This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McGinn, Stotts Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JW.2ADE/7531.1 Message Board Post: Here is the obit you requested for the following person. Surname: McGinn Given name: Joshua Steven newspaper date: 1/8/2002 Type of Information: obit Requested by: bonsmail@yahoo.com Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, January 8, 2002 ~FUNERALS~ Joshua Steven McGinn 1973 - 2001 Born July 20, 1973 and went home to the arms of His Heavenly Father, December 31, 2001. Joshua has left to cherish the memory of him; his beloved wife Denisa; precious daughter Ashley; and loving mother Lynn mcGinn; grandparents, Joe and Patricia Stotts; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Joshua was preceded in death by his father Steven Roy McGinn. Joshua was a graduate of Bakersfield High School, attended Santa Monica College and took courses at UCLA. He moved to Los Angeles 9 years ago working as a Personal Trainer at a Brentwood gym for the past 8 years. He was actively pursuing his lifelong passion for the written word and was a very gifted writer. His personal studies led him on a journey to search out the meaning of love, life and His God. Private services are being held in Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, if desired, contributions can be made to the Trust Fund for his daughter Ashley McGinn at the Bakersfield City Employees Federal Credit Union. Joshua - Just as you have asked... I will set your ashes to the sea Because my heart knows You are already free The peace in my heart is knowing You are in God's Heaven now, Waiting for me. I will hold you in my memories So precious, so dear And in that way - you will Always be near I say good-bye to you My precious son, knowing That God's love upon your Face is now glowing Love, Mom