Riley Potter

2022. Born on August 12, 2005, he was a beloved son to Lee and Melissa Potter and a

treasured brother to his sisters, Emma and Maggie. In addition to his immediate family, Riley is

survived by his grandfather, Bernard Smith; his N-Anna Potter; aunts and uncles: Bradley (Mary

Lou) Smith, Sharon (Mark) Tareshawty, Jennifer (Michael) Pantaleano, Thomas (Patricia) Potter, and Joseph (Jane) Potter; first cousins: Heather, Nicole (Eric), Tiffany, Mark Jr (Stase),

Alexander (Amanda), Abigail (Jared), Faith (Howard), Avery (Maurene), Max, Sophia, Lindsay (Steven),

Carson (Shay), Laurin, and Davis; first cousins once removed: Hannah, Noah, Grant, Wyatt,

Mary Katelyn, Benjamin, Owen, Aisha, Charlotte, Riley, and Theadora. Riley is survived as well

by the extensive network of friends who have loved and cared for him like family. He was

preceded in death by his grandparents: Barbara Potter, Thomas Potter Jr, and Mary Joann

Smith; aunts and uncles: Michael (Kristi) Smith and Connie Smith.

Rare are the people who teach us about the complexities of love, and rarer are those

who do so by the simple grace of living. Riley's life is a blessing. Riley's strength, courage, and

tenacity proved that life, though fragile, may be lived purposefully and fully. Riley triumphed

multiple disabilities with the tender care of his family and friends, especially his mother, for the

duration of his miraculously long life. Riley felt peace when at the lake in summer, bundled up by the fire in winter, and particularly in the arms of his parents – always, no matter the season. He will be forever loved and remembered. Thanks to all who loved him.

In consideration of the health of their loved ones, the family will have memorial services

at a later date, and for now feel the care of their community from a distance. In honor of Riley's

life, the family encourages donations to Sutter Park Preschool in either of two ways:

Donations for their Possibility Playground fundraiser, which can be made at

https://sutterpark.memberhub.com/store/items/528562

Donations for the Riley Lending Library which will provide, among other resources,

adaptive technology to children with unique needs. These donations can be made by check

payable to Sutter Park PTA in honor of Riley Potter, mailed to 1850 Sutter Parkway, Powell, OH, 43065-9240.