Joshua R. Falconer
August 7, 1974 — February 20, 2006
Joshua R. Falconer, 31, of 5086 N. Center Point Road, Walker, Iowa, died February 20, 2006, in his home of complications from ongoing medical conditions. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point, by the Rev. Larry Janda. The family will greet friends from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at the funeral home. Burial: Center Point Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Wilbur and Marilyn of Walker, Iowa; and his brother, Adam J. Falconer and fiancé Jessica A. Hoffman of Lincoln, Nebraska. He will be joining loved ones who have past before him.
Joshua was born the son of Wilbur and Marilyn (Mason) Falconer on August 7, 1974, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Center Point-Urbana High School. Joshua worked for not-for-profit agencies. He was very proud of his recent move to Iowa City. Joshua enjoyed sports, country music, the Iowa Hawkeyes, going to concerts, playing games, and enjoying a fire with family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in Joshua?s memory.
Joshua Robert Falconer
Josh was labeled handicapped, disabled. The truth is he was extremely able and stronger than most. Josh fought against the odds and was able to survive to become a cute, chatty, lively, happy little boy. He was adored and treasured by the entire neighborhood, his preschool teachers, doctors, therapists, and, of course, his parents. He was the March of Dimes Poster Child. He teeter-tottered with the governor. He captured the heart of everyone he met.
Josh was able to adore his new baby brother, and get away with blaming his brother for things that sweet, little, innocent Josh would never do. He was very proud of Adam?s graduation from law school and his engagement to Jess.
Josh couldn?t walk, but he had a parapodium, so he could stand and move forward on crutches. Next he conquered a more complicated walking device. With a lot of therapy and hard work, he was able to walk.
Josh was able to celebrate birthdays. He went for an airplane ride with Dad on his 5th birthday. He liked to share his birthday with his cousin, Jeff. When he grew up he loved to spend his birthdays with Aunt Kay and Jim at the dog races. He was surrounded by his family and friends at his 30th birthday party.
Josh was able to have a date to his first dance. He stayed up all night at the post prom party. Josh participated in track and was able to win medals at track meets including the Iowa Boys State Track Meet. He graduated from high school and went to work every day whenever it was possible.
He was able to travel to Nashville to see the Country Music Hall of
Fame, California to see Hollywood and Alcatraz, Michigan to see the Great Lakes, and Minnesota to see the eagles and go boating on Lake Pepin. He went to Texas to see Dallas where the President was shot, Washington D.C. to see the White House, and to celebrate his 21st birthday in Las Vegas to see (well that stays in Vegas and the memories of his Dad.)
Josh loved Reba McIntyre. He was able to see her in concert and meet her backstage, three times. He not only liked Country Music, but he loved sharing it with Dad, who took him to see George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and to Nashville to see his favorite TV show. They talked about Hank Williams, Ernest Tubbs, and the music Wil was raised on.
Josh and Mom were also concert buddies. He loved to tease her that she wasn?t allowed to go backstage to see Reba, but Dad was. They would never forget the drive home from the concert in Ames in a snowstorm and getting home at 4:00 A.M. Once at a Clint Black concert, he was suddenly surprised by a group of crazy friends from Center Point. He loved being surrounded by all of those women.
He was able to love new babies. He adored his little cousins, Karissa and Thaddeus. His friend, Clint, and Josh?s "sister?, Molly, included Josh as part of the family with their three children. Josh loved Cole and Kyle, and he let them play in his chair and in his lift. He took them for wheelchair rides. They went to the Hoover Library with Josh and began to share his love for the Presidents. When he was recovering and had to stay in bed, he was able to hold Keely for hours.
Josh was able to overcome a multitude of surgeries and unimaginable physical challenges to become a man. He was also able to accept his situation and let his beautiful spirit shine.
As a man, he enjoyed riding in the cart while Dad played a round of golf. He liked hanging out with the guys and watching pay per view boxing. He spent hours outside enjoying a summer night fire with Dad, Mom, Clint, Molly and the kids. He loved playing games and talking on the phone with Aunt Marlene.
Josh developed a wonderful sense of humor. He teased and surprised people with his comments. He delighted in giving his family and staff "a hard time?.
He was able to decide where he wanted to live. First, he lived in Cedar Rapids with Ron and Devon. Early this year he chose to work with Reach For Your Potential, so he moved to Iowa City. He was proud to be a Hawkeye and he was pleased to have his own place again. He had just begun the process of charming his new staff.
Josh was able to accept Jesus and overcome any anger about his circumstances. He was able to love Dad and Adam. He loved Mom.
He amazed everyone by his ability to be tough throughout the physical challenges. His love and his light touched many people who were fortunate enough to spend their time with him.
And in the end he was able to leave the world with a legacy of courage and a smile each time anyone thought of Josh.
He slipped away with dignity and peace. And on Presidents Day
he was able to fly away . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Love Mom
Survivors include his parents, Wilbur and Marilyn of Walker, Iowa; and his brother, Adam J. Falconer and fiancé Jessica A. Hoffman of Lincoln, Nebraska. He will be joining loved ones who have past before him.
Joshua was born the son of Wilbur and Marilyn (Mason) Falconer on August 7, 1974, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He graduated from Center Point-Urbana High School. Joshua worked for not-for-profit agencies. He was very proud of his recent move to Iowa City. Joshua enjoyed sports, country music, the Iowa Hawkeyes, going to concerts, playing games, and enjoying a fire with family and friends.
A memorial fund has been established in Joshua?s memory.
Joshua Robert Falconer
Josh was labeled handicapped, disabled. The truth is he was extremely able and stronger than most. Josh fought against the odds and was able to survive to become a cute, chatty, lively, happy little boy. He was adored and treasured by the entire neighborhood, his preschool teachers, doctors, therapists, and, of course, his parents. He was the March of Dimes Poster Child. He teeter-tottered with the governor. He captured the heart of everyone he met.
Josh was able to adore his new baby brother, and get away with blaming his brother for things that sweet, little, innocent Josh would never do. He was very proud of Adam?s graduation from law school and his engagement to Jess.
Josh couldn?t walk, but he had a parapodium, so he could stand and move forward on crutches. Next he conquered a more complicated walking device. With a lot of therapy and hard work, he was able to walk.
Josh was able to celebrate birthdays. He went for an airplane ride with Dad on his 5th birthday. He liked to share his birthday with his cousin, Jeff. When he grew up he loved to spend his birthdays with Aunt Kay and Jim at the dog races. He was surrounded by his family and friends at his 30th birthday party.
Josh was able to have a date to his first dance. He stayed up all night at the post prom party. Josh participated in track and was able to win medals at track meets including the Iowa Boys State Track Meet. He graduated from high school and went to work every day whenever it was possible.
He was able to travel to Nashville to see the Country Music Hall of
Fame, California to see Hollywood and Alcatraz, Michigan to see the Great Lakes, and Minnesota to see the eagles and go boating on Lake Pepin. He went to Texas to see Dallas where the President was shot, Washington D.C. to see the White House, and to celebrate his 21st birthday in Las Vegas to see (well that stays in Vegas and the memories of his Dad.)
Josh loved Reba McIntyre. He was able to see her in concert and meet her backstage, three times. He not only liked Country Music, but he loved sharing it with Dad, who took him to see George Jones, Waylon Jennings, and to Nashville to see his favorite TV show. They talked about Hank Williams, Ernest Tubbs, and the music Wil was raised on.
Josh and Mom were also concert buddies. He loved to tease her that she wasn?t allowed to go backstage to see Reba, but Dad was. They would never forget the drive home from the concert in Ames in a snowstorm and getting home at 4:00 A.M. Once at a Clint Black concert, he was suddenly surprised by a group of crazy friends from Center Point. He loved being surrounded by all of those women.
He was able to love new babies. He adored his little cousins, Karissa and Thaddeus. His friend, Clint, and Josh?s "sister?, Molly, included Josh as part of the family with their three children. Josh loved Cole and Kyle, and he let them play in his chair and in his lift. He took them for wheelchair rides. They went to the Hoover Library with Josh and began to share his love for the Presidents. When he was recovering and had to stay in bed, he was able to hold Keely for hours.
Josh was able to overcome a multitude of surgeries and unimaginable physical challenges to become a man. He was also able to accept his situation and let his beautiful spirit shine.
As a man, he enjoyed riding in the cart while Dad played a round of golf. He liked hanging out with the guys and watching pay per view boxing. He spent hours outside enjoying a summer night fire with Dad, Mom, Clint, Molly and the kids. He loved playing games and talking on the phone with Aunt Marlene.
Josh developed a wonderful sense of humor. He teased and surprised people with his comments. He delighted in giving his family and staff "a hard time?.
He was able to decide where he wanted to live. First, he lived in Cedar Rapids with Ron and Devon. Early this year he chose to work with Reach For Your Potential, so he moved to Iowa City. He was proud to be a Hawkeye and he was pleased to have his own place again. He had just begun the process of charming his new staff.
Josh was able to accept Jesus and overcome any anger about his circumstances. He was able to love Dad and Adam. He loved Mom.
He amazed everyone by his ability to be tough throughout the physical challenges. His love and his light touched many people who were fortunate enough to spend their time with him.
And in the end he was able to leave the world with a legacy of courage and a smile each time anyone thought of Josh.
He slipped away with dignity and peace. And on Presidents Day
he was able to fly away . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Love Mom
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