Hugh William Meyer Van Wagenen
17 February-- 14 March 2010
"Little Hughie"
Our sweet Hughie passed away in the loving arms of his parents at Primary Children's Medical Center after several precious weeks of life. Hughie's little body was not fit enough to hold his tender spirit which has now returned home to his Heavenly Father. Prior to his passing, Hughie was surrounded by many loving family members whose lives he has forever blessed. We pray we may be worthy to be reunited with him in Heaven.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to delighted parents, Hugh Sterling and Megan Elizabeth Meyer Van Wagenen, and to older sister, Ruby Elizabeth. Survived by his grandparents Scott Gaudenz Meyer, Sandy, Utah; Suzanne Tovey Meyer, Salt Lake City, Utah; Sterling Gray and Marilee Jeppson Van Wagenen, Woodland Hills, Utah; along with many loving extended family members.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Granite 5th Ward Chapel, 2535 Newcastle Drive (9040 South), Sandy. Respects may be paid Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Ward Chapel.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Hughie's name to Primary Children's Medical Center at PO Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT 84158, or by calling 801-662-5959.
15 comments:
Meg and Hugh,
What a beautiful obituary. You guys are amazing - both gentle and strong.
I feel blessed to be related to you. I love you. --Mal
Hi, I went to school with "Big Hughie" since elementary and heard about this story and I thought... that has to by the Hughie I know. I'm sorry to see that is at this unfortunate time. I know I don't you Megan, but I know if Hugh married you, you have to be just as wonderful as him. That little boy is so blessed to have you both as his parents. I don't know what you say at a time like this, but all I do know is we are so fortunate to know we will see those that have passed again and it will be like they never left us. I will keep your family in my prayers and may God bless and comfort you!!
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Meg and Hugh,
I know that we do not know each other my name is Miriam and I am from Ireland, I happened across your blog while looking for a friend, I read through and my heart broke for your loss, I just wanted to offer my sympathies at this sad time, know that everything happens for a reason and that your little boy is at peace and will greet you again one day. You and your husband will be stronger for this. Isn't the knowledge that if sealed our families are forever just wonderful, a little light at a dark time. I know the pain you are feeling and your blogged helped me in turn.anyway all the best and my thoughts are with you.
Megan and Hugh the obituary is beautiful and so loving. I am amazed at your wisdom, strength and faith at your early ages. I am so inspired by your blog and I feel that I got to know "Little Hughie". You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Aunt Joyce
Meg, it's Jess (Nilsson) Muelleck from High School. I'm sitting here bawling reading about your sweet little angel. My heart aches for you and your family but what a beautiful thing to know he is in a better place and his little spirit and body will not have to go through anymore pain and trial in this life. Best wishes to you and your sweet family. Love, Jess
You don't know me, but I came across your son's obituary in the newspaper this evening. I just wanted to express my sorrow to you. I too have buried my own newborn son and know the pain and anguish you are feeling. Sunny days will come again and you will make it through. The pain doesn't go away - but the Savior does make it possible to live with. Please know that you are in my prayers even though we are strangers. If you ever need someone to talk to you can reach me. Rachel Doyle
rachelmdoyle@gmail.com
doylefamilyutah.blogspot.com
Oh Meg...I haven't checked your blog for a few days and feel totally out of the loop. I feel so bad I missed the viewing tonight. I would have loved to give you a hug. I am so sorry about little Hughie. You are one amazing woman to have gone through this. The Lord doesn't just put anyone through trials like this..only strong ones. You, Hugh and Ruby are amazing people and will be so much stronger for this. I love you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers as you let time heal your hearts.
Oh Meg,
I'm so sorry! I'm looking at your sweet pictures with tears in my eyes. Your beautiful Hughie is truly perfect. You look beautiful holding him. Thank you for sharing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Jane Liljenquist Martindale
What a beautiful tribute to your sweet little boy. May the Lord continue to bless and comfort you at this trying time. Aren't we blessed to know that families are FOREVER. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Meg, Hughies service today was so beautiful! I feel so blessed to have been there. I am so grateful for the plan of salvation and I am sure that you too find comfort in that. Thank for you allowing me to share in this time with you, through all your amazing and sweet posts here on your blog! I love you guys!
Megan,
What a bittersweet time for you and your family. I can sense the great love you and Hugh have for your two sweet children! I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this great loss. Hang in there!
Sorry that last comment was from Shelley Holt.
Meg and Hugh,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know the Lord has comforted you through this trial and that he will find many more ways to comfort you in the coming days.
Michael and Elena Duncan
I don't know what the right words are...please know how sorry I am for your loss. Your little man was such a fighter and he was so blessed to have such amazing parents and I know you feel just as blessed to have him for your son. Praying and thinking about you....God bless.
Tracy
Meg and Hugh: You don't know me but I work with your Aunt Laurie and met Meg when she was young. You have been in my thoughts and prayers for the past several weeks and I have been reading your blog regularly. You will never know how many people you have influenced with your strength and faith. Meg, you have so much wisdom to share and you do it so beautifully in your blog. Baby Hughie is so lucky to be part of your family. I have cried for you these past many weeks and I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that so many hearts are aching for you and your family. Thanks for sharing Baby Hughie. Rita Bouillon
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