Jeremy-Goodwin-Obituary

Jeremy Ryan Goodwin

Obituary

Goodwin, Jeremy Ryan 23, of St. Michael, MN passed into the arms of Jesus on July 1, 2007. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Pam and Lou Mertz of St. Michael; his father and stepmother, Paul and Kim Goodwin, of Bemidji; amazing brothers, Adam and Dylan; grandparents, Maureen O'Brien of Solway; Eileen Nistler of Bemidji; Bob and Marlene Takle of Hamilton, MT; Ned and Mariana Goodwin of Sun City, AZ; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and the love of his life, Sunnie McCalla. Jeremy passed away along with his very good friend, Matt Lee, in a tragic car accident. We know that he is with Jesus in heaven and rejoicing in reunion with those that have gone before him: his cousin Scott Mertz, cousin Tyler Cohn, Grandma Della Mertz and great grandparents. He graduated May 2007 from Mankato State University with a double major, in marketing and business management. He was a member of Elk River High School class of 2002. Jeremy loved life and everyone he came in contact with. He touched so many lives during his short 23 years. He will be missed by so many and we look forward to seeing him again in heaven. Celebration of his life will be held at Dare's Funeral Home in Elk River, Thursday, July 5, from 4-8 PM. Funeral Service at Christ Lutheran Church, Cty 39 & 101, Otsego at 11 AM July 6. Memorials can be designated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to Mankato State Rugby Club Alumni Foundation.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Today marks 14 years...it is so surreal to think that much time has passed since I have been able to hear your laughter, see your smile and hear how yoir day went. As we all move through this journey on the planet, it is comforting to know that we do all get to be together again one day, in Christ. Grandma moved up just a few short weeks ago. I imagined you welcoming her and showing her around the many rooms Jesus describes that He prepares for each one of us. While here on earth, we miss...

Jeremy, I sure am missing you tonight...just got home from Juli and Mike's wedding and saw so many that you made a "love deposit" into while you were with us. Dang, my heart hurts, as I want more of you...here. But I know that isn't to be the case, and I have to wait til heaven or Jesus returns. Graham was so great with Adam and Dylan...they had a blast. Saw Sunnie..she's doing well, moving on and has a job she LOVES in a genetic testing company in Lacrosse, WI. It was so good to see...

Pam, I can't even begin to imagine how difficult it is to lose a child! You are such an awesome mom and friend. I'm sure that ache in your heart will lessen, but never go away completely. Jeremy will always be there - and that's a GOOD thing! Like you said, love is eternal. He is looking down at your life and saying "this is good" - life is continuing and I am sending butterfly kisses to my mom! How do people who don't have a relationship with Jesus "do" this?? You know that you will see...

Jeremy,
You are so very missed!!! Happy 27th Birthday, my firstborn Boy!! I know you are in heaven enjoying the day and probably still wonder what we are all sad about at times...but we dont' have the perspective you do yet!
Thank you for teaching me a new dimension of love, by making me a mom 27 years ago today. You are still teaching me to this day..that love has no boundaries, not even death.
With Adam graduating this month, and turning 23 this week, we are all in a...

Jeremy and Dylan

Jeremy..wow, today marks three years of us here without you. It's so hard to fathom, that time continues to march on. Had a good day...you are so very loved! The seeds of love that you sowed into your friends and family contineu to bloom and grow into fruit bearing trees!! tonight we had over 20 people here, celebrating you and Matt...sharing stories and just gathering in honor of all you were to each one of them....such a blessing to have those connections continue. I also got a...

Bubbles...thank you for remembering our boy...he was truly a gift from God, but if only for a short time.
Yes, great memories of him as bat boy...he loved to be helpful and included~ I added some photos of his garden today...it's a great place to sit and remember him. to honor him..."love one another"...as he was all about love, and making sure others knew he cared about them.

Jeremy's Star Magnolia Tree...a memorial from his Walgreen's Family -bloomed so brilliantly this year! ."Like stars in the universe, shine" Phil 2:15