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Evan Haddock Obituary
Evan Chandler Haddock quietly passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008, surrounded by his immediate family, grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins. Evan was born September 7, 2006 to loving parents, Jim and Angela Haddock. Evan's happy spirit was larger than his body could contain and he was a source of joy to all who knew him. His infectious smile warmed everyone he met, and his active personality was lovingly involved with so many. His favorite songs were "I am a child of God", "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam", and "You are my Sunshine". His family will deeply miss Evan, but know that they will be reunited with him again through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Evan is survived by his parents, Jim and Angela Haddock of Gainesville, his sisters Danielle and Kailey, brother Cameron, grandparents Ed and Marsha Haddock of Gainesville, grandparents Stephen and Sheryl Towers of Yuba City, California, great-grandmother Alice Stevenson of Canada, great-grandparents Ed and Freddye Towers of Utah, great-grandparents Glen and Marilyn Jones of Nevada, and loving aunts, uncles and cousins located throughout the United States and Canada.
Funeral services for Evan will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 10600 SW 24th Street, Gainesville. A viewing will be held at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Crematory and Cemeteries. Please sign the guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Evan Haddock
August 8, 2009
Dear Angela, Jim and family,
We will always remember Evan. We know that there is an empty place in your hearts and family. however, through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that emptiness will be filled in the eternities.
We pray that the power of the Holy Ghost will help you feel strength, comfort and peace.
August 8, 2009
My prayers during this time will be for peace..........
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds remain steadfast, keeping all their trust in You." Isaiah 26:3
Shenary Cotter
Loreen Hodkginson
September 6, 2008
Dear Jim, Angela & family,
It seems to me that no parent/child should ever have to feel the kind of pain you are experiencing right now. My heart breaks for you. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Love,
Loreen, Tyler, Hunter & Noah
Kristen Scarratt
August 28, 2008
Dear Jim and Angela and family,
I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in these trying times. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to lighten your load or help you in any way. Please know you are held in prayer by my entire family. We are here for you.
Tayler would love to have a play date with Kailey anytime you need some help. She has been praying for your family every night.
God bless you.
Kristen, Tayler, and Seth Scarratt
Jacki Donaldson
August 28, 2008
I just heard of your loss today. You don't know me but my son (Joey) was in Kailey's kindergarten class so I know of your family and want to share that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jacki Donaldson
Jeff & Brianne Stevenson
August 23, 2008
Jim, Angela and Family,
We are truely sorry for your loss.
Love from Jeff & Bri
Linda & Mike Stevenson
August 21, 2008
Dear Jim, Angela, Marsha, Ed & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy as you grieve the loss of little Evan. Our heart goes out to you all at this time. Although we never got to meet Evan, we felt we did get to know him a little through Brianne's video tribute. Thanks for sharing it with us. As grandparents, we can only begin to imagine the sadness that you must feel. May your memories of Evan bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Love,
Matt and Jesslyn Tillman
August 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paula Cronin
August 18, 2008
Haddock Family:
My heartfelt condolences to all of you at this very sad time. May the knowledge you have of Heavenly Father's Plan bring you some measure of comfort as you endure this tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love, Paula Cronin (Mandarin 1st Ward)
Ginger Cronin
August 18, 2008
Dear Haddock Family,
My heart breaks as I hear and read about your sweet little son and grandson.
Jim, although I did not have the opportunity to meet and know little Evan, or the rest of your beautiful family, I know that they are all amazing people. I have loved and respected your family for many years. May your strong faith carry you through this.
Please know that prayers and tears are falling all across the country for all of you.
Much Love,
Ginger and Mike Cronin
oral boychuk
August 17, 2008
truly sorry for your loss. We love you all dearly.
Kim Brody
August 16, 2008
Jim, Angela, and entire Haddock Family,
Jon and I are were so sad to hear about Evan's tragic accident. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Your knowledge that your family will be together again will comfort you in this time of grief and suffering. If there is anything we can do for you, please know we are here.
With Love,
Kim & Jon Brody
Bruce and Teresa Davis
August 16, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of your family with the loss of Evan.
Kayla Bell
August 15, 2008
Dear Haddock Family-
Even having only met Evan one time I know what a wonderful spirit he was. Know that you are in my and all my families prayers. I love you guys.
Kayla Bell
Michael and Shenary Cotter
August 15, 2008
Though we don't know you, we are grieved by your loss and will remain in prayer for all of you.
Beverly Wigley
August 14, 2008
Angela, Jim, Danielle, Kailey, Cameron and all of the members of the extended Towers and Haddock families:
You've all been in my thoughts and prayers from the moment I heard about baby Evan. My heart aches for you. When I watch Brianne's beautiful video tribute to Evan, I am struck with sadness for the loss of such a sweet child. Your entire family has always been an inspiration to me. You have an amazing bond. Your children are all so loving and happy. You are wonderful parents. It's hard to understand why we only had Evan for such a short time, and how people of great faith can have their faith so tested. Yet it is that same faith that offers us comfort in knowing that our loved ones are still with us in spirit, and we will one day be reunited with them. I will continue to pray for you and keep you in my thoughts.
Darlene Trowell
August 14, 2008
Dear Jim, Angela, Ed, Marsha and the Haddock and Towers Family;
Ron and I wish to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your sweet angle, and say how sorry we are that do to unfortunate medical reason we can't be with you at this time of sorrow. Even though we had not met Evan we know he was a special sprit sent from God to be a part of your family.
As a parent and grandparent ourselves it is difficult to imagine the emotions you are having at this time. May your thoughts be conforted in knowing the plan of salvation ensures us that we can be together again as a family.
Please no that if there is anything we can do for you, are the family we are only a phone call away.
We will keep you all in our prayers.
With sincere love to you all.
The Trowell Family
Ron, Darlene and Family
Joani Hesters
August 14, 2008
Jim
I was so sorry to hear about your son, Evan. Although I never met him, I remember what a pleasure it was to work with you, and I wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time for you and your family. The remarks that have been left are a testament to the kind of family you have. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David and Kimberly Easterling
August 14, 2008
Angela, Jim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I learned of Evan's terrible accident. They will continue to be with you in the days ahead. I can't imagine what you are going through but hope you can continue to find comfort in our loving Heavenly Father.
Becky Martin
August 14, 2008
To the Haddock Family,
May Heavenly Father bless you all with comfort and peace. Your brothers and sisters in the Gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere mourn with you in thought and prayer with the same faith and hope in our Savior Jesus Christ.
Jose Cordonero
August 14, 2008
Our loves in JesusCrist and strong testimony of his resureccion means everything for millions of brothers and sisters around the world.
Our prays had been with you since date one.
I know the Jesus live He is our savior.
Vicki Ebanks
August 13, 2008
Jim, Angela, Danielle, Kailey, and Cameron,
We feel inadequate in properly expressing our sorrow for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you guys!!!
I know you will be reunited with your sweet boy. The knowledge of Eternal Families is wonderful.
We have such wonderful memories of Evan. His infectious smile during sacrament meeting gave us great entertainment. I have also enjoyed him in Nursery: his hugs, the phone calls to one of his sisters or brother during play time, and recently, his heart warming rendition of "I Am A Child of God" during music.
He was truly a larger than life baby. His love and smile will forever be in our hearts.
Our family's love and prayers will continue to be with your family.
Love,
Troy, Vicki, Jordan, Colby, Connor, Tanner and Ally Ebanks
Lisa Gordon - McLeod
August 13, 2008
Jim, Angela, and family:
Words can't express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. I pray that our Heavenly Father will wrap you in the love and comfort of His arms. I love your family. You are in my prayers. Please do not hesitate to ask if you need anything at all.
Much love,
Ken and Heidi Robb
August 13, 2008
Jim and Ang, We are so sorry that we can't be with you during this hard trial in your life but please know we are praying for you, miss you and love you very much!
Kimberly, Brooke & Gabriel
August 13, 2008
Angela & Jim,
What does one say at a time like this? We are grief-stricken over your loss. Your strength and courage during the untimely passing of little Evan is beyond any reasonable explanation. You and the kids are in our thoughts, prayers, and hearts.
With a tremendous hug and lots of love,
Kimberly Fernandez - de Paz
Kiera Haddock
August 13, 2008
Jim and Angela,
Today I feel truly honored that I was able to meet your incredibly precious little boy this summer. He was a complete joy and I of course say "little" lightly because the truth is that Evan was big! Big in personality and in spirit. Too big for his crib and too big for the limitations of this earth. He can now soar with the angels... but I will miss him. A lot.
You will be reunited with him again! What a blessing it is to know that! I hope from my deepest soul that you guys will find the comfort that you need to get through this difficult journey. I love you both, as do so many others. You and your family will always be in my prayers.
I love you all,
Kiera
Keith and Laurie Brown
August 13, 2008
Dear Haddock and Towers Families,
It is with great sorrow for your loss and great love and admiration for your family that we write these words to you. As parents and grandparents ourselves it is difficult to fathom the various emotions you are experiencing at this time, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It is encouraging to know and feel the solace provided in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, as evidenced in these words by President Monson; "Through tears and trials, through fears and sorrows, through the heartache and loneliness of losing loved ones, there is assurance that life is everlasting. Our Lord and Savior is the living witness that such is so."
Please know that we are at your service at any time, please don’t hesitate to call on us if anything at all is needed.
Carol Campbell (Excel Travel)
August 13, 2008
Ed, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful grandson. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Amy Francom
August 13, 2008
Angela, Jim and Family-
I sit here with tears in my eyes, not knowing what to say... Your loss is so great, but the knowledge that we have of our lovely Father in Heaven is so much greater. Your family has been in our thoughts since news of the accident and will continue to be so.
Jason and Kelley Richardson and family
August 13, 2008
To all of the Haddock and Towers families,
We will never forget the beautiful spirit and cherubic face of Evan. We pray for your comfort during this difficult time. With all our love and support,
David and Karen Lyons
August 13, 2008
Jim, Angela and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved watching Evan follow his dad around in Sacrament meeting as the members were counted each Sunday. His smile was surely infectious!
I know what you are going through, having lost a daughter 21 years ago this month to a drowning accident.
It is so hard to contemplate when such a young child is taken home to Heavenly Father, but having the gospel is a great comfort. Knowing that we will be able to be with our loved ones again certainly does help.
If you ever need a friend, no matter what time day or night, please do not hesitate to call me. We love you all very much, although we haven't had much time to really get to know you. David and I loved teaching the girls in Primary and we will miss seeing your family on Sundays with the new changes. But please be assured, you will always be in our thoughts.
Evan was greatly loved by all in the ward and will continue to be loved. He is in a great place and will be watching over his family until you are all reunited.
Love,
David and Karen Lyons
Val and Susan Allred
August 13, 2008
Dear Angela, Jim and Family,
Words are hard to come by but please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers continually. Our heart aches for you during this most difficult time but know that our Father in Heaven is there to comfort you at every turn. We are grateful to know that a way has been provided that your family will be re-united with Evan one day. His spirit lives on; his life has touched so many.
We send our love to each of you.
Michael & Lisa Lavoie
August 13, 2008
To the Haddock & Towers families:
We just wanted to say publicly that we love you and our prayers the past few days have had you all in the forefront of our supplications to our Heavenly Father.
It is a parent's worst nightmare to lose a child so young and we hope that you feel our love during this trying time.
There is no need to blame or feel guilty. Our family wishes only peace as you suffer the loss of little Evan at this time. As you know, Heavenly Father has great trust in you and your children to handle this great trial.
In explaining what has happend to Evan to our own children, we have remembered D&C 137:10 that states that all children who pass away before the age of accountability shall be received into heaven immediately. Surely little Evan is one of these.
We have also found comfort in knowing, as you do, that our Savior has suffered all things for us-including our sicknesses, our sorrows, our griefs, and our mourning. (Alma 7:11-12) May you find that peace that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has to offer.
Please let us know if you need anything!
Christine Irving
August 13, 2008
Jim,Angela & Family
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. Evan was such a sweet, kind little boy. I am keeping you in my prayers,and I am so thankful for the Gospel and the knowledge that you will be with Evan again. Please know I am here for anything you may need
Sandy and Bruce Jarrell
August 13, 2008
There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. Our hearts break for you, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God picks the ones he wants, you now have your very special guardian angel.
kriston potter
August 13, 2008
my heart goes out to your family, I know exactly what you are going through, my son passed away 5 years ago at 16 months old and it is something that will always be with you!! I will pray for you and your family, my heart goes out to you guys!!
Monika Latorre
August 13, 2008
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, your faith in God will guide you through and Evan will be there to shine the way like a beam of light!
Sharon Jackson
August 13, 2008
Jim and Angela, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met Evan, but we heard alot about him through Grandpa Ed. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Janice and Bruce Gordon
August 13, 2008
Dear Jim and Angela and family,
We are remembering you in our prayers.
Our sincere love to you all,
The Gordon's
The Lopez Family
August 13, 2008
Even though our families do not know each other, my heart aches for you all on the loss of your dear sweet child. I can only imagine the pain you are going through and will be sending prayers up for you and the rest of the family to help during this time of grief and in the days ahead.
Rick & Debbie Grady
August 13, 2008
Jim, Angela, Ed, Marsha and all the Haddock and Towers Family. Debbie and I wish to express our deepest condolences for your loss. I wish that there was more I could say to help comfort you through this, yet I trust that the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation is a great comfort in itself.
We no doubt have asked many times why those that we love so much are taken from us in such a short time. It is comforting to know that the great plan of salvation ensures us that we can be together again as a family.
Yet even still the grief that follows such a loss can be so great. Even so, know that you are loved by many, Debbie and I for one.
Jim, I served with your father and got to know the entire Haddock family very well during that short time. The Haddock family is and will always be respected and loved by Debbie and I.
Again, I only wish I could say more to help comfort you. I will say that my prayers go out to you and the entire family at this time of grieving.
May our Heavenly Father comfort everyone of you, is my prayer.
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