ZEPHREN LANE JETTY

Zephren Lane Jetty   Our beloved grandson, nephew, cousin and dear friend Zephren Lane, “Chaske' Isan Tanka” (Oldest Boy who carries a big sword) began his earthly journey on December 4, 1992 at Grand Forks, ND, son of Laura Jetty, began his journey to the Spirit World on March 15, 2014 at Devils Lake, ND.   Zephren attended elementary school in Sheyenne, Fort Totten and Devils Lake. He graduated from Warwick High School, May of 2011. Throughout his younger years, he and his Mom traveled to pow-wows, mud-runs, rodeos, basketball and football games. He loved family events and holidays. He looked forward to all of our special gatherings; hunting, fishing, riding horse, working cows, riding 4-wheeler, snowmobiling, spending quality time and making memories with his Papa Boy, Uncles (Dads), R.J., Dusty and Jesse. His family was very important to him. He was always listening to music, watching TV or cruising around with his cousins Krista, Trista, Kiana, Callaway and Austin.   Zeph was such a respectful, kind-hearted, helpful, thoughtful, caring, gentle, hardworking, full of life and everyone’s right-hand man. He was ready and willing to help anyone in a heartbeat.   His priority in life was caring for his loving Mom who left us June 17th, 2011. His world was shattered that day. Now he is reunited in Heaven with his beautiful Mom. We are comforted knowing that he is in her loving arms.   Though we are deeply saddened, we will never forget his awesome smile, warm personality and gentle ways.   Zephren is survived by his loving family. Grandpaprents, Raymond and Faye Jetty Jr.; auntie Kara (Jesse) Jetty; uncles Raymond (Tanya) Jetty III and Dustin (Monique) Jetty; special brothers (cousins) Ryan Jetty, Rece Jetty, Wyatt Jetty, Austin Jetty and Weston Jetty; special sisters (cousins) Sheala Jetty, Breann (Chris) Jetty, Kylie Jetty, Aunessa Jetty, Maci McKay, Morgan McKay and Bethany McKay; special niece, Shanbree Jetty; special nephew Baby Chris Cook Jr.; special auntie Tammy Tacan; godparents Darlis Longie and Dustin Jetty; Canadian family Marina Tacan and family, Mick (Ashley) Wacanta and Doreen Johnson and family.   He was preceded in death by his Mom, Laura; great grandparents, Oliver and Sarah Jetty, William and Gertrude Cavanaugh; uncles, Randall, Stanley and Greg Cavanaugh and Daniel Jetty; aunts, Olivia Mae Jetty, Sarah Ann Jetty, Rondina Longie and Nicolette Wolf Leader; cousin, Baby Joseph Jetty.   Special thanks to the Spirit Lake Firefighters who responded: Jesse McKay, Champ Delorme, Joe “JJ” Jetty; Spirit Lake EMS: Dr. Downs, Mercy Hospital ER Staff, Officer Cordell, Dr. LeBeau and Sally Frank at Sanford Hospital in Bismarck.   Active Pallbearers for Zeph will be Rece Jetty, Ryan Jetty, Wyatt Jetty, Jesse McKay, Champ Delorme, JJ Jetty, Zane Tacan, Koda Tacan, Dominic Baker and Noah Schulz. Honorary Bearers will be all of Zephren’s many friends, grandfathers, grandmothers, uncles, aunties, nephews, nieces and cousins.   Music will be provided by the Riverside Dakota Singers.   Visitation for Zephren will be at St. Michael’s Recreation Center, St. Michael, ND on Friday, March 21, 2014 beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary and Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. The procession to St. Michael will leave at 4:00 p.m. on Friday from Wal-Mart.   Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. also at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be on the family plot at the Jetty Ranch, rural St. Michael, ND.       Friends may sign the online register book and share memories of Zephren at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com