May 29, 2002-Nov. 30, 2009



Jared Rushton Vance passed away early Monday morning, November 30, 2009 after his courageous battle with a chordoma tumor. Jared was born May 29, 2002 in Bountiful, UT to Andrew and Jaime Vance. Jared was a very fun loving kid with a fantastic imagination.  He loved to create new superheroes and would list all of the many powers that these heros would have.  He loved his brother and sister so dearly.  He would smile and laugh at their many jokes and just loved to be around them.  He and Gabrielle were especially close and were truly the best of friends. He wrote a note to Bradley for his birthday just days before his passing telling him that he was his best side kick.  Bradley and Gabrielle are truly better for having the brother that they do.  Jared loves his mother and their bond will never be forgotten.  He loved to hear her sing and would always request a certain song from her that has become a cherished song in our home.  Jared’s dad was his best medicine and they found a source of strength and joy from each other. Jared will live on in all of us and our memories of Jared will never dwindle.  He was loved by all and is truly a special son of God.

Jared is survived by his father and mother, Andrew and Jaime (Beck) Vance; his sister and brother, Gabrielle and Bradley; grandparents David and Gloria (Van Dyke) Vance and Stephen and Leslie (Jensen) Beck along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial Services will be held Friday, December 4, 2009, at 11 a.m. in the Centerville South Stake Center, 270 North 300 East, Centerville, Utah. A viewing will be held Thursday, December 3, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary located at 295 N. Main Street, Bountiful, Utah. There will also be a viewing prior to the Services on Friday, from 9:30 to 10:40 a.m. at the Stake Center. There will be a gathering for family and friends immediately following the Memorial Service at the Stake Center. Interment will be at the Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, Utah. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers and gifts that friends and family may choose to donate to the Chordoma Foundation under Jared Vance’s name to http://champions.chordomafoundation.org/pages/180 or to the Chordoma Foundation, PO Box 4562, Greensboro, NC 27404-4562.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the many physicians and nurses involved in Jared’s care. A special thanks to Dr’s Liebsch, Thiele, Friedmann and Bruggers for the care and love that they showed our son. We would also like to thank Rocky Mountain Hospice and our team of nurses and doctors for their support. We would also like to thank the many teachers, Jared’s elementary school, neighborhood, friends and family that have provided an unending amount of support and love to Jared and our family.