Brooklyn Ashley Rother

Brooklyn was born May 15, 2013 in Chandler, AZ with a genetic chromosome disorder called Ring 21 and a secondary condition called Dandy-Walker Variant. Brooklyn experienced significant developmental delays and medical issues. She experienced seizures her whole life and was a frequent visitor to Phoenix Children’s Hospital to see her nurse friends at the PICU floor while receiving excellent medical care. Brooklyn had the sweetest disposition and a head of amazing red curls every woman was jealous of. Brooklyn was able to experience life to the fullest despite all the hospital & ER visits, and hours of PT, OT, Speech, HIPPO, and feeding therapies. Brooklyn was famous for her amazing hair at PCH. Brooklyn was Taylor’s biggest fan!

At age 6, our Brooklyn had a brain surgery to stop drop seizures that were affecting her life daily. She did well after the surgery even though she experienced some other medical challenges that were hard to deal with daily. Unfortunately, at the time, Brooklyn was in a neurological decline. Her little brain was ravaged by seizures for years and it started to affect her body.

What a privilege it was to care for Brooklyn her life until she left to awake whole and well in his Heavenly Father's arms.

There's no resting in peace for this kiddo. Brooklyn’s body is healed and she is able to play, run, dance, and fly. We know Brooklyn ran into the arms of Jesus then her Papa Jim. He finally got to see her walk and run. Because of Jesus, what a beautiful reunion we’ll have with Brooklyn to look forward to on that glorious day! We always told Brooklyn God would always take amazing care of her and he answered our prayers. No more medicine, braces or doctors' visits baby girl.

Brooklyn is survived by her parents, Terry and Jill; her older sister, Taylor, grandfather, Douglas Rother, Nurse Brittany Barton, Aunts and Uncles: Julie Lanphere (Jessica), Kris Ballew (Chuck), Lisa Ainsworth (Jeff), Kim Crawford (Mark), Kelli Lanphere (Lisa Piper), Erin Davis (Ken), Michael Lanphere (Lisa), Christian Lanphere (Andrew Leger), Kelly Lanphere (Claudette), Scott Lanphere (Clare), James P. Lanphere, Teresa Gjerstad (Garey), Todd Rother (Jamie), Tim Rother, all her cousins (Ryan, Christa, Conor, Katie, Quinn, Blaise, Noah, Tristen, Brett, Lauren, Jessica, Tyler, Kaleigh, Mackenzie, Sean, Patrick, Austin, Savannah, Steven, CJ, Noah, Chase, Hannah, Eric, Ethan, Owen, Jack, Cassie, Linzy, Lacey, Lexie, Caitlyn, Carly, and her puppies, Gracie, Cosmo and Daisy.

She was preceded in death by her aunt Susan M. Lanphere, uncle Brad Rother, paternal grandmother, Judy Rother, maternal grandmother, Betty Lanphere and maternal grandfather (her Papa) James A. Lanphere.

We also have the opportunity to pay it forward.

In her honor, please give support to (LIFE) Lauren’s Institute for Education (Brooklyn’s school in Gilbert which specializes in education for special needs students), Make-A-Wish Arizona and Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Brooklyn required a great deal of compassionate, support and unconditional love. Her value was intrinsic because she was made in the image of God. She needed many people and services to give her the best quality of life.

The family would like to thank TEAM BROOKLYN:

All of her doctors at Phoenix Children’s Hospital: Dr. Brett Hurliman, Dr. Wendy Bernatavicius, Dr. Dana Williams, Dr. Nathan Page, Dr. Deborah Flynn, Dr. Tyler Carter, Dr. Robert Puntel, Dr. Randa Jarrar, Dr. Luke Cielonko, Dr. Dorothee Newbern, Dr. Michelle Ratkiewicz, Dr. David Adelson, Dr. Michael Kruer, Dr. Karlen, Dr. Davinder Singh, Dr. Melissa Dymond and honorary Dr. Julie A. Lanphere (her aunt). Her wonderful PCH PICU Nurses.

Phoenix Children’s Hospital PT, Melissa Marviglia, Home PT Jill Sandul, HIPPO OT therapist Angela Troy and Cherise, LIFE teachers, therapists and staff. Her MGA Nursing team, her amazing nurse Brittany who cared for her in the most amazing way and nanny Maranda Shaw.

Brooklyn’s ashes will be spread in Maui, Hawaii so she can truly be free and be in of the most beautiful places on earth. She deserves to always be in paradise.