Jade Myrton
July 16, 1973 ~ May 23, 2016
Jade Jon Myrton, 42, of Cedar Rapids, died on Monday, May 23, 2016, at Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Memorial Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, 9000 C Avenue, Marion, Iowa, by Pastor Nathan Williams and Stacie Eastman. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Jade was born on July 16, 1973, the son of Gary and Pat Myrton, and joined brother, Chad and later their sister, Amber was born. He grew up mostly in the town of Aurora, Iowa, where they planted roots in small town life.
If you got the opportunity to really know Jade, you would have learned he was always making sure everyone around him was happy, have what they need and were taken care of.
Jade was preceded in death by his father, Gary; his grandparents; and many family and friends.
Jade is survived by his mother, Pat of Aurora; brother, Chad of Aurora; sister, Amber (Jeff) Van Ree of Brandon; niece, Brezlyn; nephew, Brondyn; partner, Cory Tenney of Cedar Rapids; and many family and friends.
Jade left our world after a very strong fight with cancer. He will always be remembered with a smile on his face, a song in his heart, and saying, 'one day more is all we need'.
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You have touched so many lives and inspired so many. That’s very evident in the faces and hearts of everyone here with your work family. We’ll miss you greatly – you put up an amazing fight. Rest in peace, Jade.
Jade was one of a kind, and I feel privileged to call him my friend. I know the coming weeks will be difficult, but he wouldn’t want us to be sad. Celebrate his love for life, and cherish each memory you made with him. –Lynne Smith
One of my favorite memories of Jade was in May of 2014. We sponsored an event benefiting the U of I Children’s Hospital on a particularly windy and very sunny afternoon. It was so windy, the canopy blew away and crumpled into a mess making it unusable. For the next 4 hours, Jade – with a giant smile – continued to host our part of the event in the extreme sunshine with no shade nearby. As he walked away at 4pm, with a nasty sunburn he would be nursing for two weeks, he said two things to me as I was just starting my shift: “If this were Halloween, I could knock right now in my lobster costume” and “It hurts now, but those children are dealing with much more than a simple sunburn.”
Jade was so awesome! I am so sorry for your loss, Jade was a good man and I am grateful that I got to know him. He will be so missed at Mediacom, we loved him, too. Godspeed to his family and friends. Deb Trewin
Jade will always be one of my very favorite people in the world. What a great personality to be around – we laughed every day when we worked together at hibu. And we shared the same birthday! One of my favorite memories is of him making fun of me trying to eat a piece of licorice. He was a real sweetheart and genuinely cared for those around him. I am terribly sorry for your loss and pray that you can find peace knowing Jade is no longer suffering. God bless.
Jenny Sackett
A blessing to have had the opportunity to call you a friend! You had a personality which illuminated any room. You always knew the right things to say and a laugh which was contagious. So many great memories I have and will always treasure! I miss you already, but we will meet again! I love you Jade!
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Praying for your forever Christmas in Heaven Jade!
Angie Sanders
(Amanda Elliott’s Mom)
You will be missed I watch you grow from a little boy to a great man always in my heart…Janie
Jade – I never met you but I heard so many wonderful things about you. I know Heaven has welcomed you with open arms. You made a profound impact on my friend Kate’s life from Media Com. You are both remarkable people who have so much to give others.
My heart goes out to your family. I hope they find peace in knowing you are the brightest star in the sky and you are smiling down on them in peace. All of your friends that were graced with your friendship have a lifetime of memories to share with each other.
Thoughts and prayers with all.
Nancy
(Kate’s friend in Marion)
Profoundly sadden to hear of Jade’s passing. He was a pleasure to work with and get to know. It saddens me that people like Jade are taken so young in life. His cheerfulness, smile and gentile nature will be greatly missed.
What can one say…..What a beautiful soul. I am so so sorry to hear of Jade’s passing. He will forever be in my heart. -Katie Hasler
Rest in peace Jade..
I’m sad to hear about Jade. I remember him from high school always doing his part in band and his other extracurricular school activities. He always had a kind word and some quiet insight.
Jade, you were always a shining light in a dark world. Mike and I will never forget the times we spent with you. Your heart was pure and your soul is now free. You will be with us in our hearts and mind forever. -Scot Nation & Michael Mercer
RIP Jade — so many great memories with you.
Jade always knew what to say. He had a way to make everyone feel like they were important! You will be missed!