“Josh was born on March 27, 1984 in Grand Island to Jimmy and Jean (DeJonge) Meyer. He grew up and received his education in Grand Island with his older siblings. He was a dedicated employee of Firespring, through the years he learned every aspect of the company was blessed with a work family. Josh volunteered at the humane society where he rescued his best friend, Jency. Josh and Jency loved to go on adventures together including jogging and cycling.
Josh’s 38 years of life were nothing short of packed with adventure. He loved to go on road trips with his family and friends. Josh will be remembered as the “nice brother” of the family and he was the favorite uncle amongst his nieces and nephews.
Josh had a passion for several things including his love for animals, woodworking, refurbishing furniture, being the family handyman, taste testing craft beer, eating jerky and bacon, traveling and cheering on the Chiefs and Huskers. He was an amazing cook and enjoyed swapping recipes with his sister-in-law, Kellie. He had a green thumb and could bring most plants back to life. Josh also loved to read, some of his favorites were Steven King books and the Lord of the Rings. He was also an avid blood donor and donated several gallons of blood throughout his lifetime. Josh loved his family and friends, he will be missed for his introspective thoughts, strength yet stubborn nature and his smile.
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Not how did he die, but how did he live?
Not what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
to bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
but how many were sorry when he passed away.
-Summer Sandercox
Many rocks have been engraved with “In loving memory of Joshua L. Meyer 3/27/1984”. We have placed them all over the world - Japan, Alaska, Utah, Nebraska and many more. Someone found a rock left in Alaska and posted the following comment.
A star named Joshua Meyer was registered on March 27, 2023. You can download the Star Registration App and enter the registration number to view the star through the app.
