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Skriven 2010-05-08 20:54:49 av Alan Zisman (1:123/789.0)
Ärende: From the family of Jay Emrie
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I was sent the following by Jay's son Ken, and am circulating it here with
permission:

It is with great sorrow that we must report to you on the passing of Jay R.
Emrie, Jr.  Dad had a really tough go it at for the last three months, but
finally succumbed Thursday night May 6th with a host of family and close
friends at his bedside at NE Baptist Hospital.

Dad was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis about 7 years ago, and
then COPD some years later.  He had done extremely well with these conditions
and had exceeded the Doctor's expectations until late January.  In late January
he had Gall Bladder Surgery and after 34 days of recovery, through rehab, he
was expected to go home when he contracted Pneumonia.  He had pneumonia twice
over the last two months and battled several infections.  During his last few
weeks he was fighting Pneumonia, "C"-Diff (Clostridium Difficile) and Sepsis. 
He just could not continue.

The family is so very grateful, and Dad was so very blessed, to have such
caring friends and family.  We want to thank you all for your friendship
e-mails and phone calls during his illness.

-- The Family of Jay Emrie

Jay R. Emrie Jr.

Jay R. Emrie, Jr. entered Heaven on May 6, 2010 at the age of 84.  Jay is
survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Emma Emrie and their four children
Linda Abrahamson (Garry), Jerry Emrie (Lourdes), Kenneth Emrie (Holly), Barbara
Myers (David); grandchildren Butch Lively (Tiffany), Joshua and Daniel Emrie,
Lauren and Justin Myers; great grandchildren Tyler and Bailey Lively; brother
John Emrie.  Jay is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many
loving friends and his beloved dog, Sadie.  Jay's family would like to thank NE
Baptist Hospital, Acuity and Heartland for their gentle love and care.  He was
a loving husband, father, grandfather, great  grandfather, brother and friend. 
He will be missed by all.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday May 9 at Sunset Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00
p.m. Monday May 10 at Sunset Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be made to the American Lung Association.  To leave a message visit our Website
at www.sunsetfuneralhomesa.com for more information.

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