Essa Matisse Ricker

Our beautiful daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend returned home to the arms of her Savior on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Essa was born on September 4, 1996, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Loye Dean and Danelle Sherie Dutson Ricker. She loved family and spending time with them. She was the second of three children; she has an older sister, M'Leah and little brother, Conner. Essa was an absolute joy to everyone around her. "Essa Messa" was a free spirit who had her own style. Her trademark was her beautiful smile, mismatched socks and her bright colored shoes. Essa loved to take pictures and draw. She enjoyed gymnastics and was often outside jumping on the trampoline. She was a student at Diamond Fork Jr. High School and loved all of her friends there. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Essa enjoyed Seminary and was always willing to help whenever and wherever needed. She is a sweet and loving spirit and leaves a lasting impression. She will be forever loved, missed and always remembered. She is survived by her parents, Dean and Danelle Ricker; sister, M'Leah Danelle Ricker and brother, Conner Dean Scott Ricker, all of Covered Bridge; grandma, Sherie Hudson, N. Las Vegas, NV; grandma, Norma Ellen Ricker, Leeds, UT; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who love her dearly. She was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Joseph Russell Dutson, and Robert Morton Ricker; uncle, Preston O. M. Dutson; and her dog, Sophie Jo. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Canyon View Stake Center Chapel, 976 South 2550 East, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call on the family on Wednesday evening, October 19, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah or on Thursday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Donations may be made in Essa's name at any Zion's Bank Branch.