She was born Jan. 21, 2009, to Jacquelyn Cathleen Ritchie in Colorado Springs, Colo. Memorial services were held Thursday June 18, 2009, at 2 p.m., at Woodman Valley Church Stone Chapel in Colorado Springs.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, James Ritchie.
She is survived by her mother Jacque, of the home; her Godfather, Jonathon Lathrop, formerly of Nevada; two brothers, James Cole and Zachery Lee; and two sisters, Miriah Nicole and Alora Paige, all of the home. She is also survived by maternal grandparents Dennis and Lauren Stahler of Colorado Springs; one aunt Jennifer Stahler Mann and her husband, Jesse, and their children, Lucas and Lance; as well as two uncles, Phillip Stahler and Brian Stahler.
Emma had a smile that would light up the room and was a smart, happy baby. We thank God for lending her to us for the time we had her. We will always cherish our many memories of her, and miss her deeply.
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