of John’s passing. Had not seen either of you for years, but I do remember the wonderful treats that came out of your kitchen (which was always so tidy) especially John’s brown bread. It was always a pleasure to drop in. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat
Remco Kleinjan
It was truly a pleasure to get to know John! My wife Beverly and I offer our most sincere condolences. I hope this thought from the scriptures may help you cope with your loss.
John 11:25; Jesus said to her: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life…..”
I can’t wait to see him young and healthy again 🙂