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Giles "Jake" Courtney
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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heather sauer
December 14, 2007
~courtney family
I knew giles for awhile and he was a really great person
i know times are gonna be hard but i know you guys can make it through it..
Sue Kelly
April 25, 2007
Deb, Sam, Laura, Aunt Margie & family...I'm so sorry for your loss, I think of you every day...
Love-Cousin Sue(Gasper)Kelly & family....
Sandy (Scholer) Rodenz
April 17, 2007
Giles and Deb, I just recently heard of your loss. I am so sorry for you and your family. Jake looked so much like you at his age. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jean Scheffler
April 16, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to the Courtney family.
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Nickand LeAnne mlsna
April 14, 2007
you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Jan Heying-Koutelas
April 14, 2007
Aunt Margie, Deb, Sam & Laura:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Even though I cannot be with you, please know that I share your heart-felt sorrow on your loss of Jake.
The Gallick Family
April 13, 2007
Deepest Sympathies to The Courtney's.
Luke & Logan Senogles
April 13, 2007
We will miss him every day.
Roger E Renner, F.S.
April 12, 2007
Brother Giles,
On behalf of the Grand Knight, officers, directors of the Anoka Knights of Columbus we exend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jake. Our prayers will be with him.
April 12, 2007
Giles, Deb & Family,
Our deepest condolences to all of you on your great loss. Losing someone you love dearly is so very hard to accept. He must have been needed in the Heavens to be taken so soon. Remember he will always be looking down & watching over you all.
Lisa Rein & Ernest Bowman
alycia ingram
April 12, 2007
im am so sorry for your losses giles was an amazing person. and definatly a true people person always out on an adventure he will be missed dearly. the courtney family will be in my paryers. lots of love alycia
Helen Florence Heying
April 12, 2007
Marge,Deb and family ,I can not find the words to tell you of the saddness I feel in my heart for your loss .
love and prayers
Frank Courtney
April 12, 2007
Gi,Deb,Sam,and Laura, I very sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers. love Frank
Jim Gasper
April 11, 2007
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Sara Black
April 11, 2007
To The Courtney Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The day today was so dreadful, everybody that couldn't leave school to say goodbye was thinking of him. Giles was a great kid. Even though I only met him once, I still miss him. I know how difficult it is to lose a family member. We are all thinking of you.
Linda Yanisch(Vukelich)
April 11, 2007
Giles and Debra, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cherish all of the wonderful memories of Jake each and every day.
Dianne and Paul Bieneman
April 11, 2007
We send our sympathy in the tragic loss of your son and brother. You are in our prayers. A mass is being said at our parish for Jake on April 19.
(Jennifer's family)
Judy (Heying) Fitzpatrick
April 11, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family and Jake. With deepest sympathy, Judy Fitzpatrick (Helen Flo's daughter), Jeff, Megan, Melissa and Marcus
Downing Family
April 11, 2007
Laura and Family--We are so very sorry for your loss and know what pain you must be in. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Leslie, Krystina, Bekka and Sydney Downing
Elizabeth and Kelsey Bishop
April 10, 2007
To the Courtney family, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your son/brother. My daughter attended school with Giles and she and I also shared the experience of his TEC retreat weekend with him and he rode with us to his TEC reunion the following weekend. As a mother and friend, there are not enough words to express our sorrow for you. You will all be in our prayers.
Louise and Ray Kenaga
April 10, 2007
Dear Giles and Debbie:
Our very deep sympathy to you both and to all the Courtney family on the loss of your "Jake." Our hearts go out to you as well as to his grandparents, our dearest of friends, Lorene and Giles, Sr.
"Aunt Louise and Uncle Ray" Kenaga
April 10, 2007
Giles, Deb, Sam and Laura
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, our deepest sympathies go out to you all. May God keep you at peace through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim, Shannon, Becca and Kelsey Lewis (softball family)
Carol Colehour
April 10, 2007
For Deb & Gil,
Sorry to hear about your son. I would talk with him when I would clean your house and he will be missed, my daughter also knew him too. God Bless
Hayden/Sullivan family
April 10, 2007
We are sorry for your loss and the pain your family is going through. We are here if you need anything!
Blake Bodenburg
April 10, 2007
I was one of Giles' business teachers at Anoka. His quick wit, energetic personality, and friendly nature will truly be missed.
Juanita Pabon
April 10, 2007
He will be greatly missed.
Grandma Margie
April 10, 2007
Laura and Sam, heart is breaking for you. Jakey will always be in my heart and prayers. I wish there was something that I could do or say to ease your pain. I love you with all my heart.
Craig ONeal
April 10, 2007
Gile & Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. My family is praying for you during this time of profound sadness. Craig & Kristi O'Neal.
Michele Kelm-Helgen
April 10, 2007
Giles and family........I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. My prayers are with all of you. As a high school friend of Gile's, I see so much of Dad in the picture of Jake! May the wonderful memories keep his spirit with you......Michele Kelm Helgen
kate mcbride
April 9, 2007
giles you will be missed so much we had fun times in english the last quater of our senior year u are always be in my memories and i will always pray to you
Barb Szeborowski
April 9, 2007
Debra, I can't believe it! I was looking in the paper for Bruce Johnson's obituary and instead I find one for Jake! Your pain and sorrow must be immense. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you and for your family, and I think of you often. Words are inadequate at a time like this. God be with you in your sorrow. ~ Barb Szeborowski
Patty Schlader
April 9, 2007
To Giles and Debra~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and pray you will feel the loving Spirit of God surrounding you and helping you get through each minute of each day. Blessing of Peace~ Patty (Kocka) Schlader
Jackie and Megan
April 9, 2007
We'll always remember the times we spent with him whiling driving around in Megan's car while he sang Jiggle It. Even though we didn't know him for long, everytime we hung out with him it was so much fun. We'll miss all the times we spent with him. WE LOVE YOU GILES. WE WILL SEEN YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY.
The Journey Has Just Begun!
Love Always & Forever,
Megan Marie and Jackie ELizabeth
Chanda Rosenwinkel/Brown
April 9, 2007
Dear Giles, Deb, Laura & Sam,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your son/brother, Jake. I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Adrianne Tayar
April 9, 2007
Giles, Deb, Sam and Laura,
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Jakey will remain in our hearts forever. We love you.
Adrianne, Emile, Joseph, Jacque and Andre
Nora Courtney Cares
April 9, 2007
We mourn the loss of our nephew and cousin. Jake will be remembered fondly by us. Our deepest sympathies to Giles, Debby, Sam and Laura. Our thoughts are with you.
Louie, Nora, Zoe, Ava and Geo
tyler usher
April 9, 2007
sam im so sorry that your brother died please just know that we will always think of him
Bonni Walz
April 9, 2007
I only met Jake a couple times. He was a friend of my sons. My prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow.
Happy Journey, Jake!
Peggy Weber
April 9, 2007
To the Giles Family
I was a staff member at Anoka High School & knew Giles very well, he was such a bright light in the day. Always had a smile & something nice to say. I'm so very sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers.
Kris Senogles
April 9, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Courtney family.
Sincerely, The Senogles Family
Shari DeBlieck
April 9, 2007
Dear Courtney Family,
Very, very sorry for your loss. My nephew Josh will miss his best friend Frotto deeply. Our family will keep yours' in our prayers.
Terrie Moody
April 9, 2007
Giles was at our house a few times for "get togethers" with other children, and he made me laugh!!!!! He always told me I reminded him of his mother??? Last time me and my daughter saw him was when he was working at taco bell and he dropped everything to say HI!!!! and when they told him to get back to work.... he basically told them where to go nicely, he was so funny!!!!! We will miss him deeply
Kate Bartelt
April 9, 2007
Debra, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Holly Witthuhn
April 9, 2007
Deb & Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I am so very sorry; may God keep you strong throught this difficult time.
Isaac Hoff
April 9, 2007
My sympathies and prayers go to Sam & his family. Giles will be missed deeply.
April 9, 2007
Giles, Deb, Sam, and Laura
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Please contact us if there is anything we can do for you.
Mike, Bonnie, Heather and Emily Thompson
Daniel & Suzie Gasper
April 8, 2007
Margie and Debby and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Josh Montgomery
April 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Courtney family. Giles. You were one of the funniest kids around and everybody loved you. In the halls of Anoka, just hearing your name was enough to put a smile on anyone’s face. I didn't get to know you real well and I wish I did but I'll miss you the same. R.I.P. dude.
Scott Mlsna
April 8, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
nerdface
April 8, 2007
gonna miss you man, you sure taught me alot about life.
Jake
John and Nancy Poland
April 8, 2007
We will never forget Gilly's intense passion and sense of humor. We loved sharing a good conversation with him, and he never tired of listening to "Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys" with John. We're with you all in sadness and remembrance.
Jean and Kelly Dudley
April 8, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jill Neitzel
April 8, 2007
Sam - Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this time.
Jill, Jamie, Kody, Alyssa, & Andy
Marie Doll
April 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you - my heart aches for Debby , Laura , Sam , Margie and family .
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