James Reed Maughan passed away to be with his loving Heavenly Father on February 15, 2024, due to an unexpected cardiac event.
James was born healthy and happy on August 10, 2023. His family instantly fell in love with his big eyes and huge smile, and he brought them so much joy and love. He was a sweet happy little boy and he filled his home with a special spirit. His mommy and daddy called him “budgkins” and “little budge”. James loved listening to music. He would stare into his mommy’s eyes as she sang him Primary songs, and if he ever was fussy, sitting at the piano with his daddy to play music and sing would instantly make him happy. James was an observer who loved to sit on the couch with his mommy and his grandma and turn his head back and forth as he watched his big sister and his dog run and play. He thought his big sister was the coolest thing ever, and happily sat through many “checkups” while she played doctor. He loved being his sister’s car buddy and would never cry or fall asleep during family car rides.
James was born with a cleft lip, and due to that, he had the widest and goofiest smile that made everyone around him happy. James went through a lot in his short life, including nasal-alveolar molding to prepare for cleft surgery, lip and nose surgery in December of 2023, and a hospital stay when he contracted RSV in January of 2024. James never stopped being a happy baby through these hard times. He was smiling and laughing the day after both of his hospital stays.
James is the son of Cody and Emily Maughan, and the little brother of Annie Maughan. His maternal grandparents are Reed and Susan Chandler. His living paternal grandparents are Chris and Bridget Strama, and Alan and Kim Maughan. He is now with his late grandmother Jane Maughan, his loving Heavenly Father, and his Savior Jesus Christ. James leaves behind a legacy of faith, and his parents look forward to the day when they can be reunited with him as an eternal family.
Funeral services will be held at the Val Verda 3rd ward (2651 South 500 West, Bountiful, UT) on February 22, 2024. There will be a viewing at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Memorial Lakeview Mortuary and Cemetery (1640 Lakeview Dr, Bountiful, UT).
My deepest sympathy Emily and Cody. I know from experience how hard this is and know, too, you'll be together again. ❤️
Much love and prayers for your little family. You are in the arms of your Father in Heaven. He loves you and will be with you through all the tears. I’m in the 7th Ward. You may not remember me, but I remember you and your sweet, beautiful face. I have lost a child and have stood in your shoes. I know that you are not alone. May peace fill your hearts as you endure the coming days.
No words can heal the pain in your heart. I do hope the gathering of friends and family will bring you some comfort during this difficult time. I send my deepest condolences and love to all that have loved your precious baby.
We are terribly sorry for your loss! May you have God’s peace as you miss your baby so.
I have only gotten to know you as the AMAZING speech teacher that my students love to go with every week, but I just wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss! The pictures of your sweet boy bring a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. I speak for my whole class when I say we love you and wish we could take away this hurt.
Emily, I wanted you to know I am thinking of you and your sweet family during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Absolutely devastated by this loss, can't begin to imagine what that must feel like. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.
I am deeply sorry to hear about your son’s passing.. my heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in the love and support surrounding you.
Emily,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your son. I was at the service and didn't get a chance to give you a hug. It was such a beautiful program and the spirit was very present. I want to thank you for being my son's speech teacher. It's not easy for him to connect with adults, as he's extremely shy, but he has connected with you. I will continue to pray for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
So sorry for your lost.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your handsome son. You and your family are in our prayers.
What an adorable little guy. I'm so sorry for your loss and share in your faith of eternal families, knowing that he will be your biggest cheerleader in your life moving forward. My thoughts and sympathy are with you during this hard time.
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I pray that you may find comfort on the hard days and peace on the calm days. Your family are in my heart and prayers today and every day you read this.
Emily, My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. What a precious boy James is! You now have an angel in Heaven watching over you. I cannot imagine what you and your husband are going through, but know that you are in my prayers. I pray you can feel the arms of the Savior around you.
Love, Virginia Reist
Emily,
I am so sorry to hear of your sweet baby James' passing. What a darling little boy! I cannot imagine your sorrow right now. Please know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Patti
Cody & Emily,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our words can do little to comfort, but know our prayers and hearts are with you in this difficult time. May the angels of heaven, now including James, comfort you and help you through this. Your family is yours forever. We love you.
Our deepest sympathy to your family. What a beautiful boy. Praying for your comfort and peace as this sweet piece of your heart spends his time with his grandma and his Heavenly Father.
Cody and Emily,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had taken the chance to meet James, and I wish I could have been there for the funeral today. He sounds like a delightful little boy and I can only imagine the pain of your loss. I'm so glad that you can see him again one day, and that you have that knowledge as a comfort. Natalee and I are praying for you and I know that our Heavenly Father, our Savior, and the Comforter will be with you through it all.
With love,
Gavin
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. I am praying for you and for your family.
Em,
So sorry to hear about James. What a doll he was! Thinking of you and your family.