In Remembrance Of
Dustin J. Getz
Dustin James Getz, 30, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Dearborn, MO left this earth to be with his heavenly family, Friday, February 11, 2011.
Dustin was born on July 7, 1980 in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in the Kansas City area and attended school at the North Platte, Kansas City and Smithville school districts.
Dustin had an amazing ability to love and accept everyone. He never met a stranger and did not judge others. Everyone was equal in his eyes. Dustin had the biggest and most loving heart and was always helping others in need. Many times he gave away the last money he had to help someone in need, especially families with children. He frequently took food, gift cards and hygiene items to the homeless shelters. Dustin enjoyed fishing as a pastime and loved being outdoors enjoying nature or swimming at the lake. He had a special knack for making things beautiful outdoors with his landscaping and grounds keeping skills. The most favorite job ever was as a golf course superintendent.
With a smile that was contagious, Dustin was fun and playful and enjoyed making others laugh. When you were with him, there was never a dull moment. His heart was so loving and caring that when he loved someone or something, it consumed him. Dustin was always true to the ones he loved and cared about. You always knew he had your back.
His very best friend in the world was his dog, Tara Lou. She was his constant companion and friend. Where he went, she went. What he did, she did. What he ate, she ate. No man has ever loved his best friend any more than he loved her. She clearly loved him just as much. They made each other whole. We know she will always miss him, too.
Dustin was an absolutely unique individual. He is irreplaceable and unforgettable in our hearts and minds.
Dustin was preceded in death by his sister, Lana Marie Getz, his fiancée, Joanna K. Theiss and his aunt, Debbie Lynn Stewart.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Rita Koerner and stepfather, Bill Koerner, Dearborn, MO; sister, Ashley Getz; his daughter, Sunny; grandparents, Ray and Virginia Stewart, Kansas City, MO, his second mother (aunt), Patsy Rosenbaugh, Gladstone, MO and her children, Brittany, Nicole, Chris and Katie Rosenbaugh, who were sisters and brothers to him; his second father (uncle), John Kaylor, Kansas City, MO, uncles, Richard Stewart and wife, Marilyn and Ronald Stewart and wife, Lisa, uncle David Kaylor; Grandma Pat Kaylor; many cousins, other relatives and so many, many special friends including Kelli Hiatt and Jessica Oliver.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16th at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
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HMJ
Dustin,
Today is so much harder than yesterday, even though that does not make sense to me. You told me (again) on Thursday that there must be a reason you were still here, God must have had a plan for you… I know you must have finished what He wanted you to do, I just wish it wasnt so soon! I keep telling myself it is selfish of me to wish you were still here, because I know you are completely happy and at peace now. And you deserve that. I am trying so hard to be happy for you, but I cant help but be a little selfish…I am so thankful I got to know you and you chose to include me in your life. I learned so much from you, I always told you how smart you were and how it seemed like you knew something about everything. You made me laugh every time we were together, and made my day brighter every time you called or sent me a text. I will treasure the memories I have of you always, I am lucky to have called you a friend. Even though we cant see you anymore, I know you are watching over all of your family and friends and still have our back. We used to tell each other to be safe any time we were leaving each other, and I am comforted to know you are safe now, and on the look out to keep all of us who loved you safe now.
Michelle (Adams) Cawthon
Though I have not seen you since you were maybe 3 and I was 10 or 11, I have always thought of you as my little brother and have thought of you often over the many years! I have fond memories of you and am extremely sad to hear of your passing but know you are now walking with God in the Promise Land with those who love you but went before you. My deepest sympathes go out to you Rita and all others who loved this beautiful soul. May God grant you peace until you meet again someday.