As a Family we would like to invite all that would like to contribute to the  Ivar Roper celebration fund. We cannot thank all of you enough for the outpouring of love you have shown to Jake, Hailey, and Ivar.  All the kind posts, messages, and calls mean more to them then they you will ever know. Jake and Hailey have decided that they would like to bring Ivar to Utah as a final resting place. We know that people are wanting to help, but are not sure how.  We have started this to not only help with funeral cost, but also for all those that would like to help but do not know how. 

Below are the words of Ivar's mother Hailey 

Ivar Jacob Roper, our Halloween baby born October 31 at 2:20pm, weighing 2 lbs 13.5 ounces and 15.5 inches long.

Our sweet warrior fought for us and gave us a whole golden hour. He let out a little cry, cuddled me, held my finger, worked hard to keep his eyes open and then passed peacefully snuggled up on his dads chest. He has the fullest head of black hair, big feet like his dad, and the longest limbs, our little string bean❤️
Because of the hand of the lord, Ivar was surrounded by family who had time to make it from across the world, he was surrounded by a complete blanket of love. It was the most joyful and sacred day, the best day of my life.

I don’t know what we did to deserve the most perfect and incredible soul, but we are honored Heavenly Father chose us to be his parents. Our hearts will ache every moment for him but we find so much peace knowing he didn’t suffer and is now completely healed in the arms of our savior. We are grateful for the Plan of Salvation and knowing that our family will be together forever.

There are no true endings, only everlasting beginnings - @dieterfuchtdorf