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Jonathan Westergaard Obituary
WESTERGAARD, Jr.
Jonathan Mark
Jonathan was born April 17, 1983. Passed away March 13, 2004. He was raised in Herald, CA. His parents, Jon and Jean Westergaard, will put Jonathan to rest on Thursday March 18, 2004, 10:00am viewing, 11:00am services, St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 950 S. Lincoln Way, Galt, Ca 95632. Burial and wake following the service. All friends are welcome.
Jonathan's favorite activities were watching movies and eating pizza with his sister, Jessica and her husband Gavin. Jonathan liked to go over to his friend Mike's house and hang out. He enjoyed spending time at home with his family barbecuing. Jonathan had a great relationship with everyone in his family. He spent a lot of time playing basketball and throwing around the football with his uncles, John and Frank. He liked to go to the movies and shopping with his sister, Jessica. Jonathan spent time with his grandmother, Pat VonDrachek, playing cribbage. Jonathan's grandmother has always been proud of her first brown-eyed grandchild who had grown to be the tallest person in the family at 6'5" tall. Jonathan spent a great deal of time with his father Jon who taught him so many things. They went fishing and camping, played tennis, golf and abalone diving. Jonathan loved his mother Jean's cooking especially cookies and milk. Jonathan was very athletic, he played baseball, tennis, football, basketball and track. He even learned sign language when he was a toddler. Jonathan's parents were so proud over the years and how he had grown into a great young man.
Jonathan worked at Costco in South Sacramento serving customers in the tire shop, while training to be a volunteer firefighter. Jonathan had recently completed his firefighter course with high marks and was officially a volunteer firefighter for the Herald Fire Dept.
Jonathan Mark Westergaard Jr. is survived by father, Jon Westergaard of Herald; mother, Jean Westergaard of Herald; sister and brother-in-law, Jessica and Gavin Weyant of Galt; brother, Jeremiah Westergaard of Sacramento; grandmother, Patricia VonDrachek of Sacramento; grandfather, Prend Hajdari of Sacramento; uncles, John Hajdari of Sacramento, Frank Hajdari of Sacramento, Gary Lee Wilson of Sacramento, Jim Hill of Forest Hill and Chuck Riordan of Roseville; aunts, Jamie Walker of Sacramento, Victoria Hajdari of Sacramento, Susan Hayden of Sacramento, Zoia Quinn of Sacramento and Sandy Chamberlain of Watsonville; cousins, Ana Hajdari, Claire Petee, Kyle Petee, Hallee Walker, Ronnie Quinn, Ellis Hajdari, Daniel Walker and Valerie Chamberlain.
He will be missed by all
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Zoia Quinn
August 3, 2023
We think about you Jonathan, every single day! You are a huge part of our lives. We will miss you every single day. You remain in our hearts and can not wait to be with you for eternity. Love you, Auntie Zoia
Zoia Qiinn
May 19, 2021
Jonathan is the best nephew and cousin anyone could want. We miss him daily. Our family loves him very much and not a day goes by when we don't think of him . We will all be together again some day. We love you Jonathan
Dee Chrisman
March 25, 2004
Dearest Jean and Jon,
My heart has been so heavy for your loss. The nature of things is the parent should go before a child. But when it does happen this way the pain it causes especailly with someone so young and with so much to live for is undescriable. Know that you have friends and family to help ease your sorrow. I am so sorry for you loss. Please call if there is anything I can do. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always
Dee
Jessica Wayman
March 21, 2004
Dear Mr&Mrs. Westergaard,
I am so very sorry to hear about Jon. He was a great guy. I met him through Holly, I am her cousin. He was full of hugs and knew how to make you laugh. He was one of the greatest guys I knew. Now you know he is in a better place and is being taken care of. He will always be with you. I am sorry again.
Ron & Sandy Fetterley
March 20, 2004
Dear Jon, Jean and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so very hard to find the words to express our sympathy. Even though we have not been in touch for years, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Holly Stahr
March 18, 2004
To John, Jean, Jess and Gavin, and all of Jonathan's aunt's and uncles and cousins and any other family~
Jonathan is in all of you. You all raised him to be the great man he was. You all are wonderful people, and some of my fondest memories are with all of you guys, and especially now, with all that you are going through, you have been so wonderful and thoughtful towards me. Thank you so much, you guys have been the most comforting thing through this whole tragic event. I am so touched to feel a part of your family, and hope to keep close to all of you, I love you so much. And to everyone, please remember that he misses us just as much as we miss him.
Jill Shiroyama
March 18, 2004
Dear Jean and Jon,
There is no greater loss than that of a child. Hold each other close and lean on your friends to help you through this most difficult time. Please call if there is anything we can do or you just need to talk. You have our Deepest Sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers.
Ron and Jill Shiroyama
Scott Fields
March 18, 2004
Dear Jon, Jean and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to find the words to express our feelings. Even though we have not been in touch for years, our thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family. We know this is such a difficult time for you all.
Take Care,
Scott and Madaline Fields
Jay & Angela
March 18, 2004
I just want you to know that I am deeply sorry for your loss. My fiance, Jay, worked with Jon at Costco in the tire center. He came home with so many stories about Jon and Danny! My favorite story was the one with Jon fighting for the Tire Center to be able to wear their beanies(hats) in the winter time. All the guys always played basketball together, lot crew vs. tire center, and Jay came home with many funny stories. Just by seeing how hurt and saddened that Jay is by this terrible loss, I know that this is a guy who is loved by everyone. Our prayers are with you and your family!
Brad Dalton
March 18, 2004
Jon and Jean,
I am so very sorry for your loss. But you should try to take a little comfort in the fact that he is in God's hands now.
Brenda Taylor (smith)
March 18, 2004
I was sent the article by Donna Morgan (Ingle). It's a sad way to hear about you after all these years with such a tragedy. I am so sorry for your families loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Elk Grove Class Mate & Friend
Love and Prayers
Brenda Taylor (smith)
March 18, 2004
I was sent the article by Donna Morgan (Ingle). It's a sad way to hear about you after all these years with such a tragedy. I am so sorry for your families loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Elk Grove Class Mate & Friend
Love and Prayers
Brenda Taylor (Smith)
Jennifer Watson
March 17, 2004
My prayers are with you and your family. It is tragic to lose someone so young. Hold on tight to each other and rejoice in the time that you had together.
Kara Evans
March 17, 2004
Dear Mr& Mrs Westergaard and Family, I was one of Jon's Supervisors at Costco, I met Jon 2 years ago and I have always enjoyed his company, he always made me laugh. I worked at our front door for awhile and he would come in and ask if he could go home early all the time. He would say " If I give you a big hug" and I would always say "No" and he would then say," If I feel up the area with carts?" I always said yes. Wow 30 minutes would go by and the carts would be full, he always hussled. He then would come up and say I'm done and I said go home but drive careful and be good, But then I said what about my hug, so he always gave me a hug good-bye. It was a game and we always laughed about it. I'm very sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to all of you. He is going to be very missed by all of us, he was a great person and friend. God bless all of you. Kara Evans
Tim McCabe
March 17, 2004
Dearest Jon, Jean, and Family,
Words won't take away the pain of such a traggic loss. As I also know, you must go this journey and experience all of the emotions and heartache. In time we will have peace and comfort in our wonderful memories and in the great people that shared them with you. Have strong faith and believe, as this will help you survive the pain. Lean on your friends, as they have helped us in so many ways it is hard to imagine.
My sincerest Condolences, and if I can do anything for you, please call.
Tim and Bradley McCabe
Leslie Brull
March 17, 2004
Jon and Jean,
My deepest sympathy. I will pray the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. Im so sorry for your loss.
leslie Brull
Alisa Anguiano
March 17, 2004
My heart aches for Jonathans family. You are on my mind and in my prayers. Please take care and love each other.
With respects,
Alisa
KENN KIRSTINE
March 17, 2004
Jon and Jean an the rest of your family my prayers are with you an yours in this time of loss. Jonathon was a great young man an Iloved the times that I spent with him fishing at the campground an the times he came to visit in oregon Iwill miss him You have my prayers
Ken Cullum
March 17, 2004
Words cannot express the emotions of losing you son. I lost my son at 17 yrs old. May the peace of God reign in you heart and the comfort of friends and family help you during this time of lost.
Ken & Toni Cullum
Sandy Kay
March 17, 2004
Mr & Mrs Jon Westergaard and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dick Guthrie
March 17, 2004
John and Jean, words cannot express. You are in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dick & Jeanette
Jessica Weyant
March 17, 2004
Jonathan was very special. He was my brother and my best friend. He had such a great charactor and he was always smiling. The time we spent together was always special to me and I am very grateful to have so many woderful memories. Whether I wanted to go to the movies or run and errand I could always count on Jonathan for company and a good time. Jonathan had a big heart and he touched many people. The family and I take great comfort in the support of the community and his friends. We never realized what a great community we lived in until they were here when we needed them the most. Thank all of you for your love and support. Jessica Weyant
Roberta Gandy
March 17, 2004
Jonathan I will never stop missing you. It won't be all that long before I am with you and we can spend eternity together. I love you. You have been one of my special people since you were little. Never did you not show me love and respect. You made me feel like your real Grandma. Thank you.
Jon and Jean Westergaard
March 17, 2004
Thank you "our Family" for the strength,love and incrediable support.
"Thank You" to all our friends in the community of Herald and Galt, he was raised in the best town in the state of California.
Thank you to our many friends at Costco, Wal-Mart and Sears, we appreciate the prayer, love and support.
With much Love and Thanks
Jon and Jean Westergaard
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