Gone Too Soon

This post is dedicated to the sweet babies who were only with us briefly in this life, but left a great and lasting impact on our family. 

Kirk DuWayne Squire
24 March 1950 - 14 December 1950

LaVerkin Child Dies; Service Held in Chapel
LAVERKIN-Funeral services for Kirk Squires, eight months old son of Dwayne and Helen Gubler Squires was held Sunday afternoon, December 17, in the ward chapel under the direction of the LaVerkin ward bishop. Mrs. Alice Clifton, accompanied by Irene Hinton, played a violin solo; vocal solo, “Boy of Mine” by Ivan Barett; vocal duet, “Some Day We’ll Understand,” by Bill Sanders and daughter, LaRea, with his daughter, Carlen, at the piano. The speakers were President Elmer Graff and Bishop Morris Wilson, who both gave words of consolation and encouragement to the parents. Walter Church gave the invocation and LaFell Iverson the benediction, and the grave in the LaVerkin Cemetery was dedicated by Ervil Sanders.

(I found this newspaper clipping in my parents' possession. I found it interesting to note that my mother, Helen Squire, was mid-pregnancy with MJ at the time of Kirk's death.)

Krystal Squire

29 August 1952-16 November 1952

(I could not find an obituary for Krystal online or in my parents' possession, but I did find the following poem written in a letter of consolation to my parents by Uncle Owen Sanders, which I will include in its place.)

Unanswered Questions 

Why does the frost blight the petals 

When fall’s mild chill turns to cold? 

Why does the aspen leaf quiver 

When it changes from green into gold? 

Why can’t the young folk grow older 

And the old folks grow younger with years? 

Why must fate always baffle 

And shroud the answer in tears? 

Why can’t the answer be given 

And lessen all grief and fears? 

Why must we wait for the answer 

Through the passing of lead-laden years? 

God has granted us mortals 

A body, a mind and a soul, 

And a right to always determine 

An aim to our ultimate goal. 

With a child the choice is thwarted 

By a power that transcends o’er all— 

That darkens the home and spirit 

With an urgent celestial call. 

‘Tis not our place to question 

That which often causes remorse 

For our intertwined destinies alter 

As the Master charts out the course. 

May the passing of time heal our grief 

And broaden our earthly perspective 

And cause us to eagerly seek 

The truth that will gain our objective. 

~Owen Sanders 

DuWayne’s maternal uncle

LaVerkin City Cemetery

Gravesite of Kirk and Krystal Squire

Colton DuWayne Steele

14 July 1994 - 27 October 1994

Our beloved baby son and brother, Colton DuWayne Steele, returned to his Heavenly Father October 27, 1994. Born on July 14, 1994 in Salt Lake City, Utah.He is survived by his loving parents, John and Sheralee Steele, two brothers, Collin and Chase; grandparents: Richard and Barbara Steele, DuWayne and Helen Squire; many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Our precious Colton was loved by all. He brought so much joy and happiness into our lives. Although he was with us for just a short time he made a difference and we will miss him. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 29, 1994 at 11 a.m. in the West Jordan Bingham Creek 8th Ward Chapel, 8825 South 1095 West, West Jordan, where friends may call from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, West Jordan City Cemetery. Directors, Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.
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James Preston Thornton

31 May 2005 - 7 June 2005

James Preston Thornton "Our Angel" Our beloved baby son and brother, James Preston Thornton, returned to his Heavenly Father June 7, 2005. Born on May 31, 2005 in Salt Lake City. He is survived by his loving parents, Dean and Melodee Thornton, sister Tessa; grandparents, Preston and Audrey Thornton, DuWayne and Helen Squire; many uncles, aunts, and cousins. Preceded in death by grandma Edna Thornton. Our precious James was loved by all. He brought so much joy and happiness into our lives. Although he was with us for just a short time he touched the lives of many and we will miss him. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 10, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. in the Copper Hills 4th Ward Chapel, 5175 West Parr Drive (8540 South), West Jordan, where friends may call from 10 - 11 a.m. Interment will be at West Jordan City Cemetery. Funeral directors, Wasatch Lawn Mortuary.
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