Memorial fund

Hello

My name is Jackie Purcell. Pictured is my husband Dane. All of this is something I never thought I would have to do. My family and friends would be able to tell anyone who asked that I never admit when I need a helping hand. Let alone actually ask for help. However I find I am in a situation that I can not do anything else but ask.

Dane went out to practice his saddle hunting for the up coming season Sept 11 2022. I spoke to him around 5pm that day and could here the joy and happiness in his voice about spending the day doing something he loved. We ended our call with goodbyes, see you at home, and I love yous. That would be the last time I spoke to him. At around 8pm I was answering a knock at the door from the sheriff's that I hope no one ever has to go through. Rushing to the hospital hoping it was not true only having to confirm when seeing him that yes he was my husband. We didn't even get to celebrate our first anniversary before I find myself needing to say goodbye. Going from wife to widow at 39yrs old in the blink of an eye.

It was explained to myself and family that while lowering himself from his saddle something happened that caused him to be flipped upside down and unable to right himself. He did manage to alert a nearby hunter who called 911 and then attempted to do everything he possibly could to help Dane. Dane passed away knowing he wasn't alone and that he had help. It brings a measure of peace knowing that. EMT'S and hospital staff work to bring Dane back to me for over an hour. I am so thankful knowing that they did everything they could for him. Unfortunately Dane had been upside down and without oxygen for to long for any efforts to be successful. After an autopsy it was confirmed he did not have any injuries or signs of a medical emergency like a heart attack or stoke. He was not in pain. He simply fell asleep when he was unable to draw in another breath. This accident as anyone can guess has left me realling. Absolutely heartbroken and lost. Losing him was not something I was prepared for at all. Dane had no benefits. No health insurance or life insurance. As his family and I plan his services I find myself staring at a mounting pile of debt. Between three current car loans, our student loans, and his past medical bills from surgery and such my best guess is somewhere around $100,000 is owed. While we were facing that together without his income I fear I can't even make a dent by myself. I do work full-time but he was by far the primary bread winner making twice the amount I do. Like I said the idea of reaching out and asking for help is not something I want to do but it is something I need to do. If any of you that read this can help please do. Even if you can not donate please at share my story so that other might be able to.