- Date Of Birth: May 5, 2014
- Date Of Death: July 20, 2020
- State: Utah
Stockton Dean Roy Perry
05/05/2014—7/20/20
There are not enough words to encapsulate the incredible life force that was Stockton Perry. Brave, resilient, courageous, loving and marvelous all come to mind. Yet he was so much more. He came into this world on May 5th, 2014, a bundle of fire and fear. He kept his mommy, daddy, family, friends, loved ones and doctors guessing at every turn. His physical body housed many ailments: Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus, Arthrogryposis, Scoliosis, and Chronic Respiratory Failure to name a few. His physical body relied on many medical interventions, while his personality and spirit shone through with blinding force. There was no better laugh, silly smile or better eye roller. His brother dubbed him ‘King of the fist bump,’ and so many enjoyed his little bumps. He could make you feel seen and loved with one smile, one look could pierce you to your core. I don’t want to spend too much time dwelling on his physical ailments, although they were vast. He endured multiple life flights, ambulance rides, hospitalizations, castings, surgeries, therapies and the list is endless…. but more than that, 1,000 x more important than that… he lived. Our little boy laughed as he would sit on mommy’s lap as the waves of the Ocean would tickle his legs. He visited the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico. He has been to the top of the Teton Mountains and he has been to the Grand Canyon. He visited Disney World and would laugh and laugh on every ride. He loved to go fast! He loved when his best friends came to take him on a Lamborghini ride, and he loved when his Uncles would take him on the side by side. His daddy is a big Jazz fan, and Stocky was even able to be on the court during the national anthem at multiple games! Joe Ingles himself received a legendary Stocky fist bump! I could go on and on about all of this, but my point is simple. Stockton struggled, he fought and he did so valiantly. He also lived. He lived his life for every moment, no second was wasted. His life was about more than being sick. The doctors and health care professionals told us he would not turn 1, certainly not 2, but 5 would be impossible. On May 5th, 2020, Stockton turned six years old. He lived every moment of this life until he was ready to leave. He was loved by every person who met him, and by thousands who found him online.
Myers Mortuary and Evergreen Memorial Park’s Facebook page stating a few minutes before 11:00 a.m.
