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William Jacob OWEN

William OWEN Obituary

OWEN, William Jacob
Born August 19, 1966, passed away April 7, 2014. Preceded in death by his mother Georgia Lee Veronica Owen, brother Michael Owen. Survived by sisters Michele, Jeanine and Annette. Beloved uncle of 12 nieces and 8 nephews. Jac will be deeply missed by all those he touched.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on May 4, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for William OWEN

25 Entries

April 30, 2015

Not prepared to let go, not prepared to say goodbye clinging to the hope you are still in sight, keep asking the dear Lord, why oh why. Maybe weird but think of it often...thanx for the ride you gave me when you found me @ the bus stop. It's never been forgotten. Seemed like just yesterday. You loved my lasagna, surely would love to fix it for you again...
Your relentless teasing was a curse, but your laughter echoes off the walls, the memories flood to the most detailed items. Speaking of items, I saved a piece from your favorite p.j.s from childhood, wanted to show you when you grew up, I still have it. But mostly I still have those memories....all of them, tucked away:(
You were brave & strong, & bullheaded, & arrogant, but loving, & kind, & funny, & dear. You don't need to be so strong now, God's got you in His protective embrace, this will be our only joy during this ongoing grief & loss for our paths may never cross here on earth again, never to hear your laughter or grab a hug. It's so sad, there's no words to cover up the pain, the anger, the sadness, the loss. We will now need to be brave forever more...

It's such a beautiful day today, a good one for fishing...grab a pole.? Let's head to the river! You catch it, & I will cook that big fish for you.

Jacqueline owen

April 29, 2015

ok love you Mac n thank you for being there for me my children the family misses you so much especially these little girls

April 7, 2015

An entire year passed by already without you Jac, only serving to remind us that with each passing day, you are not going to return to us. That's a huge void to fill, but also an item our hearts can not easily process as we were not prepared for you to go so early in life. A year today....it only means that a year from now will not be much easier, just will be longer. It's pouring down rain today after a period of a lengthy drought, we so need the rains but seems in some ways these rains are also like our collective tears...they have built up pressure & gave way to a healthy cry. Seems fitting for today anyway. Its not an easy day.
Tears heal, & rains soak up the earth...maybe God's plan for us to find solace in the day. I believe God knows our hearts still ache, we pray He will take time to listen to our prayers to sort out our pain & sorrows & lift us up over this huge darkness. We also hope you are in a place where you know no struggles, that one day your spirit will glide higher & faster just knowing you were more loved this lifetime than you could possibly imagine. I wish we had more time & I'm sorry we did not. I wish you knew how special you were.
I prefer to remember the great laughter, the love, the silliness, the magic that was then our lives. I am thankful to God for your place in my life years ago & for those shared times. I will forever miss you until God allows us to be together again, we all will I suppose. God bless all of us with His loving embrace & tie us to the love we knew so we can always feel less broken. Praying today for those who miss & love you & knew you...rains...they keep coming...still so sad.
LOVE YOU!

February 9, 2015

Place it in God's hands knowing you will mend, He will protect us & guide us forever 'til the end. The void that's left to feel now, may always be there you see, so fill your days with goodness as your best life is still yet to be. Sorrows they come in numbers, but joys aren't meant to be few, follow the path ahead of you now happy is waiting for you. Cry if you can, it's a river at times, knowing in your heart there's such pain. Then breathe in new life & perhaps real soon, you will be able to go forward again.
"Tears are prayers too. They travel to God when we can't speak" Psalm 56:8

annette Owen

February 7, 2015

Gosh its suppose to get easier and yet I havent found it yet, I miss you so much please give mom and mike a hug for me and my love! Its hard here I sure hope your out of pain and at peace, I love and miss you so much! As does the kids!

August 22, 2014

Jac knows it's Annette's birthday today, I bet he staged a huge event in honor of you! Live your life, you deserve to. Hold onto the good & the old memories & keep them close to you, but have a terrific year being 49, it's the last in a decade of you & your Mom & Jac would be proud of you & want that for you too. God bless & enjoy a Happy Birthday!!!

August 20, 2014

How do you light 48 candles, I couldn't figure it out yesterday, but my Dad always said, Happy the day after too....so here's a candle to set the whole cake ablaze!!! Maybe after you blow them out you can send us a signal, to tell us you are ok? Remember Jac be nimble Jac be quick Jac jumped over the candle stick? Ouch!!! That could hurt. You were your Mom's "THIMBLE" & so we pray you are together laughing now. Happy 48th and one day!

August 19, 2014

The world goes round in circles & we don't know where we'll be when, the earth stops it spins forever, & left standing is only just me.
It's a hard time for so many you left behind, but maybe a beautiful thought that those that went before you will gather together today in the next life in song & dance....
Happy Birthday WJO, may the heavens have endless cake & ice cream for you!!!! xoxoxox You were so loved this lifetime. Hugs to all for healing. With love & prayers that God keeps us all in His protective embrace. Amen

August 2, 2014

Jac with his mommy

Michelle Gallagehr

August 2, 2014

Miss my mom and brother xoxoxo

annette Owen

May 13, 2014

Hi jac I bet mothers day was great with you and mike and mom! Its really hard day by day without you here! Your friends are throwing you a gathering at bunz in Roseville I have to work so mikes going to try it should be nice I wish I could be there! Mohly is doing that buisness you wanted him to do to help out family just waiting to hear back! Its so not the same here girls miss you! On my next day off maria wants to write to you talk to you soon lots of love give some to mike and mom

annette Owen

May 9, 2014

Goodmorning! Ive got to say this is harder than I though without you we are having it very rough we miss you so much we just feel so lost and empty! We are glad that your out of pain and with mom and mike safe and watching over us and please know I dont mean to sound selfish I just miss you so much ! I better go now I love you

Michele Gray-Gallagher

May 6, 2014

Michele Gray-Gallagher

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Michele Gray-Gallagher

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Michele Gray-Gallagher

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Michele Gray-Gallagher

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Michele Gray-Gallagher

May 6, 2014

izzy owen

May 6, 2014

We miss you very much i hope you have a good time with your mom in heaven and tell your dog that me and maria miss her and you and greatgrandma to alot love izzy and maria alot you are 47and my grandma is 48

annette owen

May 6, 2014

Hi its me again so im not very good with this internet I sent you the same message twice! I suppose you guys are laughing cause you dont have to deal with this technology! Lol can you save me some ribs and ice coffee tell mom and mike save me some I know they like that to! Remember when mom let us go to uncle freds ranch when he left aunt maron and married aunt diane ? Well I was telling michele the story of when we went there and road horses she ssid she didnt know that ! It was fun I temember it like it was yesterday! K izzy would like to write you something and I need to get ready for work god bless you and I love you so much

annette Owen

May 6, 2014

Goodmorning I bet its beautiful there! So izzy is still sick not sure whats going on with her and marias at school shes got testing so shes been eating breakfast at school she likes that so this weekend I will try to use your bbq and cook on it how you tsught me! Its quite you not being here I have to answer all these questions without you going what are thinking why did you do that you should of lol I know you meant well ! I miss you something awful I love you! I gotta go to work early today talk to you soon!

annette Owen

May 6, 2014

Goodmorning I bet its beautiful there! So izzy is still sick not sure whats going on with her and marias at school shes got testing so shes been eating breakfast at school she likes that so this weekend I will try to use your bbq and cook on it how you taught me! Its quite you not being here I have to answer all these questions without you going what are thinking why did you do that you should of lol I know you meant well ! I miss you something awful I love you! I gotta go to work early today talk to you soon!

annette owen

May 5, 2014

Hi jac its me again I miss our talks but I wanted to tell you I watched crisis and its getting so good izzy and maria said they love you and goodnight im not sure if I will write tonight so goodnight I love you

annette owen

May 5, 2014

Oh jac I miss and love you so much I wish I can have you back at least for one more hug but I know you are with mom and mike and free from pain I will fo my best in coplng I just feel so lost without my right hand give yourself mom and mike a big hug for me please I will write again gotta get maria ready its a school night and izzy is sick throwing up all day love you

May 4, 2014

To a place where all tears flow, may our collective river of tears gather speed until they reach the pretty blue ocean. May the waves wash each one out to the horizon to feel the warm glow of the setting sun & when the day is done may the healing truly begin. We often ask God, "Why?". For now, let us bow our heads & pray for the peace of our loved one's soul & also for each other to feel blessed to have known the many good moments that were shared with Jac in this lifetime. For the laughter, for the togetherness, for the unity, for the love that was from then & the for the love that still remains. Let us pray also that our good memories will keep us close in the heart & offer us solace. We are reminded today of how fragile life is, it's also a reminder that each day is a gift. Because life is often filled with joys & sorrows may will all find ways to cope with the loss, while we embrace each day & live it to it's fullest. God bless us all in the days & years to follow. Amen.

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