Jaydon’s funeral tribute from mom:
Oh, how I love you. I miss you, my beautiful sweet boy. You’re so very precious to me. I’m sorry for all the times that I became frustrated. I miss your crazy energy in our home. I miss your giggles. I miss your cries. I miss your cute little voice. I miss you shuffling around my house and always wondering what you were doing and what you may be getting into. I miss the food all over my floor; the kids yelling, “Jaydon stop! Mom, he’s doing it again!”. I miss your sticky dirty hands all over everything, and the way my pants became your daily napkin. I miss the leg hugs, and you yelling “Mommy!!” as I walked through the door. Whenever I opened the fridge, you would run over ready to eat, or when I would sit down with my food, you had to come over and sit with your mouth like a baby bird, ready for me to share. More then anything, I miss your loving hugs.
I miss you climbing all over us and bouncing on everyone, the way I would lay flat on the floor and I could always feel you jump on my back and bouncing your bottom. I miss the way you try to race Shylie to your spot next to me on the rocking chair and how mad you would get if someone else got there. I miss the shoes all over the place, and the frustration you had when the boots weren’t going on the right way as you tromped around on the tile. I miss looking for our shoes. I miss you constantly handing me things when I usually didn’t need them. I miss your smile, and your pretty bright blue eyes, and our peek-a-boo games.
It’s hard to see your empty car seat, where we took so many rides, your empty wagon, our trip to feed the cows together as you threw small handfuls of hay at them, and said, “mooo...”. The way you harassed the chickens when you fed them.
You always meant to help, and I know you will continue to try to help us. I know you miss me too. I’ve always felt your love. I want you to be happy. I hope you are enjoying the spirit world. I will be so excited to see you again, and I am sorry that I didn’t have a chance to say goodbye, I wish I could’ve been there for you. Your room has become so much more sacred to me, and I know it will always be a special place. I know you are always with us in spirit, and I will always be longing to hold you. Please Heavenly Father, take good care of my son until it is my turn again. I can hardly wait to see him. I love you so much Jaydon. Thank you for being in my life; even if it was only a little while. I am so glad we had you. I can hardly wait to see you. I love you so much. I am so glad we have you as our angel watching over us. Please watch over your big brother when I cannot. I know you will be able to help him more than anyone.
Jaydon, I will try to be patient. Please find ways to show us that you are with us. We can feel your sweet spirit. You have been a ray of sunshine in our lives. I have been so blessed to have you. Please take care of your dad. It has not been easy on him and watch over your sisters; I know you loved them so, and they have missed you. Be with your baby brother; he needs your continued smiles. You always knew how to make him laugh.
I will always hold you close in my heart. You are so very dear to me. I have so many sweet memories. Thank you for letting me be your mom. I wish I had more time with you on Earth, but I look forward to the day I can hold you again. So many adore you my sweet boy. I will always cherish the time we spent together. I miss chasing you around giggling away from me, and I can’t wait to do it again.
Jaydon’s obituary:
Jaydon was a very busy little boy and had his hands in everything. He was always willing to help, even when we didn’t need it. He would walk in and give you a big hug when you walked in the door or if he saw you crying. He would give you your shoes when you were putting them on along with everything else you didn’t really need at the time. He would help fill in your dirt hole after you cleaned it out. He would say “night!” continually at bedtime until he fell asleep. He would pester and climb all over his brothers and sisters nonstop and enjoy it. He loved going for rides whether it be in the truck, on his horse, in the stroller or his wagon. He especially liked to climb up onto anything that had a steering wheel.
Jaydon started struggling with seizures early in 2019. We took him to a specialist in Salt Lake to see if we could find the cause of his seizures and the tests came back inconclusive. The seizures returned so we went to medication. They would subside and return on occasion. He passed away unexpectedly the night of June 4th. He came into the world earlier than expected and left the same.
Jaydon was loved by many, especially in church as he was smiling and giggling at others in the pews behind him as they tried to make him laugh. He would snake his way up to the stand where his dad was sitting and have a mischievous grin on his face. His sweet smile, bright eyes, and lively energy were hard to resist. He had little fear and would walk up to about anyone or anything without hesitation. At home he loved tromping around in everyone’s shoes and boots. He liked dragging or pushing things, especially something heavy or awkward, all over the house like large stools, vacuums, or brooms. The dishwasher was his trampoline and climbing up on the table, playing with the faucet, and dumping everything onto the floor was a real treat for him. If you open the fridge you better be ready to hand him some cheese. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
