Josh J. Roberts
1979 - 1998
Josh J. Roberts
1979 - 1998
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BORN
1979
DIED
1998
Josh Roberts Obituary
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james roberts
February 9, 2021
Happy Birthday Josh. Always wondering how your life would've turned out. What type of interests and hobbies you'd be doing. I know it would've been great. Missing ya, jimmy
Seth Samsell
November 21, 2020
Stumbled upon this page of loving thoughts and memories this morning and I know in my heart that is not by accident!
Think of you and miss you all the time buddy!
Sammy
james roberts
July 28, 2020
Summers for us meant...........Wiffle ball, we could play home run derby in the small pasture, where the shop is now. It had a picket fence all around, so it was perfect for hitting wiffle balls over the fence. We could go out into the "big" pasture and play regular ball. The tall sprinkler grid system made a perfect diamond, and we could use sprinklers as bases. Pretty much from sun up to sun down we would be out there, everyday. We could watch Braves games on channel 11 TBS, Cubs games were on channel 9, WGN, every once in a while on a Texas Channel 32 we could get a Rangers game. We ate tons of otter pops. Sometimes we would get orange push-up pops from Schwanns. Loads of Top Ramen were consumed (it's gross now). to be continued....
james roberts
May 18, 2020
I just want you to know how much i miss and love you. We have a lot of memories. We shared a room for over ten years. We had numerous late night talk sessions. The very last time i saw you, you and jason were over at my apartment. I wish i knew that was the last time we'd speak or see each other forever. I never got so say how much i was glad to have you as a brother. Love to my brother.
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February 9, 2017
Josh, we have loved you forever and ever and will be seeing you soon. This day is the very best day of any year since God gave us our first grand child that was the very best boy from him!!!We miss you so very much and love you very much forever. Love Grandma and Boppa
your mom
February 9, 2016
37 years ago today, you were just about to make your appearance. I knew I loved you already, but had no idea just how much you would change my world. Even though you've been gone for 18 years, my love for you continues to grow. I know for sure I will see you again, and I long for that day.
Matt
June 18, 2015
I'm not sure why, but something made me remember playing whiffle ball in Henley's backyard and you were there smiling. You were also smiling, that's probably why everyone misses you so much.
-Swenson
February 9, 2015
February 9 our fabulous day forever!! We miss you so very much and from the beginning and forever we love you very much and will see you soon. Boppa and Grandma
dad
January 19, 2015
Seventeen years ago we lost you and not a day goes by that I don't miss you and wonder what life would be like with you still physically in it. I miss you son and love you greatly. My only salvation is I get to spend eternity with you!!
February 9, 2014
Boppa and Grandma We certainly do always remember this SUPER day that God trusted us to have this perfect boy! Too many years have gone by since we haven't seen you or been with you and we miss you and love you always. See you before too long Sweetheart. Happy Feb. 9
dad
February 9, 2014
Happy Birthday son! You are missed and cherished! Spent the day yesterday with Dave in Charleston and we thought of you of course, we always do. Smile down on us as we remember you lovingly!
Wendy West
January 17, 2014
Remembering you now as this time of the year always brings me back to the day we all wish we could change. I would do anything to un-break your families hearts and have given them more time with you. I have such fond memories of you, and always will. You will always be remembered and cherished. Till the day I die the Beastie Boys will always bring a smile to my face. Cheers!!
February 9, 2013
February 9th
This is our brightest day of our lives. We were so very fortunate to get our first grand child from God. He was the very most wonderful baby and young man. We miss him so very much. We have always been so proud of him and love him forever. See you soon Sweetheart, and will and do love you forever. Boppa and Grandma
June 26, 2012
Hi Son,
Went to a Hanford Flames game last night. It brought lot's of wonderful memories to mom and I. Loving you always and missing you terribly. Dad
February 7, 2012
Feb.9 Our most loveable day of the year.You are in our hearts every day ,our memories and our heart felt love. We are still so very proud of you and again we thank you for the wonderful smile we get every day. We will see you soon. Love forever and ever. Grandma and Boppa
January 24, 2012
Another year goes by. Seems like a lifetime ago that you were here! You are missed!! Love, Dad
Melissa (Brown) Styler
January 20, 2012
Josh,
I think about you at this time every year. You were such a good friend to so many, always optimistic, and just a super nice guy. You are missed! RIP.
February 9, 2011
Happy Birthday Bud !! Love, Dad
February 9, 2011
2-9-79
This ia our most exciting and blessed day ever! We are missing you and loving you forever. Words cannot explain how much you have always meant to us. We have forever been so very proud of you and been so thankful to God for giving you to us as our very first Grandson. Thank you for the terrific smile every day. See you before too long. Grandma and Boppa
Russ Rodriguez
January 19, 2011
Rubes,
Still missing you and thinking of you daily.
Bob Stevens
January 19, 2011
So many memories flooding back to me today. It’s so hard to believe it was already 13 years ago when you passed. Josh was such a great friend and is missed dearly by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. I’ll never forget his passion for life, sense of humor, loyalty, devotion and his contagious positive attitude. The cherished memories of the many hours I spent with Josh on the baseball field, down by the river or on the river or in the Sube or the Cav listening to some Beastie Boys or Tom Petty will always be with me. Miss you Rubes.
January 19, 2011
Son, I had to leave work early today because I just couldn't cope with my feelings. I love you so much and I miss you so bad. You are such a big part of my life even now. Your friends are a blessing to me and their words are comforting as they remember you. You have left alot of sadnesin your passing, but alot of joy in your living. Take care my beloved son until we meet again. Love, dad
marci
January 19, 2011
can't believe its been 13 years. during the crazy times I have several memories to look back on to bring a smile back. one of those was a day we skipped class went to the river and sang along to tom petty. I am grateful for the memories.
mike gibson
January 19, 2011
I remember your my friend and it will live on with me in my heart my friend! Sometimes heaven just can't wait to get the good ones home.
Aaron Robinson
January 18, 2011
I smile when I think about the times we would take our free hour after lunch our senior year to go fishing down at Leslie Groves park. I miss your competitive spirit and common sense attitude.
You will not be forgotten!
Wendi Hendricks
January 18, 2011
It truly is hard to believe that it has been 13 years...there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you Josh! I have had the wonderful opportunity of running into your parents a few times and it reminds me of how much I miss you! I know you are up there watching out for all of us all of the time! I feel blessed to have been able to call you my friend. We miss you buddy!
~Love, Wendi
Wendy West
January 18, 2011
Even after all of the years it doesn't take much to relive this tragic moment in time. You have never been forgotten. I have such a deep sadness for my lost friends and family. You were an amazing person, and have been missed by all who knew you many life times over. Cheers to you for all the good you have brought the world in life and in death.
February 10, 2010
Josh,
HAPPY BIRTHDAT!!! I cried big alligator tears for you yesterday because I miss you more every day! Mom and I so wonder at what might of been if the accident had never happened.You were a joy to raise and watch grow up into the handsome man you became.The best of all was you were a truly good person as your many friends would attest to. We look forward to the day we are reunited and to that end I will simply say I LOVE YOU!!Dad
Michelle Young
March 31, 2009
I remember when you drove a car with an AM radio only - you said this is great because I get to learn something new every day. For the last 12 years I have listened to AM - because I too wanted to learn new things. You could always find a positive in everything! I love that. Please give our love to Nick - I think you might find him fishing.
Grandma and Boppa Kanehl
February 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Josh!!
February 9, 1979 was our most wonderful day of our lives.
God sent you to us, for you to be our very first Grandchild. You were the most precious part of our lives.
We have missed you so very much and love you more than I can find words to explain how much.
You share a big smile to us every day and that makes our lives beautiful.
We do very much love God for the many days he shared you with us.
Love forever. We will see you before too long. Boppa and Grandma
Pati Roberts
February 2, 2009
Dear Josh,
Unfortunately, there never is much new news from those that have passed before us. Although you are always our favorite subject, as time passes and the stories are told they grow fewer and farther between until one day there are no more.
However, this past fall we were blessed with some new news.
Boppa happened into my kitchen early in October and shared with me the following story about how the poem he wrote “We Salute Our Heroes” came to be. I later asked him to write it down just as he told me, as I felt it was important to post here on your Memorial site. Below is the letter.
Dearest Pati,
This poem was the result of a dream on the night following our last visit with Josh at the ICU in Seattle.
In my dream someone was calling me to “Wake up Boppa”. Suddenly I realized it was Josh. He was standing in a soft light at the foot of the bed. “What is is?” I asked him. He said he would like me to write something to show his appreciation to his friends for getting him out before his body burned in the wreck “which would have been much more devastating to my mom.” I said I would do anything but would need some ideas from him. At that point, he faded away. I called to him several times but he never reappeared. When I finally awoke, my pillow was wet from tears. I got out of bed, it was 3 AM, and went into our office and sat at the desk. The words were already clear to me but the tears were so profuse that I couldn’t see to write for more than a few seconds at a time. Finally at 5 AM it was finished.
I will always feel honored for Josh to use me as a co-author of his “Tribute to Heroes".
So, even eleven years later we are reminded of the thoughtful, caring person you were and the love and concern you had for your family and your friends.
Thank you for just being you.
Below is the poem, inspired by you and written by Boppa.
We Salute Our Heroes
What makes them do what they just did?
They had no time to rehearse.
Adrenaline shifts them into high gear,
Action keeps them out of reverse.
Not indestructible robots are these,
Nor programmed to move just one way,
They’re real flesh and blood humans
Aware of the price they might pay.
They’re folks who know they have choices.
Wisdom may tell them to run,
Then some other power takes over
And the birth of a hero’s begun.
They come in all shapes and genders,
Somehow they swallow their fear.
They tackle the job that must be done
And do it because they are there.
They don’t see themselves as heroes
With their unassuming air
But all share one thing in common
They did it because they care.
We’ll all be forever grateful,
‘Til the day we’re laid to rest
For those who reached to touch our lives,
You’re our heroes and you’re the best!
Inspired by: Josh Roberts
Written by: Bill Kanehl
Wendy West
January 17, 2009
I'll never forget the day your Dad called me and told me you were in an accident, that moment will live in me forever. Some how your parents found the strength in them to commit to staying in touch with your friends and past. Now Taylor, Nolan, and Jessy have the most wonderful blessing of all. The gift of unconditional love from a Grammy and a Grandpa. I could never describe how grateful I am to have made this connection with you and them. I have the most wonderful beautiful family and am grateful for it. I am thankful every day that I had that day with my kids. Rest in peace.
Wendy West
February 8, 2007
Yesterday I heard another classmate of yours was called Home. I pray that heaven is as glorious as they say. I miss you and my brother so much. Tell my brother that I love him and give him a big squeeze. You will be remembered and missed tomorow as another birthday passes without you. You have always had a beautiful spirit in life and death. Love, Wendy
Dad
January 19, 2007
Nine years ago today you past from this life into the next and theres not a day goes by we don't miss you and wish things were different. Jimmy has married a beautiful gal, Joe is living next to us out in the pasture and has a great gal, Jen is happy living with her girlfriend Jill and Wendy, Jay Taylor and Nolan are all great and the rest of us are just doing the best we can. We love you Bud and look forward to our promised reunuion in Heaven hopefully soon, Love,Dad
Pati Roberts
March 26, 2006
Spring is here, little league players are everywhere and the Major leagues start their new season soon. I miss you.
Love,
Mom
Kelly Carrick (Hughes)
January 19, 2006
I mainly knew Josh through Wendy, and was remembering that this was the time of his passing.
I just wanted to write about how I thought Josh was such a great first boyfriend for my dearest friend, and am so sorry his life was taken so soon.
Wendy is the most extrordary friend I could have ever asked for, and is a wonderful and inspirational mother to her two beautiful babies.
I believe that part of what forms us as individuals is the people we surround ourselves with. I am thankful that Wendy was able to surround herself with someone like Josh and his family.
Kelly
Wendy West
January 19, 2006
One of my fondest memories of Josh was a date he planned during Christmas break of my junior year. I had no idea what he had planned, just that it was going to be special. The roads were icy and very slick that night, and neither parents wanted us to go. He didn't want the weather to ruin our date. He picked me up, in the all too memorable green Subaru, and took me to Applebees. Once we got there they said they were closing early and couldn't seat us. He had a plan B in mind, and we were to eat at The Hanford House. We braved the icy weather again, but Josh locked the keys in the car. Thankfully Applebees let us wait inside while his parents came to our rescue. Josh was not so thrilled that his plan was not going well. We both made light of the situation and had a good laugh. The night brought out his charming sweet personality that much more. The date ended with his parents following us to the next location :-). Every high school boys dream date. He gave me a black hills gold ring that night. I will always cherish that memory and all my memories of Josh. Josh was extrodinary, and I look forward to extending his memory by telling stories of "the good ol' days" to my two children. All my love, Wendy
jim roberts
January 18, 2006
Josh
Eight years ago today we headed to Harborview hoping the Doctor's there would have some good news.
In hindsight now we wish we would have taken Wendy with us and still can't figure out why we didn't.
We wish she could have been with us and you at the end.
Your on our minds and in our hearts daily and we look forward to the glorius reunion we will share in Heaven. Love always, Dad
jim roberts
November 2, 2005
Josh,
Ryan came over for dinner last night and Jimmy and Joe showed up as well. They got to reminiscing about some of your "adventures" and your mom and I found out some very interesting things, like the reason I had to keep changing your front hubs was really because you were four-wheeling your Subaru out at the Barker Ranch and the first time you took Joe out to the cliffs and your mother told you to NOT let Joe jump off the cliffs because he was too young and now we find out that you told joe" if you don't jump off the cliffs you don't get a ride home"!!! It was a fum time for all of us as we laughed about some of your adventures that you neglected to mention to mom and I. You were a great friend and brother to those boy's and great son to us as well.Bye for now,Dad
Ryan Bentley
October 26, 2005
Josh,
I needed to write to share a dream with all those who may read these entries and know that you are safe and beautiful in heaven. I haven't shared this but with a few people and it occured very shortly after your passing. So here it goes... I was sitting in a grand cathedral, something you would imagine seeing in Rome, with amazing architechture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church was empty and I was sitting to the rear praying no less to see you.... and there you were, sitting behind me out of nowhere. In the dream I even said it could not be, for you were gone. You let me know that you were still here and life would carry on, everything would truly be okay. I turned briefly to face the front of the church to give thanks, and as quickly as you had came you had left. I awoke just then and tried as hard as I could to fall back asleep to find you. This was the best dream I have ever had and I know that God answered my prayers of being able to see you again. I only wish it could have been longer. I miss you Josh and can't wait until we meet again. Your friend,
jim roberts
October 21, 2005
Hey Josh,
Thinking of you always. Missing you more each day, trying to imagine what you would be doing if you hadn't been called home early.
We all keep you alive in our hearts and love you dearly,Dad
Wendy West
April 15, 2005
Hi Josh, it has been rather hard looking back on others memories and realizing just how long it has been, and how much has changed. We all miss you so much!! Please take care of my brother and show him the ropes. I have a broken heart knowing that two great men I love so much are gone, but there is comfort knowing that you two aren't alone. Keep watching over us, your always in our hearts.
jim roberts
April 1, 2005
Hey Josh,
I saw Glen Mienke working on the ballfield this week and alot of kids in purple and gold uniforms getting ready for spring ball! It sure brought back lot's of memory's of the best times we had watching you play ball. Look's like Jason has made it to the big leagues this year and we hope to get the chance to watch him play. Love ya, Dad
Dad
February 11, 2005
Hey Bud,
It's hard to believe it's been seven years since I have actually seen you. I think about you daily/hourly and so do all your friends and family.
I know Jimmy and Joey really miss you as you are always talked about on our fishing trips. They miss not having you in thier lives playing home run derby and shooting hoops at Joe's house.
My only consulation is every day I get one day closer to seeing you again. I love you!! Dad
Pati Roberts
January 19, 2005
Dear Josh,
Happy 7th birthday in Heaven.
Although I do not worry about you, I miss you more than ever. I wonder who you would be at almost 26. As I see your friends and the successful careers they have started or the families they have begun, I can't help but wonder where life would have taken you also.
Wendy and Jay have started a family, and they have blessed us by asking us to be part of Taylor's life as grandparents. So, needless to say we have become doting grandparents to the cutest baby girl. And, they gave her my middle name...Taylor "Dee". How special is that? One thing I have been thinking about alot since Taylor has come into our lives, is the time at one of your baseball games when we had asked Wendy to go to lunch with us. When she approached you and told you she was going to go with us, you asked her "why?", with a tone that said why would she think it a fun thing to have lunch with your parents instead of you. Well, as soon as I held baby Taylor in my arms and felt the feelings that grandparents do, I said to myself " this is why". So, once again I must thank you for your choice of special friends in life.
I love you,
Mom
Marci Fecht
May 3, 2004
I awoke from a dream the other morning feeling quite sad, yet comforted at the same time. I then realized that I had a dream in which all of us from high school were hanging out and you were there among us, being the same old Josh that I miss and cherish. You are never far from my thoughts and though time had dulled the pain it does not erase the memories that will live on.
Thinking of you,
Marci
Pat Ingham
February 9, 2004
I cannot believe this is Josh's sixth birthday up in Heaven. Time has lessened the pain but not the love, memories, or overwhelming sense of loss. I smile more and cry less when I daily think of all my memories of Josh, or when his favorite songs come on the "Oldies" station. How 'bout that! His favorite songs are oldies! Well, today and every day Josh is in my memory and I miss him and love him more than ever. I daily think of and pray for all the family members who lost their precious Josh, especially on this, his birthday.
Mark Ingham
February 9, 2004
What up Josh?!! I cant believe that it has been 6 years and i am 25 now!! WHOA!!... I just wanted to say that i miss you so much and HAPPY B-DAY!! I never will forget you and think about you all the time!! Hi Jim and Patti!! Hope you two are doing great aswell! Josh, you still live in my heart!! I miss you so much, I love you...
Karen & Rudy Rodriguez
December 25, 2003
Josh - Merry Christmas. We think about you often and miss you. We all wish you were here with us. I am sure that this is a dificult time of year for your family, but you are still so loved and remembered that I believe that helps them. Your friends still think of you often.
Love, Karen & Rudy
Wendy Young
April 20, 2003
Happy Easter Josh! Reading your guest book makes me feel instantly close to you, and brings back so many memories, even if they aren't even mentioned. All of your friends and family have been so wonderful to me, and have welcomed me into their lives in every way.
I just wanted to say that I love you and miss you. Thoughts of you are always in my heart. I often dream of you, and you are usually playing baseball...I hope you are doing that now.
Josh's Dad
April 13, 2003
To all who visit this page,
Thank you for keeping our son's memory alive. Of course we think of Josh always, but it's nice to know you all think of him often as well.
Everyone that knew Josh and was considered his friend was a better person for it for he valued his friends more than anything.
Jason,Jake,Ryan,Russ,Dave,Seth,Bobb y,Dustin and Mark he loved you guy's!Wendy lou he loved you, too!!! His list of friends is longer than I can think to include, but you know who you are. Pati and I love you all as well and thanks for keeping our son's memory fresh for us. JR
Jen
April 12, 2003
Hey Josh. I wish you were here. Me and Joey and Jimmy played basketball yesterday, it was fun. I remember when me and Joey would play against you. You would always slam dunk over us, and I'd get pissed because you would always block all my shots and passes, to Joey, but I still had fun. Remember when we would all go to the hendrickson's house and have a huge hide and go seek/basketball game? That was so fun. I wish we were kids again, so we could play all those fun games all day everyday on our summer breaks. Anyway, I'm an explorer now, and I ride around with my advisor/friend tom grego every weekend that he works, I love it! It's so fun. I even get my own uniform and everything, I wish I could show you. Weren't you studying f.b.i. stuff at cbc? I'm going to be a cop. anyway, the weather is starting to warm up, and this pasdt week it was so beautiful, the absolute perfect weather for playing baseball in the pasture, and football at night in the yard. i miss you.
Dad
April 10, 2003
Hey bud,
As your brothers and Jen have become adults the whole in our lives becomes increasingly deep realizing what we have lost by your parting.
The Family gatherings leave your Mom and I always wondering what might have been and the fun that you added to any function we had.
Your brothers and I miss you on the River, lazily fishing the Yakima which we know you loved to do.
Jimmy and Joe have built adult friendships with each other that I know will never be complete with out you.
We still have old "BUCK" who doesn't fetch the tennis ball quite as good anymore. We have a new cat "Wilson" that you would love.
We are thankful through all this that the Lord has kept his promise to comfort us and we look forward to the day when we will be rejoined in Heaven for eternity which should be just enough time to pour our love on you and make up for lost time.
Thinking of you always,Love Dad
David Aanderud
April 9, 2003
Dear Josh & all whom visit this page,
While time may make me forget the pain of that dreadful January morning the ache in my heart will seemingly never leave my side. At times I wonder if I am alone, but it only takes a phone call to a close friend, and soon I realize that the struggle is not completely mine.
Most of all I miss the relationships that we all had day in and day out. Between me and you, them and I, and everything in-between. I read the messages of friends and family, most of which I consider family now, and wonder of what might have been.... Josh you made me stronger in life and exponentially more through death. I love you.
Dave
kelley/bob stevens
January 19, 2003
Dear Pati and Jim:
Our hearts ache and our prayers are with all of you, always.
love, Kelley and Bob
Wendy Young
January 20, 2002
Another year has gone...reminding me of the time you passed. Despite the many days I have missed you, it seems that you have always been here. On every momentous occasion that I experience I always want to share it with you. I am so thankful and blessed that I can share it with the people who loved you most. In their embrase I see clearly how much you are sincerely missed. Even though you are gone, my life has been touched in so many ways through your love. Thank you for watching over me... I love you!
Wendy Y.
Pat Ingham
January 19, 2002
Four years ago so many of us lost our best friend. Four years ago, heaven gained a beautiful new soul. Although I would never wish Josh back down to this earth, I am still so sad that he is gone and I wish God wouldn't have taken him so soon. There has not been one day since the accident that I have not thought of that beautiful boy, or missed him. We all lost so much. I hope time will heal the hole his passing left in us, but that nothing will ever erase the memories. Or the love. Or the gift that was Josh. I am thankful for the time I had. I will never forget. I love you, Josh.
Pati Roberts
January 18, 2002
Dear Josh,
It's been 4 years that you have been gone, and that sounds like a long time, but it still feels like yesterday. It is so odd how time goes on in other ways, but the loss of you stays currant.
I miss you dearly, you are the first thing on my mind when I wake up, and the last thing on my mind when I go to sleep.....every single day. And God forbid that should ever change.
A lot has changed in the world since you left, but there are many things that have stayed the same. You would be proud to know, that your friends have remained faithful in sharing their friendship with us. We see them occasionally, and hear from them often. You know, I was always in awe of your dedication to your friends, and never really understood the depth of commitment either, however, since your death I have come to believe that this particular group of friends, and their faithfulness to the commitment you all made on New Years 1998 was orchestrated by God. At that time, neither you nor anyone else had any idea just how important that commitment would become for us. they have continued to uphold us in every way. They are gracious enough to keep us up to date on their lives, and this give us a glimpse of where you would be also.
We are well, God has given us a "Peace that Passes all Understanding". I can not explain why, but he has given us joyful hearts, and we are able to enjoy our lives despite the fact that you are gone.
I thank God every day for bringing you into my life, if even for such a short time. You have been a great example of so many things, but one of the best is how to be a great friend. I wasn't always so good at this, but have found that if I can look at people like you did, with compassion and acceptance, I can be a better person and a better friend.
I love you more than words can say,
Mom
Brooke Young
January 7, 2002
Josh-
i just wanted to say that I have been thinking about you alot lately. I miss you. i just wanted to say thanks for all those times that you woult talk to me when you called Wendy. You always put a smile on my face. I also wanted to say thanks for caring so much, to my sister Wendy and everyone. miss youe and love ya!
Brooke
David Aanderud
July 12, 2001
Wow buddy, let me tell you about one heck of an All-Star Weekend that Jas and I just got to experience! I can't help but think of you and how much you would have loved to see the magic. What would have been the best would be discussing the game, players, and plays until who knows how long. Dare I say that you cann't compare erras?!
Wendy Young
May 11, 2001
Josh, I finally finished one year hear at WSU, and I just want to be able to tell you how happy I am, and how much I want you to be hear to share with. I love you so much, and find a lot of my strength from you...thank you.
Grandma & Boppa Kanehl
April 15, 2001
Happy Easter,Josh. It's been a beautiful day this Easter,except for missing you. I'm sure your day was beautiful too. Love you so much. Grandma and Boppa
Grandma & Boppa Kanehl
March 29, 2001
Josh: Our world has not been the same without you. You are and always will be the "Light of our lives". We miss you and love you so very much. Till that wonderful day we will meet again! Grandma and Boppa
Jeff & Shay Gloyn
February 14, 2001
Josh,
Happy belated birthday. We didn't forget it, nor will we ever. A day doesn't go by that we don't think of you and the other boys. Your friendship with Derek has made an impact on our family. We know that you are in a wonderful place watching over us. We look forward to the day that we are all together again, watching baseball and fishing. Your are a pillar for which all of use can measure ourselves against.
We love and miss you...
Jeff & Shay
THE BOWERS
January 31, 2001
WE RECENTLY READ OF YOUR LOSS. PLEASE ALLOW US TO CONVEY OUR CONDOLENCES. WE ARE SURE THAT JOSH WAS A LOVING PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM. AS EACH DAY PASSES MAY YOUR SORROW DECREASE AS YOUR LOVED ONE SLEEPS. MAY JEHOVAH THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT BE WITH YOU THIS DAY. AGAIN, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Seth Samsell
January 30, 2001
Josh's life and the experiences the we had together as friends and as team-mates have touched my life and will continue to do so as I look back on those memories. So many I can't even begin to talk of all of them. I feel comfortable knowing that Josh lives and grows everyday within all of those who care so much about him. I believe that those who touch our hearts, live in our souls forever. I love you Rubes.
Sammy
In Loving Memory...
Mark Ingham
January 29, 2001
Jason McDonald
January 29, 2001
Josh,
I think the truest testimate to a good friend is the friends one leaves behind. You have touched so many lives and made so many friends, while you were one of the best friends any of us had. Reading all the entries made to you and about you shows how many lives you truely touched and just how many friends you made. All the entries brought tears to my eyes and many memories to my head. Too many to pick one favorite. I consider myself lucky to know you and I am greatly comforted by the fact that I know I will see you again. I miss you buddy, and not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
Mark Ingham
January 29, 2001
I think about you all the time. I think back to H.S. when we would all kick it at my house 24/7 and just have a time...those are the memories that i will cherish for the rest of my life..you were more than a friend to me. To this day i thank you for the example that you set for my life. You will never be forgotten, you are destined to never fade away....By the way, the Braves did win a world series!
Late -
Dave Aanderud
January 28, 2001
Rubes,
Seeing you, your picture, and the entries made by so many good friends, family and others brought back soooooooooooo much. Not a day goes by when I don't think of the support that you gave me and the friendship that we shared. I sit here crying over the great times we had and the times that we didn't have...college, marriage, children, and more. When I think of our time together I am so greatful of the memories that I have of a true friend and someone who I know will always be there for me, it was agreed upon January 1, 1998. You were never one to go back on your promisses or your word. I wonder about what might have been, playing wiffel ball, having bbq's, pool parties, or just growing old together as friends. I thank you so much for all that you have given to me, you were there always when I needed support and when I needed to be checked back into place. Today I still long for that support despite the many great friends that I have, none will ever replace the love and the caring that you provided for me. Thank you so much for the opportunity to have you in my life, what I have gained from you is inmeasurable, and I thank you. I long for the day when I get to see you again....whenever that may be.
Kelly Holden
January 25, 2001
Josh,
I consider it a blessing that we finally got to know each other when we did. There was a lot more I wanted to learn about you, but I know someday I'll get that chance!
Kelly
Dominic Woody
January 24, 2001
Rubes, You are a special part of many people lives and you always will be! I miss and love you partner.
Derek Gloyn
January 23, 2001
Josh,
The one and only, there aren't to many people out there like you. I have some pretty good memories hanging out with you: playing baseball, going to the river, boat races, and just sitting around b.s.ing. You were a good guy in everyway, thanks for being a friend and for the memories.
Nick chacon
January 23, 2001
Josh,
You are a very special person and friend. I will never forget you and i will always miss you.
Friends FOREVER
Nick Chacon
Marci Fecht
January 22, 2001
Josh,
I am lucky that I have had the privilege to know you and be friends with you. When I think of you I am able to smile thinking of all the good times we all had together. I can't wait to see you and reminisce on those good times we have shared. What a great laugh we will have. We miss you very much.
Marci
The Chacon's
January 20, 2001
Josh,
It is so comforting to know that you are loved so very much by your wonderful family and so many great friends.
Russ Rodriguez
January 20, 2001
Rubes,
I miss you very much and cannot help to think back about all the years growing up playing ball. You were always a great person and a true friend. I was fortunate enough to meet the most talented and caring guy on earth, and know that some day we will be back together on the diamond playing ball.
We all miss you!
Dad
January 20, 2001
Joshie,
I miss you terribly, but am comforted by the fact that you are now residing with the only person who loves you more than Mom and I and that is your Heavenly Father.
I remember so many great times we had together fishing, motorcycle riding and most of all watching you on the Baseball Diamond where you never ceased to amaze me.
You made the kind of friend's that last forever and they continually comfort us with their thoughtfullness. You have given us the most wonderful "step-daughter" Wendy whom we love dear.
Your kindness and big brother attitude has left an imprint on many children who past through your mother's daycare and they still talk about you even to this day.
I love you Rubes and look forward to the day we are reunited where we will have an eternity to make up for lost time!Dad
Jere Matthews
January 19, 2001
As I look at this picture it really brings back some fond memories, not only a good ball player a heck of a kid with a big heart. spent many fun summers with josh. you are greatly missed! Jere, Lorissa, Russ
Wendy Young
January 19, 2001
It has been three long years since I've seen you, and have missed you every day in between. I can't wait to tell you in heaven that I love you, and thank you for introducing me to a family whom I love dearly and consider my own. I know that you would have done anything for me, and are watching over me now. The legacy and love that you left behind will always connect us to the past, bring us a smile and tear in the present, and in the future will be an everlasting bond that will stand the test of time. I love you #7.
Cindy Bentley
January 17, 2001
We miss you Josh. Thank-you for being such a good friend to Ry. You were the one who befriended him when he needed a friend. You watched over him when we couldn't protect him. You gave him the confidence that he needed at a time when kids have a vulnerablity that parents can't understand. Thank-you for being there for my son. I will never to be able to repay you for the kindness and friendship you gave to my son. On this anniversary of your entry through the gate from this earth to your home with the Father, I want you to know how much we miss you.
Cindy
Pati Roberts
December 24, 2000
Merry Christmas Josh, I miss you!
Love, mom
Bruce Bentley
December 15, 2000
I was fortunate to coach Josh for a
couple of seasons in Babe Ruth
baseball. In addition to being an
outstanding ball player Josh had a
great attitude and was truly a team
leader. With his good sense of
humor and competitive spirit he
encouraged us all. His parents were
very supportive of the whole team
and became good freinds of our
family. We all look forward to
seeing Josh again when God calls us
home, but for now I take comfort in
Jesus' words to His disciples, "Now
is your time of grief, but I will
see you again and you will rejoice,
and no one will take away your joy."
Ryan Bentley
December 14, 2000
Josh Roberts...
Baseball, the Beastie Boys,
the "Sube", Rubes. Josh was the
best of friends anyone could have
ever asked for, and he still is
mine. I am comforted knowing that
one day we will be reunited along
with our other friends, and we will
look back and laugh at the best
years of our lives that we all had
together.
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