Early in the morning on Thursday, February 17th, we welcomed Owen into the world via emergency c-section. Both mom and baby came down with an infection called chorioamnionitis, which required a quick delivery. Owen needed extra care after delivery, so he was life-flighted to Primary Children’s hospital. His complications with breathing and the infection proved too much to overcome, and he passed away shortly after arriving at the hospital. Although his time on this Earth was short, he struggled mightily to be here with us. The medical staff called him “a little fighter”.
Owen was born with beautiful auburn hair, a perfect blend of his mom and dad. He had the cutest button nose. His darling blond eyebrows and eyelashes remind us of his dad. He was measuring ahead of schedule at each prenatal appointment and was born a whopping 8 pounds, 14 ounces. He was 21 inches long.
Although Owen was with us for only a few short hours before returning to his Heavenly Father, his parents felt they got to know him well during their 9-month pregnancy. He loved when Mom and Dad would read books to him. Whenever his dad got home from work and hugged his mom, he would kick Dad. His parents frequently found themselves smiling, as his cute personality showed brightly, well before they got to see him in person. He was a night owl, like his dad, always kicking and moving around late into the night, when mom preferred to be sleeping.
A private graveside service for family will be held for Owen at the Salt Lake City Cemetery at 11:00am on Saturday, February 26, 2022. The services will be streamed via Zoom through Larkin Mortuary for the many friends and family who would like to attend virtually. The recorded services will be posted following the conclusion of the services.
The family would like to thank the hospital staff at Intermountain American Fork Hospital and Primary Children’s Hospital for all of their kindness and efforts made on Owen's and Kristie’s behalf.
For those who wish to view the recorded service, you may do so at the following link: https://youtu.be/B1bTG1zyAmo
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️. My heart goes out to you.
I'm so glad you know that your little Owen is in Christ's arms. I'm sure that your arms ache to hold him too. My heart and much love go out to you and all of them family.
Vannah Hall
My heart breaks for you. I’m sending you lots of love from far away. You are in our prayers.
Love Jenny Gildea
Kristie & Mitch, Thank you so much for sharing Owen"s story. Beautiful boy. Sending love, sympathy and prayers.
Sending sympathy, prayers and love. Owen is a beautiful angel. Our hearts are with you and your family as you grieve this unimaginable loss.
We are praying for you guys! What a beautiful baby boy. I know he was loved so much from the short time he was here. Sending hugs! So sorry for your loss
Sending so much love and many prayers to your little family. We’re so grateful for your examples of strength and can’t wait to meet handsome Owen one day. ❤️
My heart is breaking for your family right now. This is one of the hardest things to go through. I’m so, so sorry. This brings tears, and more tears to my eyes. Owen is such a beautiful baby boy. He looks healthy and strong. Such a cute little face. He will be your angel forever, and be guiding and watching your family. I know because Carter watches over us and our family. My prayer is that Heavenly Father will be with your family and give you answers and peace. Love you guys❤️❤️
You have our sincere condolences.
We share the same grief when our first grandchild was stillborn. The family took comfort in the inscription on his gravestone. “In memory of our perfect child”. The thought being that his spirit was special, not having to take his earthly test.
He’s back in the loving arms of his Heavenly Father .
With love, the Scott Family
We are heartbroken for your family. Praying that you’ll be blessed with peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
so sorry for your loss, but grateful for your perspective. We've gone through this also and know it is a different kind of grieving. wishing the family the best and wanting to convey our love.
We love you so much and know baby Owen is in the arms of Jesus.
I am so sorry for your loss thinking and praying for your family 🙏. Bonnie
Dear Mitch, Kristie and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss of your beautiful son, Owen Mitchell. He is such a beautiful baby and looks exactly as I would picture him. I will always remember his birthday. It was my 70th birthday!
I know Owen is in the arms of Jesus. The angels will keep him in their care until you can all be together again.
You are in our prayers.
God Bless you all.
Mitch and Kristie, we are so sorry for your loss. Owen was a beautiful baby. Through this tragedy I've learned a few things, one is how grateful I am for a loving Father in Heaven who allows families to be together forever. I also hold my grandchildren a little longer than I used to. I tell the people I Love and care about that I Love and Care about them. I find Joy in the things that matter, Family, Faith and Friendship. I am Grateful that you are my Family and that you are Friends and that we share a common bond in our faith in the Lord. I Love you both, and am praying you will feel our Father in Heaven Love for you and find Peace.
Our hearts goes out to all of you at this most difficult time and the loss of a beautiful baby boy. We are thinking and praying for all of you in time of sorrow. If it was possible we would take all your pain away. We love you, and we are always here for all of you. May God Bless you with strength, peace, and comfort.
Our Condolences and love to the Crane and Hinckley families. May the comfort of our Savior be with everyone. Love, Cordell and Colleen
We are so sorry that your sweet grandson Owen was not able to spend more time with you here. However, we know that he lives in your hearts and minds, and knows that he is loved. We are also sorry that he will not experience the overwhelming love you have for him, though being with our Father now he knows the perfect love that you wanted so to share with him. We love you all and pray that our common faith in God will help carry you in this very difficult time.
So sorry for your loss dear Kristie and Mitch! I send a lot of hugs. Love each other very very much at this heavy time.
I think of you every day.
Kristie! We met in Kecskemét, I am Kriszti Mecséri 's friend. I remember your smiley face all the time. I know that smile is tearly now.
I pray for you.
Noemi