Wyatt Dean Hallstrom

Of Woodbury, Minnesota

Departed this life on Monday, May 22, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Wyatt will be deeply missed by his parents, Forrest and Angela; siblings, Ethan, Elise, and Jonas; paternal grandmother, Barbara Hallstrom; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Barbara Sweat; great-grandparents, Richard and Shirley Hiatt; aunts and uncles, Nina (Phil) Hallstrom Archuletta, Mindy (Peter) Hallstrom Colasurdo, Andrew (Andrea) Sweat, Anthony (Cindy) Sweat, Amy (David) Sweat Huish, and Darrin (Katie) Wilkey; 22 cousins; and many loving friends and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Stephen Hallstrom. Wyatt was born in Salt Lake City and lived the first three years of his life in Utah. After moving to Minnesota, the state quickly became his new home as he found love and belonging among friends, neighbors, classmates, teachers, and church members. Wyatt loved funny Youtube videos, Nerf wars, board and video games, the color orange, books by Rick Riordan, music, backyard basketball, math, Zupas chicken enchilada chili, and his cat Kodiak. He was happiest when he was surrounded by friends and family, his three older siblings in particular. For 15 months, Wyatt fought Acute Myeloid Leukemia with courage, patience, and strength. Although he spent over 200 days as a hospital inpatient and endured scores of tests, procedures, symptoms, and side effects, he showed all of us how to face difficult trials with grace. His open, compassionate heart, infectious sense of humor, and wisdom beyond his years made an indelible impression on many who knew him. Wyatt was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His faith sustained him throughout his treatment and inspired his loved ones. During his final months, he spoke often about the role of the Holy Ghost as our comforter, and some of his last words were a family prayer he offered a few days before passing away. Our hearts are broken and we will never stop missing him, but we take comfort in knowing that he continues to learn, grow, and watch over his family with his Savior by his side. We look forward to the glorious day when we will all be reunited. Visitation will be Friday, May 26 from 4-7 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints-Cottage Grove. Funeral service will be Saturday, May 27 at 10 am with a brief visitation time from 9-9:30 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-Cottage Grove, 11900 Manning Ave S, Hastings. Interment at Cottage Grove Cemetery. The family would like to offer special thanks to the doctors and staff members of Children's Hospital of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital; the students, parents, and staff members of Liberty Ridge Elementary; and the members of the Woodbury Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their incredible care and support.