Team: Couples

Scott and Karen’s daughter, Sarah, went to heaven on June 8, 2017, at the age of 17. She was killed in a bus crash while on her way to Botswana for a mission trip. Scott is an engineer and Karen, a former stay-at-home mom, spends much of her time serving through their local church. In […]

Jim and Carol’s daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, went to heaven on December 16, 2011, at the age of 19. The Smithermans have been married for over 30 years and have two other children, Matt and Mark. They have two beautiful grandchildren, Isaac and Ethan. Jim is the program manager for the local water resources agency. Carol […]

Rex and Mary’s son Zach went to Heaven on September 12, 2009, at the age of 21, due to an accidental prescription drug overdose. The Joneses have been married for over 40 years and are enjoying retirement in Arizona. They have a daughter, Tori, who is married to Mac and is the mother of their […]

Bob and Susan Wathen’s 18-year-old daughter Hannah died by suicide in May of 2015.  The Wathens are blessed with two other daughters and four grandchildren.  They have been involved in various ministries throughout the years, including several mission trips to Guatemala, college student ministry, and leading a While We’re Waiting Support Group in their hometown of […]

Miles and Lisa Armstrong’s son, Jacob, went to Heaven on September 5, 2018, when he lost his battle with depression and took his own life. The Armstrongs want to help end the stigma of mental illness by not being afraid to talk about it.  Their hearts truly are with other bereaved parents and they feel blessed […]

Stephen and Linda’s 20-year-old daughter, Samantha, went to Heaven in February of 2011.  She took her life following a long battle with Borderline Personality Disorder.   After Sam’s death, they found that their meager faith was not nearly enough to help them deal with this devastating loss. God led them to a much deeper faith, ultimately […]

Kevin and Wendy Hammons are the dad and stepmom of Hayden, who died by suicide October 28th, 2018, just two weeks shy of his 17th birthday. Kevin and Wendy enjoy teaching their young adult Sunday school class, hunting, fishing, and spending time with their daughters and grandchildren. Their desire is to share the love of […]

Sean and Heather Ellis are the parents of Michael, who stepped into Heaven on July 4, 2016, at the age of 14, one month short of 15.  He was on a Polaris side-by-side ATV with four friends when it overturned and fell on him.  Sean is retired from FedEx Express after 30 1/2 years in […]

Jason and Robin Hargrove’s son Robby went to Heaven on October 26, 2015 at the age of 24 after a very brief and sudden illness. Jason is an IT manager and Robin is a first grade teacher. They have been married since 1996 and have two other adult sons, Jacob and Stephen. They enjoy nature […]

Troy and Jana’s son Jeremiah went to heaven September 17, 2015, as a result of an ATV accident. They have 6 other children- Laney, Craig, Sheyenne, Chase, Barak & Elijah as well as two grandchildren!  Troy runs his own fencing business and works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Jana is a homeschool mom who […]