Dear Jastrows,

Just found out about your dad's passing. He was such a fine man. He was best friend to my father-they had many fun lunches and discussions.  He was a great comfort to me and my family after my father was in a car accident and came to the hospital to add comfort and support. He filled in missing information on my father's estate. Always positive, he was a can-do, gotta-to-do person. I know he was really proud of his children!

God Bless,
Bob

Kenny, Terry, Nancy and families, all of the Jastrows are in my thoughts and prayers....as the world will surely miss the "bright light of energy" that was your Dad.  I have such fond memories of Coach Jastrow and the Central League Braves.....and Pappa Jasty, the paddle wheeling leader of our HiY Group which was instrumental in keeping the boys of the Class of '65 at Midland and Lee High together as friends.  

In life, as in death, it turns out that it isn't so important how big of a splash each individual makes on this earth when their rock makes impact on the pond of life....but more important are the ripples created from one's splash that continue long after the splash in the folks they have touched and influenced....and Pappa Jasty's ripples will continue to have positive influence on the shores that they land for a long time to come in those of us who were fortunate enough to be taught, touched and influenced by your Dad's lifes work.

Kenny, Terry, and Nancy,  my sympathy to each of you and your families on the passing of your dad.  Prayers for peace and comfort during this sad time.

Kenny, Terry, Nancy: I am sorry for your loss. I have such great memories from so many years ago of you each and your family. Especially Little League years. Fondest wishes, Ed Gideon, Greensboro/Pinehurst NC

Potsie was so kind to Kelley and I while living in Midland. He was so helpful with job hunting & took us to the museum & different functions throughout the town. It was obvious he is well respected in the city, and I enjoyed all he did for us... the dinner at his favorite places: Luigis and the Country Club. What a special person... glad I got to know him. I know he will be missed.

Sorry for your loss.  Your dad was great.  He will surely be missed.  May God bless him and your family.

I was in the Servers' Guild with Mr. Jastrow as a teenager in the 1950s & will never forget his taking us to the minor-league baseball games.  Now I know why.  A wonderful man.  Bill Pannill, Houston.

It was a pleasure working with such a great advocate of MMH and the healthcare community while I was at MMH.  Make no mistake, the quality of healthcare in Midland, and the surrounding area, are due in no small part to the efforts of Kenny Jastrow.

Ray Branson

KENNY, Good Night, our dear friend.  We are sorry to have missed your celebration, but congratulations on your promotion to be with our father..  Love to all of your family and friends, to whom we express our condolences for their losses.  Peggy and Bob Cowan

As Division 5 Director for the Midland Exchange Club, and on behalf of the other Texas-Louisiana District Exchange Clubs, we want to convey our sympathy to you and to offer our prayers for your family at this time.

To the Jastrow family, Halle and I add our  sorrow for your loss. Kenny was one of the men in the early days of Midland that helped make Midland what it is today.  He was a great supporter of the YMCA and one of the ones I could count on to do what ever was needed, but most of all he was a true friend.  He and Elaine will always be in our fond memories of our life in Midland.

Dave and Halle Widner   Lake LBJ Sunrise Beach Tx

Please accept my sincere sadness at your dads passing. I was proud to have known your mom and dad for the last 24 yrs.I took care of their health insurance all these many years. That was an adventure at times but we always worked  things out. Your dad was in my office not too long ago and brought me a copy of Mickleson,s tape on  the short game. Your dad and I talked golf and other sports as  I also am or used to be a good athlete. We had some great conversations. I will miss him. I presume that Jim Alsup will be handling the estate settlement and If may be of service contacting insurance companies to file claims, I am here to assist ya,ll. Jim is a friend of mine as well. God Bless your families. Kenny and Elaine are back together again in eternaty.

What a fine man he was, and shall always be in my memories.  I don't believe I ever saw him without his trademark smile.  He will be remembered for his service to his church, his community, and to his fellow man.  And also for his kindness.  Growing up in Midland Kenny was one of four men I knew that to me are personified in Edgar Guest's poem, "Sermons We See." His example made us all better.  

God Speed.

Kenny, Terry, Nancy, sorry to see your dad has passed on.  I have many fond memories of him, from his coaching us in kids basketball, then the old Braves little league teams, to seeing him in recent years at Holy Trinity when I was in Midland attending with my Mom.  He was a fine man and a great inspiration in my youth.  Sorry I can't attend the funeral, but will have him in my thoughts and you all in my prayers.

Dear Jastrow Family, I am so sorry for your loss.  I know we all have memories of Mr. Jastrow at the sporting events during our wonderful high school years.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Kenny, Terry & Nancy,
  From the early days when I would baby sit you guys when you lived on Pecos, I admired and loved your mom and dad.  Our years at Trinity, then St. Nicholas and finally Holy Trinity.  Ken was always at our Pine Ave gatherings after Elaine died, of full spirit (usually telling us of the latest accomplishments of all children & offspring).  The three of you had parents who were so very proud, supportive & loving of not only each other, but their children.  You were very fortunate to have your dad so long.
  Prayers and blessings to all of you!
Betty Barrett Ritter
Canyon TX

Dear Jastrows,

Kenny was always a supportive, loyal and caring friend of ours. And, he was a man who delighted in all of you! We have prayed for him during his illness.

We leave this morning for a family vacation and regret that we will miss Kenny's Memorial service.  It surely will be a celebration of his life!

Know that we continue to hold all of you in our prayers.

          Love, Patty and Tevis

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Kenneth Michael Jastrow

September 9, 1922 – July 3, 2010

Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park

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