Edison Dale Allen was born on May 1st of 2015 to two loving parents and two excited older brothers. Edison shared a middle name with his father and grandfather. His features were a blending of his two older brothers. Above all he loved being held closely while studying the people and the environment around him.
Our sweet Edison left this world on Tuesday, September 2nd at 4 months and a day of age to return to live with his Father in Heaven. He passed sweetly in the arms of his loving mother. His influence will continue to be felt by those he touched for years to come. His memory will forever bless the lives of his family. Edison's presence on Earth was a gift from a loving Heavenly Father.
Though Edison looked perfect on the outside, he harbored a very rare and complex set of congenital health conditions. After exhausting all medical options at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis and consulting with institutions abroad, it was determined that Edison's set of conditions was unavoidably fatal. Edison spent the first two months of his life at Riley deftly capturing the hearts of a multitude of nurses and doctors. With heavy hearts, Edison was brought home to spend his remaining time with his family.
Edison's broken body was a poor reflection of his whole and beautiful spirit. His deep gaze and wide smile were soul-warming. While he was in our home he filled it with love and happiness. Edison inspired faith, gratitude and compassion in all those who interacted with him. His life's story brought together congregations and families in fasting and prayer. Edison was loved every day of his life and will forever be loved and remembered. We look forward to the day that we can be united with our sweet Edison in heaven as an eternal family.
In addition to his loving parents, Kyle and Kelly, Edison is survived by his brothers, Leon (6) and Grady (3) Grandparents, Gary and Carol Allen, Steve and Claudette Kirk, and Lisa Kirk. Edison also has 10 Uncles and Aunts and 29 cousins.
In Lieu of flowers, we'd like friends and family to contribute to Riley Children's Foundation or to the Riley Cheer Guild in Edison's memory.
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