Jonathan Bodholdt Obituary

No one writes on here very much anymore, but i'm glad its still here. You will be gone for 8 years in ten days. That is unreal to me, you have been gone for as many years as i knew you. I hate that, i hate all the things i never got to know about you, i hate that i have to live and you cant be there to see all of us grow. I wish you could be here for all the memories, this feeling wont go away. i miss you more and more all the time. I love you dad.

2016 already another year, gone faster then the year before. The impact of those we encounter in life and form bonds with changes us forever. I used to feel that I had no regrets in life, why beat yourself up over something you can't change? To get back even one minute with those who have reached the next step in our existence made me realize how much I wish I had slowed down and didn't tell myself there is always tomorrow because tomorrow has come and gone with me not having stopped to appreciate how wonderful just hearing the voice of my parents or listening to my dog snore can be. Those moments are limited and I have wasted many of them on having tomorrow. I would give anything to hear your laugh, or watch one of my cats get tangled up In the Christmas lights or just have one moment with everyone that I have lost along the way. I will never forget and I I will draw strength from those good memories and the faith that when I reach the next step everyone will be there waiting.

Miss your face and laughter. Never forgotten, my friend.

here we go- a new year 2016. still miss you...still listen for you to pull up. i guess that never really leaves huh. i miss you love. everything is falling apart. not sure what to do. i think ill just close my eyes so i can see you again. forever my heart....kymba sue

Well jonny here we are- another year. As your birthday and christmas draws near again i am as usual riding the emotional roller coaster!Look baby- no hands!! We had to move from the house you left us in, and I gotta say....its been a tough one. Really hard to let go.....im hoping that we mightve found a place and if i didnt know better, id swear you mustve had a hand in it! Its right by our favorite little store, near our spot at shooks run and right near that little house where those cool old people put out their christmas display!! Unfortunately- the store has closed, i think the older couple mayve passed on....so yeah not even those cool things we shared are even there anymore. Its like there is no more evidence of it....of us. Did it really happen, were you ever here at all? Maybe I was dreaming and if i was just let me go to sleep!If thats the place ill see you then why am i awake? When i could be held in your loving arms- why would i ever want to be anywhere else. I love you my jon! happy birthday to you! HAPPY 50TH BIG JON!! you still fine baby! merry christmas too boo

5 years closer to you. i miss you my love.my heart is with you always.

not a minute goes by that i dont feel your absence. it doesnt get any easier.i cling to the memories and the things we shared butthe lingering feeling of emptiness that still haunts me, like holding you for the last time,hearing you take your final breath...knowing id have to let you go forever.knowing somehow if you were here youd find someway to save us. i love you and i miss you my only friend.the sun doesnt shine as bright the moon haedly hangs at all. the rain is too wet and the nights are to dark and the bitter cold stays way too long. nothings the same without you here, nothing has purpose.i hope and trust that you know my heart because there may not much left of it when i get there. you had it all along. i love u jonny.........forever save my spot

Miss you my friend. Never forgetten

i miss u baby...more than anyone knows. not one day has been easier. it still takes my breath away. please continue to hold my hand,i need u. xoxo kym

I love you dad may you always be in our hearts
Gracie.

Although I know that you are always with us...still I miss you terribly. I hope someday this will all make sense. But for now, I'll never understand. I will always be true to you jon. I love you. Please keep your loving hand on their shoulder so they don't wander. We still need you here everyday. Please dont let go of my hand or surely I will fall. From time to time come sit with me... like you always have. missing you ~ your loving wife, kymba

...another christmas without you. Just isn't the same.You wouldn't believe how the kids have grown. You would be so very proud of them....and all of your beautiful grandbabies! God, I so wish you were here. I swear, I was nothing short of a fool. So many things I can now see so clearly. I pray that I can make it up to you. You are my one my only love. Always in my heart. Not a day goes by.Without you, I too am just a memory.

you are not forgotten

god i miss you. dont think ill ever be the same person without you. of all the people....why you? i miss you jon. i miss your love- your touch. i still cry everyday. you were my only friend. i was so blind. i miss you- always. until we meet again-ill be waiting.xoxox

just want you to know...i miss you, more than ever. Don't know if you still hear me. ...reminds me of a poem i wrote you once. love you always..........

just thinking of you and all the others who we have lost and those who are still here. Whether by fate or chance the things in our lives happen but it is set stone that we will see each other again and that as long as we remember those we have lost are still withus. So just saying howdy and thanks again for being the friends you always have been.

always on my mind~in my heart. I miss you my love~

well here i am again, it seems like you and kim were the only people i never got selfconcious in front off and you didnt seem to mind the babbling coming from the constant flow of crap in myhead that sometimes needed to just be let out thanks for being there when i needed someone and for always answering the phone. Miss ya

are u sure u can't come home? god we miss you. how blind am i? people seem to act like since you're not here that i should have a boyfriend. Well, I guess they didn't know us well at all . You didn't leave...we didn't break up....you died in my arms. My love remains,always. You always will be my husband and i will always love you.You, Jon are my hearts only desire forever! And all I have left now is to find some faith in god and to believe that i WILL see you again.Until then, of course I'll wait!You're the only love ill ever know...you and me..right? Forever---til we're old and moldy! we love and miss you jonny-you'll never know how much

missing you still....

Hey Dad, So glad that this guest book has been kept online..it is a great way to keep your memory alive. I think of you often, and miss you more and more. I love You.

in loving memory~ to my soulmate and best friend. I will always love you... I will always carry you in my heart. ...Life is not measured by the breaths that we take~but by the moments that take our breath away. I love you baby! your loving wife, in this life and the next~~~kymba sue

Forever friends

gone but not forgoten you will be missed my friend!!

almost a year...still ,not a day goes by that I don't cry and ache for you. We miss you papa! You are sorely missed.
.....until I see you again~ I'm holding you here in my heart. Forever my love~

I'm sad that you are gone. I'm sad that we never really knew eachother. I'm sad that everyone that loved you so much has an aching in their heart now, that just doesn't seem to go away. I will never understand any of it. I do know that I will always miss you and love you forever Dad.

LOve u daddy.

you know this is getting really tuff for me. with the little money we have we are still surviveing on it. i miss u dad so much and it is killin me just to see your pictures. i wrote a song for u and moms anaversiry. i hope u get to here it,i worked really hard to get the key board and guitar lyerics down. just listin to it for me please it will make ma happy!

It has been almost a year and yet it feels like I got the phone call this morning that Dad is gone. I hope that we are all making progress in our healing. I know he would want us to be happy and keep on living our lives the best we can. The baby will be here soon and another Jon will be among us bringing happiness and hope to our lives. Love you forever Dad...

Been thinking of you Jon and the family. I just wanted to say thankyou for being the friends all of you gave been to me and I will never forget any of you.

Not a day goes by that your name doesn't come up, a story is told, laughter and tears are shared. You are greatly missed...

Dad I think of you often, I dream, and sometimes you are there..I love and miss you more than ever. my thoughts and prayers are still with my bro, sisters, and Kym..I love you all..Always in my thoughts..Beaner

i love you jon.

i miss you baby. i miss you alot.

Not only will you be remembered on this day, but everyday we wake. Your truly a blessing that everyone got to touch. Like the way you've touch ours. Miss you Jon words can't say . Forever Friends, Staci

birthday too you my friend,
dana

I miss you dad and I don't know how to handle everyday without you in this world. You'r birthday is coming up soon and I will be thinking of you! What are we supposed to do? I guess i'll just keep ramblin in...

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I watch your Kymba and your children grieve and feel helpless. Please keep watching and holding on to them - as if you would do anything else. The world is less of place without you in it...

Jon, I had no idea how much you meant to me until you were gone. I felt we had a connection, or a meeting of the minds and it gave me comfort knowing I am not the only one who knows right from wrong but doesn't always choose right. I miss the sarcastic banter and rambling on about nothing. I miss the laughter, when we made jokes that were socialy unacceptable. I miss you. Like most I never knew until you were gone how much you meant to me. I seen how you were always willing to help others and I do what I can to help Kym and the kids in your memory. I know you would do it for me too. You touched my heart in the small amount of time I knew you. Anything,at anytime, Jon if your family needs anything I'll gladly do what I can to help. We all miss you, some of us more than others but we all miss you. Until we meet again,
BIG Jon

Thanksgiving has come and gone and it was empty without you. I miss you. I sure wish you were here. I would hold you so tight-i'd never let you go!Hope you'll be near us on christmas. i love you jon-

My dearest Jon,Oh how I missed you on my birthday. It just wasn't a day to celebrate.I don't feel much like celebrating anymore. It's funny, when you were here- I always made such a fuss about the holidays...now I just wish you were here so we could blow them off together...and I would spend the whole day just holding you! God, what i wouldnt give!Im sorry baby that i couldnt see that sooner. I love you...i miss you. Its not getting any easier. I still cry for you everyday.why you? whyd he have to take you? its not fair! after all we've been thru....and why am I still here? We all miss you so much.I still need you! I'll always need you.Without you....I am incomplete. Stay with me Jonny,stay.

In my heart-In my dreams- on my mind. i love you,boo! kb

thinking about you a lot today...

Dear Dad,
i wrapped myself up in your coat and cried today. I miss you more than ever and feel you around me when I think of you. I know that you can hear me and that you see all of my love for you. Justine and I are getting together today with the kids and we will think of you. All my love...

I love you Jon

Danny McKeown

jonny i miss you so much.it's been 4 months now and i still i cry and ache for you everyday. i'd do anything to have you back here in my arms again. i would surely do it differently.If i could hold you one last time....i'd never again let you go. I went to see a psycic the other day, she said whenever im getting a chill for no reason, that those were the times you were holding me. if only you were here-i swear...i'd love you better. i think you've sent me signs-maybe its just what i want to believe. but you just keep sending them baby! i think i'll go insane if i think i'll never see you again.As long as i know you'll be there waiting for me...then i have something left to look forward to. i need that! stay with me baby....don't ever go! walk beside our babies and look over them...keep them safe! we all miss you terribly. without you- i'm only half of who i'm supposed to be. i miss your touch, your smile,your love. Save me a place there with you... i don't wanna have to cut in line to get to you.(but i will!) i love you forever,my love, my soulmate, my friend, my world.... i still can't believe you're gone. i don't want to believe it.everyday i still wait for you to pull up outside or the phone to ring and it be you.wow! what i wouldn't give. i'm sorry i took you for granted. i thought you'd always be there. i thought tomorrow would always be there.we talked about this! i thought we were clear that i'd go first! now i'll never get a ride! i love you lurch....until next time~you're in my heart. much love baby, much love!

Kim & Kids: We are so sorry for your loss. Jon was a great person and always willing to help anyone who asked... His spirit will be with you forever as you grow and experience life!!! He will be dearly missed...

i miss you.....

Dear Jonny-wish you were here. I got the babies all back to school,but it was weird without you there.Our little gracie bing is going to play the cello bass this year.Can you believe it? I hope you can hear her where you are....i love you. your soulmate~

Jonny I never realized how much change would scare me, how those constants that were always there would affect me when they were gone. This past year has seen a lot of those constants become only memories to cherish. I miss the constant humor even if I was subject, sometimes I couldn't keep up others I would just roll with the punches. I have wacthed the people I know and consider my friends become distant and sometimes lost, and parts of my life disapear forever leaving only lonlenes behind and an empty space that can't be filled. Your jokes rattle around in my head whenever I think back on my past and amidst the heartache and loss not only of you but of those constants that I can't let go of I smile and am grateful to remember that punchline.

Oh my jonny-how i miss you so. What I wouldn't give right now to see you have a stack of tires in our yard....or a greasy handprint on the wall. Everyday i run into situations where i realize...i should've paid more attention to what you were saying.(in all the things you have taught me) Sometimes i get so frustrated that i can't remember! Like...how to prime my lawnmower!! I know you told me-but i didn't listen because i took you for granted. I just thought you'd be there tomorrow. The kids are about to start school-wish you were here. Not ready for our little ronni pop to be in jr high! wow! please be there to guide us.idk if we can make it through without your love and guidance and the comfort and safety you gave us with a simple touch from you. i love you jon. i miss you. not a minute goes by....well you know.my heart aches for you.If I am so blessed that I may get to see you again on the other side- I pray that I will see that as clearly as i do right now... and i swear i will never take one moment of you or our life together for granted. i will cherish you always.Rest your tired eyes my love-and wait for me to come lay beside you.You live still,strong in my heart. i love you with all that i am.xoxoxo--------my undying love forever-kymba sueeeeeeeeeee

Really wish I could pick up the phone and you would be there on the other end..life is so precious. I love and Miss you Dad..rest easy. Love Beaner

Thinking of you. Love you.

Miss you lots Dad! The girls are asking lots of questions and want to know as much as they can about their Grandpa...wish we made all those connections before we lost you.

I'm missing you lots Dad! I wish I could have one more hug, one more kiss and one more chance to tell you I love you. Each tear I cry is a Hug sent to heaven for you. I love you

i love you jon....forever in my heart-kymmie

Happy Fathers Day Dad..I love You!!

Thinking about you alot today Dad..Missing you more and more. You are always in my heart. I love you.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear Ronnie, Little Jon, Gracie and Kym,
I want you to all know that all my thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow as you lay Dad to rest. Justine and I will be having our own quiet time since we can not be with all of you. I want you kids to know how much your sisters love you and that we will keep in touch. Dad brought us together and now we must hold on to each other tight! I think of you all the time and look forward to watching you grow from lil' siblings into friends. Kym, stay strong and know that Dad will find a way to show you all the peace he now has! I love you all...stay strong tomorrow and I'll talk to you soon. Love...Jess

daddy, i miss you so much and i really dident do that much with you but yet i still did a little.i would give anything just to spend 5 min. more with you. i dident tell you that i love you that night but i truely do love you more than anything in the world! please help me make up for the times i yelled at you or was mad at you cuz if i would of knew that you were going to leave us so soon then i would'ev done it sooner please forgive me for whatever i dident do for you i love so much i cant even tell how i feel right now
love you forever much,
your oldest daughter of kyms,
Ronni lee bodholdt

i can't believe your gone Dad...I just can't wrap my mind around it. The time we had together was too short. I pray that all of your children and family will find peace and love amongst the pain of this loss. I love you forever and always! Your baby girl-Jess

I'll never forget Jon and all that he meant. He was a fun loving man and had a great sense of humor! My heart goes out to his family. I promised him that night I'd help Kym and the kids out as much as possible, not only today but forever. Your sadly missed by ALL. Forever, Staci

I will love you forever Dad. Love Beanie.

Dad~ I know that you were there as I said goodbye to you on saturday, I hope that you heard every word Jess said, and saw Joelle and I by her side. It was so hard...but I feel a sense of peace about it all, You are in heaven..happy, as you should be. I now pray for Kim and the kids..please watch over them and give them every sense of love and calm that's possible..I love you forever, and always have. Rest in peace Daddy. I Love You.

Thank you all for all of the wonderful comments,cards,food,money support and love you all took the time to give to the children and I. But most of all, thank you for being a true friend to greatest man I've ever known. Jon was the love my life and will always be.I am blessed to have him in my life for the past 14 years. Still, I sit waiting for him to pull up outside. I am lost without him. Anything I ever was- I was because of him, because he was there...holding me up, loving me.
Jonny's last breathe was in my arms and I will surely never forget.He was larger than life-what with his humor and his smile. His heart could not be measured as it overflowed with love. He was quick to help most anyone. We are all so very proud of him! We shared a very special love for one another...the kind some could only dream of. We have been thru' SO MUCH together! "Oh, Jonny... how will i ever live without you?"
I just can't believe he's gone! Our lives will never be the same. You will be so missed, my love.
I always said I'd love you til the end of time... and that will never change. And though my heart and soul ache for you now and will always-I will take care our babies and long for the day i may see and hold you again.Jonny- You are and will always be....the only man for me. May god bless you and keep you safe.
Until we meet again- i'll see you on the other side. (save me a place!)
x0x0x0x0 we love you daddy!

** If ANY OF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN mAKING SURE JONS LIFE WAS Not lived in vai. Then -tell them. pull them close to you and tell them you love them as you may not get another chance. life IS too short! Cherish every moment! Until next time....forever my love! your wife- thru' this life and the next.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at The Finish Line lounge, 1812 East Monument, Colorado Springs, CO beginning at 2:00 p.m. Please call 227-7462 if you need further information. If you are able to bring some type of food or would lke to help in any way, please call. There will be a balloon release at 3:45. Children are welcome. Thanks...

Kim,

Just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts, sorry for your loss & as you know I didn't know John really well But he was always a good guy to me & Chris. If there is anything we can do for you don't hesitate to ask. JC said you might be having a kind of wake for those who didn't make the service, If this is true please let me know when & where.

Best Regards,

Chris & Craig Gossage

Hey's Jon, you said you would be back over to Deb's again one day and you kepted your promise. I just didn't know that, that would be the last day. You will be missed greatly but you will always be here with us in someway.

Kim our prayer and condolances to you and the kids

I may not have known Jon and yourself that long but in the time that I have both of you have made a difference in my life and there is a an empty space now that is going to be hard to fill. I wish you and the kids the best and hope that you know that if I can help in any way all you have to do is ask.

Dave M.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

I could listen to John talk for hours,his intelligence & humor will forever go unmatched.
I hope you guys know how much I value our friendship.

The thought of John being gone forever, cuts into my soul...I miss him.

John was a guy that I looked forward to seeing eny time of the day. I don't remember even one time in 10+ years that I had an ill feeling tword him. I do remember however that any time I called him to ask a favor, john would never turn me away. selfless is the word that comes to mind.John had his issues but dont we all. his last act was one of great kindness and I am greatfull that I was with him. I called him on the day he passed and asked him to help me get my car ready for a trip to arizona to see my dieing sister. As usual John put his stuff on hold and came to my aid. I wouldnt have made it with out him. john, you were a good friend and i will truely miss you.

Always, Dan

TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE IS BEING ORGANIZED AND WILL BE HELD IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THERE WILL BE A REQUEST FOR CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET AT THE SERVICE OR YOU MAY PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION TO [email protected] or call (719) 227-7462.

Kym, Jan, and Kids,
Our hearts go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. As you grieve know that we are remembering all of you and honoring Jon's memory.

Darrell, Renee, Johnny & Faith, and also, Shannon and Rema.

Kim - We are so sorry to hear of Jon's passing. Jon has been a close friend for decades, we will forever treasure the adventures, companionship, and especially his humor. You and the children brought a whole new depth to his life. Jon rescued my children and I several times when I was newly widowed 20 years ago, and certainly we will do the same for you.

All our love,
Jon and Andrea

Dearest Kim and Kids,

I am so sorry for your loss. I do know that Jon loved you guys and was a great guy. I am honored to have called him friend. He will be greatly missed by all.

I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter was in Ronnie's class (5th Beal) at Carver. I was so heart broken to hear of the news. I love you Ronnie and Kortnay will always remember you and think of you as a friend. Much love to you all.

Do not stand and my grave and weep.
Iam not there. I do not sleep.
Iam a thousand winds that blow.
Iam the diamond's glint on snow.
Iam the sunlight on ripened grain.
Iam the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
Iam the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
Iam the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry .
Iam not there.I did not die

SO.SORRY

Dearest Kimba, Ronnie, Little Jon, Gracie, parents and family of Jon: It is hard to find words at a time like this. I cannot begin to imagine how difficult this is for all of you. Jon was always a person I could count on, without fail, no matter what the reason. Everything Jon did was propelled by his love for Kim and his children. It is a love most of us could only dream of. I am honored to have known him. Peace brother, until we meet again... "Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away". Diane

Kim, Please except my offering of condolances to you and your family. Jon will be missed by many people. I am so sorry for your loss.

We are so sorry for your loss. Jon was the best man at our wedding in August 1983. He is always in our hearts and we will be keeping his memory and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jini and John Doherty.

kimba I love you , i love jon love kelly

Kim I am so sorry and offer my condolances to you and the kids,Jon was a good person and will be missed .