[Dialogue] JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE

[Len Hockley]

Dear David, Linda, Heidi, and Trish.

We send our deep sorrow over Jay's untimely death.  I am reminded of what 
Joe Pierce said on Wendy's death, "It is not seemly that children die 
before their parents, but then what do we know about God's order."

I remember Jay as a good friend to our family especially in our time 
together on the West Side.

It is probably the way we would all like to leave this plane of existence, 
but it is not any easier on those left behind.

Len and Phyllis

At 10:24 AM 1/13/2005 -0600, you wrote:
>Jay Zahrt Freed, 42, of Carson City, NV, died unexpectedly in his sleep at 
>his parents' home near Turin on January 9, 2005.
>
>Jay is survived by his wife Patricia Freed, of Carson City, NV, his 
>parents David and Linda Zahrt of Turin, IA, his sister Heidi of Camarillo, 
>CA, grandmother Luella Reese of Pleasant View Care Center in Whiting; 
>IA,  aunts Christy Tews of Carson City, NV, Jo Reese Nelson of Toronto, 
>Ontario, Karen Bird of Berkeley, CA and their families, and uncle Alan 
>Marken of Clear Lake, IA and his family.
>
>A memorial service will be held in Carson City in July 1, 2005; his 
>birthday, and Jay and Trish's wedding anniversary.
>
>The following tribute was written by Jay's sister Heidi, and his wife, Trish.
>
>Jay Zahrt Freed, Bodhisattva
>
>It is with tears and laughter, sorrow and joy that Jay's family 
>acknowledges the end of his earth-bound presence. As we gathered in the 
>Iowa farmhouse in which he died we cradled his ashes in our arms. We 
>remembered his too brief existence, and searched for the words to say 
>goodbye to the man we love so much.
>
>Jay, as we send you on your journey, we urge you not to stop in the dark 
>places, but to spread your love as you travel your path. Many lives were 
>touched by your gentle, caring spirit, and we defined so much of ourselves 
>by our relationship with you. Your curiosity, ingenuity and creativity 
>awed us. Your core beliefs included a reverence for the environment and a 
>quest for peace. On the other hand, your cynicism could ruffle our feathers.
>
>You despaired when we were in pain and yet you knew how to celebrate our 
>joyful moments. You may not have recognized how you buoyed us through 
>rough waters all these years, and we no longer feel fully ourselves 
>without you. As we each return to our day-to-day lives, we remember your 
>integrity and your chosen purpose on this earth-to reduce suffering. We 
>carry forth your intention of lovingkindness into the world, with you in 
>our hearts.
>
>We love you.
>
>
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>| David and Lin Zahrt
>| Country Homestead Bed and Breakfast | 22133 Larpenteur Rd
>| Turin, IA 51040     <mailto:zahrt at country-homestead.com>
>| (712) 353-6772 Phone    <http://www.country-homestead.com>
>
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