IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER
Paul Hammond Soyster
September 2, 1954 - June 20, 2024
Pal was my middle brother, two years younger than me. His death was unexpected and shocking. His family is still in shock. To see a memorial video, click HERE. For some pictures of Paul (all of which are in the video), click HERE.
September 2, 1954 - June 20, 2024
Pal was my middle brother, two years younger than me. His death was unexpected and shocking. His family is still in shock. To see a memorial video, click HERE. For some pictures of Paul (all of which are in the video), click HERE.
IN MEMORY OF MY SON
Jason Daniel Soyster
August 7, 1983 - August 24, 2023
August 7, 1983 - August 24, 2023
Jason leaves behind his wife of 16 years, Sarah, and his two children, Nora (11) and Jack (9).
The service was recorded and the link is HERE.
The slide show of Jason's life (with a soundtrack added by John) is HERE.
Colleagues from his work at Cedar Fair have started a GoFundMe page to create a trust fund for Nora and Jack's education. You can find that page HERE.
The service was recorded and the link is HERE.
The slide show of Jason's life (with a soundtrack added by John) is HERE.
Colleagues from his work at Cedar Fair have started a GoFundMe page to create a trust fund for Nora and Jack's education. You can find that page HERE.
A lot of family together for my last Sunday at Mount Cross. November 5, 2017 .
Left to right:
Daughter Whitney, Son Jason, Daughter-in-law Sarah, Grandchildren Nora and Jack*, Wife Leslie, me, Brother Alan and Daughter Rachel.
* Jack's battle with a brain tumor continues - it's been over five years now. He continues with weekly chemo therapy appointments while he lives with constant pain - sometimes bad enough to send him to the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers (and consider joining Team Jack - see home page). [Updated 7/29/2024]
Left to right:
Daughter Whitney, Son Jason, Daughter-in-law Sarah, Grandchildren Nora and Jack*, Wife Leslie, me, Brother Alan and Daughter Rachel.
* Jack's battle with a brain tumor continues - it's been over five years now. He continues with weekly chemo therapy appointments while he lives with constant pain - sometimes bad enough to send him to the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers (and consider joining Team Jack - see home page). [Updated 7/29/2024]
The slideshow of my father-in-law's life is below.
To watch the video of the service, click HERE.
During the winter of 2023, I unpacked several boxes of old slides that I and others had taken over the years (late 40s to mid 80s). I've been sorting and scanning them. Click on a link to see a gallery. Some of the slides I've turned into video slideshows,
like the one of my father's wedding below.
like the one of my father's wedding below.
1. If it's me you're looking for, you can find me at a young age HERE.
2. Family pictures from Christmas 1967 are HERE.
3. Pictures from a Luther League Halloween Party and winter retreat are HERE.
4. Some pictures of my dad from the mid-30s to the early 50s are HERE.
5. An assortment of pictures of various members of the family are HERE.
6. Pictures of Gene and Arlene and their family and friends are HERE.
7. Pictures of my graduation weekend from seminary are HERE.
8. More pictures of me, from teen to young dad, are HERE.
9. Some pictures of my middle brother, Paul, are HERE.