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Please be sure to look at Jerran's Picture and Artwork Albums, Thanks Jerran Golightly; Eulogy 2-28-02 This Eulogy was given by Bishop Charles Brown. 2-28-02 Jerran was born on March 14,1981 to Lyle & Joyce Golightly. By coming to earth, and receiving his own unique body, he fulfilled the first half of the purpose of his eternal existence. His parents were told shortly after his birth, that their beautiful son had come to his earth life with a defect in his heart. . . .. and though the medical profession did not have a 100% solution to the problem, Dr's told Lyle & Joyce that they would need to operate on Jerran immediately to save his life. Jerran surprised everyone by outrunning the problem. Several weeks after his birth, Dr.'s again said that they would need to operate. Jerran's strong spirit seemed to know that an operation wouldn't solve his problem and time and again since his birth, he's outperformed Dr's predictions, while exceeding his own expectations, and the reluctant hopes of his family. Jerran was joined in his family by a brother Daniel, a couple of years later, and together they grew up here in Jerran's early life was a blur of boyish fun. He loved playing on his scooter, particularly flying down the street at light-speed with his best friend, his Brother Daniel. He faced his medical challenges with enthusiasm, and grew to become a handsome and courteous young man. In the springtime of his life, he grew to maturity, had no enemies, and many friends, family & loved ones who surrounded him and were attracted by his kindness and fierce loyalty. He loved many of the simple pleasures that each of us who call NM home love. He spent happy days with his Father Lyle and Brother Daniel, hunting and camping in the beautiful mountains. Lyle tells of a time that they went hunting near He loved Jazz, mixing his own music, and consuming tons of cold cereal. His parents say he would come over, take out the largest mixing bowl he could find, fill it with whatever cold cereal he could find then down it like there was no tomorrow. He worked for several years at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, holding down a full time job, while still-attending high school. He was part of a high-class team, working at a high class business. . . . .and once again, ahead of his time. I first met Jerran nearly 9 years ago, while I was serving as the Bishop of his congregation. I worked as an unpaid volunteer, and I'm still not sure my congregation got their money's worth. Meeting Jerran was one of the great blessings in my life, and knowing him changed a part of me forever. For several years, I had the privilege and opportunity to spend time with him in many various activities, to meet privately with him, and to inquire into his deepest thoughts and feelings. It was clear that he had matured much faster than most young men his age. Although he loved having fun, he had a different outlook on life. Once, during an interview I will never forget, he told me that he did not believe he would live beyond the age of 16 (the doctors had made that prediction....one more of their honest tries to limit his amazing durability). I could tell as I watched him interact with his friends, that in his eyes were a special understanding. He seemed to know that he would not be here as long as the others, and as a result, he chose to skip some of the silliness that was a part of their lives. He wasn't perfect (who among us is?), but he had a wonderful, tender spirit, and seemed to have just the right balance of fun and purpose. I know that he knew and believed in the message of Jesus Christ. In this he began the fulfillment of the 2nd purpose of his coming to earth, to come to know God and his Son, Jesus Christ. He and his family were able to attend the temple together, and there, called upon the promises given in the book of Matthew (16:19), where authority was given the Lord's servants to bind things on earth, so that they may be bound in Heaven. I was with him when he was made part of an Eternal Family with his parents and brother. Because of his tender spirit, he never pushed his beliefs at his friends, but for those who know him, who were not of his faith (if you'll think about it) you will probably agree that his life was an example of goodness & kindness... ..like the life a follower of the Savior would be. He did not choose to serve a mission, but was extremely supportive of his Brother Daniel, when he made the decision to go. While Daniel spent his days going door to door, trying to share the message of love from the Savior with others, Jerran quietly lent his thoughts and prayers. When Daniel returns to complete his remaining 22 months of service as a missionary, he will have an even clearer vision of what it means to have "Forever Families", and will have Jerran to thank for that additional inspiration. Indeed Jerran is serving a mission now, in a different way. Jerran was extremely respectful towards his parents. His mother said he called her daily, and brought her flowers regularly. What else could you expect from a fine son? How many of you, his friends, have taken flowers to your mothers lately. He honored his Dad by asking his advice and taking much of it. His life was, in many ways a pathway along which there was lessons for each of us. Finally, after many medical procedures, and after outrunning all expectations of his Doctors, Jerran completed his short journey on this earth. Saturday he was called peacefully home.....met, no doubt, by loved ones, including his grandfather, Harley Golightly, as he returned through the veil (the same veil he came through only 20 years ago). The world now requires that that we gather to remember him and to bury his tired body (which will someday soon, come to life again, and be made in perfect form, without flaw). When that happens, he will be immediately recognizable to us, his friends and family. .. . Unlike those who live to old age, and who will be resurrected to their youth (and perhaps not recognized by their friends), Jerran moved to the next part of his Eternal existence in what we would call the prime of his life. We will never see him grow old, we will never get to tease him about getting fat, or gray or bald, or mentally diminished. He will be then, as he his now in our minds, forever young. Some would say that he is dead, but he most certainly is not. Jerran's spirit is near, and he is as an angel....loosed from the bonds of his physical limitations, happy, content, and free to move among each of us. We will all have times in our lives when we will know he is near. In the mountains, Lyle & Daniel will hear his voice in the wind, and Joyce will be comforted whenever her mind returns to thoughts of her beloved son. Each of us, especially his family, ache to hold him again......some day they will. Jesus Christ came to earth died for us and was resurrected, that all might someday be resurrected. In the meantime, Jerran lives, as surely as any of us. He is part of a "Forever Family". His life, and personal growth continue. He, like all of us, agreed to this plan now he has completed the "earthly" part of that plan, and lives to continue onward, in the presence of our Savior, his personal Savior, Jesus Christ. Most of us who come to live on the earth, believe that we will live to a very old age. Some, even I sometimes, want to believe that we will postpone making significant changes in our lives until some unknown "LATER" date. Jerran knew from an early age that he would not have that crutch. In reality, none of us actually have that crutch. We can each use this occasion to examine our own lives, and see - if we should be doing some things differently, perhaps some important things, NOW. It is my prayer that each of us will honor the life of this great friend, son and family member, Jerran Golightly, by: 1) Rededicating ourselves to living honorable lives. 2) Showing kindness to those in need. 3) Loving and expressing love for our families and friends. 4) AND by living our lives so that those who see us may believe that we know and love our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will remember Jerran forever. Thank You for visiting this web site. Please light a memorial candle or leave a tribute for Jerran. We appreciate your Thoughts, Prayers, and Your Memories to add to ours. |
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