On August 7, 1998, a beautiful bright sunny day our sweet little Pickles returned home with her Best Friends to play. She was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her and the best little sister anyone could have. Gramps gave her the name "Pickles." McKell is dearly loved by all aunts, uncles and cousins.
So like a forever-blooming rose, the beauty she shared internally glows, for deep in our hearts, each of us knows she lives. Love Forever, Mommy and Daddy.She is survived by her parents, Roy (Rebbecca) Hedden, Charmion Dickinson and Brad Shroeder (Braddie Pooh); brother, Auztin (Auzzie Bugg) Hedden; grandparents, Alvin and Anita Hedden, and Rex (Gramps) and Annie (Nan) Dickinson.
Joint funeral services for the Smiths, Richardsons and Hedden will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 1998, at 11 a.m. at the Hunter Stake Center, 3737 South 5600 West. Family and friends may call Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 10-10:45 a.m., both at the stake center. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral directors, Valley View Funeral Home.
Our little Angels were called home on Friday, August 7, 1998, joining them were two cousins and a friend.
"You were so young and innocent, you touched our hearts like no one could. You were our little Angels from above, who were sent down to teach us how to love. Our memories of you we shall never trade and we promise you we will try to be brave. Now you are little angels above with our love. Your smiles will be missed and your giggles, too. But just want you all to know that we do love you."
Alisha was born on May 22, 1992, and Ashley Marie was born on October 1, 1994. Alisha was preparing to attend the first grade and Ashley was following close behind in her big sister's footsteps. The two sisters, their cousins Jaesha and Audrey Smith, and their friend McKell Hedden (Pickles) were inseparable.
Alisha and Ashley are survived by their parents, Kevin and Lisa, Magna, Utah; grandparents, George and Shirleen Watt, West Valley City, Utah; James and Karen Perry, West Jordan, Utah; Earnest and Sandra Richardson, South Salt Lake City, Utah; uncles, Jason Richardson, South Salt Lake City, Utah; Jason Watt, West Valley City, Utah; aunts, Krystal Richardson, West Jordan, Utah; Dixie (Paul) Smith, West Valley City, Utah; Laura (John) Cross, Rush Valley, Utah; Ellen Watt (Jazey Drecksel) West Valley City, Utah; great-grandpa, Norman Beesley; and many other special uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
Thanks for all the support from family and friends.
Preceded in death by great-grandma Laura Beesley, great-grandparents Jess and Martha Long, great-grandparents Earnest and Vernie Richardson, and great-grandparents George and Jane Watt, Sr.
On August 7, 1998, five little angels made their journey back home together. Jaesha Lyn Smith (4 1/2 years) and Audrey Cleo Smith (2 1/2 years) were two of them.
Jaesha Lyn Smith was born March 31, 1994, in West Jordan, Utah. She was always full of excitement, always eager to learn more about life. She loved her sister, cousins and playmates, and she always loved to return to her little white home.
Audrey Cleo Smith was born March 21, 1996, in West Jordan, Utah. Jaesha always loved and cared for her little sister and always put Audrey first. Audrey loved her older sister and was always with her. She had to do whatever her older sister did, and Jaesha made sure that she participated. Audrey loved and always cared for her baby dolls. She loved to snuggle and was always happy when Daddy came home.
Vacations and trips with Mom and Dad were always special and they remembered each one.
We loved these children very, very much and will miss them in ways we cannot yet imagine. We will hold them in our hearts forever. We must follow the example of our children's undoubting faith in their Heavenly Father to make it through this.
Jaesha and Audrey were survived by their parents, Paul and Dixie Smith; their grandparents, Arnold and Karma Smith, George and Shirleen Watt; great-grandfather, Norman Beesley; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Their parents wish to thank the countless people who have sent comfort in so many ways.
To all parents - know that your children have provided you with an opportunity to relive your childhood adventures along side them. Don't miss out on this opportunity. T 8/10 N 8/11