"KC and Linda, Chris (Anderson) told me of your loss immediately when he heard. I did not know Josh but I cannot believe there is a deeper loss than this. You have been foremost in my thoughts these days. I spoke to Craig earlier this week and he wishes he could be there with you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. You are both near and dear to my heart although we have not seen each other for some time.
You're Friend,"
In loving memory of
Joshua Sills
August 9, 1981 - October 30, 2015
Joshua Dwight Sills, age 34, of Nevada, formerly of Ames died October 30, 2015. A celebration of life memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday Nov. 8, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a private family interment at Ames Municipal Cemetery on Nov. 9.
Joshua was born August 9, 1981 in Ames, Iowa the son of Linda and Kenneth Sills. He grew up in Ames graduating from Ames High School in 1999. He was employed in shipping and receiving over the last ten years. He played on the National Champions Roller Hockey team. Joshua was a proficient Martial Artists having a third degree taekwondo black belt and had accomplished a first degree black belt in Hapkido. He was an avid sports fan enjoying Iowa State Cyclones, Miami Dolphins, and Pittsburg Penguins and hanging out with his true companion, his cat, Pirate.
Joshua is survived by his parents Kenneth and Linda Sills, his paternal grandmother, Darlene Nelson, aunts and uncles, Lyla (John) Schnackel and their son Chad, Dennis (Julia) Sills and their daughter Abby, Bob (Linda) Hyer, Stan (Tammy) Hyer and son Adam, Gwen (Dave) Steinmeyer and son Danny, Bruce (Judy) Nelson and daughter Amanda, and great aunts and uncles. His companion Kristen Elliott and her children Bailey and James.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Dwight Sills, his paternal grandfather Don Nelson, his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Zelda Hyer, Uncle Steve Hyer and cousin Shannon Autler.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Kenny & Linda,
Our Thoughts and prayers from our family to yours..."
"Kenny and Linda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Josh. Please know that I am thinking of you a lot these days, and sending prayers. "
"My deepest sympathies Linda and Kenny. I remember Josh fondly from our TKD days, and J4 Rollaway. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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"Ken and Linda, I had the pleasure of working with Josh at Sigler for the past 4 years. Josh was always helpful and certainly made my life a lot easier. I enjoyed my trips to the back to meet with him. You and your family are in our prayers."
"Ken & Linda, You have my deepest sympathies for your loss."
"Ken and Linda, we are devastated by your loss. We cannot even imagine your pain. Our prayers , support and love are with you both."
"Linda and Ken- We are so sorry to hear of Josh's passing. Please know you are in our prayers."
"Ken and Linda, we are sorry for your loss. You will be on our thoughts and prayers."
" Ken and Linda our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"Linda and Kenny:
Words fail me but I have to trust you will feel healing love coming your way from all of us who knew you as magnificent parents raising a wonderful boy. "
"Linda & Ken,
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. From one parent who has had to walk this path I just want you to know I'm here for you. Praying for you both. "
"Linda & Kenny,
I'm still struggling to find the right words. Although we may have only met a few times it feels like I've known you forever. Josh never stopped talking about you both. How proud he was when he would pull up in the 'Vette and how hard his mom worked up until retirement. And I'll never forget the Florida stories. To Kristen, Bailey & James - he loved you all dearly so please never forget that. I will miss seeing his face, his smile and all the stories we used to share. And from your Best Bud, Jeremy - it's so hard for him to accept, but he hopes you are at peace. Watch over him Josh - he needs you more now than ever. Fly with the angels my dear friend. Until we all meet again, I love you and I will miss you every day. "
"Ken & Linda, We are all so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this most difficult time."
"Dear Linda and Kenny, My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your son, Josh. (He was such a cute, sweet 2nd grader, a joy to have in my classroom.) May you always treasure the good memories of Josh. "
"Ken & Linda,
Deepest sympathies to the two of you. I remember Josh growing up in TKD with his dad with Jon & JIll at Family Martial Arts here in Ames. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Kenny & Linda,
So sorry to hear about Josh's passing, thoughts, prayers and condolences to you both."
"Kenny & Linda, Our love and deepest sympathies to you. Josh holds a special place in our hearts"
"Linda, Ken, Kristen my prayers are with all of you in this time of great loss. Josh became part of our family and he is missed beyond words. "
"Linda and Kenny,
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Josh's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and heartfelt condolences. "
"You were my go to for many years, a true friend. You will be greatly missed. XOXO"
"Dearest Linda,
You and Kenny have been on my mind constantly since I heard this terrible news. Jeff and I hope that you know that you and Josh are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Kenny and Linda...so sorry to hear about Josh passing.....you are in our thoughts and prayers."
"There are no words that can express how very sorry we are for your loss. I really enjoyed the many conversations that I was able to share with Josh throughout the years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers will always be with you..."
"You are one of a kind. I will never forget the time we shared. You are more like a brother than a cousin, and I will never forget you. I love you cuz!"
"I love you, Josh, with all my heart "