My Best Friend Jon Schultz

My best friend Jon Schultz passed away this morning Monday April 21st at 6am after an amazing 5 month battle against Burkitt's Lymphoma. We thought for sure he was going to make it, but it was too tough for him to beat. I had some great conversations with him on the phone in the past few months and got to see him for a week in December which I'm very thankful for. He'll forever be the guy who I called my best friend and the guy who helped me become who I was today and a much better person that I would have been if I had not met him. In high school he was so academically talented but his interests were in the same place as mine. Surfing, Skateboarding, Music and guitar. All of those things he did with style and grace and I could only aspire to have his talent and natural abilities. He was a successful plumber with his own business and provided the caring-ness and quality that all people deserved. His artistic ability was amazing also. He painted me some amazing pictures that I will hang and keep forever reminding me of this person who could paint a surf scene in minutes that was just amazing. I'm so sad to lose my best friend.


Here's all of the memorial info. including the paddleout:

Please join us in remembering the wonderful life of father, son, husband, brother and friend to all: Jon.

Friday evening at 8:00 p.m. will be a Memorial at Gleason Park Rec. Center. We will be able to remember Jon through a slide show set to his favorite tunes. Emily would like everyone to write a little something about their favorite time with Jon. Stationary will be provided.

Saturday morning: At 10:00 a.m. will be the funeral service at the Holy Trinity Chapel (50 W. Strawbridge Ave. Melbourne, FL 32901) where Em and Jon were married. Reception to follow at the church.

Sunday morning: In the spirit of the Hawaiian tradition, a ceremonial paddle-out is often performed by surfers who wish to remember and honor their brethren. We will meet at 8:00 a.m at the Officers Club. The paddle-out will commence at 9:00.

The love and generosity everyone has given to Em and the children is unfathomable. She looks forward to being with those who made their life so full and wonderful.