John Behrens died Monday, May 30, 2005, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 17. John was born on July 8, 1987, at Carroll, Iowa, the son of John E. and Lois (Irlbeck) Behrens. He attended the Carroll Community Schools and had just completed his Junior Year. John was employed after school and on Saturdays at Juergens Produce and Feed Company in Carroll. He was a member of Holy Angels Parish at Roselle and served as an Altar Server and Lector for the Parish. John enjoyed his family, bowling, paintballing, snowmobiling, his dog, hanging out with his friens, tinkering with engines, and building anything he could build.
He is survived by his parents, John and Lois; brother, Jake Behrens; sister, Nicole Behrens; and grandparents, Bernard and Helen Irlbeck and John and Beatrice Behrens; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
For those who love me...
When I am gone release me, let me go...
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But - now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for a while for me, if grieve you must.
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part.
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone...
I'll greet you with a smile and "Welcome Home."
Spaen