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KYA PARKER Obituary

Kya De`Sha Parker 2004 ~ 2010 Kya De`Sha Parker, "Our Little Princess", born August 20, 2004 went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 19th, 2010.Kya dearly loved her family, especially her little brothers and her "ponies". She loved to dance, sing, read and draw pictures. She also loved people and "being in charge" whenever possible. She attended the Pony Express Elementary School and was starting 1st grade. She was a member of the LDS Saddleback Ward, she attended the New Pilgrim Baptist Church with her Nana Parker and the LDS Apple Farms Ward with her Grandma Kevern. She made friends wherever she went, and everyone loved Kya. Kya is survived by her parents: Anthony and Buffy (Elizabeth), her brothers: Braylon and Dyson, grandparents: Anthony L and Sha (Orlia) Parker (Kearns, UT), and Gregory and Ann Kevern (West Valley City, UT), great-grandparents: Barbara Green (St. Louis, MO), Ester and James Tatum (St. Louis, MO), and Eugene and LaRue Kevern (SLC, UT), and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and family can pay their respects on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at LDS Apple Farms Ward building located at 3750 S. 2200 W., West Valley City, UT from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Interment will be at the Memorial Estates Cemetry located at 6500 South Redwood Road. Anyone wishing to make donations for the Parker family can do so through Wells Fargo Bank, Parker Family 0820. Online guestbook at wingmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Aug. 25, 2010.

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August 29, 2010

Dear Parker Family,
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of your darling Kya. We pray for the healing of your spirits and for the physical healing of Buffy and your son.
-- Cherie Hale & Miriam Murphy (Jamee Kevern's aunts)

Danielle Smokoff

August 28, 2010

Parker Family

I have been deeply saddened at the tragic loss of your gorgeous Kya. May you find some comfort in the beautiful memories she has left behind. Your family has been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Danielle Smokoff

August 28, 2010

Parker family

I am deeply saddened by the loss of your gorgeous little Kya. I hope you may find some comfort in the beautiful memories she has left behind. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Robyn Urry

August 28, 2010

I have been saddened and at a loss this week for words to offer in a time like this. Kya's loss is tragic and she had so much left to do on earth. I can only hope that her passing means that she was needed for another purpose, perhaps as one of God's angels. She will definitely be watching over you and be with you always. I am so very sorry for what your family is going through...I know she touched many lives. You are all in my prayers now and in the months to come.

The Martinez Family Steve,Lanette,Troy&Cameo

August 28, 2010

Parker family, We are sincerely sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful Angel Kya, she will be sadly missed but warmly remembered at West Pointe.
Your family are in our Thoughts and Prayers.

Jim and Dorothea Peak

August 27, 2010

Dear Anthony,Buffy,Sha,Anthony Sr.

Our thoughts and prayers have been with you constantly over the past week. We are so deeply saddened at the loss of your Kya. Please know that we are here for you sould you need anything. Years have passed sense we have seen each other, but the love we have always felt for your family never changed. God Bless you all.

M W

August 27, 2010

Dear Parker Family,

I did not have the joy of knowing your little girl, but I live in Eagle Mtn. and it broke my heart to hear what happened. I will keep you all in my thoughts and hope for a quick recovery for Buffy & Braylon.

I can't even begin to imagine what your family is going through now, but may you find peace knowing that your little girl is now watching over you and her little brothers.

Jennifer (Morris) Payne

August 26, 2010

Parker Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and hopefully you'll be able to find peace, even if it were for a moment. Your family has always held a special place with me while growing up. Know you are loved.
~ The Payne Family

August 26, 2010

Our payers are with you through this difficult time. Kya was a beautiful girl and was truly loved by her primary teachers (Scott and Mary Lynn Childs) and many others. She touched many lives in her short time here on earth. We prayer for you all.
Love,
Kristy Canham and Lynda Kelly

Feliz Scamehorn

August 26, 2010

Buffy and Anthony, I am so sorry for the pain you both are going through. I wish I could be there for you. My heart is with yours. My family and I will continue our prayers for your healing. -Your cousin Feliz (Oklahoma City, OK)

Heather and Kylee Everett

August 26, 2010

Dearest Parker Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Kya and Kylee danced on the same team together, Kylee misses her greatly!

The Porter Family

August 26, 2010

Auntie, We Love You all and our hearts goes out to TJ and his family. We will continue to be in prayer for the strength of the famiy.Hugges and Kisses to TJ, Buffie, Kya,Braylon, and the baby. Kya is in the presence of GOD..WE LOVE YOU GUYS.

The Porters,
Nolan, Yolanda, Mario, Taylor-Marie, Milo, Felicia, and the Twins (Jayden and Jordan

Angela Bertagnole Bridge

August 26, 2010

Buffy & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful KYA. Our families have been life long friends, even though we have fallen out of touch over the years. My heart is so broken right now I can't even express my feelings. Just know that she is in gods hands now and her spirit will be with you at all times watching over you! Please contact me if you ever need to talk or help with anything! We are here for you always, you were like a little sister to me! I love you and your family deeply!

August 26, 2010

TJ and Buffy,

Our hearts are sadden by the lost of our precious family member beautiful KYA, she will be missed by us all. I know there were a lot of fond memories we missed with her because of the distance we live but she will be forever in our hearts. Her beautiful smile we will always cherish and remember.......

When you miss seeing her watching her play with her brothers just stop and look up at sky and you will see her pretty little face and smile looking back at you and I can just imagine her saying to you daddy I am OK...

Aunt Polly, Uncle Charles and Family

Julie Tripp

August 26, 2010

Buffy,
I wish i could find the words to offer you and your family comfort at this time, there just are none. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kya is and will always be a beautiful little princess.

ginni saliby

August 26, 2010

We loved living next door to kya these last few months. She is an angle now. I am glad to know her family can see her again in the next life to come! My son pierce really liked playing with her and we enjoyed her playing in our home. I'll never look at my daughters princess kitchen the same, she loved it..

Stephanie Whipple

August 26, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kevern & Parker Families. We hope all is well with Buffy and Brylon. We had the opportunity to meet sweet little Kya a couple of times and each time she was always smiling! She will be missed.

Laura Eutsler

August 26, 2010

Buffy I love you! The hurt will never go away, it will just get different. You have Anthony & he has you, stay close to each other. Your baby girl will be waiting for you after this life. Know that, beleive that, have Faith, Hope and Trust do not doubt. God knows of your pain and sorrow lean on the Savior he is there for you. Kiss your babies often, love them every moment; life is priceless.
May your Kya watch over you, that you may feel her love as she feels yours.
Love to you always.

August 26, 2010

We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your beautiful little girl. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you through this difficult time.

The dancers of West Pointe Studios were so very blessed to have precious Kya as part of their team. And now the angels in heaven are blessed with the opportunity to enjoy watching her dance.

May you keep her spirits alive through all the wonderful memories you have of your beautiful daughter during her short time on earth.

The Maumau Family
Mark, Stephanie, Kiyana and Quinlan

Chelir Grady

August 26, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember sitting at New Pilgrim during breakfast on Sunday mornings with her, and just admiring her and Braylon's energy. She was definitely a joy here on earth, and I know she is warming the hearts of everyone now in Heaven. Praying for you all! Remember to keep your head up always, because she is definitely looking down and smiling at all of you. Be blessed! :)

Calli Hamre

August 26, 2010

Kya I am very proud to say i got a chance to meet and see you every week I absolutly loved seeing your smiling face in dance class! You were an amazing dancer and friend to all of your classmates ! Parker family my thoughts and prayers go out to you your daughter had a heart of gold she is with her heavenly fathet and will be watching over you guys! She is now our dancing angel I love you guys and Kya miss calli loves you baby girl

Sandra, Desiree, & Taylor Dicharo

August 25, 2010

Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers go out to your family. Kya, with her beautiful smile and the twinkle in her eyes will be truly, truly missed. God had a greater purpose for her in Heaven and now as an Angel in God's presence, she will eternally watch over you and protect you. We Love You Kya and to the Parker Family, we send our deepest condolences.

Brandon & Kami Howard

August 25, 2010

Dear Parkers, We heard of your loss and wanted to send our thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

Tim Masias

August 25, 2010

Parkers,

We are deeply saddened at your loss. Words cannot explain the emotion we felt as we heard the terrible news of the accident. We wish you a speedy recovery both physically and emotionally. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

- The Masias'

August 25, 2010

Parker Family... We are saddened for you loss and hope the love of your family and friends will see you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Greg and Cindy Shoop (Sandy, UT)

Monica Hunt

August 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Parker Family...
The Hunts
Gil, Sandra and Monica

Melanie & Kennedy Lobato

August 25, 2010

Kya you will missed at West Pointe Dance, you were such a Beautiful Little Dancer, now you are dancing in Heaven. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to your family. We will miss you and Love you forever.

Jen Morrison

August 25, 2010

Dear Parker Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope you know you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Sending our love.

Kristin Evans

August 25, 2010

Buffy, We have been life time friends and I want you and Anthony to know my heart truly goes out to you both. I feel as though my heart got broke when I heard the news. I know its been a while but we spent so many years together that I feel that your pain is my pain. You have always been there for me and I want you to know I will always be here for you no matter that I live in Idaho. My family has said many prayers for you. I love you and I am so sorry. Hang in their because I know your beautiful daughter will be watching over you every day, until you reunite with her. My prayers and love are with you and all your family. I am so Sorry!!

Lea Tame

August 25, 2010

I am so saddened by the loss of Kya. I feel so honored to have been her kindergarten teacher and to have known such a wonderful girl. Your family is in our prayers.

Becky Morton

August 25, 2010

Parker family, you have been constantly in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing Kya and her great smile. She was such a sweet little girl. Know that there are so many people here in Eagle Mountain that care about you.

Wendy Greenberg Tull

August 25, 2010

Buffy I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Sandy Shoop

August 25, 2010

Buffy and Kevern Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. What a sweet little angle. My thoughts are with you during this hard time.

Jamison Law

August 25, 2010

Parker family. We love you guys. Kya will be missed dearly by McKenna, Michelle, Tyler, and myself. McKenna loved playing ponies with Kya.
Jamison Law

August 25, 2010

Parker and Kevern Family,
My Annie called and told me the sad news. You have been in our prayers. We have had a lot of interaction with your families over the years. I sang in a group with the Kevern grandparents, Annie played volleyball with Buffy and my Adam played football with Antonie at Granite High School. So we were all sorry when we heard about your loss. Her picture really shows what a beautiful girl she was. Again, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Marsha Vandermyde

Mike and Teresa Whitmer

August 25, 2010

Buffy and Anthony,
We sorrow at your loss but glory in the knowledge that Kya is with those who love her. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the peace of the Holy Spirit comfort you in your trials.

sherry reichert

August 25, 2010

Buffy and Family

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. I heard that Buffy and her son are still in the hospital. I hope all goes well with them and they will be home soon.

I saw Kya at my daughter, Tashell's baby shower. She is a precious angle who will always be there to guide and comfort you.

God bless you and your precious family.

August 25, 2010

We love you Buffy, Anthony, Braylon and Dyson! You will be with your princess again one day! Hang in there, remember how much your friends and family love you at this time!!

Nate & Wendy Jackman

Jamie Jensen

August 25, 2010

I am so very sorry for your loss. My son Kayden was in Kya's kindergarten class and he missed her today in first grade. Please know we love and pray for you and your family. Jamie Jensen

August 25, 2010

Anthony, Buffy& Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this hard time.. we love you guys.. Jamee and Makenzee Mcdonald.. Your softball buddy :)

Melissa Haderlie

August 25, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. My son Ben was in Kya's Kindergarten class at Pony Express and is proud to call her his friend. I also remember seeing her cute face when I went to help in class. Kya is so beautiful and she will be missed greatly. Love, Melissa Haderlie & family

Todd & Lindsay Jaeger

August 25, 2010

Buffy & Anthony we are deeply sorry for your loss. We know how special and amazing little girls are and cannot imagine your grief. You are both very strong individuals and will find the strength to get through this. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Whiting

August 25, 2010

My heart hurts for your loss. Kya was such a beautiful little girl. I can see both of her parents in her. My prayers are with you at difficult time. She had amazing parents here on earth and now she is your beautiful angel in heaven. Anthony and Buffy, know you have so many people who love you and are here to support you during this time and always. God bless you.

Brooklynn Fobbs

August 25, 2010

Buffy, Anthony & Family,

I hope you know how much I love you. I am just heartbroken over this...please know prayers are being said for your family daily! I cannot even imagine the hurt you are feeling right now, but I know God's love is surrounding you to help carry you through this difficult time. Kya will be deeply missed, but I know she is shining down from above.

With Love,

Brooklynn, Justus and Lyric

Pastor Bridgette Waters

August 25, 2010

Anthony, Buffy & Family, Our prayers will continually be with you all. Our hearts are heavy for we will all miss her dearly. Your New Pilgrm church family are all grateful for this beautiful gift that was shared with us. I want you to know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal! You all are special to us. We love you dearly.

Kim Ekker

August 25, 2010

No words can express how deeply my heart hurts for all of you. Kya is a beautiful girl . Kya is so lucky to have so many great people who love her .

Ashley Kaneko-Johnson

August 25, 2010

Anthony, Buffy & Family..... I am so sorry for your loss. I have been thinking deeply of you all. My heart and thoughts go out to all of you. Kya is such a beatiful little girl, and was so lucky to have you as her parents. Much love Ashley Kaneko-Johnson & Family

Carla Fobbs

August 25, 2010

Anthony & Buffy,
I wish I could say or do something that would make the hurt and sadness go away. No one will be able to replace Kya in your hearts. All I can do is let you know that you are being thought of and prayed for each day. My heart breaks for you but I believe Kya is smiling down on you and, "being in charge", will carry you through this time.
All my love and support,

Joy Richards

August 25, 2010

You are so loved. I am so so very sorry your little Kya had to go back with her Father in Heaven after such a brief moment to share her love with you. She is Gods precious little Spirit entrusted to your Care during her short Presence here on Earth. Trust God is with you and carrying you through this heartache and immeasurable grief. Love you

Ameeka Soto-Earl

August 25, 2010

No words can express how deeply my heart hurts for all of you. Kya was a darling little girl. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Nathan and Natalie Schafer

August 25, 2010

Dear Parker Family

We want you to know that during this tragic time our thoughts have been with you endlessly. We are overwhelmed with feelings and no words to describe them. Please know that during this difficult time both our hearts and tears are with you.

With deepest sympathy

LeAnne Done

August 25, 2010

To my long time friends that I love dearly,

I just want to say how deeply sorry I am for the loss of Kya. She was such beautiful little girl! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am here in everyway!

I love you guys!
LeAnne Done

Tashell Ruiz

August 25, 2010

Buffy and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Kya was a darling little girl. I still remember her when you brought her to my baby shower she was just full of so much joy. Iam very blessed to meet her for that liitle bit. Im so sorry for you loss.

Tashell Ruiz

Jodi Whipple

August 25, 2010

Kya you will be missed dearly, my heart and prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. I can just hear your cute little voice at your grandma and grandpa Keverns house asking for chocolate milk..... Thinken of you.

David and Karen Barker

August 25, 2010

Anthony and Buffy, We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter Kya. We all have been praying for you and your families. We know Kya is safe in the arms of our Father. May the Lord be with you.

Michele (Barnott) McKay

August 25, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious little angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of trial.

August 25, 2010

You will always have a place in our hearts, Love Ebonee and Ceola.

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