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Charlotte Hayes Obituary

Charlotte Grace Hayes Our Little Girl On Saturday, Feb. 21st, 2009 our beautiful child returned to the waiting arms of her Father in Heaven. Charlotte was born on June 30th, 2005 to Zar and Erin Hayes. She was born with a perfect spirit but a flawed body due to partial trisomy 16 and partial monosomy 9. Our first wish was simply to meet and hold her before she returned home, but for three and half years she was our light, our joy, our daughter. Her beaming smile, her laugh and the constant light in her eyes will forever be missed. Charlotte had a difficult life in many aspects. She endured many medical procedures, illnesses, and the frustration of not being able to physically do all she wanted. She worked hard but played harder. She was filled with joy despite her trials, and loved so many things about life including traveling, dogs, preschool, children, her dad's glasses, and her many friends. She hated shots and haircuts. Above all she loved her family. She is survived by her heartbroken parents, baby sister Ella, grandparents Julie and Kyle Enslin and Mike and Kathryn Hayes, aunts, uncles, cousins, and the thousands of lives and hearts she touched. Special thanks to the so many people who cared for, taught, and loved our baby girl. In lieu of flowers donations to Angels Hands Foundation who gave her the gift of hearing would be appreciated. Services for Charlotte will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Parleys 3rd Ward, 2615 East Stringham Ave. at Noon, viewing at 10:30. To Charlotte-well done sweet girl! Would that we can all shine as you did every day of your life.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
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Erin Hayes

February 27, 2009

Thank you for signing Charlotte's guest book! More photos of her can be found at www.booferd.blogspot.com or www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlottegracehayes.

Cheryl Leonard

February 27, 2009

Zar and Erin,

Our family was deeply saddened by your loss of Charlotte and want you to know our loving thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. I have been a friend of the Enslin family for many years now as our children grew up together. Stephanie, Allison and I express our deepest sympathy.

Cheryl Leonard

Jeanie Larsen

February 26, 2009

Zar and Erin,
I was sad to hear of your precious little girls passing. You blessed her life as she blessed yours. You are a beautiful family and a wonderful example to us. Zar and I were co-workers and my daughter, Richelle, Orme is a good friend of Erin. We express our sincere sympathy and love at this time.

Kerri Bayly

February 26, 2009

Erin,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I'm sure there are few words to comfort you in this time of grief, but I will say that mine and my family's prayers will be with you and yours. I wish you and your family peace, and understanding.

Kerri Rogers Bayly

Leanne Doom

February 26, 2009

I was so sorry to see that Charlotte has passed away. She was such a sweet little girl. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers.

Suzy

February 25, 2009

Although a stranger viewing the obituaries, Charlotte has truly touched my heart!
May her family feel love and peace at this time. You will surely miss her.

Kristi Johnson

February 25, 2009

Dear Erin and Zar, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Charlotte was one of a kind and was such a special spirit! I so enjoyed working with her and your whole family. My heart goes out to all her loved ones and I hope that your special, sweet memories of her will help ease your pain. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Kristi Johnson DDI VANTAGE

Beckie Openshaw (Amanda's Aunt)

February 25, 2009

We have followed Charlotte’s story through Amanda. We have marveled at your courage, strength, love and compassion. We have worried, cheered and cried for you. We were so sorry to hear of her passing and hope that God and Charlotte’s memories will help comfort you.

Tom Coleman

February 25, 2009

Erin and Zar,
I read the notice about your sweet little girl and I was so touched by the tender thoughts you expressed. May the Lord abundantly pour out his blessings and his tender mercies upon your family.

Stephanie Leonard

February 25, 2009

What a beautiful girl Charlotte was. It is beautiful how much love in your whole family. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Eldin and Katie Mae Ferguson

February 25, 2009

Your family has been an example of strength and faith to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so glad we knew Charlotte and had your family in our ward.

Stacy Palfreyman

February 25, 2009

Erin,
My heart goes out to you and your sweet family! I read a little about your amazing daughter and have been touched by her short life and your strong mothers heart. I have been thinking of you constantly since I heard about your little angel. May you feel the Lord's love for you at this time and always.
Stacy Harden Palfreyman

Elaine Lloyd

February 25, 2009

What an Angel Charlotte was! I felt her sweet spirit when I was able to see her. God bless you and your Family. My prayers are with you at this time.
Elaine( Jenn's T. Mom)

Shelly Tripp

February 25, 2009

Charlotte was an angel. She was so brave and her spirit was everywhere. She was so sweet and loving. She will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers are with you and your family.

Nicole Grill

February 25, 2009

Charlotte was a beautiful spirit, she brought fun and play to our stamp club whenever she could come;-) Love and blessings for you Erin and Zar.

Judy Simpson

February 25, 2009

Charlotte was an angel. I could feel her spirit everytime I was around her. My thoughts are with your family at this time. May your fond memories and gospel knowledge comfort you. Judy (Savage) Simpson

Suzanne Bowers

February 24, 2009

Please know that mu heart aches for you at this time for the loss of your darling daughter. May the Comforter be with you always.

Sister Suzanne Bowers

Kira Knobel

February 24, 2009

It makes me sad to know that there will be a new balloon at the S.O.F.T. conference in July. Charlotte was a sweet girl and I want to say thanks for letting me steal her at all the S.O.F.T. events. She will be missed.

Amber Barnes

February 24, 2009

Erin and family, my heart breaks for you as you face the days ahead without your sweet angel Charlotte by your side. I am so greatful for the precious gift of time you had with her and the chance I had to meet her. I am sorry that her stay was not longer. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amber

Josh and Lisa Hunt

February 24, 2009

Dear Zar and Erin,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlotte. What a special girl! May you feel the Lord's love and peace in the coming months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brittney Sorensen

February 24, 2009

Dear Zar and Erin,

(I used to work with Zar at PWBGL). I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet baby girl. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. Stay close to your Father in Heaven and He will guide you through this difficult time. Try to think about the happy memories that you have of Charlotte.

Brittney Sorensen

Stephanie Thomas

February 24, 2009

Dear Zar and Erin,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Charlotte was a beautiful little girl and she was so lucky to have such a wonderful family. As a fellow parent of a "angel" I hope you know how much you are loved. I hope to still see you at Angels Hands activities and if there is anything we can do please let us know.

Jared Bott

February 24, 2009

Our condolences to your family during this difficult time.

Carol Munro

February 24, 2009

Dear Zar and Erin,

I wish I could put to words how my heart goes out to you. I'm so grateful for the time we spent together in nursury so I had the opportunity to get to know you and Charlotte. I sure you don't need me to tell you how wonderful she is.

My deepest sympathies and love to you as parents. I also share in your gratefulness for the time she was here and touched all of our lives.

Guy and Janet Frost

February 24, 2009

Zar and Erin,
We are so sorry!! May you find comfort in your memories of Charlotte and the time you had together.

JoLayne Wilcock

February 24, 2009

Zar, Erin, Weston, and Stephanie, I'm so sorry to read about this. I remember Weston and Stephanie telling me how sweet, and full of life Charlotte was. I'm truely sorry.

Craig Parry

February 24, 2009

A lovely tribute to a lovely girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Marci, Tim, Kodie and Charley Osterberg

February 24, 2009

Zar and Erin,

We are so sorry for you loss. We cannot begin to imagine what you must be going through. Charlotte will be missed by everyone. She was such a beautiful little girl who gave so much love. We will always remember how she could light up the room with her laugh and smile.

Brian and Emily Hoopes

February 24, 2009

We will be forever grateful for the chance we had to get to know Charlotte over the past years. Her sweet laugh and sometimes mischievous smile always brought smiles to our faces, too. Her life and yours taught us lessons about faith and hope and love that we would need more than we'd ever have guessed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keri Mayer

February 24, 2009

Zar & Erin,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss of Charlotte. What a joy she was in your life! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!

Diane Stringham

February 24, 2009

My heart goes out to you Zar and Erin. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine your pain and grief right now. My prayers are with you and your family.

Duke & Jenn Tukuafu

February 24, 2009

To our dearest friends.. We are so sorry to hear of Charlotte's passing. We sure love you guys and will pray for you!

Neal Courtney

February 24, 2009

Charlotte, oh sweet Charlotte! You were such a light in so many lives and a perfect example of what beauty really is. Thank you for bringing us all such Joy! You will forever be missed but will never be forgotten. We love you!

Uncle Neal

Russell&Ellen Cook

February 24, 2009

Oh what a beautiful picture of Charlotte, and the words of her obituary, what a great tribute to her and to Zar and Erin.
The bond is great between that of a parent and child and so the loss of a little one brings great heartache. Know that our deepest sympathies are with you as you grieve.
May the Lord bless and comfort you in this time of loss.

Pam Watson

February 24, 2009

Erin and Zar, thank you for sharing Charlotte with us thru S.O.F.T.! Getting to know her was a true joy! Thank you for bringing her to the Festival of Trees so that we could feel her sweet spirit and see her gorgeous smile last year. She will never be forgotten!
To say that we know what you are going thru sounds so trite, but it is true and we also know that you are very strong because Charlotte taught you how to be. May God bless you in the minutes, hours, days, and years ahead.
Love,
The Watson Family from S.O.F.T.

Laura Gordon

February 24, 2009

Hey Zar and Erin-- My thoughts and best wishes are with you!

Best Wishes!
Laurie Gordon

Melissa Lester

February 24, 2009

Zar and Erin,
I am so sadded for the loss of sweet Charlotte. You were so blessed to have such a sweet angel with you for 3 years; to raise a perfect spirit of our Heavenly Father. She is guaranteed exaltation. She is perfect. The next time that you see her, she will run up to you, throw her arms around you and be able to tell you how much she loves you. She will thank you for raising her in such a loving home, for accepting her the way that she was, and loving her despite her physical limitations.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember, she is standing by our Savior's side watching over you.

Sincerely,

Melissa

Kindra Watson

February 24, 2009

Charlotte was one of our sweet little angels in SOFT. She will be missed very much. My prayers go out to her family that their pain will be eased during this sad time.

Bruce Barton

February 24, 2009

Mike and Kathryn and Zar and Family, so sorry to hear about your grandchild and daughter passing away. I met Kathryn at Highland High School, what a nice person. I send my sympathy to all the Hayes Family at this sad time.

Charla Schwaar

February 24, 2009

I will never forget her sweet smile, the light in her eyes and her cute little laugh.

Jim Carling

February 24, 2009

I just wanted to briefly express my condolences during this time for you all. I have two little daughters of my own, and don't know how I could cope if either had a debilitating disease.

I work in the pharmacy department at Primary Children's Hospital, and was happy to see so much support from loved ones at Charlotte's bedside on the evening before she passed away. I felt the presence of the spirit there, and know that you will be reunited with her very soon. I have a testimony that you will see her again and will continue to build a lasting, eternal relationship with her.

As you go on with your lives for the next few days, please be assured that there are many of us that send our prayers heaven-ward on your behalf, and wish that there were some way to shed a tear with you, or give you words of comfort.

Her obituary is very touching, and she is a beautiful little girl. I am sure that your loss is very difficult. I believe that she is in a place where she rests from all cares and worry, and is assured exaltation with our Heavenly Father in the Celestial Kingdom!

May your lives be blessed and prosperous as you cope with your loss, and may the Lord send a portion of his spirit to comfort you and give you guidance throughout the remainder of your days.

May God bless you and keep you until you are re-united with your Charlotte.

With love and respect-
Jim.

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