Jule Wise

Jule Stephen Wise, 17, The son of Stephen and Julie Wise passed away February 7, 2013. Jule was born September 12, 1995 in Fort Myers, Florida. He is the 6th of 7 children and the largest baby born to our family. He lived 8 years in New Albany, Ohio. He enjoyed surfing, skateboarding and fishing. While in Ohio he recieved the Awana Clubber of the Year award from the Jersey Baptist Church of Jersey, Ohio as a 5th grader. Jule was baptized in the Orange River, Buckingham, Fl on the Hendry estate with Pastor Leonard Anderson at the church retreat of Briarcliff Baptist Church. The family returned to Estero, FL in 2007 and Jule started playing on the Men's Ping Pong League at Woodsmoke Camping Resort where he and his family were living. He had various odd jobs around the park for the senior residents, especially Mrs Left, who at first called him Luke. So, for a time his nickname was Luke. He began receiving tennis instruction at the Vines Country Club under the direction of Tom Funk, Tennis Pro and developed a great love for the game. He played tennis for Estero High School with his sister Lurrel under the direction of Coach Dr. Barry Harris since 2011. This was his 3rd year on the team. He began the 2013 season with 2 singles and one double match win. He worked at The Vines of Estero Country Club as a tennis assistant which required him to be at work daily by 6:30 am. He was a member of the Jr USTA and played summer tournaments. He mowed grass for his neighbor Eva Gordon as a small part-time job. He participated in the Voices of Truth Youth Choir at the First Baptist Church of Estero(FBCE) under the direction of Kathy Maffia. He volunteered as a teacher's aide with the Royal Ambassadors of FBCE when his brother Colton was a member. He had recently bought a 1997 Miata from his brother Hilton and was patiently fixing it up to have reliable transportation. He enjoyed his car and was in the midst of replacing the convertible top. Jule has been home schooled all his life with his other 6 siblings. He was a member of the Christian Home Educators of SWFL(CHESF)student council. He had many homeschooled friends. Jule had a kind and gentle spirit and a generous heart. He was the first to smile and always enjoyed life to its fullest. Jule was a good son, a loyal brother and a fierce friend, Jule loved the Lord and had a gift at prayer. Jule's life was a shining example of God's love for us all. He will not be forgotten and will always be loved. Jule knew Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and had his Bible on his bed stand, a cross and a picture of Jesus on the wall in his room. He attended FBCE, River of Life, Estero, FL and had recently started visiting Word of Life Ministries, Naples FL. He was actively reading the book "Tortured for Christ" and said it was really good. He leaves, to cherish his loving memory, his parents; Stephen and Julie, brothers and sister; Philip, Vincent, Hilton, Arlin, Lurrel, and Colton, maternal grandmother; Aroma Faiella, aunts, uncles and cousins. We LOVE YOU JULE and cherish all 17 years 4 months and 26 days of you! We know you are in heaven and we say Game, Set, Match!!!!!! Psalm 84:10-12 Better is one day in your COURTS than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the Lord God is a sun and a shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. O Lord all mighty, blessed is the man who trust in You. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6-8 PM at Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc. A celebration of Jule's life will be on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Estero, 20300 Trailside Drive, Estero, Florida. The burial service will be at Alva Cemetery. A celebration luncheon will be provided at FBCE around 3 pm. All are welcomed. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jule's loving memory may be made to the First Baptist Church of Estero to benefit the Wise family. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services Inc, 4224 Cleveland Ave, Suite 1, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 239-274-0088. Online condolences may be made at www.gendronfuneralhome.com.

Jule Wise

September 12, 1995 - February 7, 2013