John Ahrns, who lived on Walnut at Alamo Springs, died of cancer on January 20, 2014, at home with Brenda, his wife of 47 years, son Jeff Ahrns, and daughter Amber Gosselin. He was 66.
John was a true gentleman and a fine neighbor. He loved being outside and had a vast knowledge of the flora and fauna. For 34 years he had been the manager of Westcave Preserve, a cherished spot in western Travis County, long used to educate schoolchildren about the environment. John had touched many, many lives in positive ways.