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Taleah English Obituary
While Taleah was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, that was only one facet of her life. There was never a braver, more patient, more amazing child. She had many hospitalizations, many challenges, many physical limitations, and she handled all of them with amazing grace. She was never shy about the medical aspects of her life - she was proud to show off her g-tube, her Òelephant noseÓ bi-pap mask, and the lion roars she could make with her cough machine. She spent her days painting, playing with her tea set, listening to stories, and watching her favorite television programs. She loved Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz, and never tired of watching the movie.
The highlight of her year was attending the Families of SMA conference, where she loved being among all of her friends with SMA.
She will be missed beyond words by her parents, John and Monica English, as well as her siblings: Ethan (10), Natalie (6), and Colin (10 months). Grandparents, Terry Ann and Byron Harward, of Payson, Utah; Jane and Dale McKenna, of Orem Utah; and great-grandparents, Merlin and Avon Compton, of St. George, Utah; Marve Harward, of Provo Utah; Robert and Melva Dean English, of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Ila Faber, of Mountain View, California, also honor her life and mourn her passing. Many, many aunts and uncles will miss her smiles and presence.
Taleah's website can be visited at http://www.storesonline.com/site/taleahlouise
Funeral services will be held Monday, July 26, at 2:30 p.m., at the amphitheater at 3626 W Center Street, Provo. Viewing will be held at her family's home at 854 W. 225 South, Orem. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Sunday evening; and, 11-Noon, Monday morning.
Memorial donations may be made to Families of SMA www.fsma.org in Taleah's name for Dr. Kathryn Swoboda's research fund at Primary Children's Medical Center, and would be
accepted with humble gratitude.
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Amy Tauraa
July 27, 2004
Monica,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Thank you so much for all you've done for moms in this valley. May God comfort you in this time of mother-sorrow. We love you!
Amy Tauraa & For Every Mother crew
Marie Nuccitelli
July 27, 2004
Your daughter is beautiful. I only just came across her story, and felt connected to her. Dr. Swoboda gave us the answer for our son's death (infant botulism), and sometimes the answer is some sort of comfort in a heartbreaking time. To bury a child is a pain I can understand, and one that I wish you weren't going through. I pray there can be some sort of comfort in this time. I pray that the love you have for your daughter will carry you through this life and that her memories will always be clear.
Linda Stevens
July 26, 2004
John and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure that this has been a very "refining" experience for you. May God bless you and comfort you now.
Martha Atkin
July 25, 2004
Losses are always difficult especially when it is one with a special spirit like Taleah. May the Lord bless you Terry and Byron that you may be comforted and be able to do so with Monicz and her family. Much aloha, Martha
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Jeromy,Carrie,Keegan and Gracie Kemp
July 25, 2004
My Dear Friends. Words cannot express our love and support and tenderness we have in our hearts for you. She will be the most beautiful butterfly in heaven.
Allison Robertson
July 25, 2004
What a fitting and lovely tribute to such an amazing little girl! Our hearts and prayers continue to go out to you and your family. We love you, sweetie. I'll see you tomorrow...--Allison
natalie black
July 25, 2004
I had just "found out" about SMA yesterday, having read about it for thr first time. Today, I read your Angel's obituary.God bless you and your family. When you feel the wind rush against your cheek, know it is your daughter...running by to tell you how much she loves you all.
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