Thursday, June 24, 2010

Britney passed away peacefully

Britney passed away peacefully this morning. She has been kept comfortable by a wonderfull staff at North Suburban hospital since she got to the ICU there. She had severe septic shock from a UTI and possibly a pneumonia along with aspiration pneumonitis. She had a prolonged period of severe respiratory distress and was in septic shock before she was able to be recussitated at North Suburban. We believe she may have suffered another anoxic insult to her brain before she got the propper care at North Suburban. Our family all agreed she had been through enough. Everyone of her sisters were able to make it before she passed away. We are planning funeral services and will make a date final tomorow. We will post time and location when we know. Thank you all for your increadible support. I know Britney felt your love and I read her a lot of your posts. Your prayers and faith have helped al of us more than you will ever know. She is at peace now. I feel it very very strongly and she is not trapped in a tourtured body any more.
John

31 comments:

  1. John,
    My heart aches for you and your family. I cannot imagine how difficult this year has been for all of you. I really appreciated reading the words of the song you wrote for Britney. The love your family has for one another is so strong. I am so grateful to know that families are forever. I am truely grateful that I know Britney and am grateful for the example she set for us all. I remember going to Youth Conference and you two came along. I will never forget that experience.
    We pray that you will continue to feel peace and love.

    Love,
    Heather Despain Davenport and Family

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  2. To the Foster family and the Winkler Family, My heart is so full of love for all of you. I know what a difficult time all of this has been and especially makeing this decision. Britney is at peace and happy now. She will be able to watch over all of you now. Please now our family has been praying for all of you and will continue to pray for your peace.

    Love,
    Jim, Lori and Becca Allred

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  3. John,

    I am thinking of you, the children and the rest of your family. I spoke with Tiffany last night. Britney was such a loving, generous person and gave life to three beautiful children. I am so thankful to have konwn her.

    Jenny Nissen

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  4. John,
    I was a friend of Britney's during high school and loved her so much. She was so smart, fun, beautiful and confident. We ate lunch together every day freshman year. Lunch at the Foster's was always the best (which leads me to believe that you all probably ate really well at your house). I remember great conversations with Britney and even remember conciously thinking "wow, I really like this girl. She and I should hang out more often." After high school, she hooked me up with a job at the Black-eyed Pea. I loved working with her and hearing all the stories of this "cute, older guy from the singles ward." She knew you were the one right away. She looked beautiful and so happy on your wedding day!

    I wish your family so much peace and healing during this time. Britney will be missed by so many people and she will always in my heart. I am glad she was my friend!

    Bethany Lee

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  5. We are thinking of you today and are praying that you will feel comfort and peace.
    Jon and Liz Shakespear

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  6. John (and family),

    My heart goes out to you and your family. I can't imagine how difficult this past year has been for all of you, and I'm so grateful that you're able to feel peace during these difficult times. Thank you so much for allowing us to follow along. I've appreciated your honesty and openness. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you all.

    Jared Fixmer

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  7. We love you so much John, and feel that our aches must be felt ten fold by you. I know what Britney meant to me and can only imagine what you are going through. The peace and comfort that comes from knowing where she is now is nice but it is still OK to mourn that it is final, that she is with our heavenly father now.(I am still figuring out how to feel) I was looking at pictures of Ellie and Vera today and it makes me hope that those two can stay "Best Friends" like what Britney and I had. Prayers are with you and always will be.
    Love Dee Dee, Mike, Joey, Gavin and Ellie

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  8. John, I am so sorry to hear this. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.

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  9. My prayers are with you all. I will always remember your wonderful wife every time I make muffins. May God be with you and your dear children.

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  10. Our love and prayers are with you. Jim and Linda Twelmeyer

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  11. Britney was a beautiful woman -- both inside and out. Our love and prayers will continue to go out to your entire family as you face the weeks go come.

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  12. Dear John,

    You and the children are in our thoughts and prayers today.

    Dave & Laurel Gibbons

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  13. To John and all of the Winklers, and to Britney's family. We are so sorry for Britney's passing. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Britney was lucky to have shared her short life with you. Likewise, you are all lucky to have shared your lives with her. She will always live in the lives of your beautiful children and be with you forever. God Bless her and you all. Thank you for sharing your love and lives with us.

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  14. Britney, we love you and miss you. Your short life will forever be remembered. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

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  15. John and family,

    We are sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the gospel that allows for eternal families. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Preston, Rachel, and family

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  16. Dear John and all your family -
    If hundreds of people could put their arms around you all at once, they would. Your darling Britney must be feeling such relief now, and for that I know everyone is grateful. For you that remain, I wish you peace and the comfort of our Heavenly Father.

    Love,
    Barbara

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  17. Dear John and family,

    We are so sorry for your loss. I will always have such fond memories of Britney and of what a wonderful person she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and your families.

    Love, Brian and Yohanna Vernon

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  18. I grew up in the same ward as Britney and she was one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She will be missed, but she will always be remembered! I pray for peace for your family at this time and hope you take comfort in knowing you WILL be with her again!

    Kassie (Newbold) Brock

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  19. Our thoughts and prayers are with you this day and will continue over the weeks to come.

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  20. We love you John. Britney will be missed but how wonderful you'll be with her always. We will be in Denver tomorrow - Please post the details about the funeral as we would love to be there to support your family.

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  21. John-
    I was a friend of Mackenzie's but I loved her whole family. They all are incredible people especially your wife! You guys are all in our prayers and if there is anything I can do to help in these next days I would be more then happy to help(I am Mackenzie's husbands cousin, Mamie Mullins). You are a very strong person. We will continue to pray for all of you.

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  22. Dear John and sweet sweet family:
    Words are so inadequate and all I can say is I'm so sorry and yet your Britney must be so relieved and so happy. I feel a special bond and love for you and your family as you moved into the ward just before Walter went into the hospital and at that same time, Britney was in the hospital. I feel you and I both lost our sweethearts a year ago. It's been a tough year. Your song made me cry as I read the words and felt those same feelings for my Walter. We have a lot in common. You are indeed very strong...and an example to all of us. You continue to be in our prayers. Sincerely, Beverly Holmes

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  23. Dear John and family,
    When Britney got sick we thought there could not have been a sweeter person in all the world to have that trial, or a family who was already striving to do all that was asked. We are praying for your comfort now and in the times ahead. You have been an inspiration to us and we will continue to think of you all often.
    Sincerely,
    Scott, Andrea, and Ethan Larson

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  24. We have constantly prayed for Britney and your family throughout this last year and are sad to hear of her death, but we know God loves all of us and makes it possible to be together forever. Britney is a wonderful person and she will be missed by us all! Thank you so much for the information on this blog.

    The Hymas family

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  25. John, we have prayed for you and for Britney and your children for the past year. I am so very sorry for your loss and will pray for your comfort in such a trying time. I know the Lord has something special in store for her. Just know that there are so very many people who are thinking of you and praying for you.
    -The Rahm family

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  26. john, aaron and i are so heartbroken for you. we have been and will continue to pray for you. your steadfast faith and love your family is an inspiration to us. we are praying for you
    aaron and charity leetch

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  27. john, austin and i are so sorry for your loss. you have been so strong this last year. we will keep you and your family in our prayers! please let us know if there is any way we can help out. ~lynda and austin

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  28. John,
    Our hearts ache for you and the children and we are at a loss for words. We send our love and prayers. We have been deeply touched and uplifted by your example of faith and trust in Heavenly Father and we know He will continue to sustain and comfort you.
    With love,
    Mary Lee and Bruce

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  29. Our condolences to you and your family, our kids hung out with Britney during high school.
    She is a great girl.
    Love,
    Jan and Colleen Robison and family

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  30. John and family-

    Our prayers are with you - we are so sorry for your loss. You have been such an amazing example of faith through all of this - you and Britney will always be in our hearts.

    Love,
    The Currey Family

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  31. What an incredible father you are. I had the privilege of going to high school, church and working with Britney. She was an amazing person. She would never speak badly about anyone, she was always willing to help, she baked the most wonderful wheat bread with homemade honey butter, she was a beautiful person and I am so thankful to have known her. The only reason I can think of why she would be taken so early, is that she was and still is a perfect spirit, one who no longer required testing on this earth, who is needed in heaven because of her grace and tenderness. I know that she is on the other side watching her beautiful family, proud of your strength and hard work. Thank you for keeping us updated, and we will continue to pray for you and your family.

    Love,

    Lindsay (Jensen) Rabe and Family

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