Joshua G. Howard

Joshua Howard Obituary

Obituary

Joshua G. Howard, age 28, of Alva, passed away March 20, 2009 in Cape Coral, FL. He was born Jan. 15, 1981 in Orange Park, Florida the son of the late Gerald Hugh Howard and Maria T. Jeffery. He was an Executive Chef.

Survivors include: his parents Maria T. (Jeffery) Wertin And Matt Wertin, his two brothers: Zachary (Courtney) Wertin of Cape Coral, FL, Reiley Tucker Wertin of N. Fort Myers, FL; maternal grandmother, Maria Jeffery; his beloved niece, Eisley Wertin; and the love of his life, Lauren Drake of Clewiston, FL

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M., Monday March 23, 2009 at the Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 13932 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers with David Amidon officiating.

Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.

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Published by The News-Press on Mar. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Howard

10 Entries

March 30, 2009

I will miss you Josh. So very much. I will always remember all the great times we spend together, laughing and crying and just being plain silly. Love always Mags.

Laura & Ed (Decker) Weaver

March 26, 2009

Dear Sita, Matt, Zack, and Reiley

I know all too well the heartache you are feeling right now. The only comfort I find in this is knowing that Josh is now at peace. Josh was such a good friend of the family. I would give anything to hear his laugh or see his piercing blue eyes again. Josh will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Jean Sparrow

March 25, 2009

We were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of Josh. The loss of these young lives is very difficult to understand or to accept. Josh was a dear friend to our boys, Meade and Ron. We will keep all of you in our prayers and continue to pray that God will get you through the difficult days ahead. I pray you find comfort in knowing that Josh and Brian are in heaven together resting in peace and that many people loved those boys. God bless. The Sparrow Family

Alan G. Leitschuh

March 23, 2009

To the family and friends of Joshua G. Howard: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy Decker

March 23, 2009

Sita, Matt, Zach & Riley,
My heart breaks to know the saddness and loss you are going through. I am so sorry for your loss and am here if you need anything. Josh was a great guy & will be dearly missed. May you one day find comfort in knowing that his saddness over the loss of Brian is no longer. Decker and Howard will be waiting to welcome us all home.

Tony & Cindy Bergman

March 23, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God Bless your family.

Amy Decker

March 23, 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)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Natalie Rainero

March 23, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian will take Josh under his wing and they will be remembered and in our hearts forever. Josh was loved by many and a great person.

Kathie Soukup

March 23, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family. Josh was a very close & dear friend to my nephew, Brian Decker, who we lost two years ago. It all seems so senseless but God has His reasons. We just need to continue to have faith and prayer that all our suffering serves a purpose. My thoughts & prayers will be with you.

dragoo family

March 22, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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