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Joshua Southard Obituary


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JOSHUA JASON SOUTHARD 10 years old, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Friday, February 2, 2007, at a local hospital. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Brenda Southard, his sister, Jaden and his brothers, Caleb and Keegan, all of Palm Beach Gardens. Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Mary Lecuyer of Palm Beach Gardens and his paternal grandmother, Rosemary Southard of Singer Island, FL and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends may visit with the family between the hours of 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, with a Wake Service to be held at 7:30 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, February 9, at the First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, 717 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, with the Rev. Ron Hilliard, officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Potentials School, 1201 Australian Avenue, Riviera Beach, FL 33404. Quattlebaum Funeral & Cremation ServicesFamily Owned and Operated(561) 832-5171 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Feb. 6, 2007.

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Amber Strickland

February 13, 2007

Sudsy and Brenda...

Know that I am praying for you and your family and think of you often.

Paul, Tonja, Beau and Carol Leidig

February 11, 2007

Dear Sudsy and Brenda and family, Our family was sorry to hear about Joshua. We our praying for our Lord's strength and comfort for your family. Joshua was a special blessing from God, and given to special parents to care for him here on earth. May you have peace knowing he in heaven with Jesus now.
Love in Christ, The Leidig's

PATCHETT AND PHYLLIS

February 10, 2007

DEAR SUDSY AND BRENDA,
WE WISH OUR ARMS COULD STRETCH TO FLORIDA TO HUG YOU. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
JOSHUA JASON SOUTHARD... WHAT A BLESSING.

Bobby & Jan Livingston

February 10, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.May your love & memories bring smiles to you heart soon. Love to you all.

Joe Flynn

February 9, 2007

Sudsy & Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Joe (Red)

Mark Sturzenbecker

February 9, 2007

Dear Suds and Brenda,
I'm really sorry to hear about Joshua. He couldn't have had two better parents. We love yall and we keep you in our prayers.

Howard Olshansky

February 9, 2007

Dear Chris, Brenda, Jalen, Caleb and Keegan,

All of us at The Arc are very saddended by Josh's passing. We are proud to have served Josh and will greatly miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Howard Olshansky, Executive Director on behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and Consumers of The Arc.

Brianne Fortier

February 9, 2007

Suds and Brenda
I hope you find comfort in knowing Joshua will forever be our lord's precious angel and cheerish the fact you will always be the best parents he could have ever been blessed with. "God must have thought him special to take him as he did, they say he only takes the best and this he truly did." You guys and your family are in my thoughts and prayers always.
All my love,

Stephanie, Carlos & Alexis Gomez

February 8, 2007

Dear Brenda, Chris & Family:
We were so saddened to hear of Josh passing. Carlos, Alexis & I have been praying for him since we heard he had taken ill again and will continue to pray for all of you in your time of healing. Alexis loved Josh so much & will continue to hold him dear to her heart as we will too. May God bless you & comfort you all.

James & Debbie Livingston

February 7, 2007

Sudsy and Brenda,
You are consistantly in our daily prayers as is Joshua. May you find the strength from above to get through these difficult times. We have always thought God picked you as Joshua's parents because you are special people who could care and love this special child. We love you and will continue to pray for your family. James And Debbie

Jennifer Mishler

February 7, 2007

Suds and Brenda, I'm sorry to hear about Joshua. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Know that we are praying for your family and we love you all. May God Bless You!

Larry & Geri McCarty

February 6, 2007

Brenda & Chris, We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Joshua. We will be there in spirit for the services. We are proud of you and love you very much. Stay strong and my the Good Lord bless and keep you in His heart.

Love, Uncle Larry & Aunt Geri McCarty

faith croshaw

February 6, 2007

Dear Suds, please know that the Croshaws are with you, Brenda and the family. Will be praying for your strength and peace during this time.

Faith, Dick, John and Megan

WENDY KROMMENDYK

February 6, 2007

DEAR MR. & MRS. SOUTHARD,
I'M SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. WORDS CANNOT DISCRIBE THE PAIN THAT YOU ARE FEELING. I KNOW, BECAUSE OUR SON PASSED AWAY JUST THREE WEEKS BEFORE YOURS. WE DON'T KNOW EACH OTHER BUT WE BOTH NOW BELONG TO A CLUB THAT WE DON'T WANT TO, SO IF YOU WANT TO TALK, PLEASE CONTACT US.
IT MIGHT EVEN HELP OUR SURVIVING CHILDREN TO TALK TO EACH OTHER.
SINCERELY,
BOB & WENDY KROMMENDYK

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