Thursday, October 8, 2009

My Beloved Brother

John passed away this morning after a short but very difficult battle with colon cancer. This is all still so surreal and my emotions are out of control. There are so many things I want to say. John was a kind, wonderful, funny, thoughtful brother, husband, father, and son. I couldn't have asked for a better brother. He was always so concerned about me and did everything he could to have the best relationship with me. I will cherish the wonderful Priesthood blessings I was so honored to have received from him. He was always so willing to give me one whenever I needed it or asked. I hope and pray that his wonderful sweetheart, Jacqui is able to know how much I love her and how grateful I am that we are sisters. And I hope and pray that their four beautiful children will always know how much their father loved them. I love you, John.

Miles' baby blessing, January 2009

Christmas 2006

7 comments:

Abby said...

Janet I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Abby

Cristina HW said...

We love you Janet, you and your dear family. John is so blessed with all of the incredible women in his life. May Heavenly Father comfort you. Love-Cristina

Marie said...

I am so sorry for your loss Janet. You and your family have been in my prayers every day & I will continue to pray for you all to find peace and comfort in knowing you will all be together again.

snapie said...

We are praying for you and your family. It is totally shocking. He was an awesome guy. Families are Forever.

Christine Hanes said...

I am so sorry for your loss, Janet. You and all the Schoens have been in my thoughts and prayers.

ames said...

Honestly Janet, you are such a good sister, sister in law and aunt to John and his family. I'm so sorry for the pain that you are going through right now. I have been thinking about you so much and want to talk to you in the flesh, but I guess over the phone would do as well. Love you to pieces

Unknown said...

Janet, I am so sorry. This life is hard to grip. I wish there was a band-aid I could send. Know I am thinking and praying for you and your loved ones.