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Todd Edward Jones

Todd Jones Obituary

Reiki master, carpenter, pianist , sailor, seeker, son, brother, lover, friend - Toddi had a spirit that was easy to fall in love with. Todd Edward Jones was born in Santa Barbara, California on March 3rd, 1962, grew up in Boulder Creek, California and graduated from San Lorenzo Valley High School in 1980. Toddi had a tremendous love for life, eyes that sparkled with energy and a laugh that was full of spirit and love. His journey was one of compassion, awareness, understanding and love.

Todd passed away the evening of Sunday January 4th, 2009, after a long dance with lymphoma and an unexpected bout of pneumonia. He is survived by his mother Carolee Cole, his father Bill Jones, his brother Christopher Jones, his sister Jennifer Cole, his niece Yarrow Riki Jones, his partner Faith, and numerous dear and loving family members and friends.

There will be a Celebration of Life in Todd's honor on his birthday. Contributions to assist the family with medical and other expenses will be gratefully accepted and can be made in Todd Jones' name at Bank of the West, 2020 N. Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Namaste.

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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Jan. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Todd Jones

26 Entries

December 11, 2009

you're a part of me forever, toddilamasan, a piece of my heart. so many times over the past 11 months, i've wished for just ONE more minute with you to tell you i love you and to hold you, to look into your laughing eyes as they look into mine, to meld our energies together. just one minute, even half a minute would do, i can talk and hug fast...but i know you're here, i know you're happy and i will be happy always having a part of you in my heart. i love you baby.

Tim Reed

March 2, 2009

Todd – What can I say? Always a friend, and so much more. You held my heart as I held yours. I could not have had a better companion, guide and spiritual brother for the path of discovery and becoming we have shared for the last 15 years. In your eyes I always saw the light and love that was your deep and true self, that is part of the light and love that passes though all of us. In your eyes I could tell that you saw the same in me.

You and I shared a delight for the story and subtext of our lives. I cannot count the times we sat contemplating life, god and our navels and enjoying every minute of it. We would laugh at our triumphs and our follies and in laughter they would become the same, nothing more or less than the texture of our lives. In that truth we would both find delight.

I would have liked nothing better than for us to one day be a couple of old men sitting in our deck chairs in the sun talking a about life, god an all the things we always did. I know it would have been just as delightful as ever. When that time comes I will still be thinking of you (probably talking with you) and always listening for you. You will always be a part of me.

At this moment I feel grateful. I am grateful for all our years of friendship. I am grateful that Bill and Carol brought you into the world and gave you to us; grateful that they did such a good job raising their boys to be such good men. Most of all I am grateful that you chose to share your life with me, my family, with all of us, and for the very special gift of sharing with us a life lived well.

I release you to the light and love that is your true being and your true home.

Your friend,

Tim

Mark Schmidt

February 26, 2009

Dear Todd, you have truly touched my life. Your friendship stays with me and I am "one lucky guy" to have spent time with you as my room mate. You called me Pumba from the Lion King and your sense of humor and play endeared me to you. You lovingly gave me Reiki treatments and taught me about the many wonders of life that we can't physically see but we know are there. Your compassionate heart and hugs are alway a part of me and I love and miss you very much. Love Mark a.k.a Pumba

Ursula Murray

February 19, 2009

Oh Toddi,
You will be missed by so many that loved you. So special was the love between you and your bother never shy about showing your affections. I will miss your long hugs, soft hands, and diners at my house bantering politics with "Big Daddy".
I loved you first...

Carolee Cole

February 11, 2009

I was gifted with the joy of being Todd's mother. He was a son, friend and teacher. He touched my soul with his light. Through his music I could hear the depth of his awareness. It always delighted me to see Todd surrounded by quality friends throughout his life. He was very rich in the only way that really matters in life. He would say to all of us "Just Breathe"

Catherine Cat Heron Steele

February 11, 2009

Dear Todd,
You were the swellest and finest housemate I have ever known. It was such a joy to come home after a day of working to see your smile, to see you cuddling with one of the Siamese cats (that quiet one we called Tsuku "the silent beat" in Taiko drumming), to share the making and enjoying of a meal, to go for a walk under the slivery smile of a moon, to go for a paddle with the outrigger kanu crew. I'll always remember the way you blew on the conch shell. You were a friend and a brother to me. Love flows through you and embraces all you touch. Catherine Cat Heron Steele (Akau Hana Outrigger Canoe Club)

Laura Czech

February 5, 2009

"White Light Journey!"

Moving it swiftly through the night skies
Without warning, the “mover” rides you, no lies

Out of the planet and through the speed of light
You find yourself watching the swift moving flight

The eyes are your windows; the trip is your prize
White light trail; what is this that flies?

A natural, beautiful sight for the traveler or viewer, right?
Twinkles of white stars compliment the light of white

Steel blue in the background takes your breath away, cries
Only to oxygenate on the return trip as the tear dries

You question “not” this trip, as not to be contrite
Trusting the ride on the cycle-rod to be polite

As swiftly as you leave and record the vertical sunrise
You find yourself back on the return horizontal “highs!”

Tripping on a dream of dust at the measurement of height
Is this a hallucination or a death in the light of bright?

Such beauty, such peace you must never surmise
Can you see this on canvas as your eyes brush the skies?

Written by:
Laura Buxton Check (who saw and rode the “White Light Journey”)

*.........my "love" of you.
I cannot hide my sins for you
I can't hide my wonder of you
I cannot hide my thoughts on you

I can never hide from you..........

"To Todd: Everyday is your birthday now---(March 3rd; forward) and those who know of your presence shall be "gifted," in still time! Thank-you for your special oracle.

To those who read this:

Todd only waited days until he visited me in my garden. I was at the hospital with Todd's brother Chris and I invited them to see my garden. While on the telephone with Todd's mother Carolyn, I was adorned at my own home cemetery with Todd keeping his promise. I told his mother while on the phone, someone put their arm around my waist. My mother's ashes are scattered by her headstone along with my pets at my own cemetery on my property. I have a "love-seat" at this garden section. There is statuary, flowers and memories in this sanctuary. Now, Todd Edward Jones graces my land, mind and soul!

Idy Nyberg

January 31, 2009

Dodd , you dear , dear soul . I did not have enough time to invest in you , the time I did have, was precious and powerful , you had theee most enlightend energy I ever experience with any other one person, I will miss you , but visit with me and we catch up on lost time . I am glad for you , you are free , make the most of it , no limits .. I want to tell you that I love you and appreciate you , go dance in the" Light" and have joy.. Idy Nyberg ( Windmessenger )

Paul Obleas

January 30, 2009

ToddiLlama - I too wish I had more time with you. With your kind eyes and child's heart though, I have known you as long as I've known love. Your pull on everyone has been so strong and reminds me of probably my best memory of you: While taking a drive home at sunset, I was about to make a left turn onto West Cliff when something told me to look back. There you were, looking at me, standing with Faith on the sidewalk. Thanks for stopping me friend. It was nice to see you.

Bailey Jackson

January 29, 2009

todd was a great man very lively although ive only meet him 2 or 3 times he has put a big stamp on my heart and i will love him for iternity

Carrie Brace

January 28, 2009

Cousin Todd
I love you and miss you dearly. You always had a hug and smile know matter how long we would go without seeing each other. It always felt like not a day went by.I know that is how it will be when I see you again. Your free sweety!!

Bianca Schaut

January 27, 2009

Todd is the exceptional individual who connected deeply with others. I am thankful I had the opportunity to know him. I will always cherish the lunch we shared on a sunny afternoon ... his mother's home-made chowder ... a conversation of big life issues and also of simple and funny things. There was beauty also in the silences. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met him and to have felt his positive and compassionate energy. My thoughts are with his family and friends. He will be with you/with us --- always.

with love,
b

Roe Griffith

January 27, 2009

My dearest one...your instant friendship and connection with me went beyond the mundane and into the Divine. I am honored to continue to know you, in all of your forms. Fly long, stay warm, and I will love and miss you for all my days on this plane. Blessings and Deep Peace to Family and Friends, Roe Griffith, Circle of the SacredFeathers

THE JONES BOYZ

Christopher Jones

January 27, 2009

My Toddi,
Brother, best friend, teacher, drinking buddy, protector, riding partner, etc....
How do I adjust to the void in my/our lives? So many eggs in one basket I have placed in you. It breaks my heart with the knowledge of mine eyes shall never gaze upon thee.
I Love You, Christopher (kiki)
Todd---Please visit me soon!! I am listening!!

Cris Sanguino

January 27, 2009

Todd,
I will miss your contagious laugh, hugs and your warm smile. I will always remember the motorcycle ride with Christopher, through the SC Mountains when we stopped to thaw out at Sempervirens Point, the sailing trips on the bay where we laughed, drank good wine and ate great food!
You will be remembered in my heart for these great adventures.
Cris

Kimberly Jackson

January 27, 2009

My dear cousin, I miss you. You always knew when I needed to hear your voice with wisdom to heal my soul. I pray you're dancing above me at this moment. I only cry now because I know I won't see you again until I am dancing with you. I love you and I promise to continue to try and spread my wings as I struggle in this cocoon called life...

Antonia Tu

January 26, 2009

I shall miss Todd's smiling face and his warm embrace. His deep appreciation of nature and his love of people were contagious. When I prepare certain dishes, it always remind me of how much Todd enjoyed Chinese cooking. My thoughts are with Todd's family.

Andrea Gorman

January 26, 2009

Todd, your words of advice and unconditional caring live on in my heart. You were, and will continue to be, an inspiration to my boys and I. Our deepest sympathy and prayers for healing go to your family and friends.

Kathleen Carter RN, OCN

January 25, 2009

As an Oncology nurse, I took care of Todd during his many hospital visits. I was impressed by his positive and sweet nature. I remember him telling me when he asked for a fast path to enlightenment, he didn't know Spirit would hand him this path. Blessings Todd, I will miss you

Darin Hovey

January 25, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Todd's family.
Ron, Joan and Darin Hovey

Liah Howard

January 25, 2009

Todd, Your light and love live on in my heart and I feel blessed to have been a part of your journey. We are all teachers for one another and I am so grateful to say that your enthusiam for life has inspired me to live my life more fully. Thank you more than words can say. Liah

Daisy Levine

January 25, 2009

Todd's strength and will to live were inspiring. I wish peace and healing to all who loved him.

Geoff Laughton

January 25, 2009

It was truly an experience to be in Todd's energy. He had a wisdom and a heart that were an honor to get to experience for me. I am sad that we don't get to hear him laugh, or see that sparkle that so many who knew him also saw. However, I am grateful that he now gets to bring him magic and his light Home, to be one with all the other LIghts that have gone Home. Blessings to you Todd, as you continue the journey.

Geoff

Bethan Carter

January 25, 2009

Dear Todd, your life has inspired me to live life more freely, and to find the richness in each moment- no matter what the situation. You indulged in life, and were somehow able to constantly see it's beauty. Thank you for your inspiration, your strength, and your love! I love you and miss you always, Bethan

faith

January 25, 2009

we love you, toddi

Noreen Monahan

January 25, 2009

I did not know Todd that well; met him a couple of times and he was very sweet and gentle and he seemed to exhibit an endless reach for living. I wish his family the deepest heartfelt sympathy.

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