Willow Jae Waite died on Sept. 23, 2005 at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland. She was 16 months old.

Willow was born on May 15, 2004 in Pendleton to Dmitri and Suzie (Bradley) Waite.

Willow was full of life. She loved the outdoors, fishing, hiking, and camping; anything that involved playing in the dirt. She enjoyed playing with her big brother, big sister and many cousins.

A funeral service was held Sept. 29, 2005 at the Mt. Vernon Grange. Interment was at Moon Creek Cemetery.

Willow is survived by her parents; brother, Jonas, and sister, Whisper Waite of Pilot Rock; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Mary Bradley of Mt. Vernon; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Peni Waite of Pilot Rock; special friend and aunt, Seren Waite; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and close family friends.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital through Driskill Memorial Chapel, 241 S. Canyon Blvd., John Day, OR 97845.