Ryker Gray Smith

2012 - 2012

Ryker Gray Smith came to this earth on July 12, 2012 and sadly after only two months he finished his work here and returned to the arms of our Heavenly Father on September 16, 2012. He was born to the most incredible mother, Rebecca Lynn Smith. He has been loved by his papa and grammy, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends and many other loved ones.

"The Lord takes many away even in infancy, that they may escape the envy of man, and the sorrows and evils of this present world; they were too pure, too lovely, to live on earth" - Joseph Smith.

We have no answers on why he left so soon, but have realized why he came to us. In these past days of terrible mourning, we have learned that he gave us the best two months of our lives. He loved to lie on our chest, right in the middle, so he could hear our heart beating. He smiled and baby talked early, which is now a sweet blessing to us as we watch his videos. He watched Disney movies with his mom in the middle of the night. He loved it when papa would bounce with him on the exercise ball. When he fussed, his mom discovered that when she played music, including Phantom of the Opera, he would calm down. He gave special time to grammy when they went on walks. He loved taking baths and showers with mom. He hated when mom would put lotion on him. He loved his Fridays with the relatives. He would laugh when mom would sing silly songs to him. He truly gave more than he took. Thank you, Ryker, for picking us as your family.

"No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you're the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside out. Love you forever, baby boy." Mom

Ryker is survived by hi mother, Rebecca, papa Kevin Smith, grammy Anne Smith, Uncles David, Daniel, Matt and Steven, Aunts Jennifer, Stacey and Stella, cousins Abby, Ashton, Brooklyn, Elijah, Hayley, Dustin and William, Great grandparents, Keith and Janet Kearns, and George and Marlene Smith, and so many other extended family members and friends.

With words beyond expression, we wish to thank our friend and neighbor, Dr. Justin Pearson, for his help and kindness at our greatest time of need, Dr. Nathan Nielson, for bringing Ryker safely into the world, the police, paramedics, dispatcher and firemen of Orem City, and the staff at UVRMC emergency room who recognized that Ryker was not just a patient, he was our life!

On Friday, September 21, 2012 there will be a viewing from 9:00 am - 10:30 am followed by the funeral at 11:00 am. Services will be held at the church on 151 West 1600 South, Orem. Ryker will be laid to rest at the Provo City Cemetery.