John Samuel Agnew, born to Beverly Jackson and Harold Agnew in Chicago, Illinois, on March 12, 1949, was a man of many accomplishments. He grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Paris, France. After an accelerated graduation from Stanford, John pursued his passion for cooking at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. His academic journey continued with an MD degree from the University of New Mexico and a residency in Family Practice at UCD.

John's professional contributions were significant, as he was instrumental in establishing the Family Practice Dept at the Medical Clinic of Sacramento, later known as Mercy Medical Group. He further expanded his expertise by starting the Occupational Medicine Dept at Mercy, where he treated numerous local government employees for work-related injuries. His commitment to public health was evident when he earned his MPH from the University of Wisconsin. John concluded his career as the Chief Medical Review Officer for the State of California.

John's legacy lives on through his loving family. He shared 45 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Kathleen Agnew, and together they raised two sons, Sam (Katia) and Max (Lauren). His role as a grandfather brought him immense joy, as he cherished his grandchildren, Jackson, Olivia, Bishop, and Duke. John is also survived by his sister, Nancy Chapman (Allan), and nephews, John Owens (Marjorie) and David Owens (Karen), brother-in-law, Ed Asmus, and nephew, Daniel Asmus.

John's legacy is not just his professional achievements but also the joy and laughter he brought to those around him. He was a good and generous man, unafraid to tackle any project, from electrical and auto repair to cooking elaborate dinners. His fierce mind and remarkable memory were complemented by a dry sense of humor that never failed to bring a smile to those around him.