Thursday, April 25, 2024
Jeremy Anthony Neel, the beloved son of Daniel Neel and Emilie Turner, brother of Bradley Neel and friend of many, has passed away. He was 24.
Jeremy was born on Sept. 23, 1992, at Everett General Hospital. He was raised in Mukilteo, where he made his life’s deepest connections.
He attended Columbia Elementary School, Harbor Pointe Middle School, Kamiak High School and Edmonds Community College.
He had numerous jobs after graduation but most recently worked in inventory department for Sea-Dog Line in Everett.
Jeremy battled with many health issues early in life, including childhood cancer. For many years, his family searched for treatment answers.
Fortunately, after several surgeries and procedures, Jeremy was able to live a healthy life and overcome the medical challenges he faced.
Always there for a laugh and a hug, Jeremy was a deeply caring and compassionate person. Everyone who met him could feel his kind and calm soul, which often brought out the best in people. Jeremy was never one to harm or shout but often diffused anger to make peace.
His love of animals was well known. He cared for and cherished his dog, Louis, with a heart bigger than anything else in this world.
Many will remember Jeremy for one of his greatest talents his art. He produced daily sketches of humorous ideas and pop-culture references that were as proficient as they were detailed.
Each creation of paper and graphite he crafted improved the world through lighthearted and insightful caricatures. His drawings brought everyone around him joy and amazement, due to the hilarious spectacle that was his wonderful talent.
His passing on Oct. 3, 2016, will forever be a reminder to everyone to protect the ones you love, and to show every day how important we all are to each other.
Only God knows exactly what Jeremy was thinking and feeling during his final moments, but his family and friends will always remember his life for all the good that he brought to this world.
His life will be cherished as a treasure that brightened our world with a brilliance that can never be replaced.
Jeremy will be honored at a service celebrating his life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo.
