Thursday, May 1, 2008

Garrett Wayne Russell, the sweetest, cutest, happiest little guy you could have ever known left this life Thursday, May 1, 2008. Although we know we will be together again someday we will miss him terribly.

Thank you all for your prayers and kind thoughts on our behalf.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 3rd in Mesa at the Mesa South Stake Building of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day saints. The building is located in Mesa on Southern ave. between Stapley and Gilbert (1415 E. Southern Ave. 85204).

The viewing will be from 1:30-2:15 with funeral services at 2:30pm.

All are welcome.


We will then be taking a family drive to Wyoming where he will be buried in Grover next to his Grandma Jonesy and where his Aunt Gina can babysit him :-).

Those of you in the northern regions who won't be able to come to Mesa are welcome to come to a grave-side service that is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th.

We will continue to update information as it changes.

25 comments:

The Parkers said...

Oh, Bekki and Addam, I am so sorry.

Bergeson Family said...

You are in our prayers!! We love you! Chad, Mindy, Beth, Jake, Sarah and Molly Bergeson

Unknown said...

Feel horrible for you--please let me know if there is anything we can do. (please give us something to do!! :( )

the DeCampos Family said...

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I have been thinking of you all night and day. Let me know if you need anything.

Jes said...

I know there are no words that can provide any consolation for you. But please know that my heart grieves for you and your precious son. I have no other way to say how deeply I feel this loss for both of you

The Porter Family said...

Bekki and Adam, I can't even imagine the heartache you both feel. Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do. We love you guys.

Kelly Schultz said...

I am so utterly sorry for your loss. There are really no words that I can say... other than our thoughts and prayers as a family are with you and your family.

Kelly Schultz
Sorenson Interpreter

Anonymous said...

Ian and I are sorry to hear about your loss. We are at loss of words express how sad we are. We will keep Garrett in our minds and prayers.

Anonymous said...

Adam & Bekki,
Nothing is sadder than a parent outliving their child. You both loved him deeply and unconditionally (I won't go so far as to say he was spoiled rotten - sorry for the East Coast sense of humor) as his parents. I cannot begin to fathom your loss. My prayers are with you. Garrett was and always will be a sweet young man who loved people and loved to laugh. His pictures are proof of that.

Denise

Jen said...

There are no words to express our sympathy for the sadness and loss you must feel! All that can be said is that we love you and our prayers are with you.

**Danny thought it was pretty cool that Garrett would live with Heavenly Father and Jesus and be babysat by them until you guys were able to go to heaven and take care of him again.** (from the mind of a 5 year old)

We love you tons!!! Please let us know if you need ANYTHING!!!
Jen

Unknown said...

I am so sorry Adam and Bekki for your loss. Words cannot describe how I feel at this moment, but we are praying for you and your family. I know you will be strong. If there is anything we can do, let me know.

Angela

Cassi said...

Adam and Bekki-

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in our hearts and prayers and we know Garrett will be well kept until your reunion. Let us know if we can be of any assistance.

Our love and prayers,
Cassi and family

Teddi said...

Bekki and Adam - My heart and prayers go out to you and your family this day. I will be keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. May Heavenly Father bless you with comfort, peace and angels to surround you.
Teddi von Pingel and Family

Jesi May said...

Oh Bekki and Adam, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches so bad for you both. There is nothing I can say to take away your pain. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Unknown said...

I am so saddened at your loss. I pray the Lord will wrap you in the arms of His peace during this hard time. I join with these many others to say that you are in my prayers.

Jodi Philp

Tina Manumaleuga said...

Bekki and Adam-

We are so sorry. We want you to know you are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.. We know you have much help being offered from family and other friends but pls do call on us for anything at all.

May Heavenly Father's love and His peace give you comfort in this very difficult time.

Love and hugs-

The Manumaleugas

Unknown said...

Bekki and Adam...wow...how deeply my heart aches for you and your entire family. Take whatever time to grieve individually and as a family...

With deep and unspeakable sorrow.

Elita and Family

Unknown said...

I will miss my friend and cousin. Love Kylen

LnGwStX said...

Adam and Bekki,

I cannot even begin to imagine a parent's love; to try to imagine a parent's grief would be impossible. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful boy, and my heart aches to see you lose such a precious gift after having him such a short time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Windy

Beth said...

John and I am so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

Love

John and Beth Stratton

Jan Kelley-King said...

This is Freeman and Jan King from Logan. We are so stunned and sorrowed to hear about little Garrett. I so much wish we could be there for you. What amazing pictures you have of him so recently. It seems your family made some wonderful memories that he can take home to his Heavenly Father. May those same memories comfort you and bring a smile to your face amidst the many tears you have shed. I know that our Father in heaven is proud of the parents He chose to care for Garrett during his short stay on Earth. You must have provided him all that he needed and he was ready to go; needed for another purpose in the next life. I hope you can hold on to those memories and your faith in eternal families and our Lord, Jesus Christ during this difficult time and those to come. We love you so very, very much. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.

The Stradling Bunch said...

Bekki and Adam, Emily had told us Garrett was in the hospital, but we just found out this morning about him passing. We are so very sorry to here about that. You family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Teresa, Wayne and family

Julien Family said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.

With all of our love,
Melissa & Nephi Julien Family

Jenn said...

Adam, Bekki, and Family-

I am at a loss for words. You and your family are in my prayer's, and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

In Deepest Sympathy-
Jenn Bultman "JB"

Clarissa Hernandez said...

Adam and Bekki

My heart is so heavy with grief for your family. There are no words to express our sympathy for the sadness and loss you must feel! All that can be said is that we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you, from my family to yours.

Clarissa Hernandez
Tucson VI