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BENJAMIN DUVALL Obituary

Benjamin Raj DuVall "Our Brave Baby Boy" Benjamin Raj DuVall left this world in the arms of his parents, surrounded by family and loved ones.Benjamin arrived 10 weeks early on November 14, 2010 and fought a valiant fight. During his three and a half short months on earth, he taught his family and all those he touched patience, the value of hope, and trust in God. He was a wise little soul. He returned home to his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2011 due to complications of his prematurity. Benjamin is survived by his parents, Jenifer and Scott DuVall; big sisters, Abby India and Rachel Rani DuVall; grandparents, Kenneth and Mary DuVall and Kent and Debbie Forbush; great-grandparents, Joye Cummings and Presley and Evelyn DuVall; and lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Joseph Cummings, Jay and Mardeen Wahlen, Mitchell and Beth Forbush, and great-aunt Judith Shelton. We sincerely appreciate the prayers and support of our family and friends in behalf of Benjamin and our family. Special thanks to Emily, Maureen, and all those who lovingly cared for him at the University Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit. It brought us great comfort to know that he was well cared for when we couldn't be at the hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2011, 11:00 a.m. at the Westbrook 6th Ward, 6364 South 3200 West. A visitation time for family and friends will be held following the service until 2:00 p.m. Graveside, 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the University Hospital Newborn Intensive Care Unit through an account set up in Benjamin's name at any University Federal Credit Union branch.

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Published by Deseret News on Mar. 4, 2011.

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Lee Min Lau

March 10, 2011

Dear Scott,

We just heard the news from Shan. We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences and best wishes are with you and your family.

With sympathy,
Stan, Shaun, Senthil and Lee Min.

March 8, 2011

Dear BenRajamin,

I miss you, sweet boy. You taught us all so much in the short time you were on this earth. I only met you a few times, but that was all it took for me to fall madly in love with you. I wish that right now I was stealing you away from your Mom or Dad's arms to cuddle, hug, and talk to you just to make sure you knew I was your favorite aunt. But I know that you are watching over us and are happy to be free from your hospital bed. I will keep an eye on your family for you! They sure miss you.

Love you lots,
Your Aunt Hu

Kendrick and Joanne LaFleur

March 8, 2011

I'm very sorry, Scott. I cannot even begin to understand what you must be going through. Our family will be praying for you.

March 8, 2011

Dear Scott,
I am so sorry to hear about Benjamin. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Geri Mineau

Alison Fraser

March 8, 2011

Dear Scott,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. He looks like he was a beautiful baby with a sparkle in his eyes. This must be a very hard time for you. Our thoughts are with you.

Sanghoon Lee

March 7, 2011

Dear Duval,

I was suprised and so sad when I heard this mournful news.
I express my deep sorrow and I beileve you will overcome this hard time well.

Sanghoon

John Pestian

March 7, 2011

Scott and Jen,

Some many years ago our infant daughter died. Few things in life hurt this much. Embrace this cross. Use the suffering to deepen the love you have for each other. Remember, in suffering there is wisdom. Take that wisdom, own it, own all that it offers. Then, in time, you'll sense that Benjamin has always been right there with you.

God Bless.

Guy Divita

March 7, 2011

My heart goes out to you and your family. Benjamin and you are in my prayers.

Hillary Larsen

March 6, 2011

Scott and Jen,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of your handsome little boy. I pray that you and your family with have peace and comfort at this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

Hillary (Rock) Larsen

Betty Ann Baer

March 6, 2011

Ralph and I are sorry to hear of your loss. You're a very special family and our Heavenly Father loves you. We heard of the funeral after it occured or we would have attended. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you.

Erin Dwan

March 5, 2011

Dearest Jen, Scott, Abby and Rachel-

I am so so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful baby boy. He is a part of a wonderful and amazing family, who will help each other get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Erin

March 5, 2011

Duvall Family,
When in despair remember always that your family is sealed forever. That you were sent a beautiful spirit as part of Heavenly Fathers plan, and that in time you all will be together. No one person has the ability to understand or sympathize with your experience, but your Heavenly Father. Look to him to receive answers and peace.
AB

Mindy Walsh

March 5, 2011

Dear DuVall Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you all.

Love,
The GenaVee and Lee R Broderick Family

Rui and Mike Zelleer

March 5, 2011

Scott and the Family,

I am sorry to hear about your baby boy. He must have been such a valiant spirit who needed only a short earthly life here. Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

Vicky Dyson

March 5, 2011

Scott & Jen, I am so sad to hear of your loss. My family has all expressed their sorrow too. We all love you and yours.
Aunt Vicky

March 5, 2011

Scott and Jen,
We weep with you
We pray for you.
We send our love to you.
Such a perfect little boy.

Dave and Sunan Laws and family

Michelle Ashley

March 5, 2011

Jen,Scott,Debbie and Kent

I am so sorry to hear the loss of your handsome baby Benjamin. You will always be in are thoughts and prayers. We love you, if you need anything we will always be here for you.

Janice and Lonnie Truscott, Michelle Ashley, Amber Shalz

Kristen Webster

March 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your baby boy. it is good to know you will be with him again. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kristen (garn) Webster

Presidente Garth y Hermana Wakefield

March 4, 2011

Dearest Scott and Jennifer,

Your little Benjamin has the look of a "perfect angel!" We know that your family has been blessed so much by having this tiny little sweet baby in your lives if even for a very short time. We promise that you will feel little Ben at times when a soft wind is blowing, or when a light rain is falling, and when the beautiful rainbow suddenly appears across the sky. May you feel our Heavenly Father's loving arms around you and your family to comfort you and to help you console one another.

You don't know us but we feel we know you through your dear parents, Ken and Mary DuVall. We served as the first mission president in the Spain Bilbao Mission and your parents followed us to Bilbao not too long afterwards. We became great friends and so we feel that you Scott and Jennifer, and your girls are also our great friends. We hurt when our friends hurt!

We leave our love and our prayers with you and your entire family.

With much love and our deep caring thoughts,

Nancy Stanley

March 4, 2011

Jen and Scott: We, too, are sorry for your loss. Your attitudes and faith over these past several months have strengthened our family. You will continue to be in our prayers. May you find peace during this time.
Love, The Stanley Family

Wayne and Misti Brown

March 4, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of your baby boy. Your family are in our prayers.

Bethany and Zack Stone

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen, we are deeply sorry for your loss. Your family continues to be in our prayers! You are both amazing examples. Sweet, adorable Benjamin is so blessed to have you as parents!

March 4, 2011

Scott, Jen, Abby and Rachel,

I love you.

Aunt Rita

Kayleen Dunn

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May you always feel your sweet baby boys spirit...Kayleen and Don Dunn

Laurel Almstedt

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen: We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you.....Laurel, David, Skye, Alisha and Weston

Xiaoming and Shuying

March 4, 2011

Dear Scott and Jen,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of brave baby Ben. He is such a beautiful angel. We wish the best for you and your family.

Brett South

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen,
I cannot imagine what you must be going through. You have an amazing network of friends and family who support and love you and your beautiful family. Your strength and faith are an inspiration to everyone.

DuVall and Amy Laws

March 4, 2011

We love you so much. Our hearts are aching on your behalf. Our prayers and love are with you at this time.

Kelli Henricksen

March 4, 2011

BRaj touched so many hearts and lives in the short amount of time he was here. We will forever be grateful for the influence Benjamin had on all of us. We love you Benjamin Raj and look forward to the day when we will see you again. Thank you Scott and Jen for bringing him into our lives- we love you so much!

Emily Anderson

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen,
We can't begin to know what you are going through, but we have prayed for little Benjamin since the day he was born and will continue to pray for you and your beautiful girls! You are great examples of strength! We love you!
Jason and Emily

Brian and Kathy Withers

March 4, 2011

What a beautiful baby boy you have had the privilege of enjoying for a short time. May the knowledge you have of things eternal help to comfort you in the days ahead. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you.

Clark Timmins

March 4, 2011

Our family will keep you in our prayers. We are so sorry for the loss of your perfect little boy. It just breaks my heart...

Stephanie Platt

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jen - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your sweet family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gregory Family

March 4, 2011

Love you Scott and Jen! Our hearts ache for you and your gorgeous girls. Thank you for letting us spend many precious moments with BRaj. His influence upon us all will always be there. He will NEVER be forgotten.

Marjorie Natter

March 4, 2011

Scott & Jennifer I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful baby boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marjorie Natter

March 4, 2011

Dear Scott and Jen,
Ric and I send our deepest sympathies at this time. What a darling little perfect child. The challenge is for you to live so as to be with him again. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers
Ric and Trish Olsen

Natalie K Thomas

March 4, 2011

Scott and Jennifer,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy. Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Natalie, Caden & Paizlie Thomas-Hoskins

March 4, 2011

I don't know you, but when I saw his adorable picture, his oxygen tube reminded me of a halo. I'm so sorry you've had to say goodbye too soon to your precious angel. Prayers for your peace and comfort.

Heather Taukaieho

March 4, 2011

Jennifer,

Words cannot express our sorrow, our thoughts and prayers have been with you for months. My heart broke when I saw his beautiful face this morning in the obituary.

I am sure Grandma was the first one to greet him, and is already rocking him gently like she did with the rest of us, she will take care of him until you meet again...

We will continue to pray for your sweet family. We love you...

Heather and Andrew Taukeiaho (Bingham)

Denise Haslam

March 4, 2011

Jen, I can't even begin to imagine what you and Scott must be going through. My prayers are with you both and your sweet little girls. I hope you can find comfort in the knowledge that your family is eternal. What a beautiful baby boy your little Benjamin is.
With Love,
Denise

March 4, 2011

The Duvail Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of your beautiful little boy. My God's love surround you and your family at this time of sorrow in your life. I am a stranger to you but I to lost a child and know the pain of loosing a child big or small. I pray God's love will comfort you at this time.

Kay

March 4, 2011

I miss you sweet boy...You are an amazing soul that I feel so blessed to know. Thank you to your beautiful family for opening their hearts and trusting me with your care.
Love Always, Emily

Corinne Halls

March 4, 2011

Scott,
My heart absolutely aches for you and your wife. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved baby. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

E D

March 4, 2011

You sweet little man must have very important things to do in Heaven. May you always have his memories until you meet again.

K LL

March 4, 2011

A beautiful child. Looks so perfect in every way. Know that a stranger will be praying for your broken hear.

LEB

March 4, 2011

Prayers for comfort and strength to help you through this rough time. Sorry you have to go through this. He was a PERFECT ANGEL and was sent to teach many lessons and now has completed his mission here.

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