In Evan’s Memory

Services for Evan:

Public viewing: Monday, July 28th 5 -7 pm
Memorial: Tuesday, July 29th 11 am
Cabot & Sons Mortuary
27 Chestnut St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 793-7159

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to:
The Pediatric Epilepsy Fund at UCLA
Division of Pediatric Neurology
Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
22-474 MDCC
10833 Le Conte Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752

Or, friends have created a memorial fund for Evan, to which you may contribute directly via paypal:

Pay Now

Vicki and her family will use the funds to purchase something Evan would have enjoyed in his life, for instance, a tree to shade the playground swings…

Comments 31

  1. Spinning Yellow wrote:

    My thoughts are with you, Vicki, and your family. A tree to shade the swings would be a perfect tribute.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 6:50 am
  2. Lisa wrote:

    xo~

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 7:29 am
  3. charlie wrote:

    test

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 7:45 am
  4. Mel wrote:

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you be blessed with peace and love at this time.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 12:01 pm
  5. Special Needs Mom wrote:

    May you find peace with your family and through your writing. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 5:27 pm
  6. Sonja wrote:

    Vicki, my arms are around you in a special hug from one mom of a blind son to another. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 5:57 pm
  7. amy wrote:

    I am de lurking because I have visited this blog for so long, to gain insight and inspiration. Today I feel hallow-and am just broken on the inside for you, Vicki and your family and I have never met you. There are no words-words have no meaning here. But I will pray for you all and try not to be angry that such a wonderful person was taken away so soon. God has plans, and he also has a new angel. My deepest sympathies. I will do something special in your sons memory in my little part of the world. Thank you for sharing him with all of us that visit here-we are blessed because of it.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 6:19 pm
  8. Tricia wrote:

    I’m so sorry he was taken from you. It’s not fair.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 9:19 pm
  9. Amyinbc wrote:

    I am so sorry… Unimaginable loss.. My thoughts going to you all.

    Posted 26 Jul 2008 at 10:24 pm
  10. Elizabeth wrote:

    Oh Vicki, I just read about this on Gwendomama’s blog. I’m at a loss for what to say besides I’m so sorry.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 4:44 am
  11. storkdok wrote:

    I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 8:02 am
  12. kate wrote:

    Dear Vicki, I am so, so sorry. I am sending love to you all and will keep you close in my thoughts.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 9:07 am
  13. Beth Almore wrote:

    Vicki, Cliff, and Josie, I am very sorry to hear of this. I am thinking about you every day.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 11:48 am
  14. Rebecca wrote:

    Sending you and your family all my love.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 3:12 pm
  15. Kim wrote:

    Dear Vicki,
    I am deeply saddened to read of Evan’s passing. I will pray for Evan, you and your family during this most difficult time. May the Lord lift you and your family up in prayer and provide you with what you need to make it through this.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 4:21 pm
  16. Michele in Virginia wrote:

    Dear Vicki–I wish I had the “right” words to leave, but I am at a loss. I am so very sorry. Please know that your loyal blog/literary mama readers offer much love and many prayers. Your family will be in our thoughts and hearts.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 6:49 pm
  17. Christina Katz wrote:

    So sorry to hear about your loss. Shocked and stunned are the right words…you will all be in my prayers.

    Posted 27 Jul 2008 at 10:12 pm
  18. FXSmom wrote:

    Thank you for sharing this information. My heart is breaking for you all

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 9:22 am
  19. Kelly wrote:

    I really like the idea of a tree to shade the swings Evan enjoyed so much. Keeping you in my thoughts.

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 9:42 am
  20. Beth B. wrote:

    Our thoughts are with you.

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 9:59 am
  21. Sarah Auerswald wrote:

    So, so sorry to hear this news. I am sending love.

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 10:17 am
  22. Donna wrote:

    Shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. I am so very sorry.

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 10:38 am
  23. Karla BerglundHughes wrote:

    Thank you for all your inspiration. I too have benefited from Evan life and your family’s soulful experience, though we have never met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

    Sincerely, Karla
    another special needs mom

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 11:58 am
  24. Jen wrote:

    Just so very, very sorry. Thinking of you and your family.

    Posted 28 Jul 2008 at 6:04 pm
  25. Marie wrote:

    Vicki, Cliff, & Josie

    I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Posted 29 Jul 2008 at 7:42 am
  26. Jan wrote:

    I am so, so sorry. Evan is an inspiration, as are you.

    Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 5:56 am
  27. Kari wrote:

    So very sad and sorry! sending some prayers!

    Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 11:44 am
  28. Lauren B wrote:

    Vicki and Family -
    May there be many strong “rocks” for you to lean on, now during the course of this unspeakable tragedy. Through your writing you have encouraged many of us to be brave – cultivating an entire mountain of rocks for you to lean on now.

    Be brave.

    Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 7:30 pm
  29. Gabrielle wrote:

    I don’t have anything to add that hasn’t been said before – - but please know that thoughts from all over the world are streaming in for you.

    Gabrielle
    Namur, Belgium

    Posted 30 Jul 2008 at 11:07 pm
  30. Amy DeRogatis wrote:

    My deepest sympathies to you and your lovely family. May Evan’s name be a blessing.

    Amy

    Posted 12 Aug 2008 at 5:11 pm
  31. lisa mccann wrote:

    Vicki, I have just learned of Evan’s passing.
    Since leaving LA my life has changed in so many ways but I have often been reminded of the joys of working with Evan, watching his interests and talents unfold at such an early age, a child with so many obstacles yet so many gifts bestowed upon him. As you know his life changed us all in so many ways. I feel blessed to have shared in his joys and struggles towards independence. Although this time is no longer current in your life…I know that it will forever be reflected upon. You and Evan inspired me as a therapist. Your work is inspiring…I only wish that I had taken the time to find the gifts of your motherhood and writings behind the child earlier. My heart and prayers are with you and…please….remember to continue to visit the park. Listen for those that may follow in his footsteps.

    Lisa

    Posted 13 Oct 2009 at 6:30 pm

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