Our beautiful baby girl passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 18, 2022. Oakley and her twin sister Eleanor were born July 7, 2021. Oakley was a fighter. In her short eight months of life, she suffered many health challenges, spending two months of her life in the hospital.
Shortly after birth, she was diagnosed with laryngomalacia and after several operations on her airway, she ended up with a tracheostomy. She had severe reflux and emesis and required an NJ tube for feedings. Despite all that she faced, she had a bright, spunky personality and a shy little smile. She captured the hearts of her siblings and parents as well as her therapists.
She is survived by her mother and father Melissa and Preston, six siblings: Charles, Alice, Gracelynn, Abigail, Chandler and Eleanor; grandparents Karen and Todd Johnson and Deanne Foster. She is preceded in death by her grandfather Brian Foster and cousin Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm on Saturday March 26, 2022, at the LDS Stake Center, 4517 West Mille Lacs Drive South Jordan, Utah. A public visitation will be held prior to services beginning at 12:30pm. Interment to follow at Larkin Sunset Gardens.
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I am so sorry. Your family are in my prayers. Your Little Oakley is with God.
All my love.
Ramona
My sincere condolences. I can only imagine the pain you are going through, but I pray for strength for your entire family. Rest in Peace baby girl
My heart goes out to all of you. <3 <3 <3
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. We love you.
Daryl and Abby Holdaway
Dear Melissa, Preston and kids:
Words cannot adequately express our sorrow for your loss. Heaven gained a little angel.
Let us know if we can help in any way.
Much love,
Steve and Rose Scott
My wife and I hope you are surrounded by much love in this difficult time.
Adam
My dear friend, there is not much that can be said during this time of lose, heartache and sadness, I know God lives and Jesus Christ also live, so in turn, the loss of this beautiful girl, is and always still be alive, within your heart, in your mind, and throughout eternity. My wife, myself and my family pray for the comfort and healing power of and through Jesus Christ to be with you, your wife and your family during this time.
Our hearts ache for you. Know that her sweet light will illuminate your family again.
Melissa, Preston, and family,
All our heart felt prayers and condolences for the Foster family at this difficult time.
We know Oakley is in a safe and happy place and one day you’ll all be rejoined with her as an eternal family.
Love,
Kathe and Chuck Jackson
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you guys, she was the biggest ray of sunshine. Heaven gained the sweetest angel and will watch over you guys. I am so sorry for your loss.
Deanne,
My heart goes out to you at this tender time. It is so difficult to lose such a precious granddaughter. My the Lord’s blessings be with you as you and your family go through this tender time.
With heartfelt concern
Eileen Gidley
Dear Todd and Karen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Melissa has beautiful children and we are sure this little one will be missed.
Sending our love and condolences.
Hey man. I can’t even put into words especially having small children myself. I know it’s been a while but I still remember it like it was yesterday all the stuff that we used to chat about and talk about at work. We just had a very close friend who is a 12 year old to cancer and its impossible for me to stomach it to lose your kids before we go. I will do my best to make it in person but just know you’re in my prayers and family prayers. If you need anything even just an access point set up :) please let me know. I wish your family well and please be safe and reach out for anything
Knudsen Fam