John Anthony Ernst Jr.

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John Ernst Obituary

ERNST John Anthony Ernst, Jr., 91, of Covington, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Covington, LA. He was born in New Orleans, LA, to the late John Anthony Ernst, Sr. and Leontine Bordes Ernst. He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Kathryn G. Ernst; four children: Terese Dessomnes, John A. Ernst III, Phyllis Bronock, and Cynthia Duplass; nine devoted grandchildren: Robert Dessomnes, Andrea Hendry, John Dessomnes, John J. Ernst, Sundara Caruso, Claire Bronock, Cyrus Bronock, Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass; eight wonderful great grandchildren: John A. Ernst, IV, Ethan Ernst, Courtney Ernst, Sasha Caruso, Mimi Duplass, Ora June Duplass, Stevie Hendry, and Aiden Hendry. John was a WWII veteran. His family and his dear Jesus were the most important things in his life. He had a great love for the dairy business and surrounded himself with his animals, his entire life. We will all miss him dearly. The family would like to thank the staff at The Trace Assisted Living and Lakeshore Hospice. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home (5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124), on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until service time. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John Ernst

4 Entries

June 20, 2011

Papa is going to be missed greatly by all of his family which he loved very much. He was always thinking of how he could bless others and was one of the most generous people I've ever known. He loved God with all of his heart and it showed through his actions and not just his intentions. He was a farmer at heart working an entire dairy as a young man and raising livestock in his later years. I've learned a lot from Papa since I've known him and have many memories and stories to tell from him. I think the best memories that we can tell about Papa are the ones that make everyone laugh at things he's said and done. He was a character and we all look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven.

Love Always, Josh, Sun and Sasha

Miss CC

June 18, 2011

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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