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Joshua Walvick Obituary

Joshua Alexander Walvick, 21, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 25, 2008. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 17, 1986. He left behind his father David Walvick, his mother Eileen Walvick, his sister Tiffany, grandparents Daniel & Eleanor Knaebel, Aunt & Uncle Marleen and Milton Brown-Knaebel, and many close friends. Visitation will be held March 1, 2008 from 11 am - 1 pm at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, with a memorial service immediately following. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 29, 2008.

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Anon

April 6, 2025

Josh,
I still find myself thinking about you. I hear a song and I´m still immediately brought back to a time where you were still here.
I still feel like our souls were connected for a moment in time.

I miss you even to this day and I hope to see you in the next lifetime.

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2024

Hello Again, Josh! I am sure you are still entertaining Nana, Pop-Pop, my sister, Kathy and playing catch with your dog, Buddy and cat, Spike. You were working on my 2001 Yellow Xterra on your last day, Febr.25, 2008. You installed a water pump, serpentine belt, timing belt, checked out my power steering leak, AC compressor drive belt and alternator belt. You did such an awesome job that I haven't needed any other repairs. I still have it! It is 23 yrs.old. Just passed AZ emissions and odometer turned 200,000 miles!!! I will never get rid of it. I think it will outlive me! I have dressed it up a bit - gave it eye lashes, a grill (like police vehicles have). Gave it a few tattoos - one of my German Shepherd tripod looking out the back window to warn the tailgaters to back off. You took such excellent care of it all those years to keep me safe. I always cherished your dedication. Thank you. Miss you. We will be together again. (Still cry every night). Love, Me, Mom xo

Rissa

February 25, 2023

I miss you so much buddy!
I hope you´re dancing in the sky

Eileen walvick

February 25, 2021

Hey Josh! 13 yrs ago today you were fixing my Xterra - new water pump, timing belt. That car is still running thanks to your car expertise. It is now 20 yrs old with199,000 miles on it. I can never get rid of it for all the fond memories. Love you much - still cry every night missing you. Love me, mom.

Austin

November 17, 2020

Happy birthday homie. Still think about you all the time and wonder how different life would be today if you were still around.

Britt

February 26, 2020

Hey buddy, just thinking about ya lots lately! Miss u! - Britt

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2020

Hi Josh! Well, it is getting pretty full up where you are - 'Buddy' dog & your cat 'Spike', along with Nana, Pop-Pop, Aunt Kathy. I trust everyone is enjoying themselves! Continue having a good time with the family. I can't believe it has been 12 yrs. ago since you had to leave by God's will. I still cry every night missing you!!! Love you, miss you dearly, Me-Mom, XO

Eileen Walvick

January 11, 2020

Hi Josh and 'Buddy' dog. Well, it is getting pretty full up where you are! Nana just passed, 92 yrs. young. Now she is together with Pop-Pop, her daughter, your Aunt Kathy, and you, their grandson and Buddy. What a celebration! Show them around. Have a great time! Miss everyone dearly. Hugs and kisses to all! Love, Me, Mom, forever!!!

Eileen Walvick

November 17, 2019

Happy 33rd Birthday, Josh. Right at this time, 1:30 PM, you came into this world. And it so happens I was 33 yrs. old. Still miss you immensely and still cry every night after losing you 11 yrs. ago. Everyone still remembers that big smile of yours! I know you smile down on me always. Love forever, Me, mom XO

Eileen Walvick

September 4, 2019

Hi Josh! It's Mom. I was talking to your sister, Tiffany. She said your dad had to put down your cat 'Spike'. He had been blind for several years and his body gave out. He was 20 years old!!! Your sister's cat 'Tabitha' died a few years ago at 17 years old. WOW! Now you have your cat Spike and your dog Buddy hanging out with you! AWESOME! How is Pop-pop and Aunt Kathy doing?! Everybody here still remembers you and misses you. I do immensely. Still cry every night missing you for 11 years! Love, Me, Mom. XO.

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2019

Hi Josh! Me, Mom. I can't believe that 11 years ago right now, I picked up my 2001 Xterra that you were fixing for me - new timing belt, water pump, etc. I still have that yellow mom's taxi. It has 192,000 miles on it and still runs like new - nothing leaking. You did an awesome job! I can never get rid of it due to the memories. When it was 1 week old I picked you and your 5 friends up from school. You guys were hungry - begged me to go to Burger King. That new car smell ended with the smell of burgers and fries. Whenever you needed to borrow it, I kept my fingers crossed that you would return it in the same condition. You always did! How is Buddy dog, Aunt Kathy and Pop-Pop doing? I will be with you all some day to party. Friends like Sandi, Jennifer, Britt, Karrisa, Rosie Wilson and many others still talk about you and fondly remember stories about you. 11 years later I still think about you and miss you and cry for the loss every day. Pop-Pop always said that God needed you. You are where you needed to be for him. I may not agree now, but will find out in the end why. Love and miss you forever. Me, Mom.

December 27, 2018

Hi Bud, I've been thinking about you a lot recently. I haven't written here in a while but you're always in my prayers. You've helped me a lot in my struggles recently, I really appreciate that. I love you and miss you dearly. - R

Britt D

October 25, 2018

Hey josh, was just thinking about you. Wondering what it's like up there with the saints and angels. Please watch over me as you always do. Britt

March 10, 2018

Hey buddy- just thinking of u today. I guess this is my only way to say hi other than prayers to you. -B

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2018

Hi Josh and Buddy dog! How is Pop-Pop doing? Are you two reminiscing about the good old days? Your sister, Tiffany, called and she and dad and Charlie and others visited your grave. They noticed fresh flowers, I said that was probably Klarissa. She was on FB mentioning how you are missed and wondered what kind of a guy you would have turned out to be. You would have been leaving work now - 10 years ago today. Never made it home thanks to a guy who cut you off on a turn and caused you to roll over several times. I know you are still with me, just in a different way. Love & miss everyone dearly. Me, Mom, XO

February 12, 2018

Hi Josh & Buddy dog! My family is keeping you busy. Pop-Pop passed away last night. I know you can show him around your world. How has his late daughter, your Aunt Kathy been doing? I am not sure about February. My birthday month, but I lost my two favorite people, you, my son and my dad, my fishing buddy. Take care of them for me. Love & always missing. Me, Mom, XO

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2017

Hi Josh & Buddy dog. Well, today, 9 years ago you serviced my Xterra! You gave me a new timing belt, water pump, checked out my power steering leak, replaced my alternator drive belt. My Xterra 100,000 miles later is still running great (16 yrs. old). I can never get rid of it for all the fond memories you gave me especially when you needed to borrow it for your adventures!! Always hoping it would be returned in the same condition as you borrowed it. YOU DID! Right now you would be leaving work for home. You never made it thanks to a driver who cut you off. I know you are still with me just in a different way. I still look forward to your visits. Hug Buddy dog for me as I miss him also! Love, Me, Mom!

December 5, 2016

Hi Josh & Buddy dog! How are you doing? Well, I had an exciting day! Went to the bank and it got robbed while I was next in line. I knew you were with me as I was not scared at all. The robber rushed in, told everyone to get on the ground. I thought it was a prank. I stood there thinking Halloween is over dude. He pointed his gun at me and said get down. He got his money and left not hurting anyone. I thought - how considerate, he got what he wanted, hurt no one and left. However, the bank employees did not share my feelings. I was interviewed by the FBI, gave description of what I witnessed and on my merry way. I know you were there with me, protecting me, and I was not scared. Thank you very much for looking after me. Love, Me, Mom.

Eileen Walvick

November 17, 2016

"November 17, 2016"
Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday my dear Joshua, Happy 30th birthday!!! It is 1:30 PM, Nov. 17, you came into this world exactly 30 years ago. Wow - I think I am starting to feel a lot older. Everybody still misses you dearly. I see that Brittany keeps in touch with you, very nice! You are her guardian angel. You are mine also. How's Buddy dog doing? You must be busy up there taking care of what needs to be done. Love you and miss you so very much! You know I think of you EVERY day. Some day we will be together again. I do know that you are still with me just in a different way. Love - me - mom - XO.

Julie Ishmael

October 10, 2016

Joshs family...i need to let you all know how sad i was to hear of your sons passing. Gob bless

Julie Ishmael

October 10, 2016

I just heard about this. It breaks my heart. I had left phx for awhile. And my son just told me..so sorry for your loss..god bless

Brittany

February 26, 2016

Hey josh! Thinking of you lately! I feel like every time something big happens in my life, I look to you for guidance! 11:11 - always see it when I'm thinking hard! I am living in Germany now! It's absolutely beautiful, but cold! I really hope you are proud of me...Miss you tons, but I know you are here, somewhere watching over me.

February 25, 2016

Hi Josh & Buddy dog! What's up? I can't believe that today, 8 years ago you had to leave us! My Xterra that you had maintained on your last day is still running great due to your expertise all those years! Nana & Pop-Pop say, Hi! I lost you today (8 yrs. ago) and just lost my job today! They say everything happens in 3's. I can't imagine what's next!! I am staying positive, everything happens for a reason - I'll eventually know. Please take care of Buddy, look down over me and guide me. I always turned to you for comfort when things got rough. Love & Miss you dearly, Me, MOM!

Eileen Walvick

December 25, 2015

MERRY CHRISTMAS - Josh and Buddy dog. How are you spending Christmas up where you are?! Nana & Pop-pop wish you a blessed Christmas, and I am sure your sister Tiffany does also. Light up the world where you are. Love always, Me, Mom.

November 17, 2015

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday, Dear Joshua, Happy Birthday to you!! Wow - 29 years ago you were born! The best day of my life!! Nana & Pop-pop asked me to send this to you - "Joshua - Happy Birthday Grandson. Remembering all the times we spent as you opened your gifts and playing with your new toys. We love you and miss you dearly". Me, mom, miss you dearly every day - think of you every day. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine! How is Buddy dog doing? I miss him also. Take care, enjoy where you are. I'll be with you some day! Love, me, mom.

February 25, 2015

Hi Josh & Buddy dog! I can't believe it has been 7 years since you left us. Everyone, and I mean everyone, remembers you! Nana & Pop, your sister, all our neighbors, friends, Safeway employees, and Boy Scouts. You have left wonderful memories with all of them. I am so proud of you! Tell Buddy dog I miss him too! Love forever, Me, Mom, xo.

December 26, 2014

Merry Christmas Josh and Buddy dog! How are things where you are? Nana and Pop-Pop are doing well at the age of 88! Tiffany, your sister, well, she is your sister!!! Can you talk to her, please?! Oh, by the way she just stopped by! Well, enough said! Love you both. Me, Mom XO

December 10, 2014

Hey Josh and Buddy! Your sister was blown away the other day when she finally visited your grave and left roses. This is what she texted to me - When I was driving home from Josh's grave, as the sun was going down in the sky, it said Josh then under xo - no exaggerating, clear as can be and all around was just overcast clouds and the sunset brought that out. I told her that you were aware of what she had done and you appreciated it. Thank you for doing that. I do believe that every so often loved ones will open the door from heaven, visit you in a dream - just to say hello and to remind you they are still with you, just in a different way... How is Buddy dog doing? I miss you both so much. My car is still running thanks to your mechanical expertise!! Love, me, mom xo.

May 11, 2014

We went and visited where you were laid to rest a couple of days ago. It made me feel a little at ease; I felt that you could hear everything I said. It's absolutely beautiful and all the greenery. I kept thinking about the time we went in my car and you hit your head on my roof. Anyways I miss you, and I'm glad I can have a place to come talk to you (closer than I thought). I know you're up there laughing at us right now. I miss u buddy.

February 25, 2014

Hi Josh and your dog Buddy! I can't believe it has been 6 years since you past! Nana & Pop-pop sent a card saying you are in their hearts and think of you daily. My friends, Jennifer and Sandy remembered. How are you doing? What's up! I am sure you and Buddy are taking charge of things and helping out where needed. I miss you both so dearly and can't wait till you can show me your world. Love, Me, Mom

Lauren Dehring

December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas Josh... I miss you dearly. I wish you were here. I love you.

November 17, 2013

Hi Josh (and Buddy). Happy 27th Bday! I left some flowers and a message from Nana & Pop-pop. Everyone remembers you and your day! You have touched so many people and many think you are their guardian angel, like Lauren, Brittany, Charlie, & me, mom. I agree. You are there for your friends in need. Tiffany and I visited Nana and Pop-pop this September, and Pop-pop said you are there to help others. You are doing just that. I still miss you dearly. You were always there for me. I can't wait til we are together again! Love you and miss you so much.

Lauren

October 14, 2013

I listened to "Lovestoned/I Thinks She Knows" by Justin Timberlake tonight... I remember that being the song you tried telling me that you loved me for the first time... Whether or not you did... I will never know but I rember the song was almost over and you looked at me and said "I think that YOU know"...
I think you might have loved me at one point... I sure did love you even though we never said it... I miss you. xo

Lauren

July 30, 2013

I lie awake still to this very day and think about you. I miss you. I wish I could just talk to you one more time. Hear your silly pterodactyl screech or your frog voice.... Just one more time. You were the first person I knew I loved. I miss you Josh.

February 25, 2013

Hi Josh (and Buddy)! I can't believe it has been 5 years. You have a lot of people climbing YOUR mountain for your memory! I am still driving my Nissan Xterra that you fixed for me on your last day on Earth. It will run forever, as I plan on keeping it maintained for the memories. I remember the first week I got it and took the Track Team of Shadow Mountain to Burger King and asked that no one spill soda, fries, etc. in the car. Instead of that new car smell, I got burger & french fry smells. I still laugh. I remember you borrowing my car for whatever you needed it for and hoping it came back safe & intact. You always did. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories. Love & Miss you always, Me, Mom.

November 17, 2012

Happy 26th B-day Josh, Nana & Pop-Pop sent flowers & a personalized message that I placed on your grave. I can't believe it has been over a quarter of a century. Time flies when you get older. Rosie Wilson remembered your birthday. So do my friends Sandi, and Jennifer who stayed with me for those days after you passed and helped me with the funeral arrangements. I constantly recall all those moments regarding Mrs. Voorhees, your 4th grade school teacher and those incubent eggs that produced "Henry" the chicken, and Mrs. Hoppes, your 5th grade teacher, on that field trip to Lowell's Observatory in Flagstaff, where you and the rest of the Boy Scouts in your troop fried ants under a magnifying glass. They are such precious moments to me. I wish I could turn back the hands of time and do it all over again. I miss you so much. Well, NE ways, you mentioned you were alway bad at endings, and so am I right now. Love you always, can't wait to see you and Buddy some day. Love, me, mom xxoo.

July 26, 2012

Hello my Son, I miss you so much. I will be getting Married to Michele on the beach in Maui on 9-10-12. I will have a part of the Wedding dedicated to you. Your friends will be with me Charlie, Brett, Paul and many others to be standing in as you would. My heart will also feel your soul, Your love and your funny ways. I do wish Matt could be there but as it seems he cannot make it. I am sorry for that also. I hope you do not mind that I will be getting married to Michele as we love each other so much, she also loved you like her other Son. We all think of you always and hope that your spirit is a live and with us. I hope you will be with us on the beach in Maui. You are always with me and that will never change. Tiffany has grown to a wonderful young lady. You would be so proud. She is so pretty and has her feet on the ground. Please come to Maui and be with us. All my Love Forever

Lauren

July 25, 2012

Joshua, words can not even begin to describe how much I miss you. I think about you every night before I fall asleep. I like to think of you as my guardian angel. I'm sure many others feel the same way. I miss you. When you left you took such a big part of me with you. I truly loved you. I hate that I can't feel you with me as often as before. I regret ever letting you go that night. I regret not fighting for you. But it was your decision. Your mom told me at your house... After.... "he just needed to go sow some wild oats" and your dad... "Lauren, my son truly loved you." I will never forget it.
I regret never telling you I loved you.
But you told me in my dream. I love you for that..
I'm rambling... I'm sorry.
I miss you.

June 22, 2012

Josh, 930pm and I was just thinking of different things and you pushed your way into my thoughts and I saw you. I know you are in and out of my presence and I miss u a lot... I hope everything is well with your family. That's never happened to me before.

Austin

April 28, 2012

It's hard to believe it has been 4 years since you passed. At some point in that time I realized I wasn't thinking about you daily and wondered if that was a good or bad thing. It has been a while since I was in Phoenix, but I'm hoping to head that way some time this year and visit you again. Love you bro

March 29, 2012

Hi Josh! Buddy should be there with you by now. I know you always wanted him to be YOUR dog. He is your's forever now. Take good care of him for me. I know you will show him around in your world. Thank you. Love you both forever, Me, Mom XO,XO.

February 25, 2012

Hi Josh! I can't believe it has been 4 years since - "Sorry guys, I gotta go!" My car is still running good - thanks to you for replacing my timing belt and water pump hours before you had to leave us. Nana & Pop-pop sent a card saying you are always & forever in their hearts and please know a soul who lived so well remaines forever near. I miss you so dearly. Every day I think of you. Tell my sister, Kathy, I miss her too. Let my nephew, Michael, know I appreciate him. Love forever, Me, Mom XO

Rafael Mata

February 2, 2012

I had a dream about you last night, it was odd but I woke up with a sense of relief. I'm happy today and although I'm atheist you make me think otherwise all the time. In the sense that I would love to see you after my time here on Earth. I hope you're happy and I miss our wild times. I'm getting some pet rats soon too! Remember when we used to play with your mice and mix the females with the males? Haha, I can hear your laugh as I write this and our memories will be with me forever. I miss you a lot and one day, I hope I can join you in your current travels. Also, I'll be visiting you in March, come see me!

Karissa

February 2, 2012

Hey Buddy,
Hiked your mountain back on your birthday! Damn, that was rough! But well worth it! I miss you like crazy and just the other day I saw a kid that looked just like you when you were about 17! It was like I had gone back in time for just a few seconds... I can't believe it's aready been almost 4 years! Seems like yesterday we were cruisin around in your old camaro doing things we all knew we shouldnt be! I love you j-money! always and forever best friend! <3

Brittany

January 31, 2012

Josh... Thinking about you a lot lately . Saw 2 guys that looked just like you on tv same day. Memories and dreams of you have been so vivid lately. Why? I miss you buddy.

November 17, 2011

Nov. 17 - HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY, Josh!
Nana & Pop-Pop sent a Mass Card, a Memorial Gift in your name. Flowers on your grave from them - still having wonderful memories of their beloved grandson. Dad is in China, but I know he is remembering your birth. Tiffany, your sister, says "Happy Birthday"!
I continue to enjoy your visits. I have learned to cherish them, even if they are not physical. Love, Me, Mom XXXOOO

PS - Went back East to see Nana & Pop-Pop in Sept. Walking along the beach, your name and Aunt Kathy's were drawn in the sand (it was Aunt Kathy's b-day too). Nana & Pop-Pop have a pic of it.

Until next entry - Love & Miss you dearly. Me, Mom

Brittany Donnelly

December 6, 2010

Josh.. I'm back in Phoenix now after so long. I wish you were still here so we could hang out. I think about you all the time. I want you to know that I know you're my guardian angel. I saw you when I got in my motorcycle crash. I know you were there with me and I know you told me I'm going to be ok. I wasn't scared. Miss you buddy! Love, Brittany

November 17, 2010

Happy Birthday Son, well it been a while since you left us here, but you have never been forgotten. Everyday I see someone that either looks like you or acts likes you and you are back into my head. I miss you so much and your friends are still here with me sharing my life as if it were you. I wish I could still talk to you and show you how much I love you Josh. Come to the grave site tonight and let us toast you. love Dad

February 26, 2010

It has been two years since Josh passed. I still and always will miss him. Yesterday I remembered every hour of his last day, fixing my car, calling me when it was ready, returning his car to him that he lent me to get to work. The joy on his face for taking care of me, mom. I cherish those moments, now and forever. Nana & Pop-pop remember you also. I visited your grave and left you their flowers and message. Everyone you knew still remember you today. I have received so many emails from your friends that remember you and miss you. Keep visiting us. We need to feel your energy. Love forever, Mom.

Rafael Mata

November 19, 2009

I came into work and really couldn't stop thinking about you. I keep reminiscing about the times we shared and how our extravagant ideas would get us in trouble, all of the time. I'll never forget you and will always love you. :)

November 17, 2009

It is November 17 so Happy 23rd B-day Josh! I hope you like the decorations on your grave. Nana & Pop-pop remembered you. They sent me a card remembering your last visit and Pop-pop enjoyed the talks he had with you. Nana remembered your first phrase, "what's that"! constantly. She thought it was cute. They cherished those Wednesday visits when you were little. I miss you dearly and think of you every second. Keep visiting me. I enjoy the contact. Love, Mom.

Rosie Wilson

February 25, 2009

I have been thinking of Josh all day- I am sitting at the computer with tears and not quite sure what to say! Josh will always be loved and missed! i miss him in my life! prayers and love to the walvick famiily today and always! love rosie

Linda Presti

February 25, 2009

Josh - you are missed and will always be remembered.......

Don't think of him as gone away, his journey’s just begun.
Life holds so many twists and turns, this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears,
In a place of warmth and comfort, where there is no strife or fears.

Think of how he must be wishing that we could know today
How nothing, but our sadness, can really pass away.
And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched
For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much

Author Annonymous

Eileen Walvick

February 25, 2009

Today marks one year for my son's death. A nice memorial has been planned. Josh's friends will place a cross on the mountain overlooking the accident scene. We will then go 'hang out' at his grave. I would also like to acknowledge Erin Hofrichter for adopting a wolf in Josh's memory. Her message - "a small start in trying to make February feel like saving a life instead of losing a life". I am deeply touched. Thanks to everyone - Josh's friends (Charlie, Matt, Brett, Austin, Michael), Tiff's friend (Vanessa), my friends (Jennifer, Sandi, Bob, Erin, Marsha, Rosie), Nana & Pop-pop and Aunt Mari, Uncle Milton for keeping Josh's memory alive!

Rissa Ro

December 31, 2008

Well tomorrow marks the first of a new year & I couldnt be more bummed that Josh isnt here to celebrate with us, although im sure he has been looking down on us and will continue to do so. My 21st just wont be the same without you joshua! I really miss you walvick!!!

xoxo

Eileen Walvick

December 29, 2008

Christmas Day was exactly 10 months since my son passed. It was a very difficult day for me. I know in my heart that my son was passing on CHEER to everyone this holiday season. Love, Mom

Eileen Walvick

December 5, 2008

I would like to thank everyone who visited Josh on his birthday. I was so overwhelmed when I heard about it. You are all wonderful, dear friends. I know Josh was there too, hanging out and enjoying the moment! Love to you all - Mom

Herb Logan

June 22, 2008

may your memories live in our hearts forever

Eileen Walvick

May 25, 2008

It has been 3 months today that my son has passed. The pain will never go away. I would like to thank everyone who has made an entry. I know Josh is looking down on us all and even visiting some of us. I miss him dearly and cherish the memories. Love, Mom

Austin Kramb

April 4, 2008

Hey bro... not really sure what to say. It isn't the same with you not around. I just feel emptiness even when everyone else is around. I'm glad it has made everyone else closer, sure, but hours a day you're just on my mind. I think about the samethings over and over and I don't know if I'm trying to answer my own questions or tell myself something, but I just draw blanks.

I don't know man. I had a dream about you last night. We played some rock band. I hope I can dream more. I miss you.

Dave (Dad) Walvick

March 18, 2008

To my loving Son, for the last 21 years you were my life, I received so much love from you, and I was so proud of you. It was so great to see you grow up and feel the love you spread to all that make contact with you. I could never of asked for a better Son then you. I feel you smiling down on me and all your friends, they love you so much. I will keep the Sunday dinners going as long as your friends keep coming over. Love Dad

Kathy Emler

March 6, 2008

The Walvick Family,
My thoughts & prayers have been with you since I was told about the loss of your son & brother Joshua.
What a beautiful person Josh was. Your son brought so much happiness to everyone he touched. The memories I have of Josh & my daughter Karissa will always bring smiles and now tears to my face.
You raised a wonderful boy to be a wonderful man & Josh will be greatly missed by so many of us.
As much as we all want to have Josh here with us to see his face, his big beautiful smile, I find comfort in believing that he is in a far better place and smiling down on us all.
Do take care of each other and I pray that your pain will ease in time.

Regards,

Matt Presti

March 5, 2008

Hey man. I wish I would have told you how proud I truly was about what you were doing in your life. I always worried about you like you were my brother, wanted you to be successful, be doing what you loved and what made you happy, and of course be safe. Even though I never told you, I am sure you know now how much I care about and love you, and that is something that will never change. You were seriously a brother to me, I miss you so much, and I will NEVER forget about you and the memories we had.

Nancy Gordon

March 4, 2008

Dear Eileen, David, Tiffany and Mr & Mrs Knaebel,
This is such a tradegy. We did not know Josh but only through Kathy's eyes and pictures over the years we were best friends. Our thoughts are with you.
Love, Nancy Joe and Christine Gordon

john holzworth

March 3, 2008

hey buddy ill miss your face! your random speeding trips to jack in the box to all my stuff flying of of me on the back of your bike... forever and allways in my memory... love ya!

orion clark

March 2, 2008

josh we all miss you. dont worrie abous us well be okay i promise. i know well meet again in the next life. till then take care buddy we love you

Rafael Mata

March 2, 2008

Josh, I miss you so much buddy. I miss the wild times we had all the way back to elementary school, doing whatever came to mind. I'll never forget the times we spent and the moments we shared. I love you

Rosie Wilson

March 2, 2008

Dave,Eileen and Tiffany, We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. He was so loved by so many people! His funeral yesterday was a wonderfull tribute to him. I will always remember Josh as a smiling happy young man, He had so much fun growing up in our neighborhood and was a great friend to my children-Teresa,Kenny and Charlie. We send our deepest sympathy and love to your family at this time . Sincerly, the Wilson's.

Ralph Chavez

February 29, 2008

Josh's father, Dave, is a good friend of ours. Although we didn't know Josh that well, I know that he was loved by many. It is so hard to see Dave in so much pain in the loss of his son, most of us can not even imagine what he is going thru. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and his family during this difficult time.
Ralph & Cristie Chavez

Matt and Leslie Warshaw/Love

February 29, 2008

To the Walvick family:
We are very sorry about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. He will be sorely missed.

Craig & Lindsay Love

February 29, 2008

Dear Walvick Family,

I'm not sure if you'll remember us, (we were childhood friends of Josh and Tiffany.) We wanted to send are regards, Josh was a loveable guy and after all these years I still remember him quite vividly. He'll be sincerely missed.

Brittany Christie

February 29, 2008

Josh...We have been through so much buddy. You were the craziest, funniest guy I've ever known. I never got to say good bye to you. I will miss you forever. You are looking over me though now, and in a better place. Love you buddy. -Sentra Brittany

karissa rowland

February 29, 2008

I still can't believe yer actually gone joshy! I miss you so much. I remember all our old times....you loved my beyonce dance that one year at my house on halloween, spillin spagetti in the car you weren't even supposed to be taking out (jon reminded me of that story). You were always so happy and you made such a great friend. I know we are all deeply hurt and missing you terribly! I'm so sorry that we drifted apart this past year. But in my heart you'll always be my bffl <3

cait hair

February 29, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you and your family. Things like this should not happen to great people. May god be with all the family and friends.

Ron and Karen Styles

February 29, 2008

We will dearly miss this creative and inspiring young man. Our most sincere sympathies to his family.

Love,
Ron and Karen

Jenna Stoner

February 29, 2008

I had only known Josh for a short time but he left a big impression in my life. He is such a genuine person and an awesome guy. I am going to miss him alot!

nikki oconnor

February 29, 2008

to the world you might be one person but to one person you might be the world. josh was the world to all of us and is family and friends were the world to him.

Tedi Bauman

February 29, 2008

Josh,
I'm sorry this had to happen. It's not fair, but you're in my thoughts and prayers, and you will always be loved and missed. Take care, buddy. Love, Tedi.

Kaleigh Hayes

February 29, 2008

i keep waiting to you hear your car down the street or get your good morning texts... i still can't believe your gone. i miss you baby. love- kaleigh

Ken Keeling

February 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed Josh.
Ken, Lori, Kailie, T.J. & Christopher Keeling.

Andrea Carlson

February 29, 2008

JOSHUA,
I miss you. you were such a great guy to everyone you meet. i am sorry to hear about your loss and i wish your family the best and im am praying for them. Kaleigh and all of your friends miss you so mcuh!! i wont ever forget the night i meet you and was showing you the new streches i learned in class that night!!! lol..crazy.. love,
andrea

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