Please share your stories and photos of your memories of J.D. here for others to see.
J.D. was a great story teller and we would love to hear your favorite tale from your times with him.
A celebration of his life will be:
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Saturday, April 22. 11AM
Lunch reception to follow
13724 W Meeker Blvd,
Sun City West, AZ 85375
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lord+of+Life+Lutheran+Church/@33.663157,-112.358787,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3d7d1a2e4f25e16b!8m2!3d33.663157!4d-112.358787
J.D. loved Pie! In honor of his favorite dessert, we invite you to bring a pie to the reception to share on the Papa J. Pie Bar. Please indicate in the tribute the type of pie you will bring. We will limit it to the first 20 bakers!
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association
View the memory video here:
https://youtu.be/W9BoXDjxyHE
Tributes
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Thank you to Ron for the beautiful poem and for reading it at the reception.
JD's Wish
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gently Autumn rain.
When you awake in mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
I am the smile on Roxie's face
I am the strength in her embrace.
I am the care in Mark's strong voice.
I am the wisdom in his choice.
I am the strength in Rene's eyes.
I am the tears when 'ere she cries.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I'll miss him!
Ron
All a Bear Hug and a Smile!
Oh my dear friends, Rene, Roxci and the rest of the Sharbers and Erwin families..
What a wonderful, kind, great loving spirit JD has and will continue this in heaven till you meet again!
Whether Papa J met me at your front door Rene, or in your kitchen it was with a two handed bear hug, always a smile and always a postive word!!
I am so lucky to have met a man with such love for his Wife and family. He certainly lived his life with gusto, hard work and also took time to smell the roses! Amazing role model for us all.
My heart is heavy with sadness for you all but I promise you, he is still with you. Look for those signs. He is sending them to you.
Love, Cindi DeWine