John Wolf Memorial Fund
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UPDATE 12/29: Wolfie's memorial services have been generously underwritten! The GoFundMe campaign will remain open for anyone who would like to assist his daughters with other costs like uncovered medical expenses.
From Elizabeth & Julianne: "We can't even believe the love and support people are offering us. It's like we're not even just his daughters...we are the daughters of the LA Kings, NHL and all the amazing people in it."
Original message 12/28:
Please help us cover expenses for John Wolf's memorial services. His greatest accomplishment are his daughters, both recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach: Elizabeth in 2016 and Julianne in 2015.
Any remaining funds will directly benefit Wolfie's kids. His wish was to give them the best chance to succeed and be great as they start out their lives. He was so very proud of the women they've become.
Memorial Service Details:
Thurs., Jan. 5, 2017
1:00 pm
Best Funeral Services West Valley Chapel
9380 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
Wolfie requested in lieu of flowers, please support these organizations that he cared about by clicking the link:
*Ace Bailey Childen's Foundation
*Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
*Cancer Research Institute
*Your local no-kill animal shelter
Click here for the wonderful LA Times tribute: Former Kings staffer John Wolf remembered for kindness, humor
"We have lost a great friend as John Wolf has passed away following a brief fight with cancer. A former colleague – John worked for the Kings for 35 years in a variety of front office positions -- “Wolfie” as everybody called him truly was one a kind.
During his tenure with the franchise he worked with every Kings team owner, seven general managers, 17 head coaches and countless players, starting on the job in 1970 as Director of Kings Publicity. In his most recent role he was in charge of the club’s travel, training camp and immigration issues, working countless hours to help support the team. His job duties also initially extended beyond the Kings, working under original Kings owner Jack Kent Cooke when Mr. Cooke owned the Lakers and Forum, and prior to joining the Kings he covered prep sports for the Los Angeles Times.
John had a great passion for sports – his brother Wally pitched for the Angels – and tremendous love and support for his two daughters Elizabeth and Julianne.
John passed away in Phoenix on Christmas Day, two days shy of his 70th birthday, from Stage 4 cancer. He is at peace now and for that we are very thankful." -- LA Kings Alumni Association
Wolfie's normal state...always working the phone in his office.
Elizabeth's Graduation May 2016

Julianne's Graduation May 2015

Handsome Wolfie!

Proud papa


**As a friend and former colleague of John's, many of us are collaboratively working together to help, including tremendous support from the LA Kings organization. We are in daily contact with his daughters and will ensure they are direct beneficiaries of the fund.
I was fortunate to have long conversations with Wolfie this past year, and almost every day the last three months. His impact on my profession and as a person is indelible. I miss him terribly, but I know he's just taking care of us all in a different way now.
With gratitude,
Lisa
From Elizabeth & Julianne: "We can't even believe the love and support people are offering us. It's like we're not even just his daughters...we are the daughters of the LA Kings, NHL and all the amazing people in it."
Original message 12/28:
Please help us cover expenses for John Wolf's memorial services. His greatest accomplishment are his daughters, both recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach: Elizabeth in 2016 and Julianne in 2015.
Any remaining funds will directly benefit Wolfie's kids. His wish was to give them the best chance to succeed and be great as they start out their lives. He was so very proud of the women they've become.
Memorial Service Details:
Thurs., Jan. 5, 2017
1:00 pm
Best Funeral Services West Valley Chapel
9380 W Peoria Ave
Peoria, AZ 85345
Wolfie requested in lieu of flowers, please support these organizations that he cared about by clicking the link:
*Ace Bailey Childen's Foundation
*Mark Bavis Leadership Foundation
*Cancer Research Institute
*Your local no-kill animal shelter
Click here for the wonderful LA Times tribute: Former Kings staffer John Wolf remembered for kindness, humor
"We have lost a great friend as John Wolf has passed away following a brief fight with cancer. A former colleague – John worked for the Kings for 35 years in a variety of front office positions -- “Wolfie” as everybody called him truly was one a kind.
During his tenure with the franchise he worked with every Kings team owner, seven general managers, 17 head coaches and countless players, starting on the job in 1970 as Director of Kings Publicity. In his most recent role he was in charge of the club’s travel, training camp and immigration issues, working countless hours to help support the team. His job duties also initially extended beyond the Kings, working under original Kings owner Jack Kent Cooke when Mr. Cooke owned the Lakers and Forum, and prior to joining the Kings he covered prep sports for the Los Angeles Times.
John had a great passion for sports – his brother Wally pitched for the Angels – and tremendous love and support for his two daughters Elizabeth and Julianne.
John passed away in Phoenix on Christmas Day, two days shy of his 70th birthday, from Stage 4 cancer. He is at peace now and for that we are very thankful." -- LA Kings Alumni Association
Wolfie's normal state...always working the phone in his office.
Elizabeth's Graduation May 2016
Julianne's Graduation May 2015
Handsome Wolfie!
Proud papa
**As a friend and former colleague of John's, many of us are collaboratively working together to help, including tremendous support from the LA Kings organization. We are in daily contact with his daughters and will ensure they are direct beneficiaries of the fund.
I was fortunate to have long conversations with Wolfie this past year, and almost every day the last three months. His impact on my profession and as a person is indelible. I miss him terribly, but I know he's just taking care of us all in a different way now.
With gratitude,
Lisa
Organizer and beneficiary
Lisa Tran McKee
Organizer
Cypress, CA
Elizabeth Ann Wolf
Beneficiary