My husband passed away.....

[JerJan]

Sorry to be such a "DOWNER" I just need some prayers sent this way for me and my children.

Woods Jr., Jerome "Jerry" (http://www.legacy.com/ohio/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=113475206) http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/EnhancedObit/GBIcon.gif (http://www.legacy.com/ohio/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=113475206)View/Sign Guest Book (http://www.legacy.com/ohio/Guestbook.asp?Page=GuestBook&PersonID=113475206):sad1: http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/Ohio/Photos/0002535537_07162008_1.jpgJerome "Jerry" Woods, Jr.
Jerome "Jerry" Woods, Jr., 49, died suddenly on July 12, 2008 at Akron City Hospital with his wife at his side, after a long battle with colon cancer. A devoted and loving son, husband, father, and friend, he loved spending time with his family friends and music. Jerry was born in Brunswick, Maine and grew up in New York and Florida. He was Operations Manager for Smylie One Heating and Cooling of Chesterland. His survivors include wife of 12 years, Jan Hightower-Woods; daughters, Maggie Hightower 16, and Elizabeth Woods 8; mother, Dolores E. Woods-McGrath of Tallmadge; father, Jerome Woods, Sr. of Redding, Calif.; many in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

[kimis]

Jan I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers.

Hang in there. Just take one day and sometimes one minute at a time. Know that others love you and are praying for you. pain

It looks like you have a trip comimg up. You may not feel like it but i would encourage you to go. It will be good for you.

Again you are in my prayers.

[antmaril]

I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my husband on July 7th to pancreatic cancer. You and your family are in my thoughts at this very difficult time.

[safetymom]

I am so sorry. Please try and take comfort in your memories. Take care of yourself while you are taking care of your children.

Please keep posting here. You will find it helps to talk about your loss. We are always here to listen.

[catsrule]

I'm so sorry for your loss, JerJen. My Mom died of the same thing. :hug:

[CarolynU]

You have my sympathies. My DH died of exactly the same thing 2 years ago. Take each day as it comes, and try and stay strong. Not an easy task, and lean on the DIS. We are there for you.

[frdeb1999]

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your kids at this difficult time.:)

[DawnM]

You aren't a downer at all! I can't imagine what you are going through.

So sorry.

Dawn

[mommasita]

I am sorry for your loss :hug:

Please share anything you like here, anytime you like. We are great listeners, and have shoulders to spare. :goodvibes

[Elfstar]

So sorry about your loss - including you in my prayers. :hug:

[disvaclub92]

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. :hug:

[Mackey Mouse]

Jan, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your husband.. You have young children too and I know this can be difficult. I am hoping that you have loving supportive family around to help you through the next days....

Please never think you are a downer for posting this, this is what this board is for.. We give prayers, hugs, understanding, advice....whatever we can to help each other through..

I will keep your family in my prayers.. Have I said lately how much I hate Cancer....hate it. Way too young to die...49 years old. way too young, they have find a cure for this disease.

[Minnesota!]

I am very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad to colon cancer almost 9 years ago. I was 21 at the time. It SUCKS.

My prayers are with you..

[kathyseb]

Jan,
I am so sorry for your loss.

Know that you are in my prayers.

[dvcbnd]

So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. :hug:

[Mrs. M. Mouse]

Jan,
I'm sorry for your loss. you and your family are in my prayers.

Allie

[churchpilot]

You are not a bummer, but rather an inspiration that you would open up at such a painful time as this. Let this board of supporters be part of your grieving/healing process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and your family.

[Tinkangel]

I too, wish to express my sincerest sympathy during this very difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that the people here are sending you compassion and are praying for you and your family. :hug:

[Iluvthemouse]

:sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :grouphug:

[nannerbadnanner]

:hug: to you and your children.

[zalansky]

I also lost my Dad to colon cancer last year, but he was much older. 49 is way too young, and to leave a young family behind is just awful. You all certainly have my thoughts and prayers and please know you are definitely not a downer. Hugs and love to you!

[donaldduck352]

You are not a bummer, but rather an inspiration that you would open up at such a painful time as this. Let this board of supporters be part of your grieving/healing process. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and your family.


I could not said that better myself.We are hear for you:hug:

If you have anything you want to talk about,we are here for you.In thought and prayers...

[hegs65]

I am so sorry for your loss. He was just way too young. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[CCIntrigue]

You and your family are in my prayers too.

[Tinkerbellcrafter]

I am very sorry for your loss. May God help you and your family during this very difficult time.

[CarolAnnC]

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dear husband. You and your children are in my prayers...as well as your DH.

[nana2tots]

Prayers and :hug:

[cinderellakh20]

so sorry for your loss - our prayers are with you!!!! :grouphug:

[TB'sWidow]

:hug: Very sorry for your loss. My husband died 6 yrs ago from lung cancer and I was left with three children ages 18,14 and 2. You will have to navigate through some rough patches take it slow and one day at a time.
Much love and prayers to your family

[churchpilot]

My husband passed away.....

You keep coming into my heart and I am continuing to pray for you and your family.

May God comfort you through this painful time.

[DiznEeyore]

I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers for comfort and healing. :hug:

[LovinPooh]

:hug:

[LuvOrlando]

I don't know what to say other than I wish you and your family enough moments of peace to keep you strong :grouphug:

[aurora23]

You and your family are in my prayers. My fiancee is chronically and very seriously ill and I know what a toll that can take emotionally. I can't express how sorry I am for your loss.

[pawn626]

so sorry to hear of your sadness, I too just lost my baby brother to on july 12th, 2008, it already fells like forever. i can't stand it. he was only 37 he has four kids ages 3-18 and a wife who never complained a minute about his sickness and was there by his side all the way. unconditional love. it breaks my heart.

[baby]

Let The Woods family find rest in You, Lord. And let the peace
'which surpasses all understanding' descend upon them.
I ask this in Jesus' name.

[JerJan]

Thank you all so much for your kind thoughts, words and prayers. We are leaving for Disney on Sunday and taking our planned "Family trip". DH requested that I take the kids to Disney as planned before he passed away. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since he passed away.....I know that he's in a better place but it doesn't fill the hole in my heart. I can't imagine how "our" little girls feel. :confused3

[Mackey Mouse]

I know this trip will be bittersweet but do try and have some fun with your family and know that he will be with you all in spirit..

Hugs... stay safe and well.

[kimis]

Thoughts are with you! I know it will be a hard trip but that is okay you can get through it. Just like Mackey Mouse said he is there with you in spirit. Hang in there.
It might help to talk about him like " daddy sure liked that ride or this was daddys favorite snack." If it doesn't help than don't talk about him during your trip. The important thing is that we all heal differently and what ever way you heal is the best for you. There aren't any rights or wrongs it is just a day at a time.
Go and try to have a good time. You will be in my prayers.

[ZPT1022]

:hug:

[MinnyGranny62]

:hug: I am so sorry for your loss, your family and you are in my prayers. Shirley