Michael C. Moede
January 26, 2012
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With his parents by his side, Michael Christopher Gilchrist Moede, 13, went to be with his Good Shepherd on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012, at First Church of the Open Bible, 2200 Beaver Avenue, with burial following at North River Cemetery, rural Norwalk. A visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012, at the church.
Michael loved the Lord Jesus Christ. He was homeschooled his whole life and greatly enjoyed God’s creation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, painting, drawing and playing the piano.
Michael is survived by his father and mother, Paul and Joni Moede; his maternal grandparents, Ken Gilchrist and Elnor Gilchrist; his caring aunts and uncles, Nancy and Donald Wright, David and Sue Moede, Dan and Michelle Moede, Ralph and Katie Lane, KJ and Joni Gilchrist, Vicky and Rodger McKim and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul F. Moede, Jr., and Wanda Smith.
Michael’s wish was that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be sent to an orphanage in Mexico for handicapped children, c/o The Mission Applegate Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 1090, Jacksonville, OR 97530.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deb (Hunnell) Cameron
02/06/2012
Paul & Joni,
Although I never met Michael, I have prayed for him and I will continue to pray for you. I know God is with you and will carry you through. Thank you for sharing his story with everyone. Michael touched so many lives. Thank you for allowing Pastor Weaver to share the video in church, Sunday. It touched my heart and I know it touched many, many others.
You are in my toughts and prayers and will continue to be.
Hedy Morrey Woolwine
02/04/2012
Joni and Paul,
I was so sorry to learn of the loss of your son, but so thankful to know he is in the loving arms of our Saviour! I know that the loving arms of our Heavenly Father will comfort and strengthen you and will use this time to show others the gift of knowing Him personally.
Walt & Linda Biddle
02/04/2012
Paul & Joni,
We're sorry for the loss of your precious son Michael. We hope that knowing he is with his Lord and Savior gives you comfort and strength
during your time of mourning.
We had plan to come to Michael's services, but due to weather, we
won't be able to make it.
We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Blessings & Peace,
Walt & Linda Biddle
Angela Herman
02/04/2012
I have and will continue to pray for you, Joni and Paul. I remember the time at the zoo when our boys were very young. Michael was so sweet and had such faith from such a young age. What a blessing to have experienced that time with you. I pray for God's comfort for you during this time of loss and that you would experience peace and joy in the midst of your sadness. Love, Angela
Mike and Sharon Keller
02/04/2012
Dear Friends:
I don't think we have ever met. We learned of your trial from our friends, Kim and Jeff Stillwell.
While praying for you frequently these past months, we have been encouraged as we read of your journey-- because of your attitude, your focus on God, and discretion in what you shared about Michael. The verses you posted were obviously a blessing to you, but they encouraged our own hearts as well. We are grateful.
I found this painting several months ago and wished we could have purchased it for you. It is now sold, but perhaps you would like to look at the link. http://brianjekelfineart.com/gallery:14822/show/cat:14829/pos:4/id:18833/
The truth of God's tender care in death may be more obvious to you than ourselves, but we pray that His continuing grace will sustain you each and every day.
With heart-felt love,
Mike and Sharon Keller
www.alltheendsoftheworld.blogspot.com
John Mathews
02/03/2012
Joni,
Sorry to hear about Michael, will miss him at the booksales. Was a good worker and a happy person. Glad to have known him.
All the best,
John Mathews
John Mathews
02/03/2012
Joni,
Sorry to hear about Michael, will miss him at the booksales.
Was a good worker and a happy boy.
All the best,
John Mathews
Jan and Steve Haag
02/02/2012
Paul and Joni,
You have given us all a glimpse of a family leaning on the strong arms of Jesus. Michael is now in those arms physically. Thank you for sharing with us and allowing the body to do what it was meant to do. Be those arms on earth.
Love,
Steve and Pam Kuefner
02/01/2012
Dear Paul and Joni,
Pam and I wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss..... We are out of state and will not be able to attend services for Michael........ We do want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers......... God bless you both.......
Steve and Pam.............
Diana J Keller
01/31/2012
Joni and Paul,
Our heartfelt condolences to you on the death of your child. May God give you the strength to bear this grief. What a beautiful child in Michael.
Phil & Sue Gustafson
01/30/2012
Please accept our deep sympathy. So many of us have been praying for you and keeping up with your daily journey with Michael. We have never experienced what you have been through and can only imagine the pain. But the One who took Michael home will be the same One to comfort and heal you. We will continue to bring you before the Lord. With love, Sue and Phil
Bellinda Hegelheimer
01/30/2012
You do not know us, but we are friends in spirit. We are friends with KJ and Joni, and we have had Michael in our prayers since we heard of his illness. God's love is infinite and only love is real. Michael may have completed his journey on this earth, but the love that you share with him lives on forever. God bless you. God keep you in his blessed sight. God give you strength, love and hope to trust in His Infinite Love.
Our sincere condolences,
The Hegelheimers
Luiza and David Dreasher (Jim's friend)
01/30/2012
Dear Joni, Paul and family:
May the Lord Jesus Christ give you the strength in such a difficult time. Please know that although you have held him in your arms for just a little while, you will hold him forever in your heart. May his memories give you strenght in the difficult times ahead.
You have our sincere condolences on your loss.
Luiza and David
Margaret Ussery
01/29/2012
May Jesus hold you both lovingly in His arms every hour of each day to come. I pray at the most difficult times, the times you need it most, you will always find, as you have in the past, that His overwhelming grace and love sees you through. I am praying for you continually. Your and Michael's journey has been a testimony to me and so many others. Jesus bless you, Margaret Ussery
Terri Voegtlin Kane
01/29/2012
Joni and Paul, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have followed Michael's story through Caringbridge. What a precious young man. May your faith and memories help you through this time. With heartfelt sympathy, Terri Voegtlin Kane