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DUSTIN ESKIE Obituary

Dustin Joseph Eskie of Leawood, Kan., after a short journey on Earth passed Sunday, August 25, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends after a nine-month courageous battle with pineal glioblastoma brain tumor. His great strength and determination was an inspiration to his family and friends. He came into this world March 16, 1992, in Overland Park, Kan., one day before his dad's birthday. He grew up in Leawood, attended The Barstow School, and was in his third year at Arizona State University. His bright spirit and loving personality touched many during his short life. Dustin was a creative writer, humorous, intuitive, and witty. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, playing guitar, and video games. Dustin definitely danced to the beat of his own drum. In a conversation with his parents at age four, he was asked "Where are you from?" and he responded "From God." And now we give him back to God as a special angel to watch over his family and friends. Mom and Dad were blessed and proud to have Dustin as our son. He will always be in our hearts. Dustin will be buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in a peaceful, wooded setting. A celebration of life service honoring Dustin will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Church of the Resurrection, 13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood. Feel free to bring anything you would like to share or say about Dustin's life to a reception in the narthex immediately following the service by Pastor Adam Hamilton. Dress casual. Dustin's wishes were to have more research into this rare form of brain cancer. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to KU Endowment Association, Neuroscience Research, in memory of Dustin J. Eskie, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044-0928. We will miss our son's dry sense of humor, his challenging questions about everything in life, and his warm and honest heart. He leaves behind his parents, Dennis and Debra (Debi) Eskie, sisters, Leah Eskie- Percival and Erin (Fred C.) Merrill, nieces, Chyler and Chandi Percival and Evie Merrill, nephew, Brayden Merrill, grandfathers, Harlan "Nick" Reynolds, Jr. and Stephen Parker, great-grandmother, Katherine Zavitz-Reynolds-Dawson, aunt, Linda and uncle, Mike Boyd, aunt, Darla Urbantas (Richard), uncle, Dirk Reynolds (Laura), cousins, Andy, Katie, and David Boyd, and Levi Reynolds, special lifetime friend, Veronica Martinez, and his close friends. Keep a candle lit as we will all meet up to you later Dustin. Waiting for him in heaven are his grandmothers, Helen Irene Schwedes-Eskie-Glascock and Peggy Abbott-Reynolds-Parker and great-grandmothers, Alice Abbott and Jessie Schwedes. A heartfelt thank you from Debi, Dennis, Leah and Erin to our friends and family and to Dustin's friends for their loving support, kindness, and prayers for Dustin during his nine- month illness. "There is no death Only a change of worlds" - Chief Seattle Condolences may be left online at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com. Arr.: McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64145. M

Published by Kansas City Star from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2013.
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Dennis, Debi, Erin and Leah, I am your neice/cousin Eleanor. A family member forwarded this sad news. I feel so sorry for your loss, and know what it is like to lose a sibling, as we had a similar tragedy in our family. Though I never met him, family is family, and I am saddened by news of his passing. He will remain alive in your memories and forever in your hearts. Blessings to you all.

Eleanor Luna

May 19, 2014

I will always remember the warm glowing face of a young boy that loved life and the arts. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of deep loss. Love for Life, Jocelyn

jocelyn russell

September 2, 2013

My memories are of a very young boy at Barstow, who played with my son, Will, even though they were not in the same grade. Debi i always admired you from afar and your caring for the American Indians. There are no words that can reflect the deepest pain and sorrow you are going through right now. But Chief Seattle is right, the next world is so very cool. Jeanne Patterson

Jeanne Lillig-Patterson

August 31, 2013

We shall never forget and our prayers are with all your family. David and vicki block

David Block

August 31, 2013

Leah, My prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss and may God give you all strength to know he is home with his Savior. I am saddened by your loss.

Jim Mirabile

August 31, 2013

Dear Debi and Denny,
Linda has kept me abreast with what was happening with your beloved son. I was so sorry to hear I know how devastating it is to lose a loved one but a child I can't imagine. I have always felt that if remembered they are never really gone from our lives just waiting in a better place till we join them again. God bless you all.
Sincerely, Maryann and Herb ( Boust ) Juran

Maryann Juran

August 30, 2013

Dear Debi and Dennis,
We're deeply sorry to learn of the passing of your son, Dustin. He was a very handsome and happy young person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and remember the laughter that he brought the whole family.
Frank and Martha Fair

August 30, 2013

Dear Debi and Dennis,
We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your son Dustin. We remember him as he accompanied you and the girls around the halls of Barstow. We hope that you find comfort in wonderful memories you created together. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane and Art Federman

Diane Federman

August 30, 2013

Dennis, Debi, Erin & Leah--We are so sorry for the loss of your son/brother, Dustin. It is never easy losing someone so young.
We send you hope for God's comfort and know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Mary and Craig Buller

August 30, 2013

Dennis, Debi, and family. My heart breaks for your loss of Dustin. My thoughts are with you and yours.

Bob Roberts

August 30, 2013

Dennis and Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Janice Thome

August 30, 2013

I feel I know you through Truett, and you have been in my prayers since Truett told me about Dustin's illness...that God would surround your family with His Love and comfort through all of Dustin's illness. You're in my prayers as I know how hard it much be to lose a child.
In Christian Love, Marge Swaim

August 30, 2013

Dennis, Debbie and family, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Dustin. You are in our prayers and thoughts. God bless Lew and Susan Wiens

Lew and Susan Wiens

August 29, 2013

Dear Debbie & Dennis: Words are totally inadequate to even try to express our sadness at the death of your dear Dustin. We all were afraid it was coming but nothing can prepare parents for the loss of a child. Please know our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. Unfortunately, we are out of town for 10 days so sadly won't be able to attend his service on Saturday. Many blessings, Chuck & Mary Bloom.

August 29, 2013

We just learned about the loss of Dustin. We are so sorry. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Med & Sandy James (Leawood, Kansas)

August 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry and my you know we are thinking of you during this time and such a hardship to lose your son. My peace be with him and your family. Liza, Johnny & Jason Ashner

Liza Ashner

August 29, 2013

Dennis and Debi -

Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's presence comfort you in this most difficult time.

Cindy & Brent Blake

August 29, 2013

Leah and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss of Dustin. Though we never met him in the short time that we've known you, after seeing photos and reading about him, I have an idea of what a great guy he was. I hope you and your family will find peace soon. Mallory is thinking of Chyler and hopes she is doing ok. Sincerely, Jill Cutler

Jill, Mike, Mallory, and Wyatt Cutler

August 29, 2013

Our hearts are broken. Dustin will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Dee Dee, T.j. Joe and Brad Jarvis

August 28, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thought.

Karen, Jim, Whitney, Abigail, William, Andrew and Michael Watts

August 28, 2013

Dear Friends, My heart is breaking. I just learned of Dustin's illness and death from a friend. I remember this tiny boy from your house nearly 20 years ago and can't imagine your grief. Know that I'm praying, weeping, grieving with you. God bless the Eskie family now and always!

Betsy Donnelly

August 28, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Linda and Mark Riscoe

Linda Riscoe

August 28, 2013

Debbie, So sorry to hear about Dustin

Colleen Albright, Goodman Gravley

August 28, 2013

Debi, Dennis, Leah, Erin and family,
Our family is in Colorado together and we have found out about Dustin passing. We are overwhelmed with sadness. We have some great memories of him hanging out at our house. It's just hard to take. Please know that we are thinking of you all with our heartfelt prayers. Dustin will forever be a joyful presence in your lives and we know how much he was loved by you all. May he rest in peace in heaven and look down on you all with light and love.
Melanie, Craig, Jess and Drue Eymann

August 28, 2013

Dennis, Debi and Family,

Lisa and I are saddened to learn of Dustin's recent challenges and passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult and trying time.

Remember the pranks, jokes, laughs smiles and good times.

May God Bless you all.

Dennis and Lisa Horner

Dennis Horner

August 28, 2013

Dennis, Debi,Leah and Erin, We just heard of Dustin's illness and passing. We are so sorry for your loss. This is such a sad time in your lives we can not even begin to imagine. Knowing that he is at peace now and the thoughts of your wonderful but brief time with him hopefully will bring you some comfort. However, please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Dustin's sole. Evan, Sandy, Diana, Chip, and Alexis Mladenoff.

August 28, 2013

Debi, Dennis, Leah, Erin and family, I am deeply touched by Dustin's change of status. I hope it will give some solace to you that I am Mapping the whole constitution of our being...our human duality... Humans have a 3-fold, physical material anatomy and physiology and and 3-fold SOUL anatomy and physiology. I will be sharing this with science community shortly...am writing the book on it! My work will reveal many answers to many mysteries. Sending lots and lots of LOVE to you all... from our family to you... Charlotte (Shapiro), Trace & Scott and girls, Ashley, Arinna, Shiva, Skylar, Chloe & Sade... and Mikal & Shane.

Charlotte Shapiro

August 28, 2013

debbie and dennis, i am so sorry to here of dustin's passing. i know he was the apple of your eye having such a free spirit. i remember when he was born you both being very proud parents of a boy after having 2 girls. god love you it is not suppose to be this way but at least you were able to get 21 great years with him. may the lord bring peace to you in the coming months ahead.

darrel robertson

August 28, 2013

Our concern has been with you during Dustin's illness, but we extend our deepest sympathy to you at this time. Our hearts are broken over this terrible loss of your son.

Rex and Kim Martin

August 28, 2013

I just heard about Dustin I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers always-----Bob Adamo

August 27, 2013

Debi, Dennis, and family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this very difficult time! We cannot begin to understand what you are going through right now, but we send our love, and we pray for comfort and strength for your entire family.
With loving memories of Dustin . . .
Your neighbors,

Beth & Gary Archer

August 27, 2013

My Love, Prayers, & God's Blessings to all of you at this very hard time.. Know that one day we will all be with Our Loved One's again, holding their hand's as we walk across the Rainbow Bridge into God's waiting Hand's.. Wish I could be there but always know I am there in my Heart for all of you.. Love Sue Reed

Sue Reed

August 27, 2013

My condolences to friends and family of Dustin. I knew him only for a short time in high school, and remembered him as a truly thoughtful and wonderful guy. May he rest in peace.

Traci Sipple

August 26, 2013

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