Support for Isaiah’s Family in Grief

Isaiah’s family faces sudden loss; funds will cover funeral, counseling, bills

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Support for Isaiah’s Family in Grief

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In Loving Memory of Isaiah

Hi everyone,
We are incredibly grateful for the love and generosity shown to our family after the loss of Isaiah. Because of your support, we have nearly reached $25,000, which we now know is sufficient to cover memorial expenses and provide support for Shanice and Mitch during this time.
We have adjusted the fundraiser to reflect this updated goal.

While the fundraiser remains open for anyone who may still wish to contribute, please know that your support — whether through prayer, sharing, or donating — has already been more than enough.

Thank you for honoring Isaiah and surrounding his parents with such compassion and love. In today’s world, we truly need more of that.

Updated Message to all:

Hi everyone,
Words cannot express how much your support has meant to our family as we try to navigate this unimaginable loss. Because of your incredible kindness, we have reached our original goal to cover Isaiah’s memorial services. We are deeply grateful.
As donations continued, GoFundMe automatically adjusted the campaign to a stretch goal of $40,000. We want to be transparent about that change.
While nothing can ease the pain Shanice and Mitch are carrying, we hope to give them the financial space to breathe during this time of profound grief.
Any additional funds will go toward:
• Living expenses – allowing Mitch the opportunity to take extended time away from work to grieve and be present with his family.
• Grief counseling – providing specialized support as they begin to process this heartbreaking loss.
• Daily needs – covering meals, groceries, and household support so they don’t have to worry about the basics right now.
Thank you for surrounding Shanice and Mitch with so much love during the darkest time of their lives. Your prayers, shares, and support mean more than we can ever say.

Please continue to share the link and keep our family in your prayers




On Sunday, February 15th, our family experienced the kind of heartbreak no parent should ever endure. Our precious Isaiah was tragically taken from us in a devastating hit-and-run accident, shattering our world in an instant.
His mother, Shanice, and his father, Mitch, are living every parent’s worst nightmare—mourning the unimaginable loss of their baby boy. His brother, Elijah, and sister, Aiyana, are grieving the loss of their brother, a bond that was taken far too soon. Isaiah was a joyful, curious, radiant soul who filled every room with laughter.

We are creating this GoFundMe to support his parents during this unimaginable time. No family is ever prepared for something so sudden and tragic.

Your generosity will help ease the financial burden of:
  • Funeral and memorial expenses
  • Time away from work as both parents grieve and begin to heal
  • Counseling and emotional support services for the entire family
  • Any additional needs during this painful and unexpected journey.

If you are able, any donation—big or small—means more than you know. If donating isn’t possible, please consider sharing this page to help us reach more people who may offer support.

Thank you for your love, prayers, and compassion as the family navigates life without their sweet Isaiah. Your kindness gives them strength during this heartbreaking time.

With gratitude,
Marie and family

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Marie Astbury
Organizer
Erie, CO

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