Thomas Muirhead Heighton, age 13, died peacefully at home in his sleep.

Freckled Tommy Heighton never makes a fuss. He shares his smile with those who are near and brings a special joy to each of us.Born May 18, 1978 in West Jordan, Utah, a son of David Palmer and Margaret Muirhead Heighton. Tommy had a special smile and a wonderful sense of humor. He was friends with everybody he ever met.

The family would like to thank all those who cared for Tommy at Jordan Valley School, Primary Childrens Medical Center and at South Davis Community Hospital.

Survived by parents; three brothers and three sisters, Heather, David A., Benjamin P., Ariane, Dorothy, Daniel C., all of South Jordan; grandparents, Dorothy Muirhead, Calgary Alberta, Canada; David E. and Faye Heighton, Los Angeles, Calif.; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by grandmother, Pauline Cook Heighton; grandfather, Alexander Muirhead.

Funeral services will be Monday, 12 noon at the South Jordan Stake Center, 2450 West 10400 South where friends may call Sunday, 7-9 p.m. and Monday one hour prior to services.

Interment, South Jordan City Cemetery. Under direction of McDougal West Jordan Mortutary.

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