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Jeremy Sunderland Obituary
SUNDERLAND Jeremy Ryan July 7, 1981 - July 9, 2009 Born in Calgary, Alberta, to Lynda Gayle Sunderland (nee Peddle) and Jonathan Paul Sunderland. We have lost a very special person. Someone who has touched the hearts of so many and whose passing has caused a ripple of grief throughout the world, especially in Tsawwassen, BC where Jeremy grew up and enjoyed a full and happy life until this tragic event. Jeremy will be greatly missed. On July 9th, 2009 two days after his 28th birthday, Jeremy and his co-pilot and good friend, Matthew Pedersen, 23 years, undertook a regular "blood run" for Canadian Blood Services. At approximately 10:15pm PDT, the Canadian Air Charters flight from Victoria and Nanaimo crashed on final approach to Vancouver International Airport. Commercial pilots Captain Jeremy Sunderland - Mills and First Officer Matthew Pedersen died instantly. We extend our warmest heart-felt sympathies to Doug and Debbie Pedersen for their loss. Jeremy will be sadly missed by his brother Danny, sisters Katherine, Alexa, Romina, and Francesca, his girlfriend Vanessa, and his parents Jon, Lynda, Dave and Brenda. Also grieving the loss of Jeremy are Grandpa Jack Mills, Grandma Gayle, Grandpa Dave, Grandma Sheila, and Nonna Maria Mills along with many uncles, aunts, cousins and life-long friends. We would like to invite all who knew Jeremy to join us as we celebrate his life this coming Friday, July 17 from 2 - 3pm at the South Delta Baptist Church located at 1988 - 56th Street, Delta B.C. (Tsawwassen.) Refreshments will be served until 4:30pm and at the same time, there will be an opportunity to further understand Jeremy's life and passions through music and a slide show. In lieu of flowers, we would like to request donations be made, in Jeremy's name, to the Delta Hospital Foundation either after the memorial or online any time at www.deltahospital.com Dress: We ask you to think and wear colour. Jeremy, we send you all our love and will continue to do so for the rest of our lives. You will be forever in our hearts.
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Catherine Dunwoody
August 5, 2009
My deepest condolences to all. Lynda and I have been good friends for many years, and I've had the pleasure of watching Jeremy grow to be an exceptional young man. I happened to be on a plane he piloted last year, and I couldn't have been more proud of him.This is a tragedy beyond measure.
We love you Jer and will keep you in our hearts forever.
Liane Medwick
July 30, 2009
Sunderland & Mills Families,
It was with sadness that I was informed of the passing of Jon's son Jeremy. My sincerest condolences to the Sunderland and Mills families. May fond and treasured memories live in your hearts forever.
Sincerely
Jay Barsky
July 25, 2009
July 25/09
Just heard of Jeremy's untimely and tragic death from Rob.
My heartfelt condolences to you,Jon,and your entire family.
Cherry Benjamin Moore Decorating
July 23, 2009
On behalf of the staff here at the Tsawwassen Benjamin Moore, we would like to extend our condolences to Jeremy's entire family. It was always our greatest pleasure serving Jeremy as he often walked into our store with his easy going smile. Our hearts sunk when we heard the news, for we had just seen Jeremy that afternoon. We go on in disbelief, yet we've all learned to not take any day for granted. Thank you Jeremy for just being you.
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Stan Byma
July 20, 2009
Lynda, Dave and all the family
My deepest condolences to you and all of the family. Your loss is unimaginable. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Patricia Anderson
July 17, 2009
Your loss has affected more people than you know.. We all feel you were one of ours when that tragic accident happened. The grief from that day has everyone feeling the pain of having a young life taken so soon.
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family and close friends .
I didn't know you but living in Tsawwassen with so many knowing you many are feeling the grief of your loss .
I know you are safe in heaven with God and flying with the angels.
~All Our Love~
July 17, 2009
Sometimes loved ones come and go-
Way too soon we’ll never know
Why? We all ask a hundred times-
Only God has the answers to our scripted lives.
He’s needed above-
Reasons we’ll never know
Believing in his presence-
Is saying we’ve let him go.
He’s touched us all-
Living now in our hearts
Feel the warmth of his love-
For that will never part.
So let us walk-
And let him fly
For he is our beloved Jeremy-
Today we say good-bye.
Cole Verkuylen
July 16, 2009
I think about the first time you took me flying. I think booting around in your 300Z. I think about the ocean.
I don't have any bad memories from our friendship; that's what made you such a good friend.
Your laugh resonates happily in my conscious everyday. Your spirit was strong and I focus in on it, out there, and your laughing happily. We'll miss you Jer, but your energy and positive spirit will forever be eternal.
Benjamin Dlin
July 15, 2009
Jer...I have been thinking about you every day. We were not close friends but, you were a part of my life. We went to VC together, shared projects together, and were always buds when situations brought us to one another. You were a huge part of so many of my friends lives. I had a bbq tonight with many of your close friends. We spent every moment looking at pictures and talking about you. You have left us but, will never be forgotten. Many people will live a full life and never achieve the reputation you established. Rest in peace brother.
July 15, 2009
To know you well was to know you completely
To know you touched us is to know you lived
To know that you lived is to know that you felt us; all of us
You touched a soul; you bared your heart
To not have known you was our loss, not yours
As those who mourn you do so with shallow regrets
As there are none; no regrets
Only the lament of your passing; not your life
And still yet, you live through us
Through the ones that knew you completely
And through them lives those who knew you less
We speak of your greatness
Your smile
Your courage,
And we adapt;
We smile
We become courageous
Through you, and through what you once were
And better yet
For what you forever will be
You have joined us in sanctimony
And through you we prosper
As it is better to have know you little
Than none at all
Your smile and your courage lives through us
To have know you is to live
And to live is to have known you completely
We miss you Jeremy
Colleen Mitchell
July 15, 2009
Lynda,
I remember when I first met you and the pride and love you had for your kids. I loved to hear the updates every time we bumped into each other.
My heart is with you and your family. Love,
Colleen Mitchell and Anthony Atkins
Brenda Farrell
July 15, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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July 15, 2009
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories to beautiful to forget.
We love you now, we will love you forever...
Uncle Ross, Aunty Liz, Nicholas and Daniel
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