Jamie D. Pa
tel of Tucson, Arizona was taken from us suddenly on February 11, 2010. Jamie was born on April 27, 1983 in Mesa, Arizona. Jamie was raised in Mesa and graduated from Westwood High School where he was active in JROTC and played the saxophone in the marching and jazz bands. He served four years in the US Navy and was aboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) for three of these years. He then served honorably for two years in the Korea Seoul West Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (L.D.S.). Upon returning to Arizona and moving to Tucson he met Jessie, the love of his life, and they were married for time and all eternity on June 6, 2009, in the Draper Utah L.D.S. Temple. Jamie was a student at the University of Arizona and planned to rejoin the Navy in 2011 to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a Naval Aviator. Jamie was a loving and wonderful husband, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He had a way of turning friends into family and charmed everyone he met with his infectious smile and unique sense of humor. Jamie had a kind and generous spirit and was always eager to help anyone in need. His laughter and joyfulness will be missed deeply by his family and countless friends, all of whom were blessed to have known him. Jamie's unwavering devotion to his family, friends, faith and country will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Jamie is survived by his wife, Jessica Patel; his parents, Jean and Dilip Patel; his siblings, Tina Baker and Neil Patel; as well as his grandmother, Geraldine Young. Family and friends may attend a viewing on Friday, February 19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL on East Broadway Blvd. in Tucson. Services will be held at the L.D.S Campbell Ward on Saturday, February 20, 2010 with visitation from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Binghampton Cemetery 4001 N. Alvernon Way. Military honors will be presented at the graveside.
7 comments:
I'm on my way!
Jessie- I am so very sorry. I was so happy for both of you when you found each other. He was such a nice guy. I am thinking about you!-Sarah (used to be Moss :))
Jesse-
I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you hugs.
Love, Brenda Hall
Jessie
We were at the memorial today.You and those who planned the service did an outstanding job. I saw Jamie in all that was said, his sweet sprint shown through. Your eulogy was so sweet, thank you for sharing your thoughts and memories and the memories of his family with us today..I know many have said this but he was truly a friend to all and he will be missed by all who knew him even for only a moment. We were blessed to know him during his time in Japan in the Zama branch of the church there.
Melissa Jones
Jess, what a beautiful obituary. Lee told me the funeral was really nice and your eulogy (how do you spell that?) was really beautiful. (I really must have been, how often do boys say beautiful?) Love you Jess!
Hey sweetie, I don't know you and came to your blog from another one, but I just wanted to tell you that you're in my thoughts! It makes me so grateful for temples and the gospel when things like this happen.
I am so touched by your blog entries. I live in NE AZ, and am a member of the church. I got here from another blog. Just wanted to say that our family has also been dealt similar blows, and just try to take it one day, one hour, and even sometimes, one breath! at a time. You are supported by your family and friends, that is obvious by the comments. Know that our family will be praying for you as well. Take care of yourself, and know that this is the time for you to accept help from those around you.
Jamie Hall
jamieh@whitemtns.com
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