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Joe Deamer
August 22, 2008
Hey Dad,
I want to let you know that you and Mom were the best parents any child could ask for. I want to thank you for raising me into the man and Father I am today. I have taken all of the lessons you have taught me in life and implemented them into my family. I could not have had a better role model then you. Growing up in that Rancher with two Brothers and Sisters kept us as close as a family could be. You always provided a roof over our heads, a warm meal to eat, and a warm place to sleep. you also provided all of us the opportunity to succeed in life. You taught me how to be caring , loving, funny, and also stern when the time calls for it. I never shared those thoughts to you in person but I know that you felt our love back to you as much as we felt yours towards us. When writing my thoughts to share at mass I had trouble thinking of a way to express 41 yrs of my life with you in a three minute speach. I chose to highlight some of my thoughts with you from childhood to adulthood including times we all spent as a family, just another example of how we all have been raised. I will miss our phone calls to talk about how the skins and the ball games but will carry the torch on for the both of us threw thick and thin.( Get in good with the big man so he can help us out on third and one). Know that we are all ok and will carry on with life as you and mom have taught us. Thank you also for being a wonderful Father-in-law to Sandy and the best GrandFather any grand Kid could ask for. Brandon and Brooke took your passing hard but I will be there for them as Mom and you were always there for us. You have created a very strong family and we will all stick together no matter what. I know you are at peace with Mom and know we are at peace knowing your with her in heaven. Give her a big kiss and tell her I love her. There was a huge hole left in my heart when Mom passed and now there's a matching one on the other side. Please watch over us and provide us the direction we need when things get a little rough. I Love you with all my heart and will miss you dearly.
Your Son,
Joe
Ellen Walker
August 19, 2008
To the Deamer family,
Our condolences in the passing of you dad. We met him before your Mom at Giant. He made sure the produce was perfect, and added his friendly personality to the Giant experience. It was very much to the advantage of the store that he was the first/greeter we met upon entering. At a later time, "Ellen" and Ellen worked together at Cedar Haven. She always brightened the day! Nurses and residents there were helped by her enthusiasm for life. Your parents are truly people who will live in memories forever for the real and genuinely good people who touched and entered our lives.
Ellen and Bill Walker
Janine Leahy
August 17, 2008
Dad,
I was caught by surprise the day you decided to leave an join mom in a better place. I should be used to you surprising me since you were always so good at that in life. Even after mom passed while you struggled so much with your own feelings of sorrow you always made sure that we all were taken care of. You never missed a birthday or a special event and you stayed active spending time making more great memmories with your us and also those who were close to you. I know alot of people who were lucky enough to meet you, know you, and call you a friend are deeply saddened knowing you are gone. We all were touched by the truley beautiful person you were.
Speaking from a daughters point of view you were by far one of the best dad's ever. Quiet, gentle, kind, loving, funny, forgiving, inspiring...I could go on and on. You have always supported me in my life decisions. You shared in my joy when I went of to radiology school, as I became a wife, and you were the happiest grandfather ever when I became a mom too. Caitlin and Patrick know that they have been blessed to have had the guidance and support of two people as beautiful as you and mom. I truley thank you both for that gift. They miss mom dearly and they will miss you the same. Patrick is funny and sensative just like you dad. Caitlin has nana's edge if you know what I mean! She says she cries easily because she is like you! I know I don't have to ask but will you please keep and eye on them and all your other grandchildren too.
My heart is heavy since you left but I also have found an inner peace because I know you are with mom now. As we celebrated your life during mass I told my Caitlin that heaven got really lucky that day.
Thankyou for helping me become the individual I am today. I will always try to remember to see the good in people and smile and laugh often just like you did. You brought alot of joy to many people including mom. Please give her a big hug from all of us and tell he we love her and we miss her. Rest easy dad now you are home...
Love,
Janine
Brooke Schools
August 17, 2008
Dear Jeff and family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Jack was such a sweet man with a terrific smile and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I know that he and your Mom are watching over you all and are very proud to to have raised such a fine family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathy Utz
August 16, 2008
As I sit here contemplating how to express my sympathy to each of you, I find my self reflecting on the beautiful service honoring your father. Your dad had a great sense of humor, a sheepish grin and a warm heart. I am grateful that I got to know him and will have fond memories of the times spent with your family. He is at peace and has been reunited with your mom.
Joe, I truly admire you for your courage and composure as you expressed your cherished thoughts of your family. I remember when you and Sandy were dating and she and I would make the trip to Lebanon to visit when I was home from college and how both your parents not only welcomed her, but her Aunt Cathy, too.
My thoughts are with all of you.
Butch Bender
August 15, 2008
To Jeff and the rest of the Deamer Family,
Your dad was a great Man. I got to work with him at Giants for 9 years. We had so, many fun times at work.
He was always good for a Laugh, He would tell Jokes and always forget the Punch Line.
He will be Missed.
Laraine Barket
August 14, 2008
Janine and family,
May your tears of sadness turn to smiles when you remember the wonderful times you shared with your father. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Jeffrey Deamer
August 13, 2008
Dad,
I have no idea where to start, because there are to many awsome things to say about you. I really appreciate the way you taught me to grow up and how I should live my life. Every time I needed you, you were there for me. I will never forget all the times I called you, no matter what time it was, you would always tell me what you were doing at that present moment, whether it was watching the game on tv, what you had to eat for dinner that day, what kind of food you were preparing for next day, and all your moments spent with your best friend Jim and what you guys had done for that day this past year and a half since Mom and Jim's wife passed. I will always cherish the moments how you opened your house to all my friends to come watch the game, and have a few drinks with you. I will always remember all the times that you would drop what you were doing, to go away with all my freinds, which were your friends, at a minutes notice. Remember all the casino runs and the nites spent at the horse track? You would always teach me how to place bets and pick the horses that were to win for that nite by the name of the horse, only if it was a .60 cent winning. Remeber the name of the horse My Rita My Rita, which you would pick after Mom's best friend? I will never forget how many times you were to win the "BIG ONE", and came up short handed. I could go on and on with all the fun we had with you over your life, and with our family, but even in the computer world they would not have enough free space for the hard drive to store this information. I thank you so much for marrying a great lady in Mom almost 50 years ago and to give us a chance at life, it truely has been a great ride. Even though we lost you and Mom in the last 22 months it will never be the same, but we will live life to the fullest and carry on your legacy and rememebr all the good stuff you have both done for us. I knew the first day you went to heaven you were ok, you had finally met up with Mom at the gates. There will always be an empty void in my heart and sorrow everytime I think of all the stuff we have done over the years, but I promise you I will carry on for what you have taught me.Tell Mom I love her and miss her so much, and that we are ok. There will not be a day that will go by, that I won't think about you. I love you and will miss you so much.
Joan and Fred Kleinhenz
August 13, 2008
To the children of Jack and Ellen,
We are so sorry to here of your father's passing but sure he is happy to be back with your mom. Your mom was the Matron of Honor at our wedding in 1961 and she and I worked together at the Good Samaritan Hospital. All the men of our wedding party stayed at your parents apartment the night before the wedding and that event is still a source of conversation. We also have 5 children and over the years, were so busy with our own families, we lost touch, hoping to reconnect later. I'm so sorry that we didn't have the time to do that. You had wonderful parents and they will always be in our hearts. God bless you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawn Allwein
August 11, 2008
Deamers,
I feel so happy to have spent some time with my Uncle Jack recently. I wish we had a few more babeques with him here in Texas. We'll miss him.
Jack and Ellen left a great legacy. We love you guys.
Shawn & Erin & Zach & Lucas Allwein
MARY HARTMAN
August 11, 2008
Jen, and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a great man as was your mom was special also. I am very glad to have know them and spend time with them over the years. Our thoughts are with all of you. Mark, Mary, Alyssa and Alex Hartman.
Mike Lebischak
August 10, 2008
John, Janine, Jeff, Joe, Jen and family,
From Staci - We want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. When I first met Aunt Ellen and Uncle Jack, I knew there would never be a dull moment. Their no-nonsense, yet kind demeanors, as well as their sense of humor were evident in their every day life. He always had a kind word and healthy laugh!
I am so honored to have known Uncle Jack and Aunt Ellen. Although we cannot be there today, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
From Mike – As I recently told John, after all these years it occurred to me that I didn’t know too much about where my Uncle Jack came from. I had met his sister at least once, but never knew anything else about his life P.E. – Pre-Ellen! And so, from my own perspective, Uncle Jack’s whole life was about Ellen Allwein, their five kids, all those grandkids, and a sweet life built in that brick house just off of Lehman. I have always been honored to have my Uncle Jack, along with Aunt Ellen, as Godparents. We will always miss him so very much, and feel so fortunate for the all the time we had with you.
Love,
Mike, Staci, Jonah and Jakob Lebischak
Gene Rank
August 10, 2008
When I think of Jack...I will alway's remember his smile,and how happy he was to see you. A true gentle giant.
Lori Rank
August 10, 2008
To the Deamer family:
Your dad was a special person who always had a smile and laugh for everyone.
Your mom had a beautiful smile and always welcomed everyone in her home.
Together they raised a fine clan of children that we have been blessed to know.
Carry on proudly in their memory; they wouldn't settle for anything less.
God Bless you all -
The Morrett/Rank families
Linda McCulloch
August 10, 2008
I know what a terrible loss this is to all of you because you were all such a close family. Those that are left will have to become even closer and remember you had something special in your parents. You were fortunate to have had them. My prayers and condolences to all of you.
Mike & Wendy ODonnell
August 10, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the Deamer family. We have many fond memories of Jack and Ellen and were blessed to have known them.
Jan Rhoads (Noone)
August 9, 2008
I've always held in my heart the memories of an astonishingly beautiful couple, my Aunt Ellen and Uncle Jack. To me they are my heroes; for the way they lived their lives, raised their children and welcomed everyone, anytime, always. God's peace to them together now. Love Jan Marie
Paula Rhoads
August 9, 2008
Find peace in all the wonderful memories you have shared as a family.
My fondest memory is Uncle Jack's laugh (or was it a giggle?). His laugh was infectious and always made me smile and laugh along. I treasure his silly sense of humor. His sense of humor lives on in all of you.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles (Cork) O'Donnell
August 9, 2008
To the Deamer caln:
Please accept our sincerest condolences in your time of loss.
I have and will keep fond childhood memories of Jack & Ellen. Now they are together again.
God Speed and God Bless
Dick & Bobbi Allwein
August 8, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy To the Deamer Family. You are in Our prayers
Darwin (Jake) Rhoads
August 8, 2008
John, Janine,Jeff, Joe, & Jennifer;
You are right, your father truly is back together with is best friend. I always admired your mother and father for their deep devotion to all of you.
My prayers are with you at this time, and know that the pain will weaken, but the memories of both your mother and father will
always be strong.
Thoughts and prayers;
Darwin(Jake) Rhoads
Lori Krause-Renne
August 8, 2008
Deamer Family;
My heartfelt sypmathy's on the passing of Jack. What a wonderful man with such great humor and spirit! Please know that my thougths and prayers are with you all.
Cindy Little
August 8, 2008
Joe and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May your memories help you get through this.
Cindy Little - Walton and Company
The Thompson Funeral Home Family
August 8, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your family
Linda Herb
August 8, 2008
Jeff and Family...
Love, thoughts, and prayers to you at this most difficult time.
Your mother and our mother were roomies at Cedar Haven.
Our mother passed 11/14/07 at Cedar Haven.
Love to you and your family.
Sisters, Linda Herb and Pat Klopp
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