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Peggy Huestis
September 18, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev & all, I was sorry to hear of Jody losing his fight for this life....what marvels he must be experiencing now. Hard to imagine. Sorry my words are so late. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Peggy Huestis
Molly Adkins
September 17, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev & Family,
'Praying that our God of all comfort will be very close to you these days.
We will miss Joe. He was such a kind man. We remember him as a joyful encourager who made it his mission to uplift everyone around him.
When he volunteered with Eagle Charter school at Father Heart, he was Anna's "favorite!" teacher, and according to Ben "a really upbeat guy...."
And now, he's rejoicing in heaven.
Love to you,
The Adkins family
Kathy Kline
September 17, 2009
Bevy, Ginger, and all the family, you are in my prayers. I just read Bevy's email and I am so very sorry to hear your very difficult news. You have been through so much, may peace take over and your memories allow you to smile in the future. Love to both......... Big Hugs, Kathy (Kline)
Jeane Bruning
September 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of the good times you had together bring you comfort.
God Bless You all and your families
Sherry Reitz
September 14, 2009
Ginger,
There will surely be a big comfy chair waiting for you in heaven someday. You and your family have endured enough suffering. Jody is now in a better place and his suffering is finally over. I'm glad I got to spend time with him at Aunt Dora's party. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you all.
The cousins
Alice Martin
September 13, 2009
I will not forget the memory of seeing you at your father memorial service in 2007.It has been a few years since I had seen you and you looked so good, always smiling and joking. I have lots of pictures of that time and will expressly remember the last hug we gave each other upon leaving Arizona.
Jody, you will be missed so much. I know you are ever near us all, and hope that your grand entrance to heaven met by your Grandma and Granpa Crooker, Your dad, and your grandma and grandpa Fleming brought you great joy.
We love you...
Aunt Aley and Uncle Keith.
I will be donating monies to the America Diabetes Assoc in your name. You and I shared this troublesome disease.
Su
September 13, 2009
Joe, I'm glad you could be a part of my life with your father. You had a wonderful insight and sense of humor. You are missed.
September 13, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family:
We were so sadden to hear about your loss. I am so glad we had a chance to see Jody last year during our visit. It had been so many years since I had seen him.
Our children are so precious to us and to lose them is so difficult. But the comfort comes from GOD as HE brings HIS children to dwell with HIM unto eternity. HE gives us peace in knowing that Jody feels no pain -- only love and contentment in the arms of the LORD.
Our prayers are with you always.
Love you all, Suzanne and Jose
Sarah Robinson
September 13, 2009
Uncle Jody,
There are so many good memories that come to mind when I think about you. You were always the one that would goof around with us just like you were one of the kids. Well, I guess you kind of were huh? Only a few years older than me; that’s what made you so special to me and my brothers and sister. I remember when you did have to put your foot down you would, and you hated to scold us. So sometimes you would compromise with us before our parents got home so we wouldn’t get in trouble. You were a great example to me and I always looked up to you. I was and still am your very proud niece.
When you got sick it was something that I could not handle. You had just been at my house a few weeks before and you had told me that you hadn’t been feeling well. You didn’t want to scare me so you didn’t tell me the details. I never thought that it would lead to this. I wish that I could have been there with you everyday in the hospital and believe me I thought about going all the time. I was too scared to see you, and partly selfish in that when you really took a turn for the worse, I wanted my last memory of you to be at my house when I still thought you were ok. Every time I heard updates about you it just sounded worse and worse. I couldn’t picture this happening to my Uncle.
I want to thank you for always being there for me when I needed you and I will never forget the rides in your old pick-up truck or the conversations we had. I miss you so much already even though I know that you are in a better place now and not sufferring anymore. And I know that right now you are looking down on all of us and smiling as we all are gathered here today to celebrate your life on earth. I find some comfort in knowing that you, my Uncle Jody, is in heaven where I will be reunited with you one day. I will always love you.
Love Your Niece,
Sarah
September 13, 2009
Dear Ginger, Jeff & Janelle; Sorry we couldn't be with you as you said goodbye and celebrated the life of your beloved Jody. Please know you were and are in our thoughts and prayers. With our Love, Carl & Ida
Callynth Finney
September 12, 2009
When I think of Joe, I remember him smiling. He had a warm smile that communicated value to people.
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May his "Living Memories" help lighten your heart and remind you of the impact his life had on your entire family. We will send a donation to the American Diabetes Association in Jody's memory.
Sincerely,
Ruthie and Neal
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. We know Jody is in a greater place than we could ever imagine. I know he was a fighter.
Praying God will extend his strength, mercy and peace to you at this time.
Much Love,
Pamla Fritts
Eugene, Oregon
John Durham
September 12, 2009
I wish getting to heaven was easier, but I'm glad it's not a temporary visit. See you when I get there Jody.
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger,
We feel so blessed to have been able to meet Jody and spend time with him in February on our way back to Japan. We remember well what a sweet, servant's heart he had. Our kids really took to him!
We know this has been a long battle for the both of you, and you both fought so well. Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear that Jody has passed. What a comfort to know that he is not suffering to breathe or to survive anymore.
We wish that we could be there to hug your neck.
Love,
Alice, for the Collier Family in Tokyo
(Sean, Alice, Kadin, Rylee and litte one)
James Robinson
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Jeff, Bev and Family,
You are at the forefront of our hearts and in our prayers. Jody had a tremendous impact on my life and I don't know if he ever knew that he was single biggest reason I now live in Arizona. I will ALWAYS remember the summer of '96 when he so kindly invited me into his home in Mesa to get away from all my "teenage angst" in California. I have so many memories from that summer: playing pool until the early a.m. hours, listening to all Jody's favorite music (which quickly became my favorite music) and exploring all of his favorite dining spots. It seems like only yesterday he was swimming in our pool. Can't believe it has already been two years since then.
It is so comforting to have so many memories of him. I can remember him tossing me high in the deep end of the pool back in 1985!
A tremendous void is certainly left with his untimely passing. I suppose all any of us can do is take solace in the fact that he is no longer in pain. We truly feel he was taken from us far too early. And I will take comfort in knowing he is watching over us and is now one of our guardian angels. Rest in piece Jody and someday we will see you again.
With the utmost love,
James, Kim and Madeline.
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I can only imagine what a sad time for you all this must be. What a comfort to know his grandma is there waiting for him.
Joe was just a nice guy, a pleasure to be around, he had a gentleness about him that always made me feel at ease.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry we can't be there to give you a hug.
Love,
Jane
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger,Bev,Jeff and Family,
Your in our prayers and in our hearts. We know Jody will be missed by all who knew him. Even though I had seen Jody at your Mom's birthday I will always remember him mostly as a small little boy running around with a big smile on his face. :) Our prayers were that he would be healed so he could leave the hospital and come home to you. But it seems God wanted him to except him so he could enter his home in heaven. I know that is very comforting to you, and know in time you will see him there. I pray your hearts will heal and God will bless you all. We love you all and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Marsha Jacobs
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Jeff, Bev, and Family,
We have stood and watched the long journey your family has walked. You have been to the mountain top and thrown to the valley many times. Each time, we knew our Father was with you. Your amazing journey has reinforced to us that He is always present and we are NEVER alone whether on the mountain top or in the valley. Our words of comfort will not touch this pain and loss, so we have asked the Holy Spirit to come and minister to you all. Thank you for sharing this time with us and letting us pray and walk with you. In our years to come, perhaps you will all walk a journey with us and we welcome such soldiers of His army to support us. You are a reflection of Him in this suffering. We suffer with you all and send our love and prayers.
Conley and Nancy Brown
Stan & Jane Richardson
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev & Family,
Jane and I are very sorry for your loss. We enjoyed getting to know Joe and work with him at Fatherheart. He was a great guy, and we enjoyed his jovial personality. He will be missed by many.
Mean while our hearts and prayers are with you all. God's peace and grace be multiplied to you....
Lots of love and prayers,
Stan & Jane
Amy Miller-Ferraro
September 12, 2009
I was so fortunate to have met Jody when we both worked at Carls Jr in the late 80's. He was such a great friend. We had lots of laughs after work when we all would pile in Jody's car to drive to Winchells for "midnite donut runs". I remember him at Centennial our senior year. Such a sweet person. He will be missed.
Amy Miller-Ferraro
Debbie Lascelles
September 12, 2009
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers today. Wish we could be there with you, Bev. Lots of love to you all from Texas.
Sincerely,
Debbie & Chris
Dever Family
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family,
Our deepest condolences are with you and your family.
Jody will always be remembered by us for his sweet personality and his deep love of his family and friends.
Our family will always remember young Jody for embracing his role as a "prisoner under the stairs" in our Haunted Basement, his touching speech to his beloved Grandma on her 90th birthday while holding a candle in a dim barn and his devotedness as a son to Ginger and a caring and teasing brother to Janelle and Jeff.
God Bless you all.
Manahan Family
September 12, 2009
You're in our thoughts, please know how much you are loved and how deeply your loss is felt by all.
Brad & Heather Crain
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger, Bev, Jeff and Family,
Heather and I are sad that Joe is separated from us, though it is a comfort to know he is with Jesus. We both have many memories with Joe. We knew him as gentle, kind, playful, giving, generous, and desiring to walk out his life with God by his side. We remember him giving us a tv once, when we were living in the attic at Fatherheart and didn't have one. He and I(brad) would talk on the front porch there several times about theology and mutual attempts to be holy and loving in our walk and relationships. Sometimes he would challenge me and sometimes I would challenge him. Heather and I both remember many games of Mexican Train with the Fatherheart girls; he and I used to make our trains turn in a line to cross over other people's trains just to be different; though it would sometimes frustrate Bev ... lol. We shared a lot of laughter with Joe. He will be missed. We both loved him and we send our love and prayers to you as well. May God continue to be a shield around you, may His faithfulness and love be a lifter of your heads. We wish we could have come to be with you at this time.
P.S. Jeff, if you need someone to talk to you have my number.
Michal & Kelvin Reed
September 12, 2009
Ginger & Family,
We have been praying for you all and are so sorry to have heard of Joe's passing. May you experience the gentle care of the Father. Many of us are waiting for the day where we can embrace our sons again. Until then may you remain in His embrace.
Bill and Sandy Lowry
September 12, 2009
Psalm 139:13-16 "For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,I know that full well.My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be."
Dear God, We pray today for all those on this earth who love Jody. Comfort them with your love and peace. Carry them through this valley of grief. Turn their faces to our hope in Christ and to the day when all who call him Lord will finally be Home.
Ours prayers are with you, Bev and all of your family.
With love, Bill and Sandy Lowry and family
September 12, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family, Jody was such a blessing to all of you, we know your loss is great. May you feel the arms of the Father as you walk through this time of sorrow. Our love to all, Keith and Doreen
Erin Hildebrand
September 12, 2009
I am so sorry that I can't be there to remember Jo's life today. It was a privilege working with him at Living Alternatives while he was living in Texas. He loved being in the maternity home just hanging out with the girls - playing the role of big brother. He was joyful despite the health issues that plagued him for so many years. A definite testimony to people who are prone to complaining. Ginger, Jeff and Janelle, & Family, you are all in my prayers as you walk through this season. May you know the grace and peace of Jesus in a new way.
September 11, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family,
We were so sorry to hear the sad news of your loss of Jody. We can only imagine how hard and difficult this is for you, and are sending you our sympathy and prayers. It is a comfort though, knowing you have such a strong faith and have always leaned on our Lord, that is a blessing. May you feel His presence and comfort knowing Jody is with our Lord, perfect and whole, and no longer suffering. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our love, Olivia & Arlin
September 11, 2009
I was on the coaching staff that first Centennial football season and Jody was one of my linemen. We weren't very good that first season and lost most of our games, but I remember Jody keeping us inspired by his work ethic and his infectious personality. People gravitated to Jody and he was just a great guy to be around. My condolences to his family- Phil Avalos
Jon & Tricia Sagarsee
September 11, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family, Joe will be missed. We are grateful to have had him in our lives. We keep you in our prayers as we know walking out the daily is not always easy. God is faithful and will be to you and the family. We love you all.
Christine Horvath
September 11, 2009
DEAR GINGER AND FAMILY,
WOW WHAT A LONG ROAD FOR ALL OF YOU. JODY IS IN THE ARMS OF JESUS NOW AND ALL HIS PAIN AND SUFFERING ARE GONE. THAT IS COMFORTING, ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT YOU MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
WISH I HAD KNOWN HIM. THANKS FOR ALL THE E-MAILS YOU SENT TO KEEP EVERYONE UP TO DATE WITH JODY. IT WAS QUITE A ROLLER COASTER RIDE FOR YOU. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
CHRISTINE
Phil and Ruth Jackson
September 11, 2009
Dear Ginger and Family,
Our hearts are so saddened by the passing of Jody. We were so excited about getting to meet him this coming week. No words can express how deeply we feel your pain and sorrow. God gives us strength at our most difficult times. We pray for comfort for you and your family in the coming days.
In Christian love,
Ruth and Phil
Dana Clifford
September 11, 2009
Jody, I will miss you and am sorry we lost touch. You are a good person and are in a better place now, that I know. My heart goes out to your family but I hope they know you are now a shining star gazing brightly down upon them. Love you.
Judy & Ben Ivie
September 11, 2009
Ginger & Family:
I can't begin to imagine the pain you are feeling, but we all know Jody is with the Father now, he's the new voice in the choir. Someday in the not distant future we will all be singing together. I'm so happy I finally got to meet Jody after hearing about him from you. He was a very nice young man and a tribute to his parents and their values.
Ben & I are praying for Father's strength, comfort, and peace to be wrapped around each of you.
God Bless Your Family
September 11, 2009
Jody:
You are now with Jesus where you can be free of suffering. I wish I could of known you better but I am glad that I did get to meet you.
Carol Hickey
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