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Di Barker
September 30, 2015
Rest easy jerud.
Di Barker
September 30, 2015
Jerud, I knew you from high school & kept in touch with you via Facebook. I remember the day I found out you had departed,I was completely shocked! It has been a while now,but I am wishing for you the peace you seeked. Travel on Jerud & see you one day when it is my time to go,blessings and love always~
Sachi Watson
March 31, 2013
Jerud,
I just found out that you departed soon after we last talked. Why did I not know until now? Shame on me. May your soul rest in peace brother. Don't we miss the frequent Skype calls we had? I might not be there anytime soon, but I sure will be there in the future when my duty on this earth is done. We'll party hard like we did in Osaka back in the 90's. Love and miss you.
May 26, 2010
steve, you are in our thoughts. chauncey had just reconnected with ryan on facebook this year. we miss you all.
rick and chauncey mecca
Linh Lam
May 1, 2010
To Jerud's Family,
I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jerud. I'm proud to have known such a kind, warm and brilliant person. I met him in Osaka, Japan in 1994, and we reconnected via Facebook last year (2009). He was such a fun person to be around when I met him in Japan. He was always upbeat and engaging, always ready to listen. He was a good person and I will surely miss him. I am truly sorry for your loss and I hope Jerud has found peace.
With sincere condolences,
Sharon & Pat Lipton
April 29, 2010
Steve and Travis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We did not know of Bev's death until several months after and will always miss her. Please take care of one another. We pray for peace in life for you two as well as prayers always for Bev, Ryan, and Jerud.
Pat and Sharon Lipton
April 28, 2010
We remember your family well; my twin sons, Sam and Joe, were friends of Travis's, and we send our love and messages of peace to you all. God bless you. The Redington Family
April 26, 2010
that laugh, oh man am I going to miss that laugh!!!!
Bruce and Julie Rosenoff
April 26, 2010
To Steve and Travis and your families, Bruce and I were saddened by learning of the loss of yet another family member, Jerud. We used to play raquetball weekly with Steve and Bev when the boys were little. Know that you are in our thoughts through the loss of Ryan, Bev, and now Jerud. Your old friends,
John McLean
April 26, 2010
To a great friend, athlete and global traveller, memories of good times past shall remain with us always.
Kanpai!
Todd Guisinger
April 26, 2010
My most heartfelt condolences go out to Jerud's family and friends. He may be gone but his kindness, laughter, and good nature will live on forever for those fortunate enough to have known him.
Christian Jurinka
April 26, 2010
Jerud:
You always, always showed such vitality, love, enthusiasm and zest for life. I hold a special place in my heart for all the adventures that we had while living and studying in Osaka. The world got a little more dim today with the word of your passing. I hope that your energy and spirit lives on and through all those you touched, loved and inspired.
Linda Finney
April 26, 2010
To Jerud's family and friends, I am so sad to hear that Jerud passed away. I loved his enthusiasm and adventurous spirit. Please accept my condolences and those of his friends at Leadership Spokane. Peace, Linda Finney
Heatherann Franz
April 25, 2010
We reconnected as we recognized each other from across the room two years ago, and chatted for hours. I looked forward to communicating with you, sharing stories and inspirations. I regret we never made time for that dinner we were to have. You will be missed Jerud, but I hope you have found the peace for which you searched. All of us are here for Travis and Jen, and they are loved.
seth popham
April 25, 2010
Steve and Travis, my family and I extend our deepest sympathies. Jerud was a dynamo, and he will be missed by so many. Jerud, I hope your spirit is at peace.
Marshall Peterson Sr
April 25, 2010
Dear Steve, I'm so sorry and sad to hear of your lose. All my heart goes out to you with deepest Sympathy. I'm in florida for another month, but you can call anytime 509-879-8180 cell. Your friendship over the years has been Great. Take Care I look forward to seeing you on my return. Love, Marshall
Phillip Harvey
April 25, 2010
Jerud, I too am very shocked to hear of your premature departure from us. Such news saddens me greatly as you were such a blessing to me and those around you. You were were amazing at my wedding in Japan as the bilingual MC. I miss you bro!! You are now in God's grace.
Phil Harvey (Seattle, Wa).
April 25, 2010
My dear one, I miss you. I will always hold on to our story of 'fighting fair.' It takes two and I am and will forever be grateful to you for showing me how to do that. Dogma :D
Dion Knudtson
April 25, 2010
Jerud, I miss you so much! You will always hold a big chunk of my heart. I know you have found peace and are with Ryan and your Mom again. Love you always "yo"!
Rick Watts
April 25, 2010
Rest easy and peacefully my spiritual brother. Journey on to a brand new beginning of love and light.
Travis Melcher
April 25, 2010
I miss you bro and will miss you greatly. I know that you are at peace now. I ask you to come by and say hi with Ryan & Mom. Jen and I are deeply saddened of you sudden lose. We will miss you and always love you.
Your little bro,
Travis Melcher
Tom Sato
April 25, 2010
Jerud, I am extremely saddened and shocked by the news of your early departure.
Despite having lost touch with you since you left Japan and me moving to Australia, it was great to reestablish contact with you a few years ago and had been looking forward to having a reunion some day.
I am kicking myself for not creating that opportunity sooner, and for having taken "life" for granted literally.
You will never be forgotten, and your spirit will live on forever in my fondest memories of the good ol' Tokyo days. The world is lesser without you here, but so much richer for the memories you have left with us.
My heart goes out to his surviving family members.
Tom Sato
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