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Linda Schneider
January 4, 2008
Chris & Betsy:
I am so sorry to hear that you guys lost Jon. I pray that God gives you strength and comfort. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Jeff Patton
January 4, 2008
Chris & Klesse Family;
My deepest heart felt sympathy and prayers are with you. May you find comfort and strength in Christ's loving care. "What the heart has once owned and had, it shall never lose...(Henry Ward Beecher)"
Mary Hedden
January 2, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear of your sons passing. There is not anything one can say at a time like this but know our prayers are with you. It may not seem like it right now, but as time goes on it will get some easier to deal with. May
God Keep you in the palm of his hand and ease your suffering.
Mark Andrews
January 2, 2008
Betsy and Chris, You have my deepest sympathies at this time of your unimaginable loss. I am glad to have had the opportunity to get to know Jon and your family, albeit briefly. You are all in my prayers.
The Schuster Family
January 1, 2008
Dear Chris, Betsy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Barbara Anderson
December 31, 2007
Chris and Betsy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Having lost a child myself I know that there are no words to help comfort you at this time-just know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. Jonathan was such a special person and blessed to have you as his parents.
Barbara Ho
December 30, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Jonathan's passing. I remember meeting him for the first time when he was just an infant in Shelburne Falls. It is painful to even consider a child passing before his parents, but worse when it is such a special child. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Erv Donajkowski
December 28, 2007
Betsy Chris,I'm so sorry for your loss,Our parayers are with you and your family.
Fred & Jeanne Gstattenbauer
December 27, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Kenneth Harper
December 26, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janie S. Foster
December 24, 2007
Betsy,Iam so sorry to hear of your loss..I pray Gods Powerful Peace over this Family right now in the name of Jesus... I remember Jonathan when he was about 4 or 5 years old. Betsy, I used to clean your house.my name is Janie Salinas. I now live in Arlington Tx. Jonathan, was so loved by his family. Betsy,I felt that love there at your home. May God give this Family Strenght.
Joel & Phyllis Lund
December 24, 2007
Betsy and Chris,
I'm glad your family is in Texas during this time in need. Texans are such good friends and will help support you through this period better than any other neighbors I've known. Sorry we can't be there for you but know that your whole family is in our prayers.
Jackie Reid
December 23, 2007
Chris my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Dave levesque
December 23, 2007
Chris and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son
Trish Gibson
December 23, 2007
Chris and Family - I can't find the words to let you know how very sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you will be in my prayers.
Joe Alaniz
December 22, 2007
Chris and family. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on this difficult time. God Bless.
Jeanette McCauley
December 21, 2007
Dear Betsy and Chris,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rusty & Jeanne Beals
December 21, 2007
Chris & Bessie,
Our sincerest and deepest heart felt sympathy is with you and your family during this time.
Sara Schindler
December 21, 2007
Chris and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother, Jon. When I worked at Centex Manufacturing, Jon would come to visit and look around the warehouse. He always seemed to be in a pretty good mood. Please know I am thinking of you all and I hope you will find comfort in your memories of Jon.
Marianne Johnston
December 21, 2007
Chris, Betsy, Caitlin & Jack:
Bob and I want to express our condolences. Your family was such a support for Jonathan and an inspiration to all. We have missed all of your family since your move, and only now learned that you have returned to the Waco area. May the Lord bless each one of you and give you peace.
We still have the things that Caitlin & Jack made for Bob when he
lost his leg. They meant so much to him, and their visits lifted his
spirits and gave us both JOY.
God Bless You All,
Marianne Johnston & Bob McCauley
Rhea Sherosky
December 20, 2007
Betsy, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Donnie Stein
December 20, 2007
Chris and Family,
May god be with you and lift you up in your time of need. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and am Praying for you.
Mickey Calvert
December 20, 2007
Chris & Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on hearing the loss of your son, Jonathan. You are all in my thought and prayers during this most difficult time.
Bob Branchetti
December 20, 2007
Chris, Betsy, and Jennifer, Caitlin, and Jack, my heart is with you during this time of tremendous, irreplaceable loss. I imagine there is nothing in this world that can compare to the pain you are going through now, my paryers are for you all. John was a wonderful young man that I have many memories of him when we lived next to each other in Waco. I still remember the day he was swimming in our pool when he went a little too deep and need some help to get him back to the shallow end. While for all of us, our time on earth is temporal, it doesn't make it eaiser for us when a tragedy like this occurs. I will keep you in my prayers, not only tomorrow, but as time goes on. May God be with you, Bless you, and provide comfort for you.
Joe Bruton
December 20, 2007
Chris, Betsy and Family - Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Your entire family was an inspiration to us in how to handle adversity with grace, honor and acceptance as you ushered in the begining chapters of the Texas component our household book-of-life. Jonathan had some great parents and brothers and sisters - something that showed through in his smiles as he visited us during cookouts at PTB! May God continue to Bless the Klesse's as he welcomes Jonathan home!
Joe and Susan Bruton
Kim Frank
December 20, 2007
Chris and family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
John Schwartz
December 20, 2007
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Angie Vent (Criswell)
December 20, 2007
Chris & Family -
I am so sorry to hear about Jonathan. My eyes fill up with tears as I remember the stories Chris used to tell me about him. He was a very special person and has touched each of your lives. Each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Patty Criswell
December 20, 2007
Chris, Besty & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and always. Steve & Patty Criswell
Janis Fain
December 20, 2007
Chris, Betsy and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your amazing son, Jonathan. There are no words to comfort you during this difficult time; but just know that I am thinking of you and that you and your family are in my prayers.
Lee Hartmann
December 20, 2007
I cannot begin to express how sorry I am to hear of Jonathan's passing. I will always remember his joyfulness, his smiles, his bear hugs. Boy, could he squeeze! You gave him a great life. You are all in my prayers.
Pamela Huff
December 20, 2007
Oh Betsy, Chris, Jenny, Caitlin and Jackson--my heart is so heavy and I can't seem to stop crying. You all gave your entire lives over to making sure that Jono had the most excellent life possible--now the fabric of your lives is torn. There can be no doubt that Jono was so loved by you all and everyone who knew him AND that HE truly loved each and everyone of you. And Jono surely loved his "Apple" and "Boompa"! I'm so thankful that they are with you right now--and I so wish that I were too.
We love you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jono is at peace now, up with God. And I bet he's playing a piano solo right now as I write--listen carefully and you will hear it too.
All Of our love,
Pam, David and Ashley
Tammy Brown
December 20, 2007
Chris, Betsy and family..
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Jonathan, a wonderful soul who brought joy to so many and loved everyone. I will never forget his smile and laugh,his strength nor his never ending perseverance when he wanted to show something. You are all in my heart and prayers and I pray for strength and peace for you during this difficult time.
Love, Tammy
Tricia Fenske
December 20, 2007
May God Bless each of Jonathan's family and friends at this time.
Sharon Barclay
December 20, 2007
I will always remember Jonathan for his love of the simple things, such as how he loved music. You all hold a very special place in my heart and I pray for peace for you.
Cheryl Osborne
December 20, 2007
Chris - I did not know Johathan but my prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave Smith
December 20, 2007
Our thoughts are with you
amanda buchak
December 20, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss and i really enjoyed knowing him he IS a wonderful man. I know hell be happy with his God.
Karen Weeks
December 19, 2007
Jonathan just meant the world to me. He could brighten the room on the most dreary day. I tell you - I looked forward to teaching every single day with Jonathan. He taught me more than I taught him. He was our sunshine for sure!
Raye Lynn Morris
December 19, 2007
Jono was a very special young man. He will always hold a special place in my heart as being one of my first students in my first class. I send my deepest sympathy for all of you.
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