Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Isabel Anne Emry of Boise passed away late Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, just two weeks before her first birthday. She was surrounded by her mother, father, and loving family and friends.

Isabel was born nearly one year ago on February 20th, 2008 to Adam and Kari Emry. She was born with a rare genetic disorder, Crouzon Syndrome, that necessitated several surgical procedures and intermittent hospital stays. In spite of these medical challenges, Isabel thrived and grew into a bright, happy, and social baby, quick with a smile and eager to charm. Every day Isabel spent many hours playing on the floor, rolling and kicking and pushing up, a testament to her strong will and infatigable spirit. She was a source of immeasurable joy and inspiration to her family, and they will forever treasure her short time in this world.

She is survived by her parents, Adam and Kari Emry of Boise, her maternal grandparents, Ron and Karen Folwell of Boise, and her paternal grandparents, Doug and Linda Emry of Kuna, as well as a large family of great-grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
The family would like to thank the dedicated team of surgeons, physicians, and nurses who took such excellent care of Isabel throughout her life, and particularly the staff of St. Luke’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for their compassion and professionalism during this difficult time.

Services are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Chapel, where a visitation for all family and friends will be held Thursday, February 12th from 6:30 to 8:00 in the evening. A celebration of Isabel’s life will be held Friday, February 13th at 1:00 in the afternoon at Boise Friends Church, with a private graveside service to follow. Memorials can be made in Isabel’s name to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital Family Assistance Fund: P.O. Box 190 E. Bannock Street Boise, Idaho 83712.