"I am so very sorry for your loss of this precious young man. I pray that your pain will be replaced with many wonderful memories. From great-grandmother of Faith Engle"
In loving memory of
Landon Roush
November 9, 2004 - September 9, 2018
Landon "Bird" Robert Roush, 13, of Baxter, took flight and flew home on Sunday, September 9, 2018. A precious life gone too soon, and we will all mourn his loss. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Baxter. A funeral will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Congregational Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at the Restland Cemetery in Baxter, Iowa. Friends are invited to come dressed casually and wear bright colorful clothes in honor of Landon.
Landon was born on November 9, 2004 in Des Moines, Iowa to Kurt Roush and Amy (Illingworth) Revell. He attended school in Newton through 4th grade. He began 5th grade at Baxter had remained a student there. Bird was a member of the 80/35 BMX, was a Boy Scout, and was on the wrestling team. He was very active and loved to spend time with his family, being outdoors, climbing trees, riding bikes, exploring, fishing, hunting, getting muddy in the river, playing Rambo, changing his hair color, blankets and making forts with them, most especially he loved animals. The creepier crawling animals were his favorites, but he loved bugs, turtles, salamanders, and squirrels too.
Those left to mourn Bird's memory are his dad Kurt (Maggie Engle) Roush; mom Amy (Kerry Pirie) Revell; step-dad Jon Revell; sister Katelyn Roush; brother Austin Roush; grandparents Tom and Diana Illingworth, and Rob and Nancy Roush; nephew Jaxson Halterman; uncles Mike Illingworth, Craig (April) Roush, and Kyle Roush; great-grandparents Barb Hartgers, and Bobby and Carolyn Roush; cousins Mariyah Roush, Chasity Leon, and Ashlie Leon; special friends Faith Engle, Paul Lammey, Mindy Johnson, and Kyler Johnson; many other friends and classmates.
Bird was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Louis Hartgers, Don Springer, Jimmy and JoAnn King, and Frank and Betty Illingworth.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Landon Roush memorial fund. New or gently used blanket donations may also be brought to Friday night's football game, or the church for his visitation or service. All blanket donations will be donated to various homeless shelters in Landon's name this fall.
Landon will be forever missed and forever loved by his family, friends, and the community. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem that with help can be fixed. If you or your loved one is contemplating harming yourself, please take the first step to get help and call 1-800-273-8255.
Fredregill Funeral & Cremation Care has been entrusted with the care of Landon and his family.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of your loss. May the good memories help heal the pain Barb and Foltz "
"Sending sympathy to the Roush and Hartgers? families. Praying that someday the pain will be replaced by happy memories. Linda Kirchhoff , Kurt?s Kindergarten Teacher"
"Thoughts, hugs, and prayers are being sent for the family and friends of Landon. May God place his loving arms around each and everyone, and ease the pain."
"Prayers of Peace to all of your families. Keep your memories close to your heart and those memories will help get you through the hardest times. Hugs to all, my heart breaks for your loss."
"Landon also always tried to do the impossible. Like teach me how to play basketball!"
"I'm sorry I can't make it to his services, but he always made me laugh. I saw him in the hallways and he was always helping someone. He always was fun to teach in wrestling and I remember him being one of the only boys who wasn't afraid to challenge me."
"My thoughts and prayers for your family. May our God surround you all with his love, healing and Faith to get you through this tragic loss! May Landon rest in Gods arms in peace! "
"I am so sadden to her about your family's loss I pray that God will comfort your family during this difficult time. Fly High Landon "
"Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. "
"So Very Sorry For Your Loss. "
"Hugs of comfort for all that loved Landon. My best memories of this young man is how he could entertain himself for hours during the summer outside. Smashing rocks was last years high lights. May your memories of Landon last a life time. "
"So very sorry for your loss."
"I know that there?s no words that I could possibly say to give you comfort. Just know you are in my thoughts and on my heart. "
"My heart hurts for all of you. Hugs and prayers"
"Our prayers go out to Landon and his family during this sad time. "
"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Landon Roush."