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Born to be a Lego-Master in Pocatello to David and Brandi Perry, Curtis Jo Perry joined into this family with his brother, Jeremy, for a big adventure. From day one he started “writing his own book” leading all of them on a roller coaster ride of intrigue, courage, resiliency, love and compassion where every day was lived to the fullest and always directed by him with a “thumbs up” attitude. Starting out with a basket of lemons, he mastered the art of making sweet lemonade.
The chapters of his book were filled with a sense of humor, a positive attitude with a little stubbornness thrown in, and where Curtis taught everyone around him to appreciate every day. Never one to complain, he tackled life’s obstacles head-on, taunted his brother with a mischievous smile and then could turn right around and challenge him to Playstation games, watch cartoons endlessly, play a mean hand of cards and then usually answered everyone with a “sure, I’m sure”. One of a kind. Curtis made a big impact on everyone he came in contact with. Even though he was only with us a short amount of time, he showed us that no matter what life throws your way, “suck it up, take your medicine, and keep on going.”
His natural creativity drew him to his love of building with Legos and “smashed” coins. He was fortunate to have fulfilled his dream of visiting Legoland in California three times, where every time he had the exceptional and unique honor to spend time with a Lego-Master.
After living in Malad for seven years, he came with his family to Declo where he has been nearer to his grandma, Betty Perry, and grandma Linda and grandpa Chris Clayvillie, aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends. Curtis always “lit up the room” and he looked forward especially to the holidays where all of us “friends” would be together.’
After just returning from his beloved Legoland and eight days after celebrating his ninth birthday, Curtis closed his book of life by writing the final chapter and leaving his earthly trials behind on May 27, his grandpa Dean Perry’s birthday. Sadly missing him besides his parents, brother and grandparents are his aunts and uncles, Sam and Joanie Perry of Inkom, Debbie and Tom Vaughan of Boise and Tawnya and Gene Tracy of Declo; cousins, Jessica Perry, Josh and Alex Vaughan, Baylee, Lynsey and Natalie Tracy will always remember the good times they spent together.
A visitation was held at the Rasmussen Funeral Home in Burley Saturday, May 30, followed by a celebration of his life at the Albion City Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Idaho hyperbarics in Pocatello. www.idahohyperbarics.com. And may be left with Rasmussen’s staff.