While JJ’s time with us was too brief, he made a tremendous impact on those who had the great fortune to know him. JJ was an amazingly strong little guy, and he fought hard to stay with his family for those six weeks. His parents cradled JJ close to their hearts every chance they could and cherished every moment with him. JJ brought incredible joy and love to his parents, his family, and everyone he touched.
In addition to his parents, JJ was survived by: Grandmother Marilyn McClellan, Grandparents Dean and Cynthia Fondahn; Great Grandfather Wayne Fondahn; Great Grandmother Ann Hultman; Uncle Joseph and Aunt Kerri McClellan; Aunt Emily Fondahn, Uncle Andrew Rowe, and cousins Caroline and Abigail Rowe.
There will be funeral services for JJ on Tuesday, August 6th at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery in West Seattle located at 6701 30th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126. There will be a viewing at 9 a.m. prior to the service. The service will be at 10 a.m., and an informal reception will occur immediately after the service at the funeral home. A graveside service will occur following the reception.
JJ and his family would like to thank his team of nurses and doctors who cared for him at Seattle Children’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Seattle Children’s Hospital or your favorite children’s charity in JJ’s memory.
