Mya Sterling Willems, Hysham, MT

At 11:02 am on March 28, 2015, Mya Sterling Willems was welcomed into the world by her mommy, Billie Jean Willems and her grandparents Gary and Amy Kimberlin at Billings Clinic Family Birth Center in Billings, MT. Although she never took a breath, she left deep footprints with her little feet on many hearts.

When Billie found out she was pregnant with Mya at 16, soon to be 17, she of course was scared about being a young mom but as time went on and Mya grew and thrived, Billie quickly developed a strong love for her little miracle. Mya was stubborn from the start. When Billie had lost a close friend, Mya hung on even thru the severe stress. When it came time for the ultrasound, little Mya had decided that she was camera shy just like her great grandpa Billy Willems. She was bound and determined we would not find out that she was a little girl. Finally, on the second ultrasound she gave us a glimpse, even though she was so bashful she hid behind her arm as a superstar hides from the paparazzi. Her favorite past time was tucking her toes in mommy's ribs just like her mommy did to her grandma.

 Everyone prepared and grew more and more excited for her arrival. Her Nana Amy and Great grandma Laurie Willems crocheted their fingers to the bone, creating precious items made with love. Great uncle Shawn Willems wasn't too sure about the "great" title as it made him feel old but he was more than ready to spoil his great niece to pieces. Grandpa Gary was repeatedly sent on errands to pick this and that up from the store as we set up for our precious bundle, and although he grumbled about shopping, he secretly enjoyed finding new items for his 1st grandbaby. Uncle Ian was busy planning his trip to come and see his new little niece when she arrived. Aunt Lilly learned to cross stitch and was making a pretty little bib for Mya and was excited for her soon-to-be new role as Auntie. Aunt Claralynn was excited for Mya to come and wanted to buy every single baby toy she lay her eyes on for "baby Mya" . Aunt Serena was so excited to spoil her baby niece and had plans to cover her from head to toe in pink.

Her very existence brought joy to her family sorely in need of happiness and light. We lost that light way too soon but will live our lives to the fullest in her honor.

Mya leaves behind her loving mommy, Billie Jean Willems of Hysham, MT, her dad, Curtis William Tellvik of Everett, WA, Grandparents Gary and Amy Kimberlin, Aunts Lillian and Claralynn Kimberlin, all of Hysham, MT, Aunt Serena Willems-Brosseau of Anaconda, MT, Uncle Ian Kimberlin of Stanley, ND, Grandparents Pauline and Dave Myers of Moses Lake, WA, Grandfather Curtis Tellvik of Everett, WA, Great Grandparents William and Laura Willems of Hysham, MT, Great grandpa Bill Kimberlin (Linda) of Lakeland, FL Great Uncle Shawn Willems (Christy, Cousin Shawnna Willems all of Hysham, MT, Aunt Jessica Olson of Snohomish, WA, Uncle Reuben Hinton of Everett, WA, Great Aunt Peggy Kimberlin North Charleston, NC, Great great grandpa Clarence (Alice) Arneson, Great great grandma Pattie Willems, all of Hysham, MT.

There was family in heaven waiting to fold her in their arms, surrounding her with light and love. Great Uncle Leslie Arneson, Great great Grandma Connie Arneson, Great great grandpa Bill Willems, Great Grandma Bonnie Kimberlin, Great great grandma Lillian Kochel Chiesa, Great great grandpa Clarence Kochel, Great great grandpa John Chiesa, Aunt/uncle Jordan Rae Kimberlin, and so many other beloved family members who have entered heaven's gates.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 pm, Friday April 3, 2015 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Hysham, MT. Burial will follow in the Rancher’s Cemetery in Myers, MT. A meal will be served at the Hysham Community Center following the Graveside Service.

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com Print this post