[Oe List ...] Jay Zahrt's Completed Life

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Subject:  [Dialogue] JAY'S COMPLETED LIFE 
Date:  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:24:13 -0600 
From:  David & Lin Zahrt <ch.bnb at longlines.com> 
Reply-To:  Colleague Dialogue <Dialogue at wedgeblade.net> 
To:  Dialogue at wedgeblade.net 



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  
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