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Gracie Kay Stevenson

May 18, 2021 - Mar. 30, 2022

Date of Service: Apr. 5, 2022

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PAUL – Our sweet Gracie Lou passed away in the arms of her parents on March 30, 2022.

Gracie Kay Stevenson was born May 18, 2021, in Burley, Idaho, to her loving parents, Grant and Taylor Whitaker Stevenson. Shortly after birth she was transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spent the next 42 days in and out of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit showing us all who was really in charge. While at Primary Children’s Gracie was diagnosed with Trisomy 21 or Down Syndrome, but trust us there was nothing down about Gracie.

Gracie’s spirit was magical and magnetic and she touched the lives of many family, friends, doctors, nurses, and therapists. Gracie was known for her big bows, fancy blankets, wild hair, and an, “I’ll show you” attitude.

Gracie was loved immensely and doted on by her two older siblings, Rhett and Ila. Her parents were her biggest support and dedicated so much time and love to her.

She is survived by her parents, Grant and Taylor Stevenson; older siblings, Rhett and Ila Stevenson; her grandparents; Dean and Ellen Stevenson and Travis and Jennifer Whitaker; great-grandparents, John A. “Bert” and Elaine Stevenson, Sonja Bricker, and Jay Bricker; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous extended family who loved her so much.

Gracie was preceded in death by her aunt, Timber Whitaker; great-grandparents, Denny and Cleta Whitaker, Linda Bricker, Melvin West, Ruth West, and Bob Fisk; and many other family members who were anxiously awaiting her return.

Grant and Taylor would like to thank all the family and friends who supported them and loved them during Gracie’s life. They would also like to thank her many doctors and nurses here in Burley as well as her extended family – the many doctors and nurses of Primary Children’s who cared for Gracie as their own.

Gracie can finally breathe easy. We love you so much Gracie Lou.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Paul Stake Center, located at 424 W. Ellis St., in Paul, with Bishop Ryan Wilkins officiating. Burial will be in Paul Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, prior to the service, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/Hd1tN4VbOVs.

Donations can be made to the Salt Lake City Ronald McDonald House in Gracie’s name.

Condolences for Gracie Kay Stevenson

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From Andy and Beckie Patterson :

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. What a beautiful tribute for a beautiful baby girl. May you have peace beyond all understanding in the days ahead.

From Bob and Nancy Bricker :

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May God be with you all.

From Brian Poole family:

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Ross and Helen Gochnour:

We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious daughter. May God hold you tenderly in his arms and give you peace.

From Jerry and Gemie Martin:

Our hearts go out to you and our prayers go up for you as you experience this temporary parting from your sweet precious Gracie. So proud of the grace with which you have handled both her life and death. We will be watching her service.

From Kenneth Mencl:

The loss of a child is devastating. May the Lord provide your family with extra measures of peace and comfort.

From Jerry and Claudia Meireis:

So sorry to hear of your loss. Have known grandparents and great-grandparents for years, what a wonderful family. May God bless you in this trying time.

From Kelly and Kimberly Arritt:

So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family.

From Mrs. Ann Meier:

No greater joy comes into this world than a little bundle of love, but in such times no mere words can take away the pain that mother and all are feeling. I hope that amidst your tears you can find a measure of hope and comfort in God's promises. For God’s love is proved by His memory of little Gracie in every detail and if not one sparrow falls to the ground without His notice, certainly God will not forget your precious little girl, nor His promises He holds out to all.—Mt.10:29,31; John 5:28, 29, Ps.37:11, 29

From Nikki Farley:

I know my parents are hugging her right now. Love you guys

From Emily Woodland:

What a beautiful little girl! My heart aches for your loss.

From Bruce and Cindy Brown:

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful little daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

From Tina Tracy Heintzelman:

So sorry Travis and Jennifer for your families loss.

From Earl and Anna Cropper:

What a choice experience to be honored by our Father in Heaven to be selected to be Gracie's parents.
She was too pure to remain in this world for a long time. She now stands tall and will be watching
over your family until you all meet again. It is hard right now. May God bless and comfort your family.

From Rhonda Chatterly:

We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet angel. How precious was the time you had her with you. Our prayers of comfort are with you.

From Gayla Moog:

Sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all of your family.

From Anna Marchant Smith:

I love her so much, and I've never even met her. Thank you for letting us share in your greif. I can't find the right words, but I know that she lives and is with her Savior, and that she is yours forever.

From Debra Barnes5:

So sorry for your loss. It's so hard to lose your young child. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

From Toyia Hutchison:

I'm thinking of you all and I know just how special little Gracie was to me. It always brightened my day to see new pictures of her and hear about her progress. She is no doubt entertaining her great grandma and grandpa Whitaker and she is most certainly in good hands. Hugs.

From Nadine Newbold :

I am so sorry for your loss. I know she will be in so many good arms, but that doesn't take away from your pain. So sorry for your loss.

From Cindy Croft:

Gracie Lou’s smile is so amazing.
Our family has traveled the Down Syndrome road , as well. My heart goes out to you. Love and prayers,

From Sharon Hutchison:

My thoughts and prayers are with you Taylor & Grant, Travis & Jennifer and families. It was so inspiring to watch "lil" Gracie grow through the pictures posted on FB. She always had a big smile and it always made a positive impact on my day. I love you and am heartbroken for your loss.

From Scott and Sherrie Erickson:

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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