John H. Koning ’55 was born Aug. 31, 1929, in Oakland, California, and died Aug. 7, 2022, in Corona, California. He married Dolores, his wife of nearly 74 years, on Sept. 12, 1948. Upon finishing medical school, Dr. Koning completed an internship at Pontiac General Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. He then returned to Southern California, and the family settled in Norco in 1961. He practiced family medicine in the Corona/Norco area for 50 years, delivering over 4,000 babies and serving as chief of staff at Corona Community Hospital and Corona Regional Medical Center. A civically minded man, Dr. Koning played an integral role in the incorporation of Norco. He also served four years on the city council and one term as mayor.
After retiring in 2011, Dr. Koning occasionally assisted his son, Lawrence K. Koning ’81, in his practice.
Dr. Koning leaves behind his wife, Dolores, and a loving family, including his brother, Conrad; son, Lawrence K. Koning ’81 (Julie SN’79); grandsons, Jonathan C. Koning ’09 (Brooke) and Jeffrey L. Koning ’11 (Evalie SN’07); and three great-granddaughters.