Memories of Joshua Van Slyke

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Joshua Van Slyke

Portland, OR, USA

February 11, 1978 - June 16, 2020

Feb 11, 1978 - Jun 16, 2020

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Joe Crosson

I don't know Josh, but I offer my condolences to his family and friends.

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Brandy Van Slyke

Kristin Moag

Each year passes and here we are. You are missed Josh. Fly high my friend 🤍🪽

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Brandy Van Slyke

Lindsay Lieffers

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

The main kindness I witnessed from Josh was every time he entered my office (he and Brandy’s wedding venue), he just adored her and doted on her. Listened to her and looked at her lovingly. It was really precious to watch 🖤

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Brandy Van Slyke

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Barry Raterink

Josh had such a huge heart. I worked with Josh starting in the late 90's and we shared a lot of laughs over the years. We talked all the time about music as he constantly shared new artists he discovered. We talked about restoring old motorcycles all the time too even though I don't think either of us really knew anything about the process. Josh was just a kid when I started working with him, so happy and funny, and i'll always remember him that way, My condolences to his family. Rest easy Josh.

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Brandy Van Slyke

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Lisa Burton

If I had to use three words that people would know you by I would have to say Slacker, Shoes and Smiling.

Slacker because that was your favorite word to call people... and honestly next to your work ethic, everyone else was a “slacker”.

Shoes because well.. anyone who knew you knew you loved shoes. I don’t think I realize your obsession with shoes until you moved in and took over the office, your shoes took up half the room.

Smiling....whether you were smiling because you were happy or because you were amused at the situation around you. You had a smile that lite up the room.

Josh you have left an imprint on everyone who knew you. Some of us were lucky enough to know you more intimately than others. But you made sure to make everyone you interacted with feel like they knew you.

I can’t just think of one memory, as we shared many. But one of my favorites would have to be making snow angels in the driveway after coming home from having your car broken into a few days before Christmas. We had just gotten home and were walking into the house when you just laid down in the driveway and started making a snow angel. I laughed and called you silly... you told me come try it, it will make everything better. The funny part was it did. We laughed and decided that someone else must of needed those gifts more than we did.

Thank you for coming into my life 18 years ago, and impacting it the way you did. I pray you are finally at peace and your mind is calm. That you no longer are suffering, and you finally are able to be a “Slacker”. Until we meet again my friend. XOXO

Van Slyke family my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God provide you comfort during this difficult time.

John 16:22

Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.

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Damion Slyke

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Amanda Regnerus

Josh was always ready to help and be there for anyone that was in need. I worked with him for several years at USX and USS and he is going to be greatly missed. He had the biggest heart.

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Luke Mealey

RIP my friend. You will be missed forever.

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Brandy Van Slyke

Sandra Bailey

Brandy, Sandy and Josh holiday shopping at Somerset Mall

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Sandra Bailey

Sandy, Brandy and Josh holiday shopping at Somerset Mall

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Jim Schuyler

Josh encouraged me and we always had a laugh even when we talked about serious things.

I’m grateful for the time I got to spend with Josh, and I will remember him fondly.

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Sandra Bailey

I was Josh’s mother in law. My fondest memories of Josh were when Brandy, Josh and I went on road trips. We loved holiday shopping together. In Chicago we would have brunch at Tavern on Rush and finish the day shopping on Michigan Avenue. We would also travel to Traverse City and take in some in wine tasting.
RIP Josh

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Brandy Van Slyke

Megan Bultema

VanSlyke family, you will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Josh will be missed by so many who loved him.

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Jodi Veldheer

I went to school with Josh from Kindergarten through high school. My favorite memory was when we were in first grade he lived about a block away from school- we decided I would walk home with him and play at his house after school. Oh I got in serious trouble when my mom found me. He was such a great guy and will be missed. ❤️

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Brandy Van Slyke

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Lindsay Lieffers

In helping plan Josh and Brandy's wedding, I remember Josh very fondly. I remember his sweet, deep love for Brandy and his genuine smile (and laugh) that would light up whenever he entered a room. My heart breaks knowing those that never had the chance to meet him, will never see his smile or hear his laugh. Praying for you, Brandy and praying for Josh's family as well. Praying for God's arms to wrap around you all.

-Lindsay Lieffers

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Brandy Van Slyke

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Brandy Van Slyke

You are so awesome Lindsay and made the day so wonderful. You are so awesome Lindsay and made the day so wonderful. You are so awesome Lindsay and made the day so wonderful.... Read more

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Christopher Scoles

I don't really have any one story about Josh. I have more experiences with him. We worked together at US Signal. We lived together for a while. These are a few of the things the stick in my mind most when I think about things he and I did together.
The weekend before our company was supposed to move in to our new building, he and I spent our entire weekend wiring the lan ports in the office, so we could get the laid out exactly the way we wanted them. He always tried to be as exact as possible. He was an all or nothing kind of person.
I remember he and I would come home after getting thrashed on the soccer field. We would look at each other and say, " Let's order Andreas." He loved food, good or bad. I don't know, if I will ever be able to think about the goat cheese fondue from the B.O.B. without bittersweet memories.
I remember how much he enjoyed my kids, whenever we came to visit. He would always make time for us, when we were in town.
I have so many of these little memories from the time our lives intersected. He was a great person and left a mark on my life that I can't described. He's now left a hole that will never be filled.

R.I.P. Josh. You are missed and will be missed.

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Brandy Van Slyke

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Amanda Bolint

I was so very sorry to hear about this loss. When Josh and Brandy were thinking about a move to Portland I was trying to help out a bit in his job search. Brandy and I were able to go to yoga a few times together and then we all kind of lost touch.

Josh was one of the very few candidates I have worked with that was genuine and honest. His family, and the world at large, has lost a great human.

Josh, I hope you are resting easy.

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Mitchell Breckon

I was lucky to have met Josh thru playing soccer, he was a regular on our indoor team. One of the most friendly and personable guys I've ever met, I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. I'll be thinking of you Josh.

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Brandy Van Slyke

Randy Jacobs

Today I just found out that Josh has left us and I’m deeply saddened by this. I had the extreme pleasure of becoming good friends with him and also the privilege of marrying him to his lovely Brandy. He will be greatly missed. ❤️😢

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Nic Irvin

2018, Oregon City, OR, USA

I met Josh because his company used services from my company. I remember being so excited to go to Benchmade Knives and have a meeting with their "it guy". The meeting went well, not because of the business that was conducted but because of the friendship that started. We had many meetings over two years, projects were discussed but friendships grew.
Josh is fascinating, smart, and just cool. I was dressed all business when i first met him and this guy walks into the meeting with Nike shoes that we cool to the average guy but to me, I KNEW, those we special edition nikes on his feet that were not easy to get. Josh was on point with everything, the latest technology for bettering complex ordering systems and internet security to the illest shoes that were out there to being able to compete with my movie knowledge and prowess(not many people can do that).
I will miss his friendship. I will miss looking forward to meeting with Benchmade because he was just a delight to deal with. I will miss meeting at the Stillhouse Pub and talking about soccer and whatever else excited us.
Thank you Josh, you left a legacy with me and will never be forgotten..

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TyGr Nguyen

I'm Shocked & Saddened to Hear that Josh Passed away. I've Talked Him often since He Moved to Portland & literally Talked to Him last a couple of Weeks ago about His Visit back Home to GR to Eat Phở & Catch Up. I Regret We now Won't get that Chance. I Hope to Offer My Condolences to His Family, His Wife Brandy, All His Friends & Those that Knew Him. His Positive Influence & Genuine Soul will be Greatly Missed. I'm Honored to have Known Josh & Build a Great Friendship that I will never Forget. Thank You, Brother. R.I.P. Josh d-_-b

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