Kimari-Jhette Daniella Keatts

Kimari-Jhette DaniElla Keatts departed this life in the loving arms of her mother and father on Thursday, September 28, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m.

She was born two months premature on July 23, 2023, in Missoula, MT with a diagnosis of Trisomy 18 (Edward’s Syndrome). She had defied so many odds in the short amount of time she was here with us. Kimari-Jhette entered this world with an enormous amount of strength, resilience, and perseverance. She expressed an immediate admiration for her mommy and daddy, and her undying love for them made it clear that her purpose was far greater than what could ever be revealed here on earth. She looked into her mommy and daddy’s eyes with pure light and an unconditional love that will never die. Although Kimari-Jhette’s time on earth was limited, her presence was astounding. She has touched the lives of many family and friends, and also the wonderful NICU staff in Missoula, MT who cared for her. She longed to be held and cuddled by her mommy and daddy and showed that she had no worry in the world while in their arms. The thoughts and prayers received by loved ones have provided the strength to endure this path. Kimari-Jhette’s love and bravery is limitless—it will live on to provide faith, hope, and strength in the lives of all who were touched by her. Her courage and perseverance will remind us to see the beauty in the midst of the pain, and keep fighting—even on our darkest of days. Fly high, our little Indian Warrior Princess. You are so loved.

She is survived by her mom and dad, Nikki Breen and William Keatts; big sister, Shea Breen; big brothers, Billy Keatts, Naevean Keatts, and Karter Keatts; great-grandfather and grandmother, Dale and Janice Riggin; grandfather, Jeffrey (Mary) Brown; grandmother, Patricia A Keatts; aunts and uncles, Kerry Murphy, Delilah (Matthew) LeTempt, Keith (Thao Le) Murphy, Susie (Fish Stump) Keatts, Ray Keatts, Stefanie (Joe Alderdice) Keatts, Rose DeBerry, Patricia J. Keatts, Derek (Lauren) Brown, Ryan (Amy) Brown, and Laci (Zebb) Gage; and many cousins and extended family.

She is now in the loving arms of her grandmother, Kim Riggin; great-grandmother, Sally Darcy; great-grandfather and grandmother, Rufus and Alvina DeBerry; and uncle, Daniel Sangrey.