" When we hanged out "
In loving memory of
Joshua M. Lester
July 12, 1994 - August 13, 2013
Joshua M. Lester, 19, of South Sioux City, NE passed away on August 13, 2013 in Estes Park, CO.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Nativity Church in Sioux City, IA with Rev. Steven McLoud and Rev. Jerome Cosgrove officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in rural South Sioux City, NE. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 P.M., with a scriptural wake service at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE. Online condolences to the family may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.
Joshua was born in Sioux City, IA on July 12, 1994, the son of Chad and Diana M. (Peltz) Lester. He attended grade school at St. Michael's South Sioux City, and Mater Dei-Nativity Center. He graduated from Heelan. Through his high school years he worked at Black Bear Diner and Jackson Express. Josh spent this summer working with his dad doing plumbing, roofing, and working on remodeling projects for Lester Construction and Plumbing. His final project was constructing the student bleachers at Memorial Field.
He enjoyed lifting, racquetball, and golfing. Josh had a smile that was contagious. He was described as funny & personable, a guy that always knew how to make things better. His real passion was riding his motorcycle with his father.
Survivors include his parents, Chad and Diana (Peltz) Lester; brother, Jordan (Danielle) Lester; sister, Jaylee Lester; nephew, Caden; grandparents, Vlasta Peltz, Lynn Lester, Shelley and Daniel Winchester, Gladys Andershok; girlfriend, Carissa Sininger; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Joshua was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Peltz.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Josh Lester Memorial Fund.
Tributes
"smile"
"i didn't know josh as a friend. or never had i met him before but he was chava's friend. chava's mom said he spoke about him. and about the accident. from what he said, josh was an intelligent young man. he had a bright future ahead of him just like chava did. my sister and i have had the opportunity to meet josh's parents. they are two very strong persons like chava's parents. and now we know that two friends are together in heaven.
whenever my sister and i go visit them, we take them both the same thing. since they were friends and now angels, we want them to have the same things. its sad thinking they're not here anymore but when we go visit them, we're not sad. we feel happy and in peace being there. because we know they are there with us at that moment. "
"I just remember him giving me a hard time about asking my mother for a ride to high school registration before the accident. He always acted intrested in what i had to say ,but then turn around and tell me i would have to tell that story at partys because it was so wonderful. I miss you a lot Josh."
"I have fond memories of Josh, especially his smile and his great sense of humor. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace."