May 21, 2017

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our friends and family, and Sky’s friends, coworkers, classmates and school staff.
The love you showed us yesterday was such a comfort. The love you showed Sky yesterday reinforced everything we always knew her to be. The love all around us at Sky’s Celebration of Life service made one of the worst days of our lives, one of the most beautiful also. Our shared tears were cleansing.
Thank you all for everything you shared with us about Sky, all the stories and the laughter and tears. We know now that she will not be forgotten by anyone who knew her. She will live on in each of us.
Hers was a life well-lived. She taught us all so many lessons in acceptance, empathy and love in its purest form. She taught us all how to be better people. I pray those lessons will serve each and every one of us well for the rest of our lives.
To Sky’s friends: thank you for being there for her, and we love you. If there is anything you need – to talk, to cry, to scream – we are here. We know this is hard for you to understand, and hard to accept. If you happen to want a copy of any of her photos from the service yesterday, please just ask. We would be happy to email them to you, or print and mail them. 
We would love if you would keep in touch with us. We are proud of you all. 
And please, don’t ever suffer in silence – if you are struggling, please reach out for help. People care, probably more than you know. Everyone needs a hand sometimes, and it is a sign of strength, NOT weakness, to seek help.  If you feel sick, you see a doctor – this is no different. Sometimes a sympathetic ear can make all the difference in the world, and sometimes a professional can help teach you ways to cope with all the stress, confusion and pain that you have to deal with. No matter what you need – ask.
We choose to live on, for Sky. She was our miracle child, the light of our lives, and we will miss her and wish she was with us every day of the rest of our lives. We choose to be thankful for the 17 1/2 years we had with her, and to feel blessed for every single moment. We know it was time we maybe shouldn’t have been given, but we know in our hearts that our baby had a purpose to fulfill. She did that, and so much more.
It would be so easy to crawl into a hole and wallow in the pain. But Sky would hate that for us – she loved her family with all her heart, and she loved and respected her friends and teachers and coworkers. She hated to see anyone in pain, she hated to see anyone suffer.
If she never once took the easy road, why should we? We choose to follow her example now. Even if the ending to her story wasn’t one we would have chosen for her, the way she lived her life made her a true role model. 
Always remember Sky – a daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, brother. She was a shoulder to cry on, a voice of reason, and always ready to make people laugh. She was a pure and beautiful (but lost) soul, who was able to bring so much peace to others, but none to herself. 
We love you all, and are so very sorry for the great loss you have suffered. Just know that we are here for you, as Sky would have been if she could have been. 
– Sky’s family
🖤💜💙💔💚💛❤️

May 20, 2017

Dear Jess, Suzie & Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one, Skylar! Please know that the two of you and your family have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers! Take one day at a time and treasure your memories! No one can take  them away from you! Our hearts ache for all of you! Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing Skylar, she sounded to be as sweet, bright, beautiful and kindhearted as her mother Jess and her grandmother Suzie! Keep your heads up and find comfort and pride in the love that Skylar brought to you and knowing that others care and are thinking and praying for you!
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sue & Kelly Zimmerman

May 20, 2017

Our condolences to you and your family. 
With sincere sympathy~a WHS family 

May 19, 2017

On behalf of all your friends and co-workers at Woodstream, our heart goes out to you and your family Don. We have you and your entire family and your beloved daughter in our thoughts and prayers.

Miguel A. Nistal
CEO of Woodstream

May 19, 2017

Dear Don and Family,
I’m sorry I can’t attend the service on Saturday as I will be out of town.  Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family on this difficult day.   
Sincerely,
Carla Phillips
Human Resources Director, Woodstream Corporation

May 19, 2017

Skylar will be missed. I will always remember our conversations and laughter from the past few years. To her family and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish for you to focus on all of the happy memories.
– One of Sky’s teachers

May 18, 2017

A wonderful thoughtful soul who respected others and was taken too soon. Prayers for peace and warmth to Skylar’s family and friends.
-A Warwick High School employee-

May 18, 2017

Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time. 
Jess you were always like a daughter to me and I definitely considered you a part of my family. Your pain is my family’s pain. 
God be with you  
  Nancy Tillman Fox
 

May 18, 2017

To Sky’s family – Sky was not only one of my good friends but also my first love. Even those Sky is gone I will always cherish the memories that I made with her. Sky was and is the most amazing person I ever met. Rest peacefully my dear sweet friend. You will be missed by many.
My condolences,
Jacob Maloney

May 18, 2017

I can not begin to put into words the sorrow your family must be going through in these times.  Just know that your family will always be in the thoughts and prayers of many people. 
Kris McAllister

May 17, 2017

To Sky’s family – we are sorry for your loss.  Our family is grieving with you as Paige has lost her friend of many years. We are going to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.  The Golay Family

May 17, 2017

We cherish all the people that cross our paths, and Skylar was one of those souls. She was a sweet girl who was treasured and had a beautiful smile that touched my heart! I valued the moments I got to play pool with her and times I got to feed her soup. She is deeply missed. Our prayers are with the family as they all find healing and comfort in the precious memories they hold. Love, Rob and Beth

May 17, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Jessica and Don. I’ve know Skylar since she was about four years old and always enjoyed talking with Jess about her. Rest peacefully, dear Sky. You will be missed dearly. 
-klc and family. 

May 17, 2017

 I am sending my condolences to Jessica and Donald for the loss of of there daughter skylar. I may not have know her but she was a beautiful young lady. She is with GOD now and she is pain free now. But she will always be with you. When you see a cardnial she is watching you and she came to see you because she knew that you missed her. She loves you with all her heart and she knows that you loved her just as much.         Sherry Bradford

May 17, 2017

My dear friend….I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I shall be thinking of you and all of your family through this time. I cannot find the words to express my sorrow. Much love and prayers to all of you.

May 17, 2017

Jess and Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow l feel for your sudden loss of Skylar. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing your daughter, I can tell you were very proud of her and loved her very much. Only time will ease your pain.
Thinking of you at this beyond difficult time,
Gale Callahan

May 17, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss. 
Danny & Lisa Weber 

May 17, 2017

Herm, I am so sorry for u and Jess’s loss. I kno the pain u r going thro. We will try to be there Saturday. Love u. Uncle Ronnie and Aunt Linda. ❤❤❤😥😥😥😥

May 17, 2017

My dearest Jessica — I am so very sorry for the loss you and your family have suffered. Please know that my thoughts, my love and my prayers are with you during this time. I can’t imagine the pain you are feeling…my heart breaks for you. 

May 17, 2017

I’m so sorry for loss. Praying for all of you.

May 17, 2017

Jessica and family,
I can’t imagine the loss you must feel. There are no words I can provide you, only thoughts and prayers that in sometime in the future you will pass beyond grief and find solace in the memory of Skylar. 
 
Frank Goldman

May 17, 2017

Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Family:
While I didn’t know your daughter personally, I did talk with her supervisor and co-workers here at Sechan and everyone in her department was proud to have known her and to have worked with her.  We are sorry for your loss.  She was a wonderful young person who had a bright future.
Very Respectfully,
Marion H. Van Fosson
President/CEO Sechan

May 17, 2017

I am so very sorry for your loss.  Skylar will be missed at Sechan.  We are very sad and heartbroken.  We thoroughly enjoyed having her for the internship and were looking forward to her staying on after graduation. Skylar was very smart and picked up on things very easily.  She was a quiet, hardworker and had that beautiful smile.  I’m really glad I got to know her and work with her.  Your family will be in my prayers.
Vicki Beale

May 17, 2017

Deepest condolences to Jess, Donald and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Thomas M. Heisler III 

May 17, 2017

I wanted to express my sympathy and send thoughts and prayers. I work at Sechan, Skylar was a very nice young lady. We may no longer have the one we love physically but we will always have the memories. May all these memories help you through this difficult time. Terry 

May 17, 2017

Jess and family:  We just wanted you to know that we are praying for you for strength and comfort as you take each day by day!  Please feel my arms giving you an embrace of love and understanding. Sincerely, Jeane Oellig

May 17, 2017

Jess and family – my heart goes out to you all – I’ll continue to pray for you all!  Cheryl Waughtel