Jacob Lawrence Reding
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Mike MacIsaac
October 10, 2010
To the Reding family,
My deepest condolences go out to you. I met Jake at the Saturday morning group and he was an extremely nice guy. My wife and I spent one evening with Jake where we shared a lot of laughs over dinner. Jake was willing to give me rides which were much appreciated. I have missed seeing Jake on Saturdays and it wasn't till now that I learned of his passing. My heart goes out to Jake and the family.
Judy Schletty
July 25, 2010
Dear Monna and Larry,
I just came across this notice online about your son, Jacob. We, too, lost a child in our family and even though it has been quite a number of years ago, the sadness is still there, but our love remains. If there is any consolation, we know he (and your son, Jacob) wait for us in our next life.
While I have not seen you and your family for many years, I have thought of you often and then my friends from high school have spoken of you quite often when we'd meet for lunch.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, bless our homeland forever,
Love, Judy (formerly Williams)
Rhonda (Young) & Bruce Ritchie
May 19, 2010
Dear Monna & Larry,
Our hearts go out to you. So sorry to hear about your loss.
Love, Rhonda & Bruce Ritchie
Betsy (Misselt) Peterson
March 15, 2010
Reding family,
I am thankful that Jake and I were friends at EHS. I have such great memories of Jake (smart, caring, fun-loving guy). I'm sorry to have lost touch with Jake after high school, but I am glad to hear how he impacted so many. My thoughts are prayers are with you all.
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Laura (Thorkelson) Opsahl
March 10, 2010
Reding Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jacob's death. I have such wonderful memories from childhood at your home. I always felt Steph and I were lucky to have such great little brothers. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your tragic loss.
Brian Netherton
March 7, 2010
We proudly spoke of your glorious son Jacob Lawrence Reding on February 21, 2010 in the city of Overland Park, KS. God Bless You Reding Family.
Mitzi Taylor
March 4, 2010
Mona and Larry... I remember so well what warm, kind Edina parents you are. When David was very young, he and Larry came to John, Jr.'s birthday party at our house and once we visited at yours with our "team." We bumped into you at Jerry's and Lund's, and at school and games. Our memory of your family is the stuff of our warm remembrance of thirty years in Minnesota.
John, John, Jr. and David (all now here in California) join me in sending our sincere condolences at Jacob's loss.
Steve and Sharry Ehlers
February 23, 2010
We just heard about your loss. We are so very sorry and our prayers and deepest sympathy wishes are with you all during this time.
Jimmy King
February 22, 2010
I got to know Jake at the University of Wisconsin. He always had a great attitude and was a real pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Carol Dobrin
February 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Benjy, Jon & Amy and Carol & Stan Dobrin
Kelly Wright
February 22, 2010
To the Reding Family,
My brother and Jake were best childhood friends. I enjoyed growing up with him and being a part of your lives. I am incredibly saddened and shocked to have heard of the loss. My thoughts, prayers and condolences reach out to you.
With love and comfort,
Kelly Wright
Roshan Rajkumar
February 22, 2010
Dear Reding Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Jacob's passing. I have kept you all in my thoughts and prayers, and hope to contribute to any memoriam set up in his honor. Know that each of you are thought of during this difficult time, and that I hope you will each find peace in the future as to this loss. If there is anything I can do, please just let me know.
God bless,
Roshan Rajkumar
Isaac Johnson
February 21, 2010
Though we were never close, it is never easy to hear of a classmate’s passing. I will always remember Jake for his kindness and honesty and lord knows we need much more of that in our world. He will be missed and I am truly sorry that his family and close friends are going through this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Danny mcgovern
February 21, 2010
Dear Reding family, i only spoke to Jacob a few times on the phone shareing some of the problems we have in common. I wish i could talk to him now. We could have been great friends i know. He touched my soul in those conversations. Be well! Danny McGovern
Steve Hemmingsen
February 20, 2010
Larry, I'm sorry about your son.
jack and jane
February 19, 2010
To the Redings, We were so saddened to hear of Jacob's passing. I did not know him well but thouroughly enjoyed being in his presence when we would visit in the backyard.
All our love and sympathy.
Jack and Jane
Joe Mellema
February 19, 2010
Reding family, I don't believe we met personally, but I grew up just a few blocks from Jake on Grimes Avenue. My earliest memories of Jake are playing pick up games of hockey at the neighborhood ice rink (he was much better than I ever was). Later, in high school, Jake always impressed me with his kind and caring heart. While we hadn't been in touch since high school, I'm so happy to read through others' comments and hear how much of an impact he made on other people's lives. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brian Netherton
February 19, 2010
What a truly wonderful young man Jacob was. I have very fond memories of Jacob while playing hockey with him in Edina. I remember having sleepovers with him after some of our hockey games and thinking to myself, I wish I had a little more of this kids spirit for life. He was an amazingly kind and gentle person, someone you always admired and knew was raised by two terrific parents. There was just something different in him that allowed him to accept everyone for who they were. I am so sorry to hear of your loss, we are all better people for knowing your son Jacob. I will make sure my congregation hears about your son this Sunday at mass. You will be in my prayers.
February 19, 2010
Reding Family: We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Jake. We remember him fondly as one of the Branson Street kids that all played together and forged great friendships and memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gene and Sandy Mattson
Jen Elving
February 19, 2010
Dear Reding Family - I'm so sorry to hear of Jake's passing and the great loss this represents. I wish I could be in Minnesota to celebrate Jake's life. He wasn't here long enough, but he made an impression on so many lives. Mine included. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Josette Reding/Ruhnke
February 19, 2010
Dearest Larry, Monna, Stephani and David,
The Jake I knew and remember most was a happy, rosy cheeked, bubbly little boy with fair skin, an adorable laugh and an endearing and sweet personality. He gave amazing little boy kisses and made me laugh with his little boy antics. I know from everything everyone has ever told me that these are traits that he never lost. The world has been made a better place for Jake touched many with his beauty, grace and kindness. The memories of him will live on in my heart and I am sure in the hearts of many for eternity. I am blessed to have been touched by him in my life. May the beauty of who Jake was bring peace to you in the days to come. Much love.
nicole hoch schnell
February 18, 2010
Dave, Stephanie and family-
I was so saddened to hear the news of your brother. We are holding you all in our hearts at this difficult time. I remember your family as one of the Edina families when I was growing up that was so well loved and so loving to one another. We will remember Jacob and you all in our prayers- Nicole Hoch Schnell
February 18, 2010
Monna, Larry, Stephanie, John & Ben,
We will be thinking of your family Friday as you celebrate your Jake...and we will also hold you in our hearts and prayers in the time ahead as you gain strength from his beloved presence in your daily lives. Yes Stephanie, Jake's light shines forever on amongst you.
Thank you for the privilege of sharing time with Jake's Maggie. Until Jake & Maggie are re-united, I'm sure Riker is filling in and already welcoming Jake with a joyful game of Frisbee.
Love and peace be with you,
Catherine, Steve & Adria
Bridget McGreevy
February 18, 2010
Stephanie and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you. Our deepest sympathy,
Bridget, Jim and Ronan McGreevy
Onie and Bill Tourand
February 18, 2010
To Larry and Monna and family,
We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. We can't imagine loosing a child any time. When we get home from AZ I will give you a call and we can visit. Love Onie and Bill Tourand
Diane & Bob DeWitt
February 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our daughter, Miki and Stephanie roomed together in college. We realize no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Darrell Vitullo
February 18, 2010
To the Redings;
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jake was always a good friend to me. We had lost touch after high school but reconnected a couple months back and it was great to have him back in my life. He will be missed.
February 18, 2010
Jake couldn't have asked for a greater family than all of you. And, you expressed that love for him in so many ways. We are so sorry for your loss and we pray that you find comfort in your loss. We will miss him and are always here for you.
Love, Pat and John Duncan
Chrissie Anderson
February 18, 2010
Monna, Larry, and Family ~ I only knew Jake briefly through my sister, Jenni, but I knew right away what a good soul he was. I'll never forget how he helped me out after I recked my car in Indiana by letting me drive his own car to work. Since I only knew him for a short time, I can only imagine how he touched the lives of those who knew him longer. God bless Jake's spirit and all of you.
Chris Swanson
February 17, 2010
Dear Larry, Monna and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your horrible loss. I never had the opportunity to meet Jake, but just by reading what other friends and family have had to say, he sounds like a beautiful person inside and out. I was shocked when my brother told me. You have been such dear friends to my Mom and Dad, and have supported my Dad through such hard times. Friends are a huge source of strength through these difficult times. Know we are all here for you for anything you may need! Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Matt Mazorol
February 17, 2010
I have fond memories of growing up with Jake. I was lucky enough to live next door to Jake and the Reding family on Branson Street where Jake and I became childhood friends. I will never forget our time together as he was truly a wonderful person and was always a great friend. He made any time spent together a lot of fun. He will be sorely missed.
Larry, Monna, Stephanie and David, you are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
February 17, 2010
To all the Reding's; my love and prayers go out to you. My Mom is fixin' up Jacob's favorite meal with brown corduroy (Jackie's Dad)!
Peace, Sheila Galligan - Jackie’s friend and neighbor
Sheila Galligan
February 17, 2010
To all the Reding's; my love and prayers go out to you. My Mom is fixin' up Jacob's favorite meal with brown corduroy (Jackie's Dad)!
Peace, Sheila Galligan - Jackie’s friend and neighbor
Jen Moretz
February 17, 2010
Larry, Monna, Dave, and Steph: Jake was one of the most beautiful people I've ever known. He was an old soul in a young body. His depth, sincerity, and ability to show love was never lost on me, and the positive impact he had on my life has flowed over into my relationships with others. The gentleness of his spirit and had a profound affect on me as an individual. I am truly a better person for having known and loved Jake--I'm a better mother, a better sister, a better friend, a better girlfriend...a better woman. His ability to look past faults or pasts of others was such a blessing for me and my children. What a gift it was to have known Jake Reding. Peaceful rest to you, sweet Jake. You are missed more than you ever would have believed.
Chris Stewart
February 17, 2010
I have some very fond memories of Jacob from the early years, growing up in his neighborhood as his classmate at Edina. I remember the really cool cake his Mom made for his birthday pool party at a hotel. His awesome basement game room, and watching one of my first rated R movies there, "Ricochet". I remember hanging out with him at his family cabin on Lake Edna and an Occassional Whitefish/Bass Lake Open. He was an adventerous and cool kid to spend time with growing up. He always had a competitive spirit regardless of the game we were playing. Mostly I remember him as a guy with a great smile who laughed often and was always a pleasure to be around. Truly a sad loss for anyone who ever knew him and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Sue and Dick Erikson
February 17, 2010
Monna Larry and family--Jake sounds like a wonderful,caring person. Our heart goes out to you. Heartache and sorrow are some of the things life deals us. I don't think we are meant to figure it out. Maybe Jake and Brad are the lucky ones and they are now looking after us. I think they are in a better place, without all of lifes challenges. You will feel him around you forever,that I can guarentee. Come see us in AZ. if you feel you can get away.
February 17, 2010
Monna & Larry and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. Remember we are always here for you.
Love, Your cousin Sue Brusewitz (Immerfall)
Kari Shideman
February 17, 2010
Dave, Courtney and everyone in the Reding family...Words cannot express how much we all wish you were not going through this unimaginable pain. We are so sorry for your loss - you are in our thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so. Love, Kari, Charlie & the entire Shideman family
Bill Wright Jr.
February 17, 2010
Larry, Monna and the entire Redding family- May God be with you in this time of grief and loss. I am so sorry. Memories of the heart that come from God's grace are real vital during times like this. I feel very blessed to have wonderful shared memories of Jake and you folks. Andy and his frienship was fun to be a part of. Jake was one young man that I will never forget. May the peace of the Lord enter your hearts. God Bless.
Ryan Davies
February 17, 2010
Larry, Monna, Steph, and Dave, One cannot say enough about the kind of person Jake was and his good nature will live on through all the people he has touched throughout his life. Jake was an amazing friend through both high school and college and he had the very rare ability to put others before himself, which was why so many people were attracted to him. His wit, charm, humility and sincerity simply cannot be overstated, and this combination of personality traits made him so incredibly unique. I can without a doubt say that Jake has had a significant impact on my life (after all, he introduced me to Chicago which is where I still reside) and he wil be missed.
Julie and Phil Iskierka
February 17, 2010
Reding Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.
Erik Mitchell
February 17, 2010
I have great memories of being classmates and friends with Jake growing up, things I'll never forget because he was a uniquely good person.
I regret not knowing him more recently, and my thoughts and sympathy are with his friends and family who are mourning this tragic loss.
Heather Yue Conover
February 17, 2010
From the time I first interacted with Jake back in high school to our reunion while both working for G&K Services, he always struck me as a genuine, caring person. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and he will be missed. My condolences to the Reding family for their loss, and may the fond memories of Jake live on.
Jane Ankney
February 17, 2010
Monna, Larry & Steph,
Moe & I are so sad for you and your entire family on the loss of your dear, sweet boy. We will join you on Fri to celebrate Jake's life. We are thinking of you and hope you will find comfort and peace in your memories of your son.
Shawn Mahmud
February 17, 2010
I met Jake in 1989 at Camp Pyro, through Colonial Church. He was a smart, talented, and incredibly fun kid who made friends with ease. After knowing him for 20+ years, I never met a person who didn't like Jake. The "Minnesota nice" descriptor certain applies, but the warmth of his heart radiated much deeper. Jake had a maturity about him at a young age that was appreciable by us all. I'm incredibly saddened to lose him, but truly thankful for the memories which will not fade.
May Heaven's most serene lakeshore bring you a bountiful catch, Redman. You will be deeply missed.
Monna, Larry, Steph, Dave, and families: God bless you all. Thank you for being the solidarity in Jake's life and for instilling so many great qualities in his character. He loved you all deeply and spoke of you whenever I saw him.
Josh and Tisha Colton
February 17, 2010
Stephanie and family,
Our condolences and prayers on the passing of your brother. He sounds like a very warm and loving person.
Steve Sander
February 17, 2010
Monna, Larry, Steph and Dave, I can't express how sorry I am that this tragedy had to happen. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jake was an amazing friend, he would always put everyone else before himself and we all will cherish his friendship.
Mandy (Lyon) Stringer
February 17, 2010
I have nothing but fond memories of Jake from high school. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Ellen Morrow
February 17, 2010
Stephanie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so sorry to learn of your brother's death. Blessings and warm thoughts to all of you during this difficult time~ Your neighbors, Ellen and Chuck
Tom and Karen Sullivan
February 17, 2010
Monna,Larry and family, There are no words to express the sadness we feel with the loss of Jacob. He was such a warm and giving person and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Always know that we will be there for you in this time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time and we will be there to support you and the family and to celebrate Jake's life. In love and friendship,
Justin & Michelle Frys
February 17, 2010
We'll miss you Jake! Our fondest memory is watching you wrestle with Alex, Fritz and Ben. Such belly laughs were contagious!
Josh Petzel
February 17, 2010
Redings, I was very saddened to hear this. Thoughts and prayers from the entire Petzel family go out to you all.
February 17, 2010
Steph, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Our thoughts prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. Love, Jenni
Nikki Powell
February 17, 2010
I grew up with Jacob on Branson Street in Edina, he was a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Nikki Mattson Powell
Andy Wright
February 17, 2010
Jake and I were great friends throughout our childhood. I couldn't imagine a nicer friend or better person. I've found myself reflecting on the time we spent together and couldn't help but smile at the memories. From knee hockey, to home run derbys and crab apple fights. Jake was never one to turn down a good competition and he always did it with a huge smile on his face. You will be missed Jake. My thoughts and prayers are with you Larry, Monna, Dave and Stephanie.
Liz Carlin Carlson
February 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Adam Scoll
February 17, 2010
Jake was a warm soul who had an extremely kind and generous heart. He loved to laugh and had a smile that was absolutely infectious. His concerns about the rights and feelings of others above his own was just one of the many qualities that made Jake such a unique and loving person. His passing will no doubt leave a lasting vacancy in the hearts and lives of those he touched.
Fay Clark
February 17, 2010
Mona and Larry.. There are no words to express how much Dave and I are sadden about Jake's death. We will be with you to celebrate the Joy of Jake 's life on Friday. You have many great friends and a loving family. OUr thoughts are with you during this hard and painful time
In friendship Fay and Dave Clark
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