On Friday August 15, 2008 Josiah David Ireland went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ. Josiah was stillborn following an induced labor. His parents are Jerry and Paula Ireland, Assemblies of God missionaries to Zambia. Josiah is also survived by his grandparents John and Linda Andrews of Staunton, VA and Ron and Pauleta Mickley of Springfield MO. Also surviving are Josiah's aunts and uncles, Hans and Jodi Pfadt of Galena, MD., Michael and Rhonda Maley of Orlando, Fla., and Daniel and Christie Ireland of Branford, CT. and Josh and Alex Ireland.



We are privileged to have loved him, and will love him always, even as we are always loved. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St., Springfield, MO. 65806. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.



The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to support the Ireland's ministry to the youth of Zambia. Donations may be sent to: Assemblies of God World Missions,

1445 N. Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802-1894; acct. no. 212439. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com



Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matt. 19:14).