Jon Reynolds

I feel so blessed to have known Jon and to have had him in my life. He was very kind, very loving and always had time for me. He seemed to be able to put a smile on my face no matter what. I miss him so much! I pray that he is at peace with the Lord, finally, after too much suffering.
Thank you for letting me know you! I love you so very much, Aly

Karen, Aaron, Jennifer and family...
What a truly wonderful person Jon was! Thank you for letting be there during his passing. It was so beautiful and peaceful and I am so grateful to have been able to share that with you.
You are all in my prayers and I am thinking of you often. If there is anything I can do to help make this time in your lives any easier, please do not hesitate to ask me.
Love to you all, today and always,
Aly

I met Jon over 20 years ago when my wife Kim and I attended a Bible study at Pete Gundies on the Lummi Res. Jon and Karen showed up one night and we've enjoyed their friendship at Cornwall ever since. Jon's smiling face and positive attitude, will be greatly missed. We were truly blessed to have known Jon and I personally can't wait to go fishing with him and Jesus someday!

I am so saddened to hear of Jon's passing. Although it's been many years since I've seen him, I have never forgotten the love and kindness that he and Karen extended to me in my teen years. I always had a safe place in their home, and truly felt as though I was family. I have many wonderful memories of my times with Jennifer and the family, and they all touched my life in a profound way. My heart, love, and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Anyone fortunate enough to have known him and this family has surely been blessed. Much love, Trena...or as Jon use to call me, "Etzel". :)

Dear Karen & family, Jon will be missed by so many. His chair at church will seem empty even when someone else sits there. I will always remember how welcome you both made us feel. WE rejoice that he's no longer suffering & we look forward to the day we will see him again in his restored healthy body in heaven. I see references to people going fishing with him...we never talked about that in church however if he fished we will definitely be fishing together some day! Karen you are my dear sweet friend I admire you. You are in my thought and prayers. May God hold you close in the palm of his hand and close to his heart while you heal from your loss. Remember to call on those of us who are here to help lift you up when you feel alone.

Dear Karen, I never had the pleasure of meeting or knowing John but I do know you and it looks like you had a wonderful life partner in him. My prayers, thoughts and condolences are with you. If there is anything I can do 'after the smoke settles', please do not hesitate to let me know... Lunch, cup of coffee or just a phone call. My number is 425.260.3500. Until then, I pray God's pe
ace and comfort during this time. Love, Sharon (Simonsen) Nelson

When I think of being a child and growing up on the Island, some of my fondest memories involve being at the Reynolds house. John and Karen not only made a home for Aaron and Jen; they made home for a handful of others as well and welcomed everyone who came to their door. We spent countless days and nights hanging out there in the front room; a warm fire always burning and John sitting at his work bench; smiling, joking with us and tinkering with one thing or another. John had an amazing sense of humor and his smile was contagious. John always had a nick name for pretty much everyone. Mine was Grape Ape. I hated it then but it was given with love and I learned in time to embrace it instead. I'll never forget John's geese either. Oh my gosh. I wanted them to just disappear and I didn't even care how! I remember getting anxious as I walked down the driveway and turned the corner to their home because as soon as you turned, those damn geese would come as a flock and with a vengeance! I'd always hope John was outside because if he was, he would get their attention off of me. I could write a book on my memories with the Reynolds family. I had an extremely fortunate and blessed childhood. It wouldn't have been nearly as special if not for all of you. I love you guys; all of you. I wish you peace from within, peace from above and the ability to realize just how loved and cherished you all are. I know I wouldn't have changed a thing:) April

Our friend Jon will be missed.His love for his family, friends ,the outdoors,and his and ours God was always very important to him.... Thank you Karen for always being there

I have so many great memories of being part of your family as the babysitter. Your home was a refuge in the storm to me during my teens. I also have memories of the watch geese. It was great to reconnect with you and Jon as an adult. It gives me great peace and joy to know we will all be reunited one day to worship King Jesus. Now let us comfort each other with God's great love. Shalom.

What an honor it has been to call you both friends. Jon will be missed so much by so many. Karen, you will always have a very special place in my heart and in our family. I'm so sad that today we say goodbye to an old and dear friend and I rejoice with you for all of the beautiful memories you must have to treasure for all time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always....

I never saw Jon when he wasn't smiling and friendly. But it is your family's deep faith and love of God that I will always remember the most. God Bless You All, you've been a Blessing to us. Love, Jane

Jon's smile could light up a room and his wit always provoked a smile back! What a pleasure to know him and have you both as neighbors! To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord! Let us know if there is anything at all you need! All our love to you and your family! His Grace and Peace be multiplied and carry you on!