When the tornado touched down…
Posted April 17, 2012 at 12:52 pm by Ian Byington
Derrin
It’s always hard to hear of folks’ losses & heartaches, but I hope it’s also good to share them, so we don’t have to carry them alone.
Our friends Suzy & Tork Juul (you know Suzy – she drives & owns San Juan Taxi here on the island – she’s the one who’s always waving at you or waving for you to go across the intersection first)…they just found out their son Derrin (42) and granddaughter Rose Marie (10) died in the Oklahoma tornadoes this past weekend; their granddaughter Heather is in critical condition in the hospital. The story is online here & here, for more details.
The good thoughts, love & prayers of our island have shown this amazing ability to help & lift folks up in times of need, so I know you already know what to do. Soon as I hear about a fund at a bank or other ways you & I can help, I’ll let you know.
In the meantime, Suzy & Tork – know that you have an island of folks who love you behind you & with you at this difficult time.
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Thank you Ian for printing this story of Derrin, I am at a loss for words. But here is an update, I would send a better picture, just don’t know how. Will do when I figure it out.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPDATE: A Trust Fund has been set up for Michele, Savannah and Heather. Anyone wishing to financially contribute to this may send checks to:
Bank #7
Juul Family Fund
1003 Oklahoma Ave
Woodward, OK 73801
Heather is doing much better! She’s off the ventilator and answering “yes or no” to questions, along with nodding her head. Hoping for leg surgery on Friday. If all continues to go well, she may get released from the hospital in 2 weeks.
Unfortunately, all 3 of the Allen-Juul’s family dogs did not survive. They were laid to rest on the family property.
Funeral arrangements have not been finalized yet. However, it will not occur until Heather is released from the hospital.
For friends and family in Santa Rosa, California area, preliminary arrangements are being made to have memorial there. Will post info asap.
Michele and Savannah have been incredibly brave through this horrible tragedy!! They both appreciate all the love and support that have been given to them.
The Thorpe family wants to acknowledge all of Derrin’s friends and coworkers who have helped lift some of Michele’s burden by going through the debris which was once their family home and for guarding their few possessions left. Many or all of them from Derrin’s work, TriCan. I don’t know who you are, but THANK YOU SO MUCH! I know my brother would be so thankful to you!
A special thank you also to TriCan Co. who has been unbelievably generous by paying for a hotel for Michele and Savannah, near the hospital. TriCan has also offered to pay for airline tickets for Derrin’s dad, Torkil Juul and myself, Lisa Thorpe, Derrin’s sister. Many companies/corporations would not offer this type of support, but TriCan has. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, IT IS APPRECIATED(:
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