Service measured not by GOLD,
                           but by the GOLDEN RULE

Service measured not by GOLD,
          but by the GOLDEN RULE

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˜If you aren ™t having fun, you ™re not doing it right ™. No one embodied it more than my husband. One might say it was his mantra, although he sublimely lacked dogma -one of his best traits. It ™s simply how he lived.
Joshua John Collier was raised in Wooster by Joan and John Collier and beside his brother Jeremy. He found his way to Oregon on the whim of adventure where we found an improbable love. We married in Oregon with my son, who soon became his, standing at our side. We later had a daughter whose quick wit is nothing if not her father ™s.
Josh loved hard, laughed easily, and forgave quickly -nearly all the time. He was generous, always had time for others, and never met a stranger. He ended each call with œI love you  whether talking to his mother, his kids, or a friend.
If I consider my husband ™s legacy it is this: The sun will continue to rise and the moon set, but our time here is short. Dance in the rain and play in the puddles. Never hold back. Bring joy, laugh heartily and always have fun. Live your best life because we aren ™t taking it with us.
Joshua leaves behind an army of love and we will celebrate him on February 26 with a 3:00 pm service at Wooster United Methodist Church followed by a celebration of life at JAFB brewery, 4-8 pm. Friends are invited to attend.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com

Memorial Contributions

Service
Saturday, February 26 at 3:00 pm at Wooster United Methodist Church

Visitation
A celebration of life at JAFB brewery, Saturday, February 26 from 4-8 pm. Friends are invited to attend.

30 Comments

  1. I am so sorry for your loss! How devastating! My prayers are with you!

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  2. We are so very sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  3. What beautiful words, Jamie. We send our most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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  4. I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.

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  5. So very sorry to hear of this loss. I remember Josh as a young boy who was our neighbor on Marilyn Drive. To read this and know he had a beautiful family that will have a huge void is heart breaking. What a wonderful tribute to this young man and we pray for God’s love and direction as you find your way through this.

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  6. Condolences to family and friends. So sorry to lose such a young life

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  7. Such a caring and loving guy! I will sure miss your zest for life and the beautiful smile and the way you love and was so gentle with your babies and how you loved your mom and how proud you was of Jamie and the brotherly love for Jeremy and work ethic from your dad and the # 1 best uncle to Caitlin and Jacob! I will and already do miss you so much! I will treasure our memories, I will forever love you.

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  8. Such a caring and loving guy! I will sure miss your zest for life and the beautiful smile and the way you love and was so gentle with your babies and how you loved your mom and how proud you was of Jamie and the brotherly love for Jeremy and work ethic from your dad and the # 1 best uncle to Caitlin and Jacob! I will and already do miss you so much! I will treasure our memories, I will forever love you.

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  9. My heart is broken. Your love encompassed anyone that met you. You had extra special love for your mom, great brotherly love for Jeremy, your hearted melted for Abe and Charlie, you simply adored Jamie, best uncle ever to Caitlin and Jacob, awesome little brother to Sarah, amazing work partner and son to your dad. You have so many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that so adored you! It will take a lifetime to mend our broken hearts. We will each look around and try to find the fun you found every day. Love you so much.

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  10. Jamie, you are constantly on my mind. I love you! Patrick and I are sending you big hugs! xoxo

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  11. What a beautiful tribute to a fun loving, vital man. I am sorry for your loss, but thrilled Josh found such an amazing love.

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  12. So very sorry for your loss. I saw Josh at Walmart and he greeted me like a long lost friend. Such a sweet – caring man.

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  13. What a beautiful tribute, i am so sorry for your loss.

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  14. I had the honor of meeting Josh, Jamie, Abe and Charlie, while I worked at the Montessori School in Wooster. What an amazing family. I am so saddened by the loss of Josh, he always had a smile on his face, and was always fun to talk with and had such a positive outlook on life. I am keeping everyone in my prayers, Josh’s smile, humor and love for his family friends will continue to live on through Jamie and his beloved children. May God continue to watch over all of you during this time. Josh was a great man! Love and Prayers, Jerrilynn McDaniel

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  15. We will miss you, Josh. Wonderful words, Jamie. Your family is in our hearts and we love you all.

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  16. Joan, Jeremy and Jamie,
    I am very sorry for your loss. My love and prayers go out to you for strength and peace.
    Love,
    Lorraine

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  17. My deepest condolences to the family. I remember Josh from many a year ago when my son and the Collier boys were in school at Parkview together. He was a great kid and I’m sure he grew up to be a great man.

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  18. May the peace of God that passes all understanding surround you and family praying for all family and friends

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  19. Jamie I am so sorry for your loss!

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  20. A loss for words, Jamie; I am so sorry. Our love goes out to you and family. We’ll miss him.

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  21. Jamie, our hearts broke for you when we heard the news. You, Abe and Charlie have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers today and the days to come. We are thankful to have known Josh the short time that we did and will cherish the memories we have with you both at PLLP.

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  22. I am so sorry! I will never forget who was there for my family and I during one of the hardest times of our lives. Josh was there and supportive to myself and my family. I was cleaning out my moms house and needed a dumpster. Well he had a dumpster delivered in less than 30mins and continued to bring more over the weeks that were ahead. He was truly a really good guy. Again I am so sorry !! May the lord flood each and everyone of u with his peace and comfort!!

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  23. I am so sorry! I will never forget who was there for my family and I during one of the hardest times of our lives. Josh was there and supportive to myself and my family. I was cleaning out my moms house and needed a dumpster. Well he had a dumpster delivered in less than 30mins and continued to bring more over the weeks that were ahead. He was truly a really good guy. Again I am so sorry !! May the lord flood each and everyone of u with his peace and comfort!!

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  24. My deepest condolences to you and you family. I knew Josh a long time ago and he was an amazing and fun loving person. He made me laugh many times. While I haven’t talked to him in a while I thought of him often and will revere our time together. He will be very missed.

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  25. My deepest condolences are with you and your family. We both worked with Josh and he is an amazing and very caring person. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  26. No words exist to describe how sorry I am for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. I wish you and your littles find peace in the beautiful memories you have of him.

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  27. Sincere sympathy on your loss…beyond words except we are sending comfort and joy remembering Josh!

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  28. Sincerely praying that peace encompasses you all…

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