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Nathaniel Jeffrey Pepper

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Nathaniel Jeffrey Pepper passed away on April 9, 2019 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN.  He was one day shy of 8 months old.

Nathaniel (a.k.a. Nater Tater) was born on August 10, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH to his loving parents, Mitchell and Amanda Pepper.  He loved storytime (especially books such as You’re Here for a Reason and If You Were My Bunny), sweet songs, snuggles with all his people, applesauce, and a cool breeze.
Nathaniel is survived by his parents; his loving big sisters, Callie and Josie; and his big brother, Jacob. He is also survived by grandparents: Greg and Colleen Pepper, Ron and Jan Monteith, and Kim and Rob Cook; his Uncle Mark Pepper (Hannah), and Aunt Jessica Monteith; his cousins, Kit and John Douglas Pepper; his great-grandparents, Bud and Carol Monteith, Pat Clapp, Shelah Clapp, and Erv Spreckelson. Nathaniel is preceded in death by great-grandparents: Dick and Jean Pepper (Spreckelson), Ervin and Ona Schutt, and David Clapp.
Nathaniel’s entire family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors and staff at Cincinnati Fetal Center, UC Health, Riley Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for their incredible care of Nathaniel throughout his life. The family appreciates not only the medical care he received, but the genuine love, prayers, and support from these hospitals.
A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, April 15th in the chapel at College Park Church (2606 W. 96th St. Indianapolis, In 46268) with a celebration of life service immediately following. A private burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Down Syndrome Indiana, 708 E Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 or you may bring an unopened toy to the celebration of life service to be donated to Riley Hospital for Children.

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  1. Sending condolences and prayers to your family during this difficult time. May the love and support of those around you provide you with peace. XO

  2. Your East side neighbors are offering up many prayers for your family. Many blessings to all of you for the love you gave Nathaniel during his time with you. He will carry that with him always and so will you.

    -Bill, Elizabeth, Mary and Mina Mann

  3. Sending thoughts and prayers for your entire family through this time. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. Words seem inadequate at this time.
    – Toni Miles

  4. To your entire family, please accept my deepest condolences. Your precious Nathaniel was such a fighter and heaven has definitely gained a very special angel in him. I know God is giving you peace and comfort at this sad time. You are in my prayers.

  5. Sending prayers to you and your entire family. May you receive comfort and peace during this difficult time. You will remain in my prayers.

  6. The Pyatte family shares in your great sadness. Please know your precious son and your family’s deep and hard situation has had a deep impact on our lives allowing us to see Jesus clearer. Know you are love deeply and prayed for greatly.

  7. So thankful for your choice of life, thankful for your faithfulness to your little guy, your family, and our heavenly Father. We may never know what Nathaniel’s impact for the kingdom was this side of heaven but we know that Nathaniel was here because of God’s sovereignty and God’s grand design. Thank you for giving us this little guy. Our prayers are with you.

  8. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Amanda &Mitch as well as your entire family. May the Lord provide abundantly for your moment by moments needs as only He can!

  9. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Amanda & Mitch as well as your entire family. May the Lord provide abundantly for your moment by moments needs as only He can!

  10. Such a short life but one well loved. With praise and Thanksgiving to our wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus and his watchful eye and special care of your family. Blessings Mitch and Amanda.
    Love, Greg and Linda Hardin

  11. We feel the sadness and know time will pass and the pain will lessen but beautiful memories will be forever present of sweet Nathaniel who was so very precious! Hugs and prayers .love to all. Gary and Nina Shaw

  12. Our sympathy to you and your family at this time of your grief and sorrow. Praying the Lord will bless you with His peace and comfort as He is near to the broken hearted.
    Earl & Cheryl Cecil

  13. You are such good parents! You gave your son such a wonderful existence here on earth. May God grant you comfort for your love for a special little guy!

  14. Mitchell and Amanda, your entire family will continue to be in my prayers during this time. You both are shining examples of God’s children that gave your precious son, Nathaniel, unconditional love and support throughout his entire life. It is my prayer that the Lord will give your family comfort and strength during this time.

    Blessings and Condolences to the entire Pepper Family,
    Bianca Rivers

  15. May God wrap you in His Loving Arms and protect you. My thoughts and prayers for you all.
    God Bless you.

  16. Condolences and prayers to Nathaniel’s family. Know that the short 8 months of love he gave, will always be sweet memories. We feel your pain of losing him. Hugs to all.

  17. We are so sorry to hear about Nathaniel. Our prayers are with your whole family.

  18. Very sorry to hear of your loss. There is a special place for sweet little ones. He will be well taken care of until you meet again

  19. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
    Don & Billy Jean Jobe.

  20. Nathaniel will always have a piece of my heart. My sweetest memory is when he gave me that little half smile of his. He will be missed greatly. Prayers for your family.
    Cathy Gerdes RN, Riley PICU

  21. We are deeply grieved with you and praying for your family. Thank you for how you have depended on Jesus through this and been a wonderful testimony to God. Praying for how God will comfort you all and how Nathaniel’s life will have a far and wide impact for God’s Kingdom. So deeply sorry.

  22. I am so sorry for the loss of your little one. I just talked to Greg and Colleen last evening, and did not know about your loss at that time. Sending prayers of comfort for you, and your entire family.
    Martha (Helms) Rosenberger

  23. Dear Ones,

    Uncle Brian and I love you and yours so very much.
    While we are saddened by the death of Nathaniel, we celebrate his life among us… a life and spirit so treasured.
    We stand in testimony with you to the awesome power of Jesus Christ and His tender love for Nathaniel… and His constant and steadfast love and care for you and your young family. May you know His presence in a tangible way throughout the coming days, months and years.

  24. O we are so sorry for your loss of this little loved one, sweet angel.
    In our thoughts and prayers, ,,

  25. May you feel the warmth of God’s Spirit and comfort of family & friends.”
    Love & prayers,

  26. Nothing can be said for the loss your family is suffering. I’m so sorry to learn of Nathaniel’s passing. I know his 8 months on Earth were filled with so much love and that love will continue. Heaven gained a very special angel. One that will always be looking over you and your family. He is blessed to have you as parents, just as you are blessed to have such a fighter! You’ll remain in my thoughts and prayers.

  27. Sending prayers, love and hugs to you and your family! No words can express the sorrow we feel. Stay strong and know you are not alone! You will always be a part of the Lucky Few family!!! If you need anything please reach out! We are here!!!

  28. With deepest sympathy during this time of sadness. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God’s love and the precious memories of your sweet little boy provide you comfort.
    Kathy and Steve Sourbeer

  29. What an unreal shattering experience but a testimony of faith. Through the unfathomable you’ve stayed strong through it all. Not only prayers but my heart is hurting for you. God bless you all. I’m so so so sorry!

    Angie Johnson and family. 🧡🧡🧡

  30. Words are inadequate right now in the loss of your sweet Nathaniel, but God is near to the broken hearted. I’m praying for your sweet family as you walk through this difficult time! May God send much comfort to the hole in your hearts! Much love! Nancy ♥️

  31. Mitchell , Amanda and Family,

    My prayers go out to you and your family during this very difficult time. Please know that your Warren family cares and will be there for you in every way. Your faith and trust through this last difficult year will carry you through going forward. Prayers for peace to all of your family.

  32. Amanda, Mitchell and Family,

    Our prayers go up for you and your entire family. May you feel Gods love and presence throughout this very difficult time. Your faith and hope during this entire almost year was and still is remarkable. You are a wonderful and beautiful family and we pray that some where within your grief you can find peace.

  33. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Words may not comfort you at this time but know that your faith in God, your precious memories of Nathaniel, your never ending love, and the support of your family and friends will always be with you and help to comfort you through
    this time.
    The Stonybrook Intermediate Family

  34. Prayers to your family. May your beautiful faith and love of Christ bless and keep you. Find peace in knowing little Nathaniel’s life had a powerful purpose and he is in the arms of Jesus.

  35. Please know you all are in my thoughts & prayers at this very difficult time 🙏🏻. I’m sure you’ll take great comfort knowing sweet Nathaniel isn’t in any pain or distress anymore & he’s keeping watch over you all & protecting you all now. 🥰😇 You guys are an amazing family, loved & supported by many! 💖

  36. Nathaniel is such a wonderful gift for us all to be able to share. God also truly loves the little guy to call him back with Him so soon. Thankful that Father chose you, Mitch & Amanda, to be his parents. Because of you, Nathaniel knows what it means to be loved! Through God’s Grace – He will always be in our hearts until we see him again in our perfect Lives above. Nothing can explain the mystery of why he was called back home so soon, nor account for the space left open in the hearts of everyone who loves him – a space that only he can fill. Yet in God’s love, we all will find peace & comfort in time. He promised us that His Grace is sufficient & He will never leave us. Praying for you both Mitch & Amanda, as well as your family. Thankful to know Nathaniel is no longer suffering & is home with our Father until we are united again. Love you both very much. In Him –

  37. Precious precious Nathaniel! His short life was full of love and testimony. His life has touched more lives for Christ than we’ll know in this life. May God comfort you during this difficult tim.💝🤲🙏

  39. I took care of your sweet boy my last weekend as a nurse at Riley before I got married and moved to California. It was such a joy celebrating your daughter’s birthday with him and running my fingers through that beautiful little boy hair! Your family is incredible. The faith and love you so openly display and your love for sweet Nate have stayed in my heart from the day I met you. What a blessing it was to know him for that sweet short time. God certainly blessed him with the best family a little boy could hope to have. May He lovingly hold you in His arms as you mourn and always.

  40. Amanda & Mitch,
    We just saw the news of your little Angel Nathaniel. You have been in our thoughts since you left your temporary stay at Christian Street. We are so sorry to learn about Nathaniel’s passing and please know that your family is in our prayers. God bless you all.
    Sincerely,
    Helen & Bill Hare
    2522 Christian St.

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