Trevor Salem Obituary
In Loving Memory of Our "Little Big Guy" Our sweet Trevor Michael unexpectedly went to be with Jesus on January 16, 2004. Trevor was born August 15, 1997 in Mesa, AZ and passed away in his sleep. Trevor attended Robson Elementary School in Mesa and was in Annette Whitehead's first grade class. In his short time with us, Trevor brought an incredible amount of love and joy to the lives of everyone he touched, and was a special friend to many. His greatest happiness was found in helping others and lighting up a room with his beautiful smile. Trevor is forever loved and is missed by his twin brother Shea Christopher, his daddy Ralph Salem, mommy Sueanne Salem, sisters Arianne Alisabeth and Katilynn Alyssa, MamaPam Eckle and step-brother Matthew Eckle, loving grandparents Nana Shirley Salem, Grandpa Burt Bower, Gido Ralph Salem Sr., Grandma Debbie Salem, "big" Sito Angeline Brooks and "big" Gido Edward & great-grandma Lupe Salem. He left behind many aunts and uncles, who will never forget him, including Michael & Teri Rose, Patrick Salem, Mary & Tim Jablonski, Cathy Teague, James Bower, Paul Bower, Edward J. & JoAnn Salem, Carol Rivas, Mark & Ranae Salem, Maurice Bell, George and Blanche Bell, Karen Salem, Suzanne & Eddie Urquijo, and Melinda Jackson, along with many cousins and friends. Special friends include Pam Amaya, Susan Harnage and Uncle Robbie Howland. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 PM Friday, January 23, 2004 at Bueler Chandler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ, with Christian services by the Revs. Dan Stottlemyer and Kevin Marr to follow at 2:00 PM. Because our Trevor was a special little boy who always wanted to help others, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor and name to Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation, 1920 E. Cambridge, Suite 200, Phx Az 85006 We all deeply love and miss
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T. D. Webb
January 17, 2013
Ralph and Salem family, this Okie continues to think of you frequently, and I pray our Lord's richest blessings on you and yours in all things. This must be a bittersweet time for you. . .sweet memories of Trevor mixed with the sadness that comes from missing him. However, I share with you the anticipation of a glorious reunion with him when we are all called home to be with The Lord, where there will be no more separation, grief, or heartaches! How all of us who are called by His name look forward to that day!
Ralph Salem
January 16, 2013
Its been nine years, my son. Your siblings are doing well. We all miss you so much. Wait for us - we'll see you soon. Love, Dad.
T. D. Webb
January 17, 2012
Ralph and the rest of the Salem family,
May our Lord be your solace, comfort and encouragement at all times, be they happy, sad, or bittersweet.
In His Grace and Peace,
Tom
Is There a Way to Say Good-bye?
Is there a way to say good-bye
when life flees west to sunset's glow
seeking rest from One who hears
prayers etched with scars and tears
Is there a way to say good-bye?
There is a way to say good-bye
before this winter's day slips
out on wisps of clouds that disappear,
dimmed light announcing night is near,
There is a way to say good-bye.
Let's say good-bye when twilight comes
on daydreams' bed we'll sing old hymns
speak oft' told tales cross-stitched in time,
whistle tunes, read poems that rhyme,
while they last, we'll say good-bye.
T. D. Webb
Ralph Salem
January 16, 2012
Eight years and I still miss my little big guy. I love you, Trevor.
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Tianna Howard
October 1, 2009
Trevor was such a nice little boy when i knew him i wish i could have said bye. He will always be in my heart for as long as i live I LOVE YOU Salem family
Love,
Tianna Howard-Walker (Bend, Or)
Arianne Salem
August 7, 2008
Thank you Trevor, for bringing friends together, and thank you everyone, for keeping his memory alive. As Trevor's sister, all of you will forever be in mine and his heart. I love you Trevor, and I know that someday, you will welcome me and the rest of the family with open arms, and a big smile on your face, my Guardian Angel
Arianne Salem
August 7, 2008
I love my brother who passed away of January 16, of 2004, and will always be kept in my heart as my guardian angel and the light of my life, I love you Trevor, and will see you in heaven soon.
Ralph Salem
January 16, 2008
Four years has passed and I still miss Trevor each and every day. They say that time heals all and it does. The pain becomes more bearable, but it is still there.
I firmly believe he is preparing a place for his family that chooses the path to a glorious eternity.
Until then, I will always miss you, my precious son. Know your daddy will always love his little big guy.
Anne-Marie Pfligler
January 31, 2007
We think of you all often. Love Mike & Anne-Marie & Kids
Susie Vanderhoff
January 16, 2007
My prayers are still flowing.
God Bless
Tom D. Webb
January 16, 2007
In Memory of Trevor
Three years can be eternity
For lives cut deep with loss,
Though it seems just yesterday
when pain lay waste in dross.
He slipped away from loving arms,
The timing much too soon
For those who loved him six short years
From cradle to the tomb.
Yet, there is One who’s plans were made
His call was etched refined
In purest gold with love untold
Providing us a sign.
Reminding us He bore our pain,
In giving us His Son
In what seemed loss borne on the cross
The victory was won.
Our son is with His Son you see,
Yet stays within our hearts,
His spirit safely dwelling where
He never will depart.
T. D. Webb
January 16, 2007
Susie Vanderhoff
January 17, 2005
I still pray for your family. I have been thinking of you for the last several days, even thouogh I only know you through your Daddy and Mommy. You must have been a very special boy to everyone who knew you and you still are in God's grace.
Daddy Ralph Salem
January 16, 2005
It is January 16th, 2005 and a year has passed since Trevor has left us.
The hole in my heart is still just as large. The missing piece in our life is still just as noticeable. The pain is still just as unbearable. The flashbacks of that awful day, one year ago, are still just as vivid.
In short, I still miss my boy.
While on this earth, none of us will ever know what God's plans are in all of this; we can only take comfort in knowing that His plan is far better than ours. His ways, even when they make no sense to the prideful mortal man, are so superior to anything even the collective mortal world could ever fathom.
Father God, I humbly ask that you continue to give each and every one of us the strength to understand your Way is what is right, your Will is always best and Your intentions for us, always pure. Give us the comfort to know that, for those of us who choose Your Way over the ways of man, will someday see Your face, to know that our Trevor is helping prepare our place with You, Lord.
Our little Trevor helped God do what many failed at: mend a broken family. It is my prayer that our Trevor's departure will also serve as a reminder to each and every one of us that, no matter how close we think we are to You, God, that we still have an eternity to go.
Father God, only You know how much I miss Trevor. Please help me to understand the words I've just entered. I shed tears each and every day over his leaving us.
I love you, Trevor. As long as I am on this earth, I will miss you, my son.
Gary Blanchette
January 16, 2005
We still haven't forgotten and never will. Such a precious child. Our prayers go out to those that were real close to little Trevor. May God continue to guide and comfort as we relect on this day...
Kathy Wallace
March 1, 2004
In reading through all of these posts, I sense a very special little boy who touched many, many people. How lucky is this family to have had this child in their lives, even if only for a short time.
God bless you all.
My deepest condolences.
Terri Gregory
February 19, 2004
I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. You will all be in my prayers, and I'll forever feel sorrow over the fact that I didn't get to know his beautiful little self. All my love, Terri
Peter McKay
February 12, 2004
My Sincere Sympathy to your family.
Charles Moholland
January 26, 2004
Dear Ralph and Family:
I could not even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you and your family are going through at this time. Bless you all, my condolences to you and your family.
Joel LaFoy
January 26, 2004
Deepest sympathies in your time of grief.
Patrick Salem
January 26, 2004
Most precious angel, Trevor. Six years on this earth was too brief but your memory will live with me forever. When you came to see me this past summer and we went to the beach, I was delighted to see you run into the waves over and again, laughing with joy. It is this memory that I will cherish forever... Bless you, my sweet boy and be patient as you wait for us to be reunited in Heaven.
Love, Uncle Pat
Susan Walton
January 23, 2004
I am so sorry for loss. I didn't know Trevor but I have twin daughter's & I know how your hearts are breaking. My nieces son went to school with Trevor and refered to him as his buddie. As I read some of the entries in Trevor's guest book I think he was everyones buddie.God Bless You & Comfort All Of You. Love In Christ, Susan Walton
Norman & Barbara Pape
January 23, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. We Love you
Aunt Barbara and Uncle Norm
Linda McDermott
January 23, 2004
Dear Ralph and family,
My heart is heavy with sadness as I read about the loss of your beautiful son. I cannot imagine the pain of such a loss. I will pray that God embraces you in this time of sorrow and brings comfort to your family.
Although I hadnt the privilege of knowing Trevor, his Uncle Patrick had boasted to me of Trevors zest and enthusiasm for life. I know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My condolences to your family. Again, I am so very sorry..
Linda McDermott, Huntington Beach Ca
( former neighbor in Yuma Az )
Cathy, Nicci & Arie Teague
January 22, 2004
For our sweet little Trevor! What a special little angel on earth and beyond!
Aunt Cathy will never ever forget your big, tight hugs, happy smiles and kisses and the way you always ran to me and almost knocked me over with your loving greeting hugs!!
Arie will never forget your sweet kisses, playing games with you and Ari, Kati and Shea and how you would always write her name "Arieelle" and then tell her when she corrected you-"You're wrong and I'm right!",laughing the whole time.
Nicci will always remember the way you would say, "You're my cousin and your mom is my aunt and my daddy's sister and YOU are her daughter!" and when we visited, you would scream, "NICCI!!" and almost topple her over with hugs and kisses.
We love you, Punkin'! You will hold a giant place in our hearts forever. Help us to help your daddy, mommy, sisters and brother and our whole family because we miss you so much.
Love, Aunt Cathy & your cousins Nicci & Arie
John Hinchliffe
January 22, 2004
Gentle Jesus up above, please keep Trevor safe within your love.
Bobbi Mack
January 22, 2004
I did not get much of an opportunity to get to know Trevor. But from what I observed, there wasn't a happier child around. He definitely had an excitement for life and loved without reservations. I have learned from a very valuable lesson from Trevor. Happiness comes from inside! Life is too short to not live the happiest life I can and spread my joy to others.
Thank-you Trevor
Kathie Eckle
January 22, 2004
Ralph, Pam, Matt, Katie, Ali & Shea,
You all have my sincere condolences. I enjoyed the time I had to spend with Trevor and the rest of you when I would visit. He was so delightful. I will hold him in my heart forever.
Nature's Rainbows
We held him our parent arms
for days or weeks or years.
Now we hold him in our hearts
and cry the darkest tears.
The cord attached to children,
eternally fine and strong.
We never leave the missing;
it holds us all life long.
He is now inside us -
our souls tattooed with gold.
His love, his words, caresses,
are hugs that we still hold.
If we open to the knowledge,
that he’s not completely gone,
we will sometimes feel his touching,
sometimes soft and sometimes strong.
When he shows us nature's rainbows,
we can feel his proud delight,
sending signs to show he’s living,
only far beyond our sight.
Love, Nana Kathie
Cassie Thompson
January 22, 2004
Anytime you need an ear, know that I will always be here! I love you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronna and Cameron Krantzman
January 22, 2004
Our deepeset condolensces go out to you and your family. Trevor will never be forgotten in our hearts.
Tom Webb
January 22, 2004
Trevor Michael Salem
The words came here so solemnly,
A child has left this sod,
He's traveled to another place
Into the arms of God.
Through tears of grief we mourn his loss,
Emptiness resides,
Yet promises made long ago
Yield hope for what betides.
He came a blessing doubled,
A gift wrapped up in grace,
For six brief years we had him here
To see his smiling face.
Now in the depth of winter
Where winters rarely come,
He silently slipped out to be
With One who called him home.
As we kneel before You now,
Please give this family peace,
In mercy be our constant guide,
Grant each one faith increased,
Shield us from Satan's vile attacks
Which strike with stones of hate,
Revive our hearts, rain down the love,
That only you create.
The desert of despair and doubt
Can leave throats dry with thirst,
Yet, fully filled He draws His own
With love that blossomed first.
Watered deep from thrones on high,
Secure in Him we'll dwell,
Until we see our Trevor there
Where there are no farewells.
T.D. Webb
1/22/04
Dianna Georgepul
January 22, 2004
Trevor will live on in the memories that you hold in your heart until the day that you meet with him again in the presence of the Lord. May God bless you all during this period of sorrow and pain.
Deepest sympathies,
Dianna
RANDY MARTIN
January 22, 2004
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORRY! MAY THEY FIND COMFORT IN THE MEMORIES OF YOUR LAUGHTER & SMILES. MY WIFE CHANIN (ROBSON SEC.) WILL MISS YOUR BRIGHT SHINING SMALL AND BOYISH CHARMS AT LUNCHES SPENT WITH YOU AT ROBSON. GODSPEED AND PUT A GOOD WORD IN FOR ME!
Robert Pargmann & Dan Masters
January 22, 2004
We were deeply saddened by the news of Trevor's passing. He was such a cheerful and loving little guy. God must have needed a happy little helper! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thomas Purves
January 22, 2004
Ralph and family, this news has come as a great shock to myself and Georgie. No words I can say will be able to take the pain from you, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Fat Tam & Georgie
June Bower Lang
January 22, 2004
My heart will be with you today as you honor the life of your sweet son,Trevor. God be with you to ease your pain
Auntie June
Tricia Kelly
January 21, 2004
Ralph,
What a beautiful boy, and beautiful memories. May he stay safe in your heart and in those of his family. God must have been in need of another angel...
Blessings and love to you and your family.
~Tricia
Maria & Victoria Gallegos
January 21, 2004
We will miss your beautiful smile. We will never forget how you would come to pick up your sisters with mom and always smiling and talking to everyone. We love you and will be praying for your family.
Valerie Chiappetta, 1st Grade Teacher, Robson Elementary
January 21, 2004
I will miss Trevor's smiling face. He always made you feel that he was so happy to see you. He was a special boy and now he is in a special place. May God bless you and your family.
Ulrike Cabrera
January 21, 2004
Ever since we heard of little Trevors homegoing, we have not ceased to pray for those who share in his loss. Thank, God that Jesus bore your grief and sorrow and will strengthen you day by day to carry on until that glorious day, when you all meet again. We specially pray for his siblings who will miss their brother so very much. May God's peace rest upon all of you day after day.
Kelly Perez
January 21, 2004
THANK YOU...for being another angel!! Although we knew each other for a short time your "smile" will be with me forever!
Laurie Armstrong
January 21, 2004
SueAnne, Ari, Kati, Shea & Family,
As a family you have brought four wonderful, loving, caring children into this world. I'll always remember his happiness and what a warm and caring child he is. I'll never forget Trevor and Shea playing with the bubbles. Their happiness was infectious and it was such a pleasure to share in their joy as they played that day.
Know that our hearts are heavy and we grieve with you. Jesus took a Special Angel home to be with him.
With love,
Laurie
Dick & Barbara Hackett
January 21, 2004
We are friends of Nana Shirley.
Our prayers are with all of you.
May God bless you.
Peggy Foster
January 21, 2004
My prayers go out to Trevors friends and family, especially his mom Sueanne and brother and sisters and Granddad Burt. He will never be forgotten, but always remembered with love.
Barbara Fickel
January 21, 2004
I could not even begin to imagine the pain and suffering you and your family are going through at this time. Prayers are being said for all of you. You have my deepest sympathies.
Rhonda Headings
January 21, 2004
Dear Trevor,
I will miss your smiling face. Thanks so much for the half eaten peanut butter/jelly sandwiches. You and I had a special bond. We enjoyed each other's company. I always asked you to come home with me for the weekend. You would just smile and chuckle and wonder how it might be arranged. You were truly special to me. Robson will be a sad school without you. And I will be sad without you! I know you are in a happy place. Remember that I love you and we will meet again. This time I'll bring the peanut butter/jelly sandwiches. Love,
Rhonda Headings
Special Education Resource Teacher
Robson Elementary School
Christopher Whitehead
January 21, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of great sorrow. We pray that Trevor will now soar on wings of eagles and will continue to bring smiles to those whose lives he touched in his brief time here.May God bring comfort to you all.
Dan Jeffery
January 21, 2004
Ralph, It was with great sadness and sorrow that I read about your son's passing. As a fellow "twins dad" I've felt a special sort of connection with you that I guess comes with parenthood, but I can't imagine the pain you are feeling now. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
"Daddy, when we get to Heaven, can I taste the Milky Way?
"Are we goin' there to visit, or are we goin' there to stay?
"Am I gonna see my Grandpa? Can I have a pair of wings?
"An' do you think that God could use another Angel,
"To help pour out the rain?"
Harry Smith
January 21, 2004
Godspeed Trevor! My sincere condolences and sympathy to the family you have left behind. May they find the strength in each other and their faith to endure your loss, until the day you all meet again. Maybe you can put in a good word with the boss for them while you are there!
My sincere best wishes to Ralph, Sueann and the family...
Harry
Jerry Dixon
January 21, 2004
We all try to lead the children.
"Walk a Little slower, Daddy." said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see;
So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.
Someday when I'm all grown up, You're what I want to be.
Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!
Ann Welker
January 21, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will forever miss Trevor's bright smile and engaging sense of humor.
Deanna Godfrey
January 21, 2004
He will always be in our prayers and thoughts-
Love to all.
RANDY MARTIN
January 21, 2004
MY WIFE CHANIN IS SEC. AT ROBSON
SHE WAS VERY AFFECTED BY TREVOR.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED AT SCHOOL.
Brenda Price
January 21, 2004
My Prayers are with you, Ralph and Pam. May God continue to heal your family and bless your spirits.
Love you, both
In Christ,
Brenda
Robson Elementary School
January 21, 2004
Although Trevor was just a first grader, staff and students throughout our school knew him. There was a bounce in his step and he always wore a smile on his face. Trevor will be remembered as a kindhearted, intelligent, loving child. He will be missed.
Ted Eisenman
January 21, 2004
Trevor is with God and knowing his son, Jesus our Lord and saviour. I know in my heart that he was a reflection of his earthly father and deserving of the Heavenly Gates. For Trevor's family: May God press into you with his strength and your way through this grieving process. I, as others, are here if you need us. In God's name...
Linda & Brent Smith
January 21, 2004
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for the family's loss of their tiny angel.
May the Lord bless them and keep them, guide them and comfort them in this time of need.
Love, Lin and Brent
Susie Vanderhoff
January 21, 2004
May Jesus hold you in His loving Arms.
Sandy & Whitney Branham
January 21, 2004
Trevor was a good little boy. We will miss his smile. We are honored to have gotten to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Gary and Paula Blanchette
January 21, 2004
Saying that a person's thoughts and prayers are with those close to Trevor begin to sound a little cliché after awhile. Please know that ours are, and will continue to be, sincere and from the heart.
May God's Holy Spirit bring peace and comfort to each and every one of you.
In Christ Jesus,
Daddy Ralph Salem
January 21, 2004
My sweet little Trevor always loved life. I will never forget my son and feel a huge void in my life, now that he is gone.
Some of his joys included wearing one of daddy's shirts to bed, instead of pajamas. He'd always ask me, "Daddy, is that your favorite shirt?" I'd tell him that whatever he was wearing was my favorite and he'd promise me he'd take special care of it.
I will forever miss his daily requests for help - "Daddy, when you have a minute, could you help me?"
I will also miss his kisses and his never-ending desire to hold my hand, no matter where we were.
In stores, he would note the name tags of the employees and use their name, then give the entire family history to whomever would listen. It was so hard to get mad at him for this, as his smile would melt away all anger.
He brought joy and love to everyone he came across and had a knack for making people feel special.
My little big guy, I know where you are - you're preparing for our eventual arrival in the Kingdom of Heaven - you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. We will be with you before any of us know it. In some ways, life is too short; in your case, for us, far too short. But it isn't for us to choose the time and place. You're with God now and He has you in a special place. We'll be with you soon, my son.
Lord Jesus, we pray for your continued strength in accepting the earthly loss of our very special boy.
“Jesus said: ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these’” – Matthew 19:14
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” – Psalm 116:15
I'm sure everyone shares a sense of loss in missing you, son. We'd all like to thank you and God for the time we did have with you. You mean everything to us.
I love you always and forever,
Daddy
P.S. - Your monkey and bunny are safe, keeping Daddy warm at night.
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