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Dear Kim, Kent, Katie, and Kerry...Still keeping you all close to my heart, remembering Jake. Elizabeth and I were talking on the way to meet her mother, Ann, 2 weeks ago. We were recalling the last time I saw Jake, which was in Plain City, at our home, last spring. It was May, and Jake and Elizabeth had come to celebrate some birthdays and a graduation with our family. Later in the day, some of the musicians in our family,
Posted by: Beth Corthell - Plain City, OH - Aunt to Elizabeth/Sister to Ann Apr 07, 2012
Kent and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Hold on to those great memories you have made. Take care.
Posted by: Karen Oswalt - Ashland, OH Mar 30, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers each day. May the memories you have and your family bring you through this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Mindi Cantrell - Ashland, OH - friend of family Mar 30, 2012
Your entire family is in my thoughts. Comfort and love each other. Remember everyday counts. - Love, Kristy
Posted by: Kristy Bungard - Ashland, OH - Friend Mar 29, 2012
Dear Von Der Vellen Family,
Thank you so much for sharing Jake with us at Ohio Wesleyan University. Jake was such a warm hearted student who always had a smile on his face. He truly was dedicated to making the world a better place. He put so much of himself into helping others through Sig Ep’s charitable work with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Relay for Life. He helped a young boy through the Big Brothers organization and assisted women in
Posted by: Roger, Jo, Sarah, Brad and Molly (Sig Ep canine) Ingles - Delaware, OH - Friends at Ohio Wesleyan Univ. Mar 20, 2012
There are no words that can ease your pain. Just know that Jake loves you and that he was loved by you.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick, Michelle, Nicole and Ryan Morris
(Angie's brother)
Posted by: Michelle Morris Mar 20, 2012
Dear Von Der Vellen Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Posted by: The Doyle Family - Medina, OH - Friend of the family Mar 19, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go to the family.
Posted by: the abel family Mar 19, 2012
While the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon.
My most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies.....
I ask for God's blessings on you and your family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that his was a life well-lived.
Forever in my prayers and thoughts Jake, you'll be missed greatly......
Posted by: Priyanka Venkat - Delaware, OH - Classmate Mar 19, 2012
Jake was a very special guy, a hard worker and a good friend. He will truly be missed by all and especially his friends from McSports.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Kathy Harris
Posted by: Kathy Harris - Medina, OH - Worked with Jake at McSports Mar 19, 2012
