Ayden Christopher Wheeler

Ayden Christopher Wheeler was born on August 10, 2004, in Bakersfield, California to Branden and Ashley Wheeler. He attended Highland Elementary and was in the fifth grade. He loved the Dallas Cowboys, loved to wear Metal Mulisha and he loved riding his scooter, but he also loved country music and wearing his cowboy boots. His smile could light up a room and his charm could get him through anything. He loved spending time with his cousins and he especially loved taking care of his baby brother and younger cousins. He was loved by all his classmates and would often volunteer to read to 1st grade students and also helped younger students after school in the X-Factor program. He stole the hearts of everyone he met.

Ayden passed away on December 26, 2014, after being airlifted to Children's Valley Hospital in Madera.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather David Michael Wheeler and uncle Mark Allen Webb. He is survived by his parents Branden and Ashley Wheeler, his brothers Keaten and Braxten Wheeler and Westen Wurster, grandmothers Jilanie Wheeler and Frankie "Nonni" Leal, grandfathers Steve "Pazzi" Webb and Kris Nelson, uncles Christopher Wheeler, Jason McGill and David Williams, aunts Natalie McGill and Stevie Webb, cousins Caylob Pelayo, Zimri Musick, Peyton Webb, Dani McGill, Paisley and River Williams and many other family and friends.

His viewing will take place January 2, 2014 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park & Mortuary and his funeral service will take place on January 7, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Hillcrest with Celebration of Life to follow.

Thank you to everyone who prayed and supported our family during this difficult time. Please send flowers to Hillcrest Memorial Park.