"Hey big bro, I miss you and think about you often. I wish I got to know you more before you died. I can't wait to see you when my time comes someday. Love little sis, Jennifer"
In loving memory of
Justin Mark Crosley
January 15, 1988 - June 12, 2009
Justin Crosley of Kimballton died Friday, June 12, 2009 at Jenny Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs.
Visitation Tuesday, June 16, 2009 After 6:00 PM Ohde Funeral Home Kimballton, Iowa Funeral Service Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:00 AM First Assembly of God Church Located one mile north of Harlan, Iowa on Highway 59 Interment Wednesday, June 17, 2009 1:30 PM Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery Kimballton, Iowa
OFFICIATING Reverend Al Hazelton, Reverend James Burnette, and Reverend Ryan Pieken
Music Rest in His Love? "Child of the King" Composed and Recorded by Marian Greer Video of Ruby Van Meter Bell Choir with Justin Homesick? Sung by Justins Brother-in-law Ron Beach Justins Song? Written By Terence Crosley Sung By Tom Potts, John Bolton, Roger Davidson, Clark Ahrenholz & Denny Lawsen
Casket Bearers Mike Jensen, Rod Kropf, Ryan Plagman, Chad Fischer, Travis Fischer, Aaron Hoegh, Jesse Baxter, Rod Soll
Justin Mark was born January 15, 1988 at Tama, Texas. At the age of two years, he was adopted by Terence and Patricia (Henningsen) Crosley. Justin attended special schools in Audubon and Des Moines. Justin was very involved with his church in Des Moines and Harlan. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 61 and the Christian scouting group AWANA. Becoming an AWANA Leader was a major accomplishment. Justin attended Ruby Van Meter in Des Moines where he was a member of the bell choir. He was an avid participant in sports, earning a gold medal at the Iowa Special Olympics in the softball throw in 2005. While living in Des Moines Justin was a member of the stage crew at the Des Moines Playhouse for many years. He graduated from Ruby Van Meter in 2007 and then moved to Kimballton. He worked at HyVee in both Des Moines and Harlan. He also worked at a sheltered workshop in Harlan. Throughout his life, Justin enjoyed the outdoors - camping, fishing, trapping and shooting. He was proud of completing the Iowa Hunters Safety Course. He was also an avid swimmer. Justin was a gentle soul with unconditional love for all he met. He was always available to help in the community and was an honorary member of the Kimballton Fire Department. Justin died from a sudden and aggressive form of cancer on Friday, June 12, 2009 at Jenny Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs at the age of 21 years, 4 months and 27 days. Preceding him in death are his grandparents Howard and Lois Henningsen of Atlantic and William and Nancy Crosley of Pennsylvania. Justin is survived by his parents Terry and Pat Crosley of Kimballton; siblings: Gary Crosley of Des Moines; Theressa and husband Ron Beach of Kansas City; Chalee and husband Travis Burtle of Des Moines; Randi Shafer of Atlantic and Jennifer Crosley of Harlan; seven nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles: Mary Ottmar and husband Keith Booth of Atlantic; Susan and husband Duane Baxter of Atlantic; Barb and husband Randy Fischer of Marne; Russel Henningsen and wife Lisa of Charlotte, NC; Keith Henningsen and wife Meryl of Atlantic; William Chip? Crosley of Collegeville, PA; Tim Crosley and Alicia of Collegeville, PA; Rich Crosley and wife Lee of Pottstown, PA and Rosemary and husband Denny Sibert of Canton, OH; "special" grandparents Duane and Carol Kropf of Kimballton; special friend Collette Beedle of Treynor; many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Tributes
"Justin had a bright light that shined from him and I feel blessed that it shined on me"
"Hey, buddy. We miss you! We love you! We will never forget you. We are better for knowing you and having you in our lives."
"Pat, I just now realized you lost Justin, after reading your facebook entry. I am so sorry. I know how much you loved Justin and what a blow this must have been. My thoughts will be with you today and every day."
"It was a pleasure reading about Justin's life - he was an amazing young man. Your family is in our prayers!"
"What can I even say. We just saw Justin on Memorial Day weekend and now he is gone. Life on earth is so fleeting. We thank God with you for Justin's life and sympathize greatly with you at his loss. Know that we have been praying for you and you are constantly in our thoughts."
"Justin you were a great brother. I will miss your laugh and how you answered your phone. Or how you always asked how your boys (newphews) were doing. you were such a caring brother and person. I know you are watching over watching over us. I love you so much Justin. Your big sis Chalee."
"Dear Pat, Terry and family I am sorry for your loss - Justin often helped me at the church building addition project and we shared some fun lunch/errand trips. Justin could always brighten your day with a big hug and a smile - he was loved by many, myself included. My prayers are with you all. In His love, Doug (Phil. 4:7)"
"Sorry to hear of your loss"
"Although I didn't know justin, it saddens me to know someone so young, who was living a life of good, has passed away. It is especially hard when the person is the son of a wonderful couple who have made a very helpful contribution to my life when I was a teenager. I am sure Justin is with God, and happily remembering his surviving loved ones, and will always be with his loved ones in spirit and memory."
"My heart goes out to you and all of your family. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Jennifer Tripp"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Justin was a great guy with an awesome personality. He had a way of making people smile. He was a gentle soul and will be greatly missed! ~Patti Burroughs and family"
"Pat & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Sheri"
"To Pat and Terry and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to your family at this extremely difficult time. May Justin be peaceful in the arms of god. Joyce Claman"
"I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and comfort you all. Love, Kelly Hill Let I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort, You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word."
"Pat, Terry, and family, I just heard today of Justin's death. I am shocked and sad. I had not heard he was ill. What can I say, but ask God to multiply His grace and peace to you all. Of course, my mind is doing replays of conversations and hugs with Justin. He always greeted me with a hug. I remember being away from the phone on certain days when he was trying to call us-messages were left on every phone and another call would soon follow. I will be with you in spirit during the visitation and funeral this week, but will be out of state. I am so sorry. All my love goes out to you. In His love, Karen."
"My thoughts and condolences are truly with the Crosley family and all the friends of Justin."
"Thank you for sharing your life with me. Your time here was only just a beginning. You are missed deeply already, but I will see you again when God calls for me. Thank you for showing many around you unconditional love, and giving so many smiles. I will miss you, blue eyes. Love, Big Sis"
"Pat and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deni and Steve Herrington"
"Terry, Pat, & Family, I was so saddened to hear of Justin's sudden passing. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to know him & his kind, loving spirit. I will miss his hugs, calling me "trouble" and those beautiful blue eyes. I know not everyone is a person of faith, but I am. I know Justin is with our Lord, is a whole person without pain or affliction. Please accept my deepest sympathy."
"My families thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Shane and Tami Schechinger"