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Jeremy ENGELSEN Obituary
He will join his grandparents, Johan and Solveig Engelsen and Samuel L. and Elsie Tavlores; as well as his aunt, Sigrunn Foss.
Jeremy is survived by his parents, Erling and Parri Engelsen, Hampton, Va.; brother, Benjamin Erik Engelsen, Vail, Colo.; aunt, Stephanie Craven, Wheeling, W.Va.; great-uncle and -aunt, Dr. Peter and Mrs. Sophya Zaphyr, Greensburg, Pa.; cousins, Jeffrey Craven, Wheeling, W.Va.; Melanie Craven, Shadyside, Ohio; Tina Gray and her husband, John, Wheeling, W.Va., and their children, Austin and Alexis; Elisabeth Foss of Bergen, Norway and her son, Aiden; Kitty Hagy and her husband, Doug, Greensburg, Pa., and children, Matt and Chuck; and John Zaphyr and his wife, Karen, Cranberry Township, Pa., and their children, CJ and Hunter. Not to be forgotten are beloved pets, Peaches and Bitsy.
A private memorial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America or the Peninsula SPCA.
"…He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief…
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
(Edgar Guest)
Jeremy will reside in the hearts of those who love him until we are joined together again.
Arrangements are by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in Hampton, 757-723-3191. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeremy ENGELSEN
Gibson Green
February 27, 2012
He will surely walk through the gates of heaven.
Wayne & Linda Tysinger
February 23, 2012
Wayne and I are sorry to hear of your loss of Jeremy. We always enjoyed him coming to our home to see Lee when we were all on Manteo Avenue and the times our families spent together. Please know our thoughts are with you.
Shauna Thomas
February 22, 2012
Parri, please know that my heart is so heavy for you and I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. Please let me know if I can ever do anything for you.
David Klemencic
February 21, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. I have many fond childhood memories of Jeremy, fishing in the creek and playing games together. Please accept my sincere sympathies.
Joanne and Rich Randa
February 21, 2012
Parri, Erling and Ben,
We just learned of your loss of Jeremy on Friday. We are very saddened and words cannot express our feelings for you and your family. I have such fond memories of Thanksgivings and birthdays at the farm. Bless you all.
Tina Gray
February 21, 2012
Aunt Parri, Uncle Erling, & Ben
We are so sorry for such a tragic loss. I will always have wonderful memories of spending time with you and the boys in the summers when we were young. We love you and you are all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Matthew & Betty Sear
February 21, 2012
We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jeremy. I have nothing but good memories of him, from the Wythe Little League days onward. Whenever I think of him I picture his big smile. Our condolences to Parri, Erling and Ben.
Teresa McNabb
February 20, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. My prayers are with you.
Teresa
Evelyn Lloyd
February 20, 2012
Parri, Erling and Benjamin,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. I remember watching Jeremy and Ben grow up with my grandson on Manteo Avenue. Please accept my sincere sympathies at this time.
Nancy Lloyd- Yarrington
February 20, 2012
Parri, Erling and Ben,
I am so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. I hope you can find some comfort in the wonderful memories we have of our boys growing up on Manteo Avenue. From Halloween to Easter Egg hunts, from card collecting to baseball, the boys were always together. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Theresa Firth
February 20, 2012
Parri,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Jeremy. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you and the family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Theresa
Mary Rose
February 20, 2012
Erling, Parri, and Ben,
At a moment like this, I wished I could find the perfect words to bring you comfort. "Until you meet again, let God hold him in the palm of His hands".
Thinking of you at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Arthur Kietlinski
February 20, 2012
Parri and Erling,
Art & I are very sorry to read of Jeremy's passing. Your loss is unimaginable. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers,
Art & Gina Kietlinski
Bill and Debbie Zolp
February 20, 2012
Dear Parri and Erling:
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila Gammel
February 20, 2012
Parri, Praying for you and your family.
February 20, 2012
Parri:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I hope your memories can comfort you. Ann Marie Harris, GFWC
John, Karen, CJ, and Hunter Zaphyr
February 20, 2012
Dear Parri, Erling, and Benjamin,
I was so sorry to learn about Jeremy's passing last week. I know this is devastating for all of you. My memories will be of him as a vibrant and young man, full of life and health. You are all in our thoughts and in our hearts as we must deal with the loss of one so loved taken too soon.
Matt Conard
February 20, 2012
I have known Jeremy ever since way back in middle school at Eaton. He was always a good friend to me . We have lost touch over the years which people do , but i consider him now and always a good friends
Dave & Debbi Boyce
February 19, 2012
Erling, Parri and Ben, we were so sorry to hear of Jeremy's passing. You will be in our hearts and our prayers. If there is anything we can do, please ask. We are only a phone call away. God be with you all. Let His peace and love surround you.
February 19, 2012
Erling and Parri please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby and Janie
Marcia Edmondson
February 19, 2012
Parri, Erling, and Benjamin -- Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved Jeremy, cherished son and brother.
February 19, 2012
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Jeremy. Our hearts and thoughts are with you. We love and miss you . Cleve and Mary
Christopher Carpenter
February 19, 2012
My condolence on the loss of your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Mowery
February 19, 2012
In your time of grief remember your friends have you in their thoughts and prayers and the good Lord has you in his hands.
Landon Yarrington
February 19, 2012
Ben, Parri, and Erling,
I am so shocked to hear this news. I remember vividly our childhoods together, and just recently I told my fiancee a story about Jeremy and Ben. I am so sorry.
charles mason
February 19, 2012
Sorry to here about your son, God will watch over him for you, God is good. the Mason's
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