Mesa, Arizona
Corporal Joshua John Rhoades. Joshua rode into life on December 31, 1982 in Davenport, IA. Josh is a graduate of Red Mountain High School where he was a member of the JROTC and FFA. He joined the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Lejune, NC where he was with the 2nd LAR 2nd Marine Division, Bravo Company. He served proudly in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Josh had many enjoyments and activities that he loved. Some of these were bull riding, horse riding, martial arts and country music, but most of all he loved hanging around with his friends and having a good time. Josh leaves behind many loved ones including his mother, Patricia Crable; dad and mom Tim and Becky Shuter; sisters, Corina Crable, Coyita Gilbert & Sherry Higgins; brother, Alan Shuter; brother-in-law, Daniel and wife Amber Gilbert; nieces and nephews, Dylan, Vanessa, Cheyanne and Jay; best friends, Travis DeMoss, Will Warman, Justin Ulmer and LCpI. Phillip Olmstead; his favorite twins, Crissi and Nikki. He will always be in the hearts of his many wonderful rowdy friends. Joshua also leaves behind an extended family of Marine brothers. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Walter and Dorine Crable and friend John Jay. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, January 19th and 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 20th, Bunker's Desert View Chapel, 9702 East Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ with Graveside Service at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 East Apache Trail, Mesa at 11:00 AM, following visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to a college fund for his beloved niece and nephew Dylan and Vanessa Gilbert. Josh, we will miss you, love you forever and you will always be in our hearts. Semper Fi and Cowboy Up.....
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You will never be forgoten. You will always be in my heart. Take care of Cory for me and make sure to tell him to watch over you. I love you bud!
Sadie Santee
February 03, 2004 | Mesa, AZ
I want to extend my condolences to all his family and friends. I never met this Marine but if there is anything we can do please let us know. I am a member of the Marine Corps League in Mesa AZ and we want to help a Marines family in any way possible.
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
Frank (Gunny) Alger
January 23, 2004 | Mesa, AZ
Josh... what can I say... the world has lost so much with your passing... your laugh, your smile, and all of your stories! We all love you! I'll miss my baby brother and the kids will always remember you!
Tony, Sher, Chey & Jay Higgins
January 23, 2004 | Mesa, AZ
I didn't know this Marine personally, however, I feel I know him through his being a Marine. Semper Fidelis, another Marine joins the Heavenly Battalion. Rest in Peace, fellow Warrior. Bob Canright, 1stSgt USMC (Ret)
robert Canright
January 20, 2004 | San Marcos, CA
I'm Phil's mom writing this for Phil. He's one of Josh's best buds, a fellow cowboy and Marine. He's on a ship right now and wishes with all his heart he could be here. He sends his deepest sympathy to Josh's family and will miss his friend greatly. We all will miss him pulling up in front of the house in his truck with the American flag waving in the wind.
Cpl Phil Olmstead
January 19, 2004 | Mesa, AZ
there was never a dull moment when we were around josh i rember the time we decided to go rope cows and josh tied the rope around his waist and the cow took off running and drugged josh but that didnt stop him he got up and grinned and tried it again we will miss you josh but you will always be in our memories
COWBOY UP!!!
HANK & MARQUISIA MOORE
January 18, 2004 | MESA, AZ
we thought of josh like one of our sons and he will missed but will always be in our hearts
henry & barbara gilbert
January 18, 2004 | Apache Jct, AZ
josh was a very good friend we have had alot of good times with josh
and we will deeply miss him
michael & leann lynn
January 18, 2004 | Apache Jct, AZ
Josh,
hey dude I love you tons I'm gonna miss you. my kids won't get to be spoiled by uncle Josh now.
Crystal Ewing
January 18, 2004 | Mesa, AZ
