A CELEBRATION OF LIFE - CHRISTIAN'S MEMORIAL SERVICE

I have two wishes: first, I wish that I could include in this post a portion of the video that was taken at the Celebration of Life service.  Trevor Jepson did an amazing job of putting it on a DVD but I don't have the technical skills to even start the task; secondly, I wish I could add music to the slideshow but, alas, I don't know how to do that either.  So this blog post will be video less and music less. (sad face)  And almost pictureless....for the past 3 hours I have been trying to add an album from Flickr in slideshow format with NO luck at all.  So here are the pictures in no particular order (another sad face).

A CELEBRATION OF LIFE

CHRISTIAN SEAN JORGENSEN

December 9, 1977 - January 18, 2010

I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord, he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live, And whoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die.   St. John 11:25-26

A Letter from Heaven - Ruth Ann Mahaffey

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven,

Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness;

Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I am with you every morning, noon, and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.

Its good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.

I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan,

There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the days chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you ... in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years,

Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

 But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is certain, though my life on earth is over,

I'm closer to you now than I ever was before

There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too

That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain,

Then you can say to God at night ... My day was not in vain.

And now I am contented .. that my life was worthwhile

Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low

Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when its time for you to go ... from that body to be free

Remember you're not going ... you're coming here to me. 

Our Beloved and Cherished Child

Benton Jorgensen, son

Christian and Brandon

Brandon Jorgensen

God's Lent Child
author unknown


"I'll lend you for a little while 
a child of mine" God said
For you to love for while he lives
and Mourn for when he's dead,
It may be six or seven years
or forty two or three
But will you, till I call him back,
take care of him for me?


He'll bring his charms to gladden you
and, should his stay be brief,
you'll have his nicest memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
since all from earth return
but, there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.


I've looked the whole world over,
in my search for teachers true,
and from the things that crowd life's lane
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love,
nor think the labour vain,
nor hate me when I come to take
this lent child back again?


I fancied that I heard them say,
Dear Lord Thy Will Be Done"
for all the joys thy child will bring
the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
we'll love him while we may,
and for the happiness we've known
forever grateful stay.
But should thy Angels call for him
much sooner than we planned,
we'll brave the grief that comes
and try to understand.

Jeanette Jepson

Kaisha and Larry Weckhorst

Alex DuBos, Bob DuBos, and Gail DuBos

Mariam Omer and Tiffany Jorgensen (sister)

Mickey and Rhiannon Harshman (Brandon's mother)

Jacob and Pia

Brandon, cousin Caleb, and little brother Tre'

DJ and Christian's friend, AJ "Spider" Sorbello

Rick Hale, Christian's friend, coordinated the sound and lightening

Christina and Eric Atkinson

Brandon and Tre'

Sisters Robyn and Stephanie with their Mom Linda

Flowers were gifted by Paul and Debbie Gaucher and their daughters Amber and Kimberly

Food was prepared by Tiffany Jorgensen, Julie Weckhorst, Marilyn Rigley and donated by Akasaka Restaurant in Federal Way, WA

The owners of the restaurant loved Christian and were greatly sadden by his death.

Son Brandon and brother-in-law Ken Jepson

Grady and Julie Weckhorst

Sister Tiffany and Christopher Williams

Danny, Justin Post, Scott, and Carson
Danny, Justin, Carson, and Christian were partners in crime growing up

Step sisters, Michelle and Nicole DuBos

Matt and Devin

Ester Flygard

Mindy and James; Perry Flygard

Niece Persephone (daughter of Tiffany)

Christian on our front porch on a very cold winter night

Nicole and Michelle DuBos

Bob DuBos, stepfather Patrick DuBos, Linda DuBos, and Tim DuBos

Brandon and his Nana

Sister Stephanie, Mom, and Rhiannon

Into the freedom of wind and sunshine
We let you go


Into the dance of the stars and the planets
We let you go


Into the wind's breath and the hands of the star maker
We let you go


We love you, we miss, we want you to be happy and at peace
Go safely, go dancing, go running home.