Family history

People Who Shaped Josh

These are the people who helped shape Josh Liljenquist: family members whose love, humor, faith, sacrifices, lessons, and everyday presence helped make him who he is.

Immediate family

The people closest to Josh through the everyday work of family life.

Josh Liljenquist standing with his brother Jacob Liljenquist outdoors at a formal event.
Older brotherJacob LiljenquistQuiet loyalty, steadiness, and a bond built through ordinary time together.
Josh Liljenquist with his mother, Julie Ann Liljenquist, together on a beach at sunset.
MotherJulie Ann LiljenquistFamily love, sacrifice, and service without seeking recognition.
Josh Liljenquist standing with his father, Trent Lee Liljenquist, outdoors at night during a family trip.
FatherTrent Lee LiljenquistWork, protection, humor, and a lifetime of showing up for family.
Josh and Ingrid Liljenquist. Josh credits Ingrid with bringing laughter, accountability, communication and balance into his life.
WifeIngrid Elizabeth LiljenquistLaughter, communication, balance, and the feeling of home.
Josh and Ingrid Liljenquist with Jacob and Lauren Liljenquist together on a beach at sunset.
Sister-in-lawLauren LiljenquistJoy, loyalty, hospitality, and partnership that make family feel like home.

Grandparents

The people whose faith, work, humor, and presence shaped both sides of Josh's family.

Josh Liljenquist with his grandparents Lee and Corrine after a 2016 state track and field event.
Paternal grandfatherLee LiljenquistDignity, patience, humor, generosity, and relationships over money.
Josh Liljenquist with his grandfather Thomas Emmett Westcott Jr. holding pool cues.
Maternal grandfatherTom WestcottFaith, family, quiet generosity, and devotion to loved ones.
Josh Liljenquist sitting with his maternal grandmother, Mary Ann Westcott, at a sporting event.
Maternal grandmotherMary Ann WestcottFaith, gratitude, warmth, and love that made people feel welcome.
Corrine Liljenquist with her husband Lee Liljenquist and grandson Josh Liljenquist at a basketball game.
Paternal grandmotherCorrine LiljenquistFaith, humor, time, and everyday care.

Aunts and uncles

Family members who showed up through childhood, milestones, and ordinary life.

Josh Liljenquist with his aunt Carrie Westcott during an indoor family gathering.
Maternal auntCarrie WestcottA second mother whose care made childhood feel like one shared family.
Josh Liljenquist with Carrie and Mark Westcott at a formal event.
Maternal uncleMark WestcottFamily, showing up, and gratitude expressed through everyday action.
Thomas Calvin Eckdahl and Tracy Eckdahl seated together outdoors at a family gathering.
Paternal uncle by marriageThomas Calvin EckdahlQuiet character, faith, nature, and presence.

Cousins

The relatives whose shared childhood made family feel like friendship.

Josh and Alyssa together during their Fairmont school years in 2014. They were in the same grade and continued sharing many of the same friends through high school.
Maternal first cousinAlyssa TimmermanA cousin who grew up alongside Josh more like a sister.
Andrea Westcott hugging her cousin Josh Liljenquist after one of Josh's track events.
Maternal first cousinAndrea ToomerA mature, dependable cousin who valued keeping the family together.

Family branches

Stories that hold several related lives, memories, and values together.

Members of the Eckdahl family gathered together beside the water.
Aunt, uncle and cousinsThe Eckdahl FamilyFaith, nature, hospitality, and family time.
Members of Todd and Melanie Liljenquist's family together during a Christmas gathering.
Uncle, aunt and cousinsTodd and Melanie Liljenquist’s FamilyFaith, hospitality, encouragement, and time together.