In loving memory
Israel Zion Gerald Steward
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Celebration of Life
Friday, November 6
5:30 PM Mountain Time
Please join us for a virtual celebration of Israel’s life. Information on how to join the ceremony is below.
Before the day of the ceremony
1. Please register to attend the ceremony by clicking the button below.
2. If you do not already have Zoom, please download the application below.
On the day of the ceremony
Please refer to your registration email for instructions on joining the ceremony. Feel free to email hello@lightenarrangements.com if you need help.
Guestbook
Please use this guestbook to share your comfort and support with Israel’s family.
Condolences to all who knew and loved Israel. I wish I could have met him while he was here. I feel comforted that he is with Grandma and Grandpa now and they are surely looking out for him. Until we all reunite again ?
Grandson, you were an amazing baby on this earth and a blessing to us all,now you are one God’s glowing lights in heaven loving all yours loving family in heaven and the Lord is smiling on you and incredible spirit. I now I will see you when you meet me at the gates of Heaven with Gods grace and mercy. I love you
Family I love you all,
Sweet baby, what purpose your life had! You brought love, hope and a renewed spirit to this Earth.
I look forward to meeting you in the next life! Wrap your family in your loving arms as they learn to live without you here.
Qué hermosa ceremonia esta noche. Gracias por compartir con nosotros la hermosa vida de Israel. Tu familia está en mi corazón y en mis oraciones.
Dear Izzy,
I will never forget when I evaluated you for therapy services. You were just over 2 months old (adjusted) at the time. When I brought you into a sitting position, you smiled. Do you know how few babies smile when they are evaluated for their motor skills? You were, and will always be, so strong. I will always be blessed to have been your therapist and have met your entire family. They love you so incredibly much–I saw it every day.
Thank you for touching my life in the way that you did.
Dearest Israel,
What a strong boy and great fighter you were! You and your brother were long hoped for by your mother and I know you brought her great joy. I loved you from the womb little guy! I am so thankful that your mom brought you and your brother over to play with us before God called you home. You were full of life and very active. You left a lasting mark on our hearts; quite literally on baby Mathan when you gave him a nice round bite right over the heart. So silly! We mourn, but angels rejoice to have you in Heaven. What a glorious day for them! We love you and you will always be a part of our lives and in our hearts.
Israel, my miracle baby
Oh great God Loving and full of mercy, grace and wisdom.What is man that thou art mindful of him? We thank you now for the miracle that is Israel Zion, he was a miracle from birth. We all were blessed by his bright shining star! We bless you and give you all the glory and honor for his brief miraculous stay. We ask that you comfort and strengthen the Steward Family in the knowledge that we shall see Israel again and he shall be free of all sickness and pain. We love you God, we have faith that your word is true. 1 Thessalonians 4:14,. Now we beseech thee that you accept our dear sweet Israel Zion back into your arms in Jesus name we pray. Hallelujah and Hallelujah
Highly intelligent and highly aware. It was an honor to have been acquainted with him in his time here in this space. No doubt he’s in a better place. Rest In Peace, Israel.
It’s more than words can say. Rest in Power Israel. Your memory lives forever.
Little Israel will truly be missed by so many. His smile lit up the room and warmed our hearts. Because of COVID, we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together but I remember the moments we did share. Rest in piece Little Israel. Christian and family we are here for you when you need us. Love you all!
It is with the most heartfelt condolences that we, Grandmother , Madeline and Mr. Curley ask that our Father in Heaven pour the blood of His son Jesus over all of the Sterwad family. Give them mercy, grace, and grant them peace.
Israel is with our Father in Heaven, laughing, running around, and playing with other children.
We are asking you, Father, to surround the Steward’s with a hedge of protection.
With the love of Jesus,
We pray.
My deepest condolences. Israel, I love you and always will. I’m sad yet my heart is filled with joy and happiness that I had the opportunity to hold you and to love on you. Those memories are strong.
Always in my heart,
Love you lots,
My deepest condolences to the Steward family. I pray all the comfort you need in this time, to be provided by the Comforter. God be with you all, and may His peace surround you all. May Israel be held in the embrace of his creator until you meet again.
My condolence to Monique, Christian, and Cindy for their precious lost of a wonderful child. Israel had, to me, an aura of calmness and insightfulness about him. He is an will always be missed and in our thoughts.
Thank you for sharing Israel’s beautiful life. It’s clear that he was and continues to be surrounded by immense love. We are so sorry for your loss and hold you in our thoughts. We share your grief.
Much love and comfort to you all during this time.
Israel personified the love that he was surrounded by in his home. I am so grateful that I got to be apart of his brief time on this earth. Thank you for sharing him with me and letting me experience his light and love. I hope to see you all again soon.
What a beautiful and strong boy loved by a wonderful family. We are all lucky to have known him. We will love you forever.
May The Most High continue to hold your family. Peace and Blessings!
Though we only spent time together on a few occasions, your family’s strength and love was always so fully present. I am thankful that I got to spend even a sliver of time with Israel – he really was a beautiful, happy, determined baby. Our deepest condolences to you all.
“It is finished” John 19:30
Thank You Israel for all you brought this world. You existed with great purpose. May the love, joy, healing and restoration your brought all whom you encountered, remain. Love Ericka C.
Monique, Thank you for all that you are and all that you teach me. I love you. May you and your family fall into a peace that passes all understanding.
What a beautiful memorial. Thank you for allowing me to share inthis.
Sending your family love and prayers during this time. I will forever cherish my memories with Izzy.
Israel,
Your Cousin Jahmai and I are going to miss you. We only got a short time with you but we are glad to have known you. I remember you at your cousin Beau’s gender reveal, playing on the ground with your brother and climbing all over the couches. I remember looking at you and getting so excited for the baby I was about to have as I watched you laugh and explore with your brother. You are forever loved, missed, and always remembered. Monique and Christian we are with you always no matter what you need.
Love,
Bethany and Jahmai
Thank you, so much, for letting us all be a part of your ceremony, your journey, and your life. It is with massive love and gratitude that I write these words, and these feelings will continue on forever.
You all have my deepest condolences: Christian, Monique, Zayla, and Bilal. I pray that God blesses and comforts you all with solace and peace. May Israel’s memory forever bring gladness to your heart’s. May Israel’s spirit forever rest in the bosom of the King of Kings. Israel will most certainly be missed, but loved, and never forgotten.
I wish I got the chance to meet Israel face-to-face he was our brave warrior! Such a beautiful soul I always sensed. He left such a BIG imprint on the lives of so many while he was here. May you all cherish all the memories of his laughter, his tenacity, unmatched love and the joy he exuded.
It was such an honor to join last night to see your family’s beautiful life with Israel and get to know him through your photos, videos and personal stories. What a special, strong and joyous little being and what a wonderful community you have to help you continue to celebrate and remember him. <3
Israel touched so many lives, including mine in such a positive way. His courage and strength were awe-inspiring and he will always be remembered for having such a wonderful demeanor, charming personality, and the most gorgeous big brown eyes! He was a very special person (and so is his entire family), and I feel so blessed to have been able to watch him grow, thrive, and bring joy to so many people to had the privilege of knowing him.
Dear Israel,
We think about you all the time. And you will forever be in our memory.
Dear Israel,
I am sorry it has taken me a while to write you. I hope your travels are met with peace and healing.
I remember the first time I met you. You were quick! “Zoom” is the name I want to remember you by. Everytime I turned my head you’d be all the way across the room. You had places to go and were determined to get there.
I believe energy is constant; I know you are still here in a different form. Whenever Atsá pulls out the Hot Wheels, I think of you rolling those car wheels on the floor, the couch, and all surfaces. It’s no wonder I want to call you “Zoom”. You are like these cars on your way…and so the Creator called you.
It hurt, it hurts to know the physical pain you experienced. I am so sorry baby boy that this Earth can be a painful place to reside. You are such a brilliant and beautiful spirit-that left us too soon. I just want to hold you one last time and give you a BIG squeeze.
You and your brother were some of the first babies I cared for while doing postpartum work. I was not prepared for your departure, but I thank the Creator for crossing your path. To know you and care for you-Thank you!
Your mother is one of the strongest people I know. God is she strong and graceful. They say children choose their parents and I know why you chose her. A few months ago we sat on the backyard reminiscing about you and your brother running around the yard-it was bittersweet.
Keep on zooming-I know we’ll meet again on a different road.
Love, Yolanda<3
I am so moved by all the love. Israel touched so many lives. Thank you!
Dearest Israel,
My brother Chris had a g-tube button too! He would have been jealous of the comfy stylish little button patches that you had.
He was the most influential person in my life and changed me forever. Though he got to stay around a while longer than you did, I can tell that you already had a similar impact on everyone in your circle. What power you two souls have, and what a privilege for us who were transformed by you.
I wish I could play you a song on my saxophone or draw you a picture instead of writing. Linear words don’t really work so well to tell you how much I love you and your family.
Melissa