With immeasurable sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious baby, Emerson Maire, who was carried and deeply cherished for 15 weeks.

Though Emerson’s time with us was far too short, she was loved beyond measure from the very beginning. She brought hope, dreams, and unconditional love into the hearts of everyone who eagerly awaited her arrival. While we never had the chance to watch her grow,  we will forever hold her in our hearts.

Emerson is survived by her loving parents, Maleigh Raypush and Mikel Bushaw, and by her proud big sister, Evelyn, who was excited to meet and love her little sister. She is also lovingly remembered by her aunts, Skylyn (Chace) Wadsworth and Keria Johnson; her uncles, Zach (Dana) Maritz, Warren Johnson, and Leland (Karly) Bushaw; her grandmothers, Kristen (Steve)  Maritz, Chytel Eckman and Jamie Bernasconi; her great grandmothers Peg (Oscar) Maritz, Sandy Hepler, and Cynthia (Bucky) Mohney; her great great grandmother  Linda Eckman; her great grandfather  Robert Raypush and William Wonderling; along with many extended family members and dear friends who already loved her deeply.

Emerson was preceded in death by her great-great-grandparents, Harry (Kathryn) Hepler and Jean (George) Morton, Harold Walker , Jim Eckman and a great uncle Joshua Mohney who welcomed her with open arms.

Although Emerson’s life lasted only a brief moment, the love she inspired will last a lifetime. She will always be a treasured part of our family—forever missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Our sweet Emerson Maire, you may have only spent a few precious weeks beneath your mother’s heart, but you will remain in our hearts for all of our days. Though we never heard your cry,  you changed our lives forever. You will always be our daughter, our granddaughter, our little sister, and our greatest “what if.” Until we meet again, may you rest peacefully, wrapped in endless love.