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Joshua Magee Obituary

Joshua William

MAGEE

June 4, 1974 - January 5, 2008

Cherished son, beloved brother, loving fianceé, and family to many, Joshua Magee lost his life doing something that he loved, Scuba diving at Alki in Seattle, WA. Joshua grew up in Reno, NV, with his family. In 2000, Joshua moved to Seattle, and in 2007 he began studying to be a commercial diver. Joshua was just 33 years old. Joshua lived his short life with enthusiasm, passion, and adrenaline. He loved music, puppies, and his family most of all, and he made friends everywhere he went. He was bright, funny, gentle, strong, and handsome inside and out. He was a gift to those of us who were fortunate enough to be a part of his short life. He now rests in his Father's arms.

Joshua will be greatly missed by his parents Eileen Vandeman and Dirk Fletcher, and Raymond and Alynn Magee; his sister and brother-in-law Jessica and Philip Vana; his fiancé Reasa Shuck; and many other family members and friends.

Joshua's family invites you to celebrate his life on Friday, January 11, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Summit Christian Church, 7075 Pyramid Highway, Sparks, followed by a graveside service and reception at Mountain View Mortuary, 425 Stoker Avenue, Reno. A viewing will be held on Thursday, January 10 between 7-8:30 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, Joshua's family requests donations be made in his name to the Seattle Humane Society, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue WA 98005 or at www.seattlehumane.org. If making a donation online, please be certain to enter Josh's name in the notes section.

Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2008.

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157 Entries

Mindy Hillman

December 20, 2024

Now I understand why I couldn’t find you on Facebook. It breaks my heart to know you are gone. I will love and cherish you and the memories we shared for the rest of my life. Until we meet again as the song you sent me decades ago. God has a plan. “Pray for me” has a whole new meaning now. Rest in peace my friend. Now I understand why the first song I ever wrote in 95 was titled sometimes the hardest word is goodbye. You are loved and missed I pray for your family and you will always live on through the hearts of the ones that beat with you, for you and forever with you!

John

February 8, 2023

Thinking about you Josh! All the good times growing up together with family love and happiness... You'll never be forgotten.. love you brother!

Lacy

July 27, 2022

Hey Joshy! I can't stop thinking about you. I can't believe it's been so long without you here. I have had so much happen in my life, and you were always my go to. I have on of the last pictures of you on my office wall along with all those who also passed too soon. I find myself talking to you when nobody is around, wondering what you would think of all the latest Disney movies that we would have watched and then discussed. I wish I know exactly where you were buried, so u could visit you wherever I wanted. I just moved back to Reno, so I know I'm close to you in some fashion. Take care my friend. Miss you so much.

Candice Murphy

June 25, 2019

So many memories of you from my high school years and you being there when I needed it most. Always a kind soul, you will be missed my friend.

Eileen Fletcher

June 5, 2014

Hello Birthday Boy, amazing beautiful light of my life. I must have thought of you 1000 times today. My heart has been heavy. I wish I could have had a wonderful party for you and celebrated you with all our family and friends. I wish I could give you the biggest Birthday hug and surprised you with some extraordinary gift that you would delight in. I miss you so so much. I love you always Honey.

Eileen Fletcher

March 23, 2014

Hello My Boy, Im sitting here thinking about you. When Im missing you I remind myself that you will always be right here with me, in my heart. I have all the beautiful memories of our life together and for this I am so so lucky. When my mind is quiet i can hear your voice. I remember all the sweet words you used to say. You had so much love for people and you were so good at showing it. Your surprises were always the best. It was always so fun to celebrate birthdays and Christmas with. You would always have the perfect gift. No matter if it was big or small you'd surprise me. I have my favorites but I loved every card and letter. Every phone call was a gift. I wish I'd saved everything. You XOXOX

Tim Cooper

September 11, 2013

Josh,
It still amazes me how much I smile every time I think about you, it is wonderful to have been a part of your life and to know that you are a part of mine forever. I miss you always Buddy.

June 12, 2013

Hey Josh,
Sean often tells me about some of your experiences, especially the doughnut hole incident. That is the greatest! Keep us in mind and make sure we are safe.

Bob Fregoso, "somewhere in Virginia in the rain"

Lacy

June 4, 2013

Hey Josh...
You often cross my mind. I miss talking to you and sharing all the new things with you. You surely touched many lives over the years, and we are all grateful for that. I miss you man.
Hope you're getting the brightest birthday that you deserve.

Eileen Fletcher

May 27, 2013

Hello Honey, wishing so much you could know how many people, myself included, are missing you and thinking of you everyday. Your beautiful smile and warm brown eyes always showed that you loved us too. Your life was a treasure to me and when I'm feeling sad I remind myself that I got to hold you in my arms and watch you grow up. I am truly grateful for that. I loved you so much. I always will my boy.

With Love, Momma

Dianna Burton

May 26, 2013

Hey Josh,
For some reason I have been thinking about you recently. You were a great friend through high school and I wanted to write and let you know that I have never forgot about you. I just came across this guest book today ad since we were out of touch after you moved from Reno I didn't find out about your death until a few years after it occurred.You are missed by many, and loved by many. You will live on forever in our hearts.

Ray Magee

January 7, 2013

Hey Josh miss you very much. Spent Jan 5th remembering our time together. Remembered how you bounced around the house like Tigger when you were just a boy and how you could fix anything around the house when you got older. I also looked at the magazine article that showed the cabinets you designed. You were amazing. Love and miss you. Dad

Reasa Woody

January 5, 2013

I can't believe another year has passed.

I think of you and of Eileen so often, and although this day brings to mind the sorrow of your passing, it's also an opportunity to revisit some wonderful memories of you. I was just remembering the time we all spent having a Harry Potter movie marathon and when we snuck Jaz into the hotel when they said no dogs allowed...or how quick you were with a joke and a smile.

As more and more time passes the less all of us chat and or check in. However, I get to keep in contact via Facebook and feel so lucky to be able to watch everyone's life go forward. But, no matter the time passing there are always moments I think of you and the memories we have.

You will never be forgotten no matter how many years pass.

Eileen Fletcher

January 3, 2013

Hello Love, Here we are again, the anniversary of that day. I can't believe another year has gone by. I wish I could have just one day back again. I'd give a million dollars to hear you laugh. I loved our time together. We always had so much fun. Well, almost always. So many serious talks about life and love. I was so lucky to have you. I miss you. I love you. Forever my Boy.

Sean

November 12, 2012

Hey D-Fe. I miss you brother. I think of you often. I know your doing well enjoying your new mansion. You're a great friend, I thank you for all the laughs. I miss talking to you, I miss our comical conversations. Until we meet again.

November 9, 2012

You were and amazing person Josh. Things dont always go as planned, and there are things that we will forever wish could be differant. You will forever remain a special person to me and I know that even in spirit you will be there for her.

Eileen Fletcher

November 8, 2012

I pass by your pictures, I pass by strangers and they look like you. I imagine that they are. Wishing they were. You are missed and loved and thought of. You sneak into my thoughts and dreams when I don't expect it. You will be in my heart and right next to me at every corner. My life will forever be sweeter because I had a boy, a wonderful beautiful boy. His name is and will forever be JOSHUA. I love you.

Eileen Fletcher

June 4, 2012

Happy Birthday Sweet Joshua, You are celebrated today honey. I have a lovely chocolate chocolate cake and I will have a great big piece for you. I brought you some flowers in the rain and sang Happy Birthday to you. I've been feeling you close to me ever since I opened my eyes this morning. I miss you honey. Your whole family and many many friends think of you so often. We love you.

Darby Grady

February 21, 2012

A la your Pauly Shore impression, "What's up, buuuudddyyy." This isn't my first time stopping here, but it's my first time posting. It's hard to know what to say, so I'll just tell you what happened to let you know I still think of you. Your mom gave me your Harley Davidson skull cap three Christmases ago. I only wear it when I go out and do something fun and exciting in the cold. Two years ago I wore it on my second time snowboarding, which was my friend's first time out. You'd like him. He's my adventure buddy now, albeit a lot more sensible and sane than you. Yeah, that cuts down on the excitement, but also the 911 calls. Oh the stories. Last year it went to the shooting range and zip lining. Last weekend I couldn't find the hat to wear it paintballing. It has moved with me to three houses and wasn't in its usual spots. I'm kinda glad you weren't here to go because I know you'd shoot me at close range and claim that you didn't know it would cause *that much* damage. Your ensuing smile and laughter makes me think otherwise, then shoot you back. Then we'd get kicked out. It wouldn't have been the first place we had gotten kicked out of in Vegas, but we all know what happens in Vegas.... Don't worry, Eileen, it wasn't anything Vegas-esque that happened to us. Anyway, I'd have to listen to you laugh all night while I complained about the pain until I caved and laughed about it too. Well, my bedroom is a mess tonight because I had to tear it apart to find your hat. Mission accomplished. I'll keep it by your picture so it's easy to find next time. Right about this time next year it's going skydiving. Maybe we'll high five again while I'm up there. Your hat will probably live in yet another house by then, too. It's as much a moving target as you were, but you always managed to get back in touch.

Love you, man.

Eileen Fletcher

January 11, 2012

Hello Honey,
This first week of January has been especially hard. My mind is always full of memories and thoughts of you. I just have been missing you so much. I dread Jan 5th and cant rest until its over. I guess I think more about the accident that day. I want to hold you in my arms and make it all go away like a bad dream. You are missed sweet boy, soo soo much.

Your Momma, always

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Ive felt everyone like a a little whisper in my ear. And just so you know, Josh's friends and family, your never alone. He is with us all, in our heart.

Jennifer McVicar

January 7, 2012

Hi my friend,
Its been a long time since I've written. I find it hard to believe its been so long since I've heard you laugh. I miss our talks so much. But you are never far from my mind, sometimes its just the color orange that makes me think of you, or songs on the radio-there is one you told me you hated that still plays and every time I hear it, I think "he hates this song, except that part"! And then I giggle because it really is a stupid song. After all this time, I look around me and wonder "don't these people realize"?
There is so much I still love to share with you, even though I know you are gone from this place. You taught me how to not be afraid to try things. I have to be brave, and keep fighting. You always kept going, no matter what. You were the strong one of us. I miss that. Even if you had to shove me into trying something new, somehow you made it happen.
I'm feeling blue tonight, and thats not how I usually think of our adventures. Its just the date.
Jen

Eileen Fletcher

October 30, 2011

My Sweet Boy,

I have a wish for you and all that knew and loved you. My wish is for wonderful memories of the amazing person you were and for a smile for all the joy you brought to each one of us. I wish I could hold you but I share my days with you in my heart. I keep you close and quietly tell you all the details of my life, just like we used to. As much as I miss you I learned something so valuable when I lost you, to show my love in as many ways as I can. Just like you did. To remember to notice the beauty that life holds. You did that too. I will always be so grateful that I had you in my life. You still bring me joy. Your memories are my treasure. I love you always and forever.

With all my love,
Your Momma

Lacy

July 31, 2011

Hey Buddy~

I know it has been a while, but life has been on fast forward. My little man is almost 2 years old now. And boy is he full of energy. You would have loved hanging out with him.

I find myself thinking of you often, and when I am driving around town I begin to talk with you. I miss your voice, and all your words of wisdom that have helped me through some tough times. I am greatful for all you have shown me, and the friendship I have within.

Everynight I look up from my couch and see your signature which sit up on my fireplace. I read your message to Erik and I often. Thank you for being a part of our day and in our lives.

Everytime I sign on to the internet you are there in a round-about way with me. For some reason, at any given time your account name is still active. And turned on 24-7. When I see it I think of all those late nights we spent writing poety and talking gibberish from being too tired, but not wanting to go to sleep.

We sure had some great times. I hope to come visit your new "home" on a trip to Reno, and share a laugh or two.

I miss you man. I hope you are well. Love you forever and miss you always.

Love,
Lacy

Eileen Fletcher

March 18, 2011

Hello My Precious Boy, I often have these day dreams of wonderful times we have shared. I smile, feel warm and sense your love. You will forever be close to my heart. Love you my darling boy. Miss you...... Your Momma Always

Meetra Varnes

January 6, 2011

Dearest Josh…Today I found myself contemplating on the true meaning of cousin. 14 grandkids definitely outnumbered the grownups and we spent the best years of our young lives in a pack…THE COUSINS. There is always a little bit of our childhood that will never be lost… we were all ready-made friends for life! Our pack is not the same now and we miss you terribly…your contagious laughter and smile. Thanks be to God for giving us the chance to be together again soon.

Miss & Love You...

Your Cousin, Sister & Friend ~ Meetra

Cathy Mesbah

January 5, 2011

My Loving Joshua,

I wish upon this night…to see you smile to hear your laugh. As time stands still tonight…I dream and cherish the times we all shared. They were all treasured times. When you walked into a room it beamed with excitement, humor, love and acceptance. You always had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special.

Your Auntie loves you sooo very much…I watched the most beautiful happy wide-eyed precious baby boy grow into the most handsome warmhearted young man inspired to be all he could be. We are eternally proud of you. My sweet Josh…you made every moment with everyone count to the utmost. You lived life to the fullest giving of yourself to all. What a joyous difference you have touched each of us with. We feel you all around us. You are truly forever loved and apart of all our lives eternally. We are family! Always!

Thank you Jesus…Thank you…Thank you…for making a way to bring this family and all families together again.

John and Brandi Mesbah

January 5, 2011

Hi Cousin Josh,

We wanted to tell you how much we love you and miss you. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. We honor the person you were to us and will remember you each and every day.

With Love,

Mesbah & Varnes Family

Eileen Fletcher

January 5, 2011

Hello Love,

On this day three years ago you went to Heaven. I feel your love and warm smile being sent to us everyday. You are my Angel. One day we will all be together again. I love you with all my heart.

Your Momma Forever

Eileen Fletcher

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas Sweet Boy,

My song on this beautiful day is for you. My smile is for your memories of past Christmas's. Jessi and I watched some of our old movies from all kinds of fun times; birthdays, Christmas, trips to the park and more. I just wanted to hold you. You are in my heart love. You are the best part of me. I love you my boy with all that I am. I miss you angel. Know when I close my eyes I am thinking of you and remembering our wonderful life together. I have been blessed beyond measure.

Merry Christmas and Sending My Love,
Your Momma

Sean

December 24, 2010

Hey buddy. I said many prayers for you tonight. I know Christmas is way better where you are...but selfishly, I wish you were here. I think of you often and hope you are doing well. Take care buddy and Merry Christmas!

Eileen Fletcher

December 22, 2010

Hello My Boy,

Christmas is almost here. We always made such a production of Christmas more that any other Holiday. You would be busy making things for people. You and I would be talking frequently about this or that present. Always teasing me with the guessing game. You could read me well and it would be almost impossible to keep a secret. I loved the wood framed oval mirror. The stand with the swivels all so perfectly carved. All the hours of love poured into sanding each gift smoothly and stained to perfection. The bread cutting board you made for me, Jessi and one for Dad were works of fine craftsmanship. All the different kinds of wood and grains made it more like a piece of art that something you'd cut on. I use it all the time. Now and again I brush on the mineral oil. I imagine how you would be checking it out when you came for a visit, giving me pointers on its care. I'll treasure it always.
Oh honey you are so missed. I bought you a present. It's a Christmas Globe with a stairway up to heaven with the angels. It plays the song Amazing Grace. One of my favorites. It will have a home in my curio case Dirk got me to put all your treasures in. I'll see it often and imagine being with you again. I love you dearly my precious boy. God Be With You,

Merry Merry Christmas,
With all my love, Momma

Amber Becker

November 27, 2010

Went through a box of some old stuff today and found a card from you. Reading it was bitter-sweet but I'm so thankful I'd held onto it. Will cherish it forever. Miss you, my friend.

Eileen Fletcher

November 25, 2010

It's Thanksgiving. I am grateful for our wonderful family. I am eternally grateful for every minute I got to have with you. I am grateful I got to be your Mom. And I got to be your friend. You Blessed my life Josh,in a million ways. I miss you and I'm so sad your not here, but I got to have you as my boy. I am so very very happy for that. You've made my life sweeter. I love you my darlin boy.

Eileen Fletcher

November 17, 2010

On my birthday, you were the first thing I thought of. I missed your call and how you always wanted to be first to wish me happy Birthday even if you had to set your alarm in the middle of the night. I miss the way you would sing the song and always call me your beautiful Momma. Your gift was always so planned and thought out. Nothing was ever ordinary with you. Always fun and full of love. I miss you everyday. We have something very very special. Nothing, NOTHING can ever take that away. I love you my Guarding Angel. You are always right next to me and hold a perfect place in my heart that is only for you.

Your Momma

Eileen Fletcher

October 24, 2010

Hello Love, I miss your smile, your voice and your handsome face. I miss your laugh. I miss you. I think about you all the time. I hold every precious memory near to my heart. The memories of you the day you were born till a grown man, I treasure them all. I love to hear all the Josh stories when we have family gatherings. We all miss you love. We all love you too. With all my heart you are my pride and joy. I love you. Your Momma, always and forever.

Sean

October 12, 2010

Hey buddy. Just checking in on you. I guess Christmas is getting near, and you are making signs again....Oh my that was so funny. I do miss you man, I cannot wait to talk to you again and share old stories. Tell the big guy I said HI!!!

Eileen Fletcher

September 29, 2010

Hello Love, I sure am missing you. This "till we meet again" is a really long time. I love you honey. Your Momma

Eileen Fletcher

September 5, 2010

Sending my love and best wishes to all who loved Josh. I thank you for sharing your memories and your heart. This Guest Book has been a wonderful support to me as I'm sure it has for you. My plan is to have it bound into a book one day. God Bless

Reasa

August 17, 2010

Cody and I took Oz swimming yesterday...we had to bait him with a stick to get in... It made me think of the day you were scuba diving off the boat and we handed oz to you in his orange life jacket. That was a great day!

Eileen Fletcher

August 16, 2010

Thinking of you. Missing you. Love you.

Eileen Fletcher

July 28, 2010

Hello Love, Missing you honey. Sending you lots of love and smiles. My beautiful boy I wish you could hear how precious you are to me. You always will be. I have truly been blessed. You are always close to my heart and on my mind. Sending you love everyday. I miss you. Your Momma

Amber Becker

June 17, 2010

Miss you.

Eileen Fletcher

June 3, 2010

Happy Birthday My Boy, I'll be singing to you and thinking of you all day. I have always loved your Birthday. I hope your having a Great Party with all the Angels. I hope you know that we all will be wishing you were here so we could shower you with love and presents and cake, Yea! Honey, I miss you and love you. Always, Your Momma

Eileen Fletcher

May 31, 2010

Good Morning Angel,
It's Memorial Day. It's special and oh so sweet to me. I have wonderful memories of all the camping trips over the years. Setting up, campfires and smores, water skiing, friends and family and then coming home so sore and tired you could barely walk. It was like the real beginning of summer. I am so grateful I got to share those times with you and Jess and Dad. I just remembered how you and Dad would plot against someone and then attack and throw them in the lake. I would suddenly notice you both were watching me and panic and run like crazy for a safe place. There was no safe place but I couldn't bring myself to go willingly. I would try with all my might to pay you guys back but you got too big and Dad was just impossible. That was so much fun. Uncle Mike was often with us. He was like your older brother.
I know all your friends are thinking about their fun trips with you too. Sean, Tim, Jimmy and Amy. Darby calls to say Hello and check in on me.. I see Brandon too. I think of so many friends who had become my friends too. You always had allot of buddies, girls and guys. If I listen real close I can still hear you laughing. I rememger Sunday barbeques. You and Jess could invite friends and after church we'd make a big meal and sit around the pond. I remember you throwing Jess in or just hold her over it. Oh, that was disgusting. She would get mad and that just made it all the funnier to you. Then the hoses or water balloons would come out. "Not in the house" I'd be yelling as things got crazy and all rules went out the window. What a Blast. We sure did have some fun times. Jessi's friends loved to come over too. Never a dull moment.
Maybe you and all your Grandparents and Uncle Roddie are planning a Barbeque in Heaven today. I know wherever you are, if you can, your music would be up a bit too load and there would be laughter. I miss you honey.

Thinking about you and sending you love, lots of love.
By for now Angel Boy.

Love, Your Momma

May 22, 2010

Thinking of you today. I was wondering where we would be today if things would of been different. I wonder where we would be in our lifes. I wonder who I'd and who you'd be. I just wanted to say I was thinking of you today.

robyn magee

May 12, 2010

hello uncle Joshua,Adelina is beautiful she looks alot like Jessica,your mom and dad our such proud grand parents....Thinking of you always love Aunt Robyn

Eileen Fletcher

May 6, 2010

Today, I do believe your going to be Uncle Josh. Has a wonderful sound doesn't it. Today, above all days, be close and do what you can to pull some strings with the Big Guy. Our baby Adelina is almost two weeks past due and has been perfectly comfy where she is. Jess and Phil are at the hospital and were making progress. Josh, your right here sharing in all the joy and happiness. We love you and miss you, everyday

With Love, Your Momma

Eileen Fletcher

April 22, 2010

Hello My Boy,
I hope some where in Heaven, where everthing is beautiful and sweet, you are feeling all the Love and thoughts being sent to you. I pray you know all the people who miss you. I hope you smile with us when we have those gentle warm moments, thinking about you. You have been such a blessing to me. You've been very dear to so many people. We all miss you Honey. You are so so Loved. I will forever keep you in my heart, my precious boy. Sending you, sharing with you always, a lifetime of a Momma's love. Yours

April 18, 2010

Hi there my friend. I occasionally read the little book of poems you gave me for inspiration and it always warms my heart. I miss you.

Love, a friend from Seattle

Eileen Fletcher

March 24, 2010

Hello my Sweet Boy,

I'm thinking about you. I sure miss that great big smile and contagious laugh. I miss making plans and long talks. Your going to be an uncle soon. You would be so excited. You were such and beautiful baby and grew to be such a handsome man. You stole my heart and never gave it back. I wish you were here.

Sending you lots of love, Your Momma

Sean

February 12, 2010

We were talking about you tonight. I miss you brother. Just dropping in.

January 25, 2010

Hello My Boy,

I'm thinking about you. I miss you and wish I could hear your voice. I miss those "OOOOHHHH wait that's too tight" hugs. I miss those calls, way too late. I miss calling you way too early. You will always be my pride and joy. I'm proud of you honey. I love you. I miss you.

With love, always
Your Momma

January 17, 2010

hello joshua you and your family have been in my thoughts i love and miss you aunt robyn

Amber Becker

January 5, 2010

Two years...

Thought of you a lot this week and especially today. Miss your face and being able to just give you a call to catch up on what's new in our lives.

Can't wait to see you on the other side. Pray for us till we get there!

Love and miss you,

Amber

Reasa Shuck

January 5, 2010

I can't believe it's been two years. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. I guess a life changing day never really feels that far away, does it?

I hope you know how many people are thinking of you today. You changed so many peoples lives in one way or another.

Wishing everyone a very blessed day today!

Love,

Reasa

Eileen Fletcher

January 5, 2010

Hello My Precious Boy,

It's been two years today that we lost you. It's been a million prayers for so many people who's life you touched. Prayers for precious memories that will never fade. Prayers for healing. You made us smile. Laugh. You warmed our hearts. You brightened our lives. You will forever be our sunshine.

I know my life will forever be sweeter because of you. Your gentleness, joy, courage and unending love for all of us, is my inspiration.

I'm celebrating you today. I'm wishing each and everyone who reads this, to smile. To remember all the special moments they got to have with you. And to know, they were truly blessed. I have been blessed.

I love you Son. I miss you so.

With All My Love, Your Momma

Eileen Fletcher

December 25, 2009

Good Morning My Boy.

Merry Christmas. Look down from Heaven and know you are right here with us. In every heart you have a home, you never leave. Your whole family loves and misses you so very much. Every light on the Christmas tree's, every flickering flame in the fireplace and a special prayer is for you today.

Merry Christmas to each one of you, too, who have loved Josh. I know you miss him too. Thank you so very much for all your kind words and sharing your thoughts and memories of a very wonderful young man.

God Bless you. May you have a beautiful, happy and healthy New Year.

With Love, Eileen (Josh's Mom)

Sean

December 8, 2009

Hey friend. I am always thinking of you and your awesome family. You know your Mom was always like a 2nd mom to me. I know you always adored and protected her, like you did me. I learned a lot from you, and still reflect on our many conversations. I said a prayer for you tonight in church, I always do. I want you to look after me and put in a good word, I need it!

I miss you so much!

Eileen Fletcher

November 25, 2009

Hello My Son-shine,

I went to be with you today. I love to talk to you and imagine that you hear me. Maybe you do. I miss you, honey. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I wish you were here, to share it with all of your loving family. We all miss you so much.

I have so much to be thankful for. I am eternally grateful for every minute I got to spend with you. I wish I could tell you that again. My favorite part of Thanksgiving was all the stories we'd tell at dinner. Sometimes you'd tell one that you thought I already knew. You were sure one for surprises. "What? I thought you knew about that! Whoops"

I miss your stories. And I miss your laugh. I miss you, my sweet boy.

All My Love for always, Momma

John Mesbah

November 22, 2009

Hi Josh,

I remember a lot of good times that you and I shared, like family outings to Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe, or bicycle riding behind your moms house in the hills, you were so talented and taught me so many tricks. I look back on these times and they bring a big smile to my face.

I always looked at Josh as an older brother and I’ll always admire him. If I had the opportunity to talk to Josh again I’m pretty sure what he would say- “If there is anything that our family needs, be there for them and look after them for me.” …..So I say this “If I could ever be of help, I am here.”

I love you brother and I will remember you always,

October 13, 2009

hi Joshua I read your mothers note to you > she loves you so.. You were so young when we first met but what a fine boy you were. I think of you ofter and vist you on occasion. As well as your gramdpa and grandma say hello to them for us love anut Vicki

Eileen Fletcher

October 12, 2009

Hello My Boy,
Sometimes I just cant believe your gone. Sometimes I imagine our lives if you were here. Where you'd be. I wish so much this could have just been a bad dream. It aches inside missing you this much. I visited you today. I think about all our time together and I'm so grateful.

I read something recently that reminded me so much of you.

It went like this; Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Any one who ever knew you would probably agree. You didn't always chose the easiest paths. You didn't plot out your life in a predictable way. But you certainly did leave a trail, evidence where you had been. Like many others, my life will never be the same. Thank you for that. Thank you for all the memories. I hold them near.

I love you son, I miss you. Your Momma

Amber Becker

August 30, 2009

Missin' you and thinking about you a lot this week for some reason. Was wishing I could just call you up on the phone and catch up. Can't wait to see you again in the presence of the Lord!

Eileen Fletcher

August 26, 2009

Good Morning My Boy,
Just wanted to tell you how much we are all missing you. Not a day goes by that I'm not missing you. I have so much to share with you. Some really great things. Some not so great. When life has it's little twists and turn, I think about you and how your life would be now. God only knows, but I love to imagine. You taught me so much. You learned so much too. It was wonderful watching you grow into the beautiful young man you turned out to be. You were so smart. Such a nut. We sure did have allot of fun. I miss your smile and your laugh. Your memories bring me joy. A few tears too. You will always be my sweet boy. You will always be very very loved. I miss you honey.
With love,
Your Momma

August 4, 2009

Well I’d have to say it’s been awhile since I’ve wrote. People always say that time goes by so fast and let me tell you it does. I can’t believe how much things have changed and where life has taken all of us. I think everyone would agree you have changed everyone’s life and the path they were on. I’m thankful for the knowledge I gained from our time together…it’s helped me with living my life how I want to now. “Life is joyful” you said that.

sean

August 2, 2009

Josh.
Hey buddy. Thanks for the nice conversation we had. I just returned home from Reno and I enjoyed our time together. I took my wife all around Reno and Sparks. I showed her all the places you worked and lived. Honestly, Everywhere I went, I thought of a Josh Magee story. My wife was in tears...she laughed so hard. The stories are endless. Many, I honestly miss you and think of you everyday. Ever since I was 4 years old, you were by my side, through the good times and the bad. I have never met anyone like you and never will. Thank you for being my friend, it meant a lot to me. Until we meet again.
Sean

eileen fletcher

July 30, 2009

Hello Honey, another early morning. I'm sure missing you. So many times you and I would get up early, while everyone else would be snoozing. We'd make super strong coffee and sit and talk about everything under the sun. I miss those times. I still talk to you and it makes me happy. All the little things in life and in my heart. Maybe in someway, somehow you can hear me. You are missed by so many people. You touched us all. You made it impossible not to love you. You made me smile and laugh. You will never, never be forgotten. I love you, my boy, Your Momma

Sean Fregoso

July 8, 2009

Hey D-Fe! I have no idea where you came up with that nickname, but it stuck. I was driving in my car, coming home from work, I was thinking of you and I heard the "Sowing the seeds of love" song....you should know what that means. Your song... Anyway, Thanks for the memories, thanks for the fun times, man I miss you. Its still a shock. I love you Josh.

Carrie McKissick

June 29, 2009

Hey Josh,

Been awhile since I've written to you. I'm sorry I missed your memorial on Alki. I still think about you often and how you were there for me during some of the "weirder" points in life. We had just caught up with each again after losing touch for so long and although I wished for longer conversations and to meet Reasa I'm thankful for the talks we did have. Miss you.

Lacy Bray

June 25, 2009

I do not know what to say. I have trying to talk to Josh on many occasions now. Unaware of his passing until today.

I thought that he was upset with me. We had once dated, and I cared so deeply for him that I was afraid of getting hurt. We decided to remain friends, and back in Sept. of 2006, Josh was part of my wedding.

He was a great friend, and always knew how to make you laugh. I always called him on his birthday, and he on mine. I lost contact with him shortly after the wedding.

I have had so much happen that I wanted to share with him, and now it looks like I will have to write it out.

I moved away, bought a house and am now expecting my first child. I know how much Josh loved children, and knew hearing that I was finally expecting would make him happy for me and my husband.

I am sorry for your loss; all of you so dear to him. I know that I am struggling to write this post. Tears keep filling in my eyes. For I am still in shock.

Josh was a good son, friend, man, and would have made a great husband. Life is always too short for those who are great. I know he will be in my thoughts as each day goes on.

With regards,
Lacy

robyn magee

June 4, 2009

hello joshua, its aunt robyn ive been thinking about you ..happybirthday!!! you are so blessed to have eileen for your mom jessica for your sister and ray for your dad. they miss and think of you offten, we all do . i miss you love aunt robyn.

Eileen Fletcher

June 4, 2009

Good Morning My Beautiful Birthday Boy,From the moment I peaked at the clock (0238 AM) I've been singing Birthday I love you songs to you. Every Birthday, I have and always will sing to you. I have every twinkle light shining, fountain flowing, birds are singing, and we're all celebrating you. I love you. I feel you looking down and smiling on this beautiful day that you were set in my arms 35 years ago. Wow, what a party we would be having. Lets just close our eyes and picture a beach somewhere. Maybe a destination type party. With all your family and friends. Reasa, Cody, Brandon, Sean, Darby, Amy..........., I don't want to leave anyone out but there are just too many to name. All your cousins, aunts and uncles, everyone! We could play and make great food and play some more. You could throw your sister and all the girls in the water. You love that. With that devilish grin, who could get mad, at least not for long. I loved all those silly fun times. We could always amuse ourselves. I miss you birthday boy.
I know you are at peace. You did have an extraordinary life. I think most of us spread the excitement out and you had to squeeze it all in. I'm so glad you did, even though you gave me a few gray hair. I'm glad if you had to leave this world, it was doing something you loved.
Smile love, that great big contagious smile. Know you are loved and missed. We will all be together again one day. Hold your arms wide open for Uncle Roddie. He's coming to be with you soon. Show him the most quiet and tranquil places to rest. You could always make people feel welcome. I know you'll take good care of him.
Happy Birthday again, my precious boy. Listen close and you'll be hearing me sing to you all day long. Celebrate with a Heavenly chocolate cake and thirty five imposible to blow out candles. The kind that will burn forever and warm your heart completely. Like you have done to mine.

With All Your Momma's Love

Eileen Fletcher

May 24, 2009

Hello Love, Its Sunday morning. Memorial week end. We used to love the weekends. Seemed everyone could sleep in but you and I. I loved our long talks. Life and all its twists and turns. You've always been such a hugh part of mine. From the little things that brought us joy, made us laugh, sad, or deepest fears, I always knew you were right there living through it all with me and me with you. You knew how to make each of us feel special. Jessi shares some of the most precious moments that the two of you had and I know she treasures them all. Its every Moms dream to see the love between her children. What a wonderful son and brother you were to us. How loved you were by all your family, and always will be. What a beautiful friend you were to others.
We all miss you, love. Your memory, and every precious moment will forever be a part of me and will hold the most special place in a Momma's heart.
On this Memorial and everyday,
Love you Sonshine, Your Momma

sean fregoso

May 18, 2009

Hey buddy. I think of you every day. I am so glad we reconnected and shared so much about the past. It was so good talking to you and reliving the greatest moments of my life. We were so different, yet had so much in common. Its amazing how you were so much a part of my adolescence, I cant tell a story about my teenage years without your name coming up. I wish you could have met my wife and my kids, I tell them about you...the things we did and the fun we had. You were more than a childhood buddy, a roommate, and a mentor, you were my best friend and I will never forget that. You always looked out for me and I will always respect you for that. You will always live on in my memories. I love you man.

May 15, 2009

Hello Sweetheart, Today we celebrated Mothers Day. We talked about you so often. You are such a hugh part of our lives. All the funny stories and fun times weve all shared. Everyday I thank God for my family. For you. I miss you son. I miss you.

Eileen Fletcher

March 11, 2009

Hello Love, Your on my mind and on my heart. So often I think about how much you've been a part of my life. It's so hard to miss you and I wish so much I could share all the little details of our lives. I sometimes talk to you, wishing so much you could hear me. I look at your pictures and remember all the funny things you'd say and do. I miss a million little things about you. Mostly, your precious face, smile, voice and hugs. Your thoughtfulness. You are so loved. You are so missed. I love you my Sonshine boy, Your Momma

February 7, 2009

Eileen Fletcher

February 1, 2009

Dear Josh,
You warmed our hearts, brightened our lives and will be our forever "SUNSHINE"

WHAT DEATH CANNOT DO
It cannot steal eternal life, invade the soul, shatter hope. It cannot destroy peace, suppress memories, silence courage, conquer the spirit, kill friendship, corrode faith or cripple love.

YOU WILL NEVER BE GONE, WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

Eileen Fletcher

February 1, 2009

Hello to all of you friends and family of Josh's,
I cannot express how grateful I am to each and every one of you. Your kind words and stories have allowed us all to help each other threw this past year. I want to thank you and invite you to continue to do so, whenever you want or need. If your missing him or just want to say hello, I welcome you to contact me too. The Guest Book has been a link that I have loved. Send pictures too, and one day I will have the book bound. Maybe next year. Maybe not. I believe Josh knew he was loved by you. His beautiful smile and open heart makes me know too, that he loved you.
My prayer is that you all are beginning to heal and that when those times come, when your thinking about Josh, that you too, will smile. That fond memories of Josh give you stregnth and peace in the new year. And, that you love and live your life fully.

With Love and Regards,
Eileen (Josh's MOM)

robyn magee

January 24, 2009

dear josh i cant believe its been a year and 19 days it feels like yesterday at times, i think of you often and when i talk with a family member we laugh we cry we really never say goodbye your in our hearts and thoughts forever love and miss you aunt robyn

Nancy Cesarini

January 5, 2009

Josh today I spoke with your momma . She and Jess were going to spend the day together. Though I had'nt seen in awhile I think Jess &Phil's wedding. I always felt that your mom and your aunts would keep me up to date with all your changes and how you were doing. You can't even imagine how excited your mom was when you got engaged. You have a really amazing and loving family . I remember when I first met you I think you were 3 years old. Aunt Debs invited me to your parents wedding. I didn't really know your parents that well but back then I thought well Hell yes I'll go it's a party!!! Now if my memory serves me well I think you were wearing this cute little Hawiian shirt??? Anyway this I thought for sure you had this presence it was so strong.your smile was just infectious. Well I just wanted your family to know that
was thinking of you. I won't ever forgot that adorable little smile you had. My thoughts and love are with you Eileen my dear friend I love you and your family very much. My prayers are with all of you today and always. Love Nancy January 5,2009 Monday 9:50 pm

Nancy Cesarini

January 5, 2009

Cody Tusberg

January 5, 2009

Today I say you pull some sort of shenanigan...be funny crack a joke and make someone smile. Think of one of the crazy ideas Josh had. Like taking a drill to the hood of his truck to put a hood scoop on it....Or taking out the neighbors tree with a Uhaul.... Try not to be sad today. A little something to keep Josh in my mind everyday.

Oh my friend you are missed but you still remain.....

Reasa Shuck

January 5, 2009

When Josh and I started dating we found out that our favorite movie was the same. The movie’s title is “What Dreams May Come”. It’s a movie that show’s you after life there is more...The end is just the beginning. It’s a movie that talks about great loss and a family finding each other in heaven. Josh and I talked about how dark the movie was, but also how much light it shinned on things. I really encourage anyone who loves and misses Josh to watch this movie. It will pull at your heart strings and many tears will fall, but know that every tear will be healing. I’m sure as you watch the movie you won’t be crying alone. Josh will be there with his hand on your shoulder saying your okay and so is he.

Mom (Eileen) and Dirk know that Josh was so proud of your wedding and the love that you two have for each other. Josh always wanted to know that you would be taken care of and looked after Mom. I’m sure that Josh was put to ease the day the I Do’s were said.

Jess and Phil, Josh had so much love for you two. He was always amazed by the love you had for each other. I was on the phone with Jess today and said that I really do use her and Phil as a relationship model. Jess, your brother loved you more than words could every say…and in his own words he could have never picked out or made a better man than Phil for you. He was so excited about you two house shopping and I know the day that you two moved into your house Josh was there watching with that big smile he always had.

Dad and Mom (Alynn), Josh always called you the power couple. He said even if the world put a cement wall in front of you that you’d find away to get around it or go through it as a couple. I especially know now what he meant by that. You have shown pure strength through all this and I admire that. I hope that I will always show that strength through my life with the things I face.

Jennifer, you were Josh’s best friend and he cared for you very much. I remember being out at a Mexican restaurant and there was a chip that was all rolled up and he got all excited and said” I love these kinds of chips” I looked at him and gave a laugh and he said “Jen would understand”. I remember you two laughed so much when you talked and sometimes I didn’t even get what you two were laughing about but that’s the best part of best friends, they understand when nobody else does. Josh also thought that Zach was such a great kid and had so many talents. I hope you get everything that you want in life and that you two are doing well.

Josh loved his family and friends very much and found strength through them. I’m sure that most of you also found strength through Josh. I can’t believe that today it’s been a year since we lost Josh to this earth. So many things have happened to all of us through this year and a lot of those were positive. I seem to think that with Josh passing, he made sure that we all had are little blessings to keep us strong and moving forward. In ending, I’m going to use a quote from the movie “What Dreams May Come”. A whole human life is just a heartbeat here in Heaven. Then we'll all be together forever.

Eileen Fletcher

January 5, 2009

Hello once again, this time to all of those who knew and loved Josh. I always knew he was precious to me and to allot of people but since he has been gone I have learned so much more. How much he brought into your lives, his joy and gentleness was felt and shared. His heart was given unselfishly to each one of us. I know he had a purpose here and I am so thankful every day that I could be present to witness so many of those moments. I feel thankful too, for each one of you who have reached out to help each other threw this past year. I personally have memorized the shoulder and felt the hearts and prayers of many. We all loved and miss Josh so much and what a beautiful place he has made in each of our hearts to keep close for always. I hope you feel him smiling down when you have one of those "remember when Josh" moments.
I wish each one of us a new year filled with love, happiness, good health , and relationships that warm you up like one of Josh's hugs. May we all be as full of enthusiasm and zest for life as he was.
Sending love and many thanks to you, JOSH's MOM

Ailesha Ringer

January 2, 2009

Eileen, Ray and my wonderful Jess,

It has almost been a year, and I can say that I am glad to see the end of 2008, it started with such tragedy.
I am thinking of all of you during this time. I know the holidays, birthdays and sometimes just days are bitter-sweet reminders of Josh. They will get easier and being surrounded by such amazing friends and family will help with that process.

On January 5th, I hope you each can have a "Josh Day": do something you know he would have been happy to hear about. Whether that's baking a wonderful breakfast in a hat purchased specifically for you; walking the dogs in the sunshine in a moment of quiet peace; fishing, running and otherwise being active. Each of you are celebratory reminders of the good people can do and the joy that can be given to others, Josh was a celebration of this too. Continue to keep his legacy alive as you each have been. Know that while loneliness is as deep as Josh's beloved ocean, there is also a profound beauty in it and a knowledge of self and love that blossom from it.

I love you all.

Ailesha

Jennifer McVicar

December 28, 2008

Josh,

Merry Christmas my friend. Its been a long year, and I've missed you. Not a day goes by that I dont think of you, and some days I'm saddened by those thoughts, other days, I laugh. I guess that means I'm starting to heal. I think of your mom often. I want her to know that I hope she remembers what YOU told her, and I truly truly hope that her heart is not as heavy as it was a year ago. Zack and I went to Alki beach for the first time, to the fun places the 3 of us went, where you threw away your cell phone in the garbage, in ketchup, and spent the day remembering. It was a good day. I miss your goofy stories, and I often remember your saying "Jen would have laughed at that", and some of our other dumb phrases we used to say! If it was something you did, you are right, I would have laughed about it when no one else did.

EILEEN FLETCHER

December 26, 2008

I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas love, and I hope you know how much I love you. I wish I could give you the most wonderful Christmas hug, like so many we have shared. No Christmas will ever be the same without you. You will always be in my heart, no matter the season or the time of day, no matter what else may be filling the moment, you will always be close by me. I miss you darlin boy. I miss you.

Eileen Fletcher

December 15, 2008

Hello Honey, I miss you, so much. I miss our last Christmas. All our Christmas's. I was thinking about our big family get together. Everyone was so so glad you were there. It's a memory we all treasure, now. Your smiling face always lit up the room, so warm hearted and handsome. So smart, so funny too. I'm so glad we had those few days together last Christmas, our talks, our drive to Tahoe with Brandon, decorating, movies. Ive thought about so many times we've had, you and I and Jessi, and I feel so blessed. I'm so glad you were my boy. I've allways been your biggest fan. What an incredible man you grew up to be. I know we'll be together one day and that gives me stregnth and hope. Wish you were here right now.
Missing you, love you,
Momma

Eileen Fletcher

November 5, 2008

Hello MY Boy, I'm thinking about you as I so often do. I was remembering our Lord of the Rings Marathon. When we snuck Jasmyn in my hotel room in a duffle bad and how mad she was. You Reasa and I trying to get through those movies and how I kept falling asleep so you'd have to keep going back to where I could remember. Honey I miss you so much. My heart is so full of love for you and I just hope and pray that you always felt how loved and precious you were to so me and all of your family and friends. You truely are so missed. What I wouldnt give to just sit with you for awhile or have one of those pick you up off the ground hugs. Your baby sister sure misses you too. We talk about your all the time. Im so very glad we can be there for each other. As you, my boy, have always been such a hugh part of our lives, we can feel your big arms wrapped around us. We keep you close in our minds and hearts, everyday. All My Love, Your Momma

robyn magee

September 21, 2008

hi josh today is sept 21 your sisters birthday and i know she is thinking of you today and everyday.she rides this piniksh scooter im not sure if you would approve or not but she loves it you no when jess gets an idea in her head shes going to follow through with it. i saw her ridding home today from church you would have laughed at her , (you probably already have) she is an amazing person.thinking of her to day made think of you and how much she misses you as we all do i no you r smiling down her day . her special. love aunt robyn

Eileen Fletcher

September 8, 2008

Hello Honey, I think of you so often. I love all the beautiful memories I have of all of us together. I got married. I had a very special chair for you. It was the very first one on the Brides side. Your flowers and bows were all white. Jessi and I each set a beautiful rose on the chair as we came down the isle. The rose's had an angel charm on them, I have them drying and Ill keep them forever. I hope you were watching from above. Everyone kept saying how happy you would be to see this day. I missed you. I miss you. I keep you close in my heart everyday. I love you my Sunshine. Always and Forever, Momma

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