Oliver Ira Hester

2018 ~ 2018

We are saddened to announce that our beautiful baby boy, Oliver Ira Hester, passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018 just twelve days after being born. While his life was short, those twelve days were a joy and a blessing for everyone who met him!

He was born at 23 weeks and 2 days and had a hard life for one so young. He was poked and prodded and eventually life flighted from Jordan Valley Medical Center to the University Of Utah Hospital. He endured and tolerated everything done to him so well. His many nurses, doctors, and family all referred to him as "feisty," and he truly is our own little super hero and miracle baby.

Oliver is now in heaven with his twin sister Emma, his aunt Tiffany, and many generations of grandparents. While our arms ache to hold him we are comforted knowing others are doing it for us.

We appreciate all the prayers and fasting done on his and our behalf these last two weeks. It's amazing how one so young can touch the lives of so many. While his trials were hard and the sorrow is great we know we will get to raise him and his sister again one day- and what a joyful day that will be!

A graveside service for Oliver will be heldon Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 12:30 with the family prayer preceding that at 12:00 at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah.

"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart!" -Winnie the Pooh