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Sabrina and Erik Gunter
May 14, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are such good hearted people. We are sorry that we couldn't come for the visitation. You and your family touched our hearts from the start. There are no words we can say for your pain. Our lives have been made better just by knowing you and your family. Sending our deepest condolences.
Diana Weaver
May 12, 2016
Bambe,
Although I did not know Skyler, I do know you and I am so very sorry for your loss...there is nothing more devastating than losing a child no matter what the age. Please know that I have thought of you often and my thoughts and prayers are with you and Skyler's family.
Diana
Chris & Erin Marshall
May 12, 2016
Bambe and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Charlene Johnson
May 11, 2016
Hi Bambi;
Words could never express how I feel for you right now.
My heart aches for you and the pain that you are feeling during this time.
However please know that I truly have you and your family in my prayers and I trust that God has your heart in his hands to relieve the hurt.
My favorite: Psalm 70
Much Love: Charlene your friend and co-worker.
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Josh Garwick
May 10, 2016
I never had the pleasure of meeting Skyler, I've only heard wonderful things from someone else who did know him. From everything I've heard he was a selfless, loving man who went out of his way to help others. I hope his loved ones can find some semblance of comfort when they see how loved this man was. Rest in peace.
Lyn Bocanegra
May 10, 2016
You are my baby SkySKy and I am going to miss making those pancakes for you and your friends after midnight and at 1:15 am...just because you was all hungry! You can't even imagine how MANY people LOVED you. I am going to miss seeing you walk up my driveway with a pretty young lady on your arm.....going to miss throwing your clothes in the dryer for you and folding. There is so many thing I am going to MISS about you....but the thing I am going to miss the MOST...is the HUGE HUGS you always game me and the 3 SWEET words you ALWAYS told me when you left....I LOVE YOU. Although I will NEVER be able to hear you SPEAK those 3 sweet words to me again, I know I WILL FEEL your love surrounding me! I look forward to you stopping by to let me know that you are alright. I WILL know the sign when you come. Save a place for me up there. I LOVE and MISS YOU my SkySky. Fly those beautiful wings. Until we meet again... R.I.P son.
Kim Wells
May 10, 2016
I was Skyler's first grade teacher at Lowell and I remember him learning to read in his husky little boy voice... reading parts of Make Way For Ducklings by Robert McCloskey. He'd get everyone tickled at the 'old timey" cars and outfits in this 1940's picture book. Skyler had a big personality at a little age! I am so very sorry for your loss and send prayers for you and your family.
Cheryl Barnhill
May 10, 2016
I will never forget Skylar coming out to the car, and helping me to unload the groceries, didn't ask him, he just came. He was like that, would just help people. He sat with us in the emergency room, and made us all laugh, we needed to laugh that day, was a devastating time in my life, his smile, and humor helped us through it. I wish there were more that I could do to help his family through this devastating loss and time in your lives. My heart goes out to all of you, I am praying for God to wrap his arms of comfort around you and Hold you all through this time, for His grace to be abundant to get you through the next few days, months, and in the years to come. He will be greatly missed!
esmeralda pizano
May 10, 2016
i will always remember that Smile when he would walk into the Shell gas station, such a wonderful, beautiful young man :) R I P
Susan Fischer
May 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. I cannot imagine the pain affecting the loss of Skyler. I only hope that you can move on in time as I would believe Skyler would want always remembering the wonderful child that he was. You are all in my prayers
Terri Payne
May 10, 2016
Bambe, I hated hearing this devastating news. I know how much you love your children and my heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and Skylar's family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
April Kline
May 10, 2016
Your smile will never be forgotten. You will always hold a special place in my heart!! Gone way to soon! RIP Skyker
Geno & Sandy Meray
May 10, 2016
Your in our prayers
Debra & Jeff Winebarger
May 10, 2016
Prayers to you all!!!! So so sorry!!!! I CAN DO ALL TINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME...4:13...we love you!
Holly Brouwer
May 10, 2016
I extend to you my most heartfelt sorrow and condolences. Please let me know if you all need anything. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Holly
Amber Kelley
May 10, 2016
Sending love and prayers to your family. Blaike and I will never forget how you helped him in wrestling and always encouraged Blaike to do his best. You were such an inspiration to everyone around you. Fly high Sky you will never be forgotten. Amber, Ryleigh and Blaike!
Kimberly Clark
May 10, 2016
Bambe & Chris my heart goes out to the both of you in this time of sorrow. May Skyler RIP.
yolanda beattie gorrell
May 10, 2016
Rest in peace Cartman. My girls will truely miss you as well as others.we love you!
Kathy McKinley
May 10, 2016
My memory of Skyler. His Grandmother is my dear long friend. Sky was 3 and he came to my house and my daughter was showing him how to go down the stairs on his bottom so he would not fall. So much laughing but he learned it and then it was just fun. RIP Sky everyone loves you :)
Tracy Grubbs
May 9, 2016
So sry for your loss. Rip Skyler you are now in gods house and are free to fly like the angel you are. God bless your family and prayers for them yo get them thru this hard time. Ready easy sweet child of God.
ariel logan
May 9, 2016
We grew apart after middle school. But you taught me a huge lesson every women needs to know in life---. You loved Journey "Changes" and we're the only guy who used to call my house phone and hangup on my Stepdad but he still like you regardless. You wore my teeny weeny hoodies around break outside Holbrook and made us all laugh at the rink. We miss you. Fly high.
Dawn Geairn
May 9, 2016
Skyler you will be greatly missed..
I remember when you came and stayed with me and the girls for a week for the first time. You were about 6-7 yrs old.
You got so mad at me when I wouldn't let you have any pop. You called your mom crying telling her I was mean and she told you that you had to stay... Other than that we had a great time with you the whole week. It was a pleasure to know you and spend time with you. You were a great kid.
You will always be in our hearts and prayers...
Love you Bunches
Dawn
Kelli Howe
May 9, 2016
I am the mother of a friend of Skylar's. We gave Skylar a ride home from Holbrook Middle School more days than I can count. Then I was his assistant principal at Ashbrook. He was always such a sweet and funny guy. My heart just breaks for all involved.
Kayla Crabtree
May 9, 2016
Rip bro you impacted many lives, was always making people laugh and smile and you were close to many that was close to me! I know you're happy up there in heaven. Tell my mom I said I love her! Much love bro RIP
John and lisa Stevens
May 9, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent your way.
Wendy Snyder-salazar
May 9, 2016
You and your family are in my thoughts.
May you find comfort in those who surround you with the love that they have to offer.
Sandy Moss
May 9, 2016
Skyler was a wonderful person. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathies and prayers are will all his family and friends.
Ann Warren
May 9, 2016
Skyler was a friend of my sons Chase and Blake Warren, I will always think of Skyler on his birthday which her shared with my son Blake 9/22/96.
Tracy Bassage
May 9, 2016
Skylar brought so many smiles and laughs to all in Bronson. He graduated with my daughter Mallorie. I remember him having to run in a race during track season. Him and Bernie laughed the entire way. My heart is broken for your family. Many prayers.
Erika Thomas
May 9, 2016
I'm so sorry bambe. I wish I could ease your pain. If there is anything my family can do for you let us know. I won't be able to make it to the visitation due to my college graduation, but you guys are in my heart and I send my love.
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