JB Jia Lu, 50, of West Lafayette, died at 11:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at Clarian Arnett Hospital. She was born Sept. 11, 1959, in Beijing, China, to Huiyuan Lu of China and the late Zhaoyu Kong. She received her Ph.D. from Purdue?s department of educational studies in May in the area of measurementContinue Reading
Jane Reagan
left a message on August 24, 2010:
Mike:
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jane
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jane
Lisa Shaffer RN
left a message on August 18, 2010:
I can&t tell you how sorry I was to hear of JBs death last week. I heard you came by the hospital and I am very honored that you remembered me and stopped by. I hope you and your children are well and that you are able to find peace in the following days.
Sincerely,
Lisa Shaffer RN
Sincerely,
Lisa Shaffer RN
Filippo & Aksana Genco
left a message on August 18, 2010:
Dearest Mike ,
no words can express the sufferance and pain that such event has created. We want you to know that we are close to you, Luke and Annie with prayers and great affection.
God gives , God takes away. Only in His faith , the mysteries of life can be accepted. Be strong and rely on His Will. Our condolences to all the family.
Sincerely
Filippo & Aksana Genco
no words can express the sufferance and pain that such event has created. We want you to know that we are close to you, Luke and Annie with prayers and great affection.
God gives , God takes away. Only in His faith , the mysteries of life can be accepted. Be strong and rely on His Will. Our condolences to all the family.
Sincerely
Filippo & Aksana Genco
乔虹
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Jia,
I&ll wave to you last good bye from Beijing, China. I miss you dearly and I hope you a safe journey to haven. Your smile and kindness will remain with me deeply in my heart forever.
Mike, luck and Annie, please accept my deepest condolences at this mourning moment.
,,,,.
Susan
I&ll wave to you last good bye from Beijing, China. I miss you dearly and I hope you a safe journey to haven. Your smile and kindness will remain with me deeply in my heart forever.
Mike, luck and Annie, please accept my deepest condolences at this mourning moment.
,,,,.
Susan
Susie Swensen
left a message on August 17, 2010:
I first met JB through the Office of the Dean of Students, but we got together and talked often as we both worked in Young Hall. JB and I would share our latest findings in research of immune deficiency diseases. She was always sharing books with me and spoke words of hope and encouragement. I will miss JB&s fellowship and gentle spirit.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sara Lee
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
I heard this morning of JB&s passing and I&m so very sorry for your loss. I remember her most fondly from our days together at the Academic Advising Center here at UH. Her sense of humor and bright outlook were always a joy.
I wish you all comfort and peace as you move through these next days and weeks. Please take some strenth from the fact that many people around the world are thinking of you and sending you their love.
Best regards,
Sara Lee
I heard this morning of JB&s passing and I&m so very sorry for your loss. I remember her most fondly from our days together at the Academic Advising Center here at UH. Her sense of humor and bright outlook were always a joy.
I wish you all comfort and peace as you move through these next days and weeks. Please take some strenth from the fact that many people around the world are thinking of you and sending you their love.
Best regards,
Sara Lee
George Chiu
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike and family,
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jia.
May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace.
I am sorry that I am not able to attend the services due to prior commitments. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
George and Nienchin
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jia.
May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace.
I am sorry that I am not able to attend the services due to prior commitments. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
George and Nienchin
Michael Freeman
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Mike:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you as you and your children grieve. I also pray that you will have widsom and patience as you parent through this tragic loss by your children.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you as you and your children grieve. I also pray that you will have widsom and patience as you parent through this tragic loss by your children.
Dan & Darlene Childs
left a message on August 17, 2010:
To Mike, Annie and Luke,
We were all saddened to hear about the loss of JB. We pray that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time. We hope you will find joy in reflecting on all the wonderful memories you have of JB. Nothing will ever take those special memories from your heart.
Again, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Darlene, Sam and Sarah Childs
We were all saddened to hear about the loss of JB. We pray that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time. We hope you will find joy in reflecting on all the wonderful memories you have of JB. Nothing will ever take those special memories from your heart.
Again, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Darlene, Sam and Sarah Childs
Sue Hume Graham
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your wife&s Jia recent passing. I have heard you speak of her and how proud you were of her. Also, to Luke and Annie, this must be one of the most difficult times of your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your mother was very proud of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sue Hume Graham and Lew Graham
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your wife&s Jia recent passing. I have heard you speak of her and how proud you were of her. Also, to Luke and Annie, this must be one of the most difficult times of your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your mother was very proud of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sue Hume Graham and Lew Graham
Larry Schafer
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,Luke and Annie,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. The golf family
mourns for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers during this trying time.
May God Bless.
Larry Schafer
My deepest sympathy for your loss. The golf family
mourns for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers during this trying time.
May God Bless.
Larry Schafer
Heather Stout
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke, Annie and extended family,
I am unable to attend the service, but send my heart-felt condolences.
Though I have not met the three of you, JB was a very supportive colleague at Purdue and was there for me at a time of difficult transition. Her support helped me move forward in my career changes, as we both were doing so. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have many in the Purdue and West Lafayette community there to support you. Know too that others who have left Purdue do as well.
please take care,
Heather Stout
(colleague through CIE)
I am unable to attend the service, but send my heart-felt condolences.
Though I have not met the three of you, JB was a very supportive colleague at Purdue and was there for me at a time of difficult transition. Her support helped me move forward in my career changes, as we both were doing so. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have many in the Purdue and West Lafayette community there to support you. Know too that others who have left Purdue do as well.
please take care,
Heather Stout
(colleague through CIE)
Sarah Sellke
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear JB,
I miss you so much... There are so many things we were going to do
together in the fall; it is sad that we weren&t be able to do these things
anymore. Really glad you and your family were able to come to my
house two weeks ago. But who&d know that was the last time I can have
you over.
RIP....
Love,
-Sarah
I miss you so much... There are so many things we were going to do
together in the fall; it is sad that we weren&t be able to do these things
anymore. Really glad you and your family were able to come to my
house two weeks ago. But who&d know that was the last time I can have
you over.
RIP....
Love,
-Sarah
Allan and Renee Witkowski
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful, smart and outgoing wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
Allan and Renee
We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful, smart and outgoing wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
Allan and Renee
Theresa Replogle
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Hello Mike, Annie and Luke,
I was in Mike&s Int&l Education class (you were more than a good teacher) and in the King and I with Annie. I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother. I cannot imagine your shock and grief. Please know that I grieve with you and for you. I did not know JB. I only met her once, but I heard Mike talk of her so often, of how you met and of your great experience in China. (You were married one week before I was.) I pray that these great memories will continue to comfort you now, and throughout the coming years. God Bless you and keep you,
Sincerely,
Theresa Replogle
I was in Mike&s Int&l Education class (you were more than a good teacher) and in the King and I with Annie. I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother. I cannot imagine your shock and grief. Please know that I grieve with you and for you. I did not know JB. I only met her once, but I heard Mike talk of her so often, of how you met and of your great experience in China. (You were married one week before I was.) I pray that these great memories will continue to comfort you now, and throughout the coming years. God Bless you and keep you,
Sincerely,
Theresa Replogle
Bob Seese
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie:
Because my family is still in the midst of our move to New Braunfels, I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation and services for JB. However, my prayers will be lifted at those times for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
I am glad, no doubt because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit, that visiting all of you several weeks ago was part of my summer travels. I know that JB was in a lot of pain and yet she had a smile on her face the entire time. I am so glad Sarah was able to meet all of you, and especially JB, who I could tell had a special love for Sarah. I am sure Sarah will always cherish the ""hand me downs"" from Annie that JB gave her. In addition, I am sure she will always appreciate the special attention JB gave her during our visit.
It goes without saying that I was very sorry to hear of JB&s passing this morning by email. Although the miles have separated us since you all moved to Purdue, God has kept us close as members of the Body of Christ. Therefore, I pray that the God of all comfort will comfort you and your extended family at this time. In addition, I pray that He will enable you to share in JB&s eternal joy of now being in heaven with our Lord, Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. I praise God that we can all look forward to seeing her again.
In Christ,
Bob Seese
Because my family is still in the midst of our move to New Braunfels, I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation and services for JB. However, my prayers will be lifted at those times for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
I am glad, no doubt because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit, that visiting all of you several weeks ago was part of my summer travels. I know that JB was in a lot of pain and yet she had a smile on her face the entire time. I am so glad Sarah was able to meet all of you, and especially JB, who I could tell had a special love for Sarah. I am sure Sarah will always cherish the ""hand me downs"" from Annie that JB gave her. In addition, I am sure she will always appreciate the special attention JB gave her during our visit.
It goes without saying that I was very sorry to hear of JB&s passing this morning by email. Although the miles have separated us since you all moved to Purdue, God has kept us close as members of the Body of Christ. Therefore, I pray that the God of all comfort will comfort you and your extended family at this time. In addition, I pray that He will enable you to share in JB&s eternal joy of now being in heaven with our Lord, Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. I praise God that we can all look forward to seeing her again.
In Christ,
Bob Seese
Jim Kenaston
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie:
During this time of terrible grief, please consider these words from Psalm 139:
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in-- behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, ""Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"" even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother&s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
During this time of terrible grief, please consider these words from Psalm 139:
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in-- behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, ""Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"" even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother&s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Nathan Benjamin
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Luke and Annie,
I was shocked and immensely saddened when I found out about your mom. I guess since our parents are such good friends, it&s not much of a surprise we&ve known and been close to each other all throughout growing up. So I have many fond memories of playing with you guys, and being with your family, pretty much from my whole life. Your mom was always very kind, very wise, and very good to us; I&m very grateful that I was fortunate enough to have known someone as caring as her.
I was thinking of your family this morning. And I know that you guys will be able to find the strength of get through anything.
My deepest sympathies,
Nathan
I was shocked and immensely saddened when I found out about your mom. I guess since our parents are such good friends, it&s not much of a surprise we&ve known and been close to each other all throughout growing up. So I have many fond memories of playing with you guys, and being with your family, pretty much from my whole life. Your mom was always very kind, very wise, and very good to us; I&m very grateful that I was fortunate enough to have known someone as caring as her.
I was thinking of your family this morning. And I know that you guys will be able to find the strength of get through anything.
My deepest sympathies,
Nathan
Devora Grynspan
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife&s passing at such a young age.
My thoughts are with you and your family and wish I could offer any support.
You are in my thoughts on this very sad occasion.
Dévora Grynspan
I am so sorry to hear about your wife&s passing at such a young age.
My thoughts are with you and your family and wish I could offer any support.
You are in my thoughts on this very sad occasion.
Dévora Grynspan
Tom and Judy Shorter
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you, Luke, Annie and relatives. During this difficult time, we pray that God sustains you and comfort is found in the fond memories.
I will always remeber the wonderful food that JB prepared for the ISS luncheons and the story about JB replacing the windows in your home. She will be remebered as a kind lady with many wonderful talents!
Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy and Tom Shorter
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you, Luke, Annie and relatives. During this difficult time, we pray that God sustains you and comfort is found in the fond memories.
I will always remeber the wonderful food that JB prepared for the ISS luncheons and the story about JB replacing the windows in your home. She will be remebered as a kind lady with many wonderful talents!
Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy and Tom Shorter
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Michelle Wagner
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike and children,
My heart is heavy with the news of your wife&s passing. May your wonderful memories substain you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Michelle Wagner
My heart is heavy with the news of your wife&s passing. May your wonderful memories substain you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Michelle Wagner
Norman & Diana Campbell
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike and Children,
What a shock to read of JB&s death. We are so sorry. We enjoyed working with JB doing the house inspection and listening to plans for the new house and planning the Radon Mitigation system. JB had a lovely smile and warm and friendly personality. We are glad to have been acquainted and so remember your family at ECC.
You are and will be in our prayers.
May God&s peace, comfort and mercy be with you!
Norman and Diana Campbell
What a shock to read of JB&s death. We are so sorry. We enjoyed working with JB doing the house inspection and listening to plans for the new house and planning the Radon Mitigation system. JB had a lovely smile and warm and friendly personality. We are glad to have been acquainted and so remember your family at ECC.
You are and will be in our prayers.
May God&s peace, comfort and mercy be with you!
Norman and Diana Campbell
Jacque Frost
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. She was a very engaging and knowledgeable person. She and will be missed.
My sincere sympathy,
Jacque Frost
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. She was a very engaging and knowledgeable person. She and will be missed.
My sincere sympathy,
Jacque Frost
Michelle Liratni
left a message on August 16, 2010:
I used to work with JB in the College of Science. Although she was on the 2nd floor and I was on the 9th floor we became good friends. I am very sorry for your loss! She was an exceptional lady... and she will be missed!
Take comfort in your memories... love Michelle
Take comfort in your memories... love Michelle
Janice Campbell
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, John and I were shocked to read that JB had died. We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know.
JB was a wonderful woman, and our family was so blessed to know her. Just put your faith in God and he will guide you through this time of sorrow. Love John, Jan, Sarah, and Rachel Campbell.
JB was a wonderful woman, and our family was so blessed to know her. Just put your faith in God and he will guide you through this time of sorrow. Love John, Jan, Sarah, and Rachel Campbell.
Qiao Yan & Family
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Lu a yi, LuLu and Lupo,
I will miss Luja dearly. She was a sister to me. Take care.
Qiao Yan
I will miss Luja dearly. She was a sister to me. Take care.
Qiao Yan
Joma Roe
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joma Roe
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joma Roe
John Fisher
left a message on August 15, 2010:
such sad news... my prayers go out to Mike and family. So sorry for your loss.
Seth Benjamin
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Lu Jia was a great and close friend to myself and my family, and my earliest (and many of my fondest) memories are all a byproduct of her kindness and hospitality. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
-Seth
-Seth
Lin Tian/Lingjia Zeng
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
We are shocked by the passing away of Lu Jia, our dear friend. We can not believe that your visit to our home last summer was the last time we see Lu Jia. Just a couple month ago, we had a phone conversation with Lu Jia and we talked a lot about the old friends and life in the States. We were deeply impressed that Lu Jia had expressed many times that she had a wonderful family. Although she had been suffering from serious diseases recent years, she never gave up her hope. Once she told us that she had three goals for her life: raise children, build a house and get a Ph.D. We are very proud of her that all the three goals had been accomplished.
At the moment of mourning your wife and mother, please accept our sincere condolences.
We will always remember Lu Jia&s smiling.
Lin Tian
Lingjia Zeng
We are shocked by the passing away of Lu Jia, our dear friend. We can not believe that your visit to our home last summer was the last time we see Lu Jia. Just a couple month ago, we had a phone conversation with Lu Jia and we talked a lot about the old friends and life in the States. We were deeply impressed that Lu Jia had expressed many times that she had a wonderful family. Although she had been suffering from serious diseases recent years, she never gave up her hope. Once she told us that she had three goals for her life: raise children, build a house and get a Ph.D. We are very proud of her that all the three goals had been accomplished.
At the moment of mourning your wife and mother, please accept our sincere condolences.
We will always remember Lu Jia&s smiling.
Lin Tian
Lingjia Zeng
Frank Dooley
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Mike and family,
I was saddened to hear of JB&s death. I knew JB through her work with CIE, and saw her just last week as she was helping to prepare for this week&s workshop for incoming grad students. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I was saddened to hear of JB&s death. I knew JB through her work with CIE, and saw her just last week as she was helping to prepare for this week&s workshop for incoming grad students. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Estes
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike,
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We were shocked and saddened to read of it in the JC. God bless.
Harvey and Carolyn Estes (from Evangelical Covenant.)
Claire Guay
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke, and Annie,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Each time I was with her, I remember her bubbly personality and her wonderful smile. She was so supportive of Luke&s and Annie&s education. All of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. I&ll add JB to our prayer list. Hugs to all of you.
I am so sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Each time I was with her, I remember her bubbly personality and her wonderful smile. She was so supportive of Luke&s and Annie&s education. All of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. I&ll add JB to our prayer list. Hugs to all of you.
Deb Gardner
left a message on August 15, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for the loss.
Deb Gardner
Employment & Compensation
Purdue University
401 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47905
Deb Gardner
Employment & Compensation
Purdue University
401 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47905
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Jane Reagan
left a message on August 24, 2010:
Mike:
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jane
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jane
Lisa Shaffer RN
left a message on August 18, 2010:
I can&t tell you how sorry I was to hear of JBs death last week. I heard you came by the hospital and I am very honored that you remembered me and stopped by. I hope you and your children are well and that you are able to find peace in the following days.
Sincerely,
Lisa Shaffer RN
Sincerely,
Lisa Shaffer RN
Filippo & Aksana Genco
left a message on August 18, 2010:
Dearest Mike ,
no words can express the sufferance and pain that such event has created. We want you to know that we are close to you, Luke and Annie with prayers and great affection.
God gives , God takes away. Only in His faith , the mysteries of life can be accepted. Be strong and rely on His Will. Our condolences to all the family.
Sincerely
Filippo & Aksana Genco
no words can express the sufferance and pain that such event has created. We want you to know that we are close to you, Luke and Annie with prayers and great affection.
God gives , God takes away. Only in His faith , the mysteries of life can be accepted. Be strong and rely on His Will. Our condolences to all the family.
Sincerely
Filippo & Aksana Genco
乔虹
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Jia,
I&ll wave to you last good bye from Beijing, China. I miss you dearly and I hope you a safe journey to haven. Your smile and kindness will remain with me deeply in my heart forever.
Mike, luck and Annie, please accept my deepest condolences at this mourning moment.
,,,,.
Susan
I&ll wave to you last good bye from Beijing, China. I miss you dearly and I hope you a safe journey to haven. Your smile and kindness will remain with me deeply in my heart forever.
Mike, luck and Annie, please accept my deepest condolences at this mourning moment.
,,,,.
Susan
Susie Swensen
left a message on August 17, 2010:
I first met JB through the Office of the Dean of Students, but we got together and talked often as we both worked in Young Hall. JB and I would share our latest findings in research of immune deficiency diseases. She was always sharing books with me and spoke words of hope and encouragement. I will miss JB&s fellowship and gentle spirit.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Sara Lee
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
I heard this morning of JB&s passing and I&m so very sorry for your loss. I remember her most fondly from our days together at the Academic Advising Center here at UH. Her sense of humor and bright outlook were always a joy.
I wish you all comfort and peace as you move through these next days and weeks. Please take some strenth from the fact that many people around the world are thinking of you and sending you their love.
Best regards,
Sara Lee
I heard this morning of JB&s passing and I&m so very sorry for your loss. I remember her most fondly from our days together at the Academic Advising Center here at UH. Her sense of humor and bright outlook were always a joy.
I wish you all comfort and peace as you move through these next days and weeks. Please take some strenth from the fact that many people around the world are thinking of you and sending you their love.
Best regards,
Sara Lee
George Chiu
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike and family,
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jia.
May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace.
I am sorry that I am not able to attend the services due to prior commitments. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
George and Nienchin
We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jia.
May God give her eternal rest and may her soul rest in peace.
I am sorry that I am not able to attend the services due to prior commitments. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
George and Nienchin
Michael Freeman
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Mike:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you as you and your children grieve. I also pray that you will have widsom and patience as you parent through this tragic loss by your children.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you as you and your children grieve. I also pray that you will have widsom and patience as you parent through this tragic loss by your children.
Dan & Darlene Childs
left a message on August 17, 2010:
To Mike, Annie and Luke,
We were all saddened to hear about the loss of JB. We pray that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time. We hope you will find joy in reflecting on all the wonderful memories you have of JB. Nothing will ever take those special memories from your heart.
Again, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Darlene, Sam and Sarah Childs
We were all saddened to hear about the loss of JB. We pray that you will find comfort and peace during this difficult time. We hope you will find joy in reflecting on all the wonderful memories you have of JB. Nothing will ever take those special memories from your heart.
Again, we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan, Darlene, Sam and Sarah Childs
Sue Hume Graham
left a message on August 17, 2010:
Dear Mike and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your wife&s Jia recent passing. I have heard you speak of her and how proud you were of her. Also, to Luke and Annie, this must be one of the most difficult times of your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your mother was very proud of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sue Hume Graham and Lew Graham
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on your wife&s Jia recent passing. I have heard you speak of her and how proud you were of her. Also, to Luke and Annie, this must be one of the most difficult times of your lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your mother was very proud of you. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Sue Hume Graham and Lew Graham
Larry Schafer
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,Luke and Annie,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. The golf family
mourns for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers during this trying time.
May God Bless.
Larry Schafer
My deepest sympathy for your loss. The golf family
mourns for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and
prayers during this trying time.
May God Bless.
Larry Schafer
Heather Stout
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke, Annie and extended family,
I am unable to attend the service, but send my heart-felt condolences.
Though I have not met the three of you, JB was a very supportive colleague at Purdue and was there for me at a time of difficult transition. Her support helped me move forward in my career changes, as we both were doing so. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have many in the Purdue and West Lafayette community there to support you. Know too that others who have left Purdue do as well.
please take care,
Heather Stout
(colleague through CIE)
I am unable to attend the service, but send my heart-felt condolences.
Though I have not met the three of you, JB was a very supportive colleague at Purdue and was there for me at a time of difficult transition. Her support helped me move forward in my career changes, as we both were doing so. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have many in the Purdue and West Lafayette community there to support you. Know too that others who have left Purdue do as well.
please take care,
Heather Stout
(colleague through CIE)
Sarah Sellke
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear JB,
I miss you so much... There are so many things we were going to do
together in the fall; it is sad that we weren&t be able to do these things
anymore. Really glad you and your family were able to come to my
house two weeks ago. But who&d know that was the last time I can have
you over.
RIP....
Love,
-Sarah
I miss you so much... There are so many things we were going to do
together in the fall; it is sad that we weren&t be able to do these things
anymore. Really glad you and your family were able to come to my
house two weeks ago. But who&d know that was the last time I can have
you over.
RIP....
Love,
-Sarah
Allan and Renee Witkowski
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful, smart and outgoing wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
Allan and Renee
We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful, smart and outgoing wife and mother. You are in our prayers.
Allan and Renee
Theresa Replogle
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Hello Mike, Annie and Luke,
I was in Mike&s Int&l Education class (you were more than a good teacher) and in the King and I with Annie. I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother. I cannot imagine your shock and grief. Please know that I grieve with you and for you. I did not know JB. I only met her once, but I heard Mike talk of her so often, of how you met and of your great experience in China. (You were married one week before I was.) I pray that these great memories will continue to comfort you now, and throughout the coming years. God Bless you and keep you,
Sincerely,
Theresa Replogle
I was in Mike&s Int&l Education class (you were more than a good teacher) and in the King and I with Annie. I wanted to say how sorry I was to hear of the loss of your dear wife and mother. I cannot imagine your shock and grief. Please know that I grieve with you and for you. I did not know JB. I only met her once, but I heard Mike talk of her so often, of how you met and of your great experience in China. (You were married one week before I was.) I pray that these great memories will continue to comfort you now, and throughout the coming years. God Bless you and keep you,
Sincerely,
Theresa Replogle
Bob Seese
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie:
Because my family is still in the midst of our move to New Braunfels, I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation and services for JB. However, my prayers will be lifted at those times for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
I am glad, no doubt because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit, that visiting all of you several weeks ago was part of my summer travels. I know that JB was in a lot of pain and yet she had a smile on her face the entire time. I am so glad Sarah was able to meet all of you, and especially JB, who I could tell had a special love for Sarah. I am sure Sarah will always cherish the ""hand me downs"" from Annie that JB gave her. In addition, I am sure she will always appreciate the special attention JB gave her during our visit.
It goes without saying that I was very sorry to hear of JB&s passing this morning by email. Although the miles have separated us since you all moved to Purdue, God has kept us close as members of the Body of Christ. Therefore, I pray that the God of all comfort will comfort you and your extended family at this time. In addition, I pray that He will enable you to share in JB&s eternal joy of now being in heaven with our Lord, Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. I praise God that we can all look forward to seeing her again.
In Christ,
Bob Seese
Because my family is still in the midst of our move to New Braunfels, I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation and services for JB. However, my prayers will be lifted at those times for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
I am glad, no doubt because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit, that visiting all of you several weeks ago was part of my summer travels. I know that JB was in a lot of pain and yet she had a smile on her face the entire time. I am so glad Sarah was able to meet all of you, and especially JB, who I could tell had a special love for Sarah. I am sure Sarah will always cherish the ""hand me downs"" from Annie that JB gave her. In addition, I am sure she will always appreciate the special attention JB gave her during our visit.
It goes without saying that I was very sorry to hear of JB&s passing this morning by email. Although the miles have separated us since you all moved to Purdue, God has kept us close as members of the Body of Christ. Therefore, I pray that the God of all comfort will comfort you and your extended family at this time. In addition, I pray that He will enable you to share in JB&s eternal joy of now being in heaven with our Lord, Savior and Friend, Jesus Christ. I praise God that we can all look forward to seeing her again.
In Christ,
Bob Seese
Jim Kenaston
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie:
During this time of terrible grief, please consider these words from Psalm 139:
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in-- behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, ""Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"" even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother&s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
During this time of terrible grief, please consider these words from Psalm 139:
O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD. You hem me in-- behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, ""Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,"" even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother&s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Nathan Benjamin
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Luke and Annie,
I was shocked and immensely saddened when I found out about your mom. I guess since our parents are such good friends, it&s not much of a surprise we&ve known and been close to each other all throughout growing up. So I have many fond memories of playing with you guys, and being with your family, pretty much from my whole life. Your mom was always very kind, very wise, and very good to us; I&m very grateful that I was fortunate enough to have known someone as caring as her.
I was thinking of your family this morning. And I know that you guys will be able to find the strength of get through anything.
My deepest sympathies,
Nathan
I was shocked and immensely saddened when I found out about your mom. I guess since our parents are such good friends, it&s not much of a surprise we&ve known and been close to each other all throughout growing up. So I have many fond memories of playing with you guys, and being with your family, pretty much from my whole life. Your mom was always very kind, very wise, and very good to us; I&m very grateful that I was fortunate enough to have known someone as caring as her.
I was thinking of your family this morning. And I know that you guys will be able to find the strength of get through anything.
My deepest sympathies,
Nathan
Devora Grynspan
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife&s passing at such a young age.
My thoughts are with you and your family and wish I could offer any support.
You are in my thoughts on this very sad occasion.
Dévora Grynspan
I am so sorry to hear about your wife&s passing at such a young age.
My thoughts are with you and your family and wish I could offer any support.
You are in my thoughts on this very sad occasion.
Dévora Grynspan
Tom and Judy Shorter
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you, Luke, Annie and relatives. During this difficult time, we pray that God sustains you and comfort is found in the fond memories.
I will always remeber the wonderful food that JB prepared for the ISS luncheons and the story about JB replacing the windows in your home. She will be remebered as a kind lady with many wonderful talents!
Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy and Tom Shorter
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you, Luke, Annie and relatives. During this difficult time, we pray that God sustains you and comfort is found in the fond memories.
I will always remeber the wonderful food that JB prepared for the ISS luncheons and the story about JB replacing the windows in your home. She will be remebered as a kind lady with many wonderful talents!
Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Judy and Tom Shorter
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Michelle Wagner
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike and children,
My heart is heavy with the news of your wife&s passing. May your wonderful memories substain you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Michelle Wagner
My heart is heavy with the news of your wife&s passing. May your wonderful memories substain you during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Michelle Wagner
Norman & Diana Campbell
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike and Children,
What a shock to read of JB&s death. We are so sorry. We enjoyed working with JB doing the house inspection and listening to plans for the new house and planning the Radon Mitigation system. JB had a lovely smile and warm and friendly personality. We are glad to have been acquainted and so remember your family at ECC.
You are and will be in our prayers.
May God&s peace, comfort and mercy be with you!
Norman and Diana Campbell
What a shock to read of JB&s death. We are so sorry. We enjoyed working with JB doing the house inspection and listening to plans for the new house and planning the Radon Mitigation system. JB had a lovely smile and warm and friendly personality. We are glad to have been acquainted and so remember your family at ECC.
You are and will be in our prayers.
May God&s peace, comfort and mercy be with you!
Norman and Diana Campbell
Jacque Frost
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. She was a very engaging and knowledgeable person. She and will be missed.
My sincere sympathy,
Jacque Frost
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. She was a very engaging and knowledgeable person. She and will be missed.
My sincere sympathy,
Jacque Frost
Michelle Liratni
left a message on August 16, 2010:
I used to work with JB in the College of Science. Although she was on the 2nd floor and I was on the 9th floor we became good friends. I am very sorry for your loss! She was an exceptional lady... and she will be missed!
Take comfort in your memories... love Michelle
Take comfort in your memories... love Michelle
Janice Campbell
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Dear Mike, John and I were shocked to read that JB had died. We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help you, please let us know.
JB was a wonderful woman, and our family was so blessed to know her. Just put your faith in God and he will guide you through this time of sorrow. Love John, Jan, Sarah, and Rachel Campbell.
JB was a wonderful woman, and our family was so blessed to know her. Just put your faith in God and he will guide you through this time of sorrow. Love John, Jan, Sarah, and Rachel Campbell.
Qiao Yan & Family
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Lu a yi, LuLu and Lupo,
I will miss Luja dearly. She was a sister to me. Take care.
Qiao Yan
I will miss Luja dearly. She was a sister to me. Take care.
Qiao Yan
Joma Roe
left a message on August 16, 2010:
Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joma Roe
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joma Roe
John Fisher
left a message on August 15, 2010:
such sad news... my prayers go out to Mike and family. So sorry for your loss.
Seth Benjamin
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Lu Jia was a great and close friend to myself and my family, and my earliest (and many of my fondest) memories are all a byproduct of her kindness and hospitality. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
-Seth
-Seth
Lin Tian/Lingjia Zeng
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke and Annie,
We are shocked by the passing away of Lu Jia, our dear friend. We can not believe that your visit to our home last summer was the last time we see Lu Jia. Just a couple month ago, we had a phone conversation with Lu Jia and we talked a lot about the old friends and life in the States. We were deeply impressed that Lu Jia had expressed many times that she had a wonderful family. Although she had been suffering from serious diseases recent years, she never gave up her hope. Once she told us that she had three goals for her life: raise children, build a house and get a Ph.D. We are very proud of her that all the three goals had been accomplished.
At the moment of mourning your wife and mother, please accept our sincere condolences.
We will always remember Lu Jia&s smiling.
Lin Tian
Lingjia Zeng
We are shocked by the passing away of Lu Jia, our dear friend. We can not believe that your visit to our home last summer was the last time we see Lu Jia. Just a couple month ago, we had a phone conversation with Lu Jia and we talked a lot about the old friends and life in the States. We were deeply impressed that Lu Jia had expressed many times that she had a wonderful family. Although she had been suffering from serious diseases recent years, she never gave up her hope. Once she told us that she had three goals for her life: raise children, build a house and get a Ph.D. We are very proud of her that all the three goals had been accomplished.
At the moment of mourning your wife and mother, please accept our sincere condolences.
We will always remember Lu Jia&s smiling.
Lin Tian
Lingjia Zeng
Frank Dooley
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Mike and family,
I was saddened to hear of JB&s death. I knew JB through her work with CIE, and saw her just last week as she was helping to prepare for this week&s workshop for incoming grad students. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I was saddened to hear of JB&s death. I knew JB through her work with CIE, and saw her just last week as she was helping to prepare for this week&s workshop for incoming grad students. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carolyn Estes
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike,
We send our deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. We were shocked and saddened to read of it in the JC. God bless.
Harvey and Carolyn Estes (from Evangelical Covenant.)
Claire Guay
left a message on August 15, 2010:
Dear Mike, Luke, and Annie,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Each time I was with her, I remember her bubbly personality and her wonderful smile. She was so supportive of Luke&s and Annie&s education. All of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. I&ll add JB to our prayer list. Hugs to all of you.
I am so sorry to hear about your wife/mother. Each time I was with her, I remember her bubbly personality and her wonderful smile. She was so supportive of Luke&s and Annie&s education. All of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. I&ll add JB to our prayer list. Hugs to all of you.
Deb Gardner
left a message on August 15, 2010:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for the loss.
Deb Gardner
Employment & Compensation
Purdue University
401 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47905
Deb Gardner
Employment & Compensation
Purdue University
401 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47905
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.