Joshua Thurlo

Obituary Joshua Thurlo of Fort Collins, CO and recently Centennial, CO, was taken from this world and the ones who cared for him and loved him dearly, way to early! We know he will be in the arms of the angels, in the good hands of the Lord, and he will be our protector watching over all of us that he so loved and honored!! Look into the clouds in the skies and you will see his rays of light, hope and love. Look into the stars and he will be shining. Look to the doves and eagles and you will know that he is saying "hi" and watching over you. Josh, you will be missed dearly by so many and will always remain in our hearts and our memories! You will never be forgotten!! Joshua was born in Fort Collins, CO and is survived by his mother, Heidi Real, father, Lee Thurlo, brother Jason Thurlo, grandmother Phyllis Real, grandfather Dave Griffin, Josh's fianc Lauren Kemp, daughter Sophia Kemp Thurlo, and the entire Kemp family, daughter Kenna Cook, uncle Scott Real, Josh's cousins, who were all like sisters and a brother, Jessica and Dustin Christensen, Alex Bernert Real and Taylar Real, as well as Josh's "adopted" brothers and sisters, Chuck Bochy, Kelley Verrier, Mandie Gibson, Veronica and Richard Schlosser, and several 2nd cousins, great aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends He was preceded in death by his aunt Valerie Christensen, grandfather Donald Real, grandmother Betty Griffin, and his very, very dear best friend Oran Saye. *****A memorial service for Josh will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Life Church of Fort Collins, located at 1501 Academy Ct. #105, located off of E. Prospect Rd., just west of Timberline on the north side of Prospect and located on the east side of the building. Follow this link for a map: http://maps.yahoo.com/embed#q=1501+Academy+Ct%2C+%23105%2C+Fort+Collins%2C+CO++80524-8951&start=1&lat=40.54576537409679&lon=-105.1223373413086&zoom=15&mvt=m&trf=0&tt= *****The Celebration of Life Reception following the Memorial Service will be from 1 - 4 pm at Spring Canyon Park, SW Fort Collins, North Entrance (off of Overland Trail and Drake Rd., west of Taft Hill Rd. Where Drake Rd. dead ends at Overland Trail, go south to the furthest parking lot, past Cottonwood Glen Park, then walk over the foot bridge to the 2 large covered areas by the 2 trees that have carved mountain lions). I will post balloons and signs. Follow this link for a map: http://www.yelp.com/map/spring-canyon-dog-park-fort-collins Children and pets on leashes, are more than welcome, and encouraged as Josh LOVED them all, and they all LOVED him!!! Volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, etc!! Josh loved to have fun and play, and he would expect nothing more for this occasion!! We are going to play and have fun as Josh would want, so dress casual. Casual wear for the service is also welcome. This will be an alcohol free event. *****Letters to Josh with YOUR best/favorite memories (there will be a balloon release for us all), and or a favorite music CD that reminds you of him, are more than welcome!! Also, stories of shared memories would be wonderful!! And anyone who plays or sings would also be awesome! Dress can be your choice... nice or casual (definitely casual for play at the park!!). Please RSVP to: [email protected] for Celebration of Life Reception and bring a pot luck side dish, desert, or other, if possible. Josh's favorite, kabobs (with veggies), along with burgers and dogs, refreshments will be provided. **** MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE FOR THE BENEFIT OF JOSH & HIS DAUGHTERS, TO Heidi Real: 749 S. Lemay Ave., Ste A3-325, Fort Collins, CO 80524 OR WELLS FARGO, Centennial, CO, LAUREN KEMP, FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOPHIA THURLO, ACCT. # 6225120861 If you have any other questions, please free to contact Heidi at 970-599-5226. **** Thank you all for your condolences, thoughts and prayers, and continued support through these very difficult times now and during the previous 4 months!! You are all my angels!! Love to all! Heidi and family ***** Read More Services You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or by planting a memorial tree in the memory of Joshua Thurlo