Bryant Allen Ante, 8, died July 10, 2009 at Seattle Children's Hospital, peacefully in the arms of his parents.
His determination and strength of character were an inspiration to all who knew him. Throughout his long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Bryant chose to see the glass as half full. He used the hair he lost from chemo to tie fishing flies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 16300 Domain Lane, Eagle River. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A rosary service will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla. All attending are asked to wear John Deere attire.
Bryant had a very special relationship with his "Dapaw." They shared a loving bond (both were cancer survivors) and spent many hours together spinning wooden bowls, fishing and carving. Bryant loved playing outside with his friends and shoveling the snow as well as eating at Ding How. He had a special bond with the animals in his life as well, Winnie and Nuka across the street and Max the pet therapy dog at Providence.
Bryant was an avid John Deere fan. He was able to fulfill his Make A Wish in visiting the JD Tractor Factory in 2008; stating "Every kid should have a wish come true, and not have to be sick to do it." Bryant attended Creekside Park Elementary and loved each of the staff and, of course, his many friends.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Christy and William Ante; and sister, Abigail; grandparents, John and Carol Lane (Dapaw and Dodo); Grandma Lois Ante; his aunts and uncles, Caroline, Jeanie and Jim, George Ante Jr., Grace Churchill, Martha and Charlie Summerfield, Alex and Amir Marandi, Jeanie and Jay; and 18 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Ante Sr.; and great-grandmother, Virginia Lane, who resided in Indiana.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Bryant's name. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com. Published in adn.com from July 16 to July 17, 2009
His determination and strength of character were an inspiration to all who knew him. Throughout his long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Bryant chose to see the glass as half full. He used the hair he lost from chemo to tie fishing flies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 16300 Domain Lane, Eagle River. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A rosary service will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla. All attending are asked to wear John Deere attire.
Bryant had a very special relationship with his "Dapaw." They shared a loving bond (both were cancer survivors) and spent many hours together spinning wooden bowls, fishing and carving. Bryant loved playing outside with his friends and shoveling the snow as well as eating at Ding How. He had a special bond with the animals in his life as well, Winnie and Nuka across the street and Max the pet therapy dog at Providence.
Bryant was an avid John Deere fan. He was able to fulfill his Make A Wish in visiting the JD Tractor Factory in 2008; stating "Every kid should have a wish come true, and not have to be sick to do it." Bryant attended Creekside Park Elementary and loved each of the staff and, of course, his many friends.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Christy and William Ante; and sister, Abigail; grandparents, John and Carol Lane (Dapaw and Dodo); Grandma Lois Ante; his aunts and uncles, Caroline, Jeanie and Jim, George Ante Jr., Grace Churchill, Martha and Charlie Summerfield, Alex and Amir Marandi, Jeanie and Jay; and 18 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Ante Sr.; and great-grandmother, Virginia Lane, who resided in Indiana.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Bryant's name. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com. Published in adn.com from July 16 to July 17, 2009
Bryant Allen Ante, 8, died July 10, 2009 at Seattle Children's Hospital, peacefully in the arms of his parents.
His determination and strength of character were an inspiration to all who knew him. Throughout his long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Bryant chose to see the glass as half full. He used the hair he lost from chemo to tie fishing flies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 16300 Domain Lane, Eagle River. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A rosary service will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla. All attending are asked to wear John Deere attire.
Bryant had a very special relationship with his "Dapaw." They shared a loving bond (both were cancer survivors) and spent many hours together spinning wooden bowls, fishing and carving. Bryant loved playing outside with his friends and shoveling the snow as well as eating at Ding How. He had a special bond with the animals in his life as well, Winnie and Nuka across the street and Max the pet therapy dog at Providence.
Bryant was an avid John Deere fan. He was able to fulfill his Make A Wish in visiting the JD Tractor Factory in 2008; stating "Every kid should have a wish come true, and not have to be sick to do it." Bryant attended Creekside Park Elementary and loved each of the staff and, of course, his many friends.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Christy and William Ante; and sister, Abigail; grandparents, John and Carol Lane (Dapaw and Dodo); Grandma Lois Ante; his aunts and uncles, Caroline, Jeanie and Jim, George Ante Jr., Grace Churchill, Martha and Charlie Summerfield, Alex and Amir Marandi, Jeanie and Jay; and 18 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Ante Sr.; and great-grandmother, Virginia Lane, who resided in Indiana.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Bryant's name. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com. Published in adn.com from July 16 to July 17, 2009
His determination and strength of character were an inspiration to all who knew him. Throughout his long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Bryant chose to see the glass as half full. He used the hair he lost from chemo to tie fishing flies.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 2 p.m. Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 16300 Domain Lane, Eagle River. Friends may call one hour prior to the Mass at the church. A rosary service will be at 1:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wasilla. All attending are asked to wear John Deere attire.
Bryant had a very special relationship with his "Dapaw." They shared a loving bond (both were cancer survivors) and spent many hours together spinning wooden bowls, fishing and carving. Bryant loved playing outside with his friends and shoveling the snow as well as eating at Ding How. He had a special bond with the animals in his life as well, Winnie and Nuka across the street and Max the pet therapy dog at Providence.
Bryant was an avid John Deere fan. He was able to fulfill his Make A Wish in visiting the JD Tractor Factory in 2008; stating "Every kid should have a wish come true, and not have to be sick to do it." Bryant attended Creekside Park Elementary and loved each of the staff and, of course, his many friends.
Bryant is survived by his parents, Christy and William Ante; and sister, Abigail; grandparents, John and Carol Lane (Dapaw and Dodo); Grandma Lois Ante; his aunts and uncles, Caroline, Jeanie and Jim, George Ante Jr., Grace Churchill, Martha and Charlie Summerfield, Alex and Amir Marandi, Jeanie and Jay; and 18 cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, George Ante Sr.; and great-grandmother, Virginia Lane, who resided in Indiana.
Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Bryant's name. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Alaska, www.alaskacremation.com. Published in adn.com from July 16 to July 17, 2009
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