Trey Brandon Patrick peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 2, at Primary Children’s Hospital, surrounded by his immediate family and maternal grandparents. He was 6 years old.
Trey came into this world with everything going against him. He was born on July 7, 2015, almost two months early, with a rare genetic disorder called TARP Syndrome. This caused severe limitations in his physical and mental development. Trey underwent six different surgical procedures during his first three years and spent most of this time living in and out of hospitals. His heart stopped beating for the first time prior to his rapid delivery by way of an emergency C-section. Trey continued to overcome many life-threatening moments, defying the expectations of medical experts.
Trey began to thrive around the age of three. He developed both intellectually and physically. He completed over 400 hours of physical therapy at “Now I Can” and attended Kauri Sue Hamilton School for two years. Trey never learned to walk but did discover how to army crawl and even learned how to sit up. He understood more than most people realized. His eyesight was limited, so he used his tongue to sense things and communicate. He gave the best wet, slobbery kisses in the world. Anyone that experienced those felt truly loved. He had the most loving and happy demeanor. His laugh was contagious. It would instantly make anyone smile and laugh with him.
His favorite things in the world, besides his family, were books and baths, or as he affectionately called them “ga-gook” and “ba-baa”. These were the only two words he said and the only two words he needed because they got him what he wanted most of the time.
Trey was blessed with a family that loved him dearly; his father and mother, Brandon and Becky Patrick, his brother Corbin and his sister Claire. He was surrounded with love and affection. He was kissed, cuddled, held, read to, sung to, and played with every day. In addition to his immediate family, Trey is mourned by an extended family of cousins, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends. The family is grateful for the countless hours given by medical professionals, therapists, educators, and other professional workers as they have loved and supported Trey.
Trey was pure and innocent, one of God’s choice spirits sent here to teach valuable lessons in life. He taught the importance of making time for loved ones, to slow down and enjoy the sweet and simple things in life, what it means to love, to serve, and to have charity or the pure love of Christ. Trey’s six years here on earth were considered a gift by his family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12th, at the Bluffdale Stake Center located at 2742 West 14400 South, Bluffdale, Utah 84065. A viewing will take place the evening prior from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11th and also from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral services held on Saturday also at the Stake Center. Interment to follow services at Riverton City Cemetery, 1540 West 13200 South, Riverton. To virtually attend services please visit https://zoom.us/j/94918354703
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be directed to the Now I Can Foundation (this is the group who handled Trey’s physical therapy) at www.nowican.org or through Venmo @nowican.
I am sorry for your sorrow. May you feel the Love of our Father in Heaven, our living Savior, and the Holy Ghost the the coming weeks!!
Your in my thoughts and prayers!! 🤗🙏
Sending Prayers and God’s strength for the whole family!
Sending my condolences to the Patrick family. I'm so glad I got to work with Trey at KSHS and will miss that contagious giggle when he's greeted with "HEY TREY"! Rest in peace sweet boy, you will be missed.
Sending you love sangkay!
I am sorry for your loss Patrick Family... My deepest sympathy...
I am sorry for your loss Patrick Family... My deepest sympathy...
Oh Brandon and family, I am so sad for your loss.
I'm sending you all love at this time.
Penni
My sincerest condolences for Brandon and the entire Patrick family for the loss of their precious son and brother Trey.
Words escape me as to the enormity of losing a son, someone so full of life. Parents are not supposed to say good bye to their children. Siblings are supposed to grow up with each other.
Our Lord in heaven has unique plans for each of us. Trey’s next mission is to be with him in heaven watching over the rest of the family. He has a much higher calling now.
My love and prayers to the family.
“Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.“ 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4
May Jehovah God give you power beyond what is normal in order to cope with this tribulation, and that you may have comfort and hope in the great resurrection promise that Trey will be resurrected with a perfect body! John 5:28, 29
Let his flesh become fresher than in youth; Let him return to the days of his youthful vigor.’ Job 33:25
With Brotherly Love and Affection in Christ Jesus, our King and Redeemer,
marko
We are so sorry for your loss with Trey’s passing. He came and left surrounded by love. We are glad to have known Trey a little, vicariously through Grandma Sheila.
Brandon and Becky, I send my love and deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I was able to tune in to the funeral, and feel your pain, but also the deep and abiding faith which has blessed and strengthened you. Some of us are given greater opportunities to appreciate Heavenly Father's blessings and prepare us for even greater blessings that He has in store for us. Death brings separation and pain, but it also brings the greatest joy with a life well lived. Some are so valiant they are spared mortalities challenges. Trey was certainly one of those. Love to you, your children and extended family.
We won’t forget Trey. He was a tiny miracle for all of us . We knew him through Grandma Sheila ..
Becky and Brandon, Our hearts are drawn out in love and prayers for you and your dear family. The services today were so inspiring and filled with love and a rich sense of the Spirit,, the brightness of your enduring testimony of the Savior and the beautiful plan of salvation. We love you.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Trey. May the special memories you made together help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Loved the day Grandma Sheila had Trey visit our Ward in Midway. Prophet, President Nelson was visiting too the same day. He reached out and touched Trey. How could he resist that happy countenance! EnJOYed getting to know TREY'S wonderful family at funeral. "Hey Trey" you were a powerful loving Warrior to many and blessed countless lives!