Stetson Dean Bullard

Stetson Dean Bullard passed away on July 1, 2016 at 3:33 a.m. in his mother’s arms. He was born on June 20, 2016 at 11:03 p.m. weighing 6 pounds. Stetson’s death is linked to the enterovirus, which can come up at any time and can be deadly in newborns.

Stetson touched many lives in his 10 days on earth. He was loved by all who met him, and will be greatly missed.

Stetson was the son of Jerika Close and Matt Bullard of Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his maternal grandparents, Kevin Close and Theresa Hedden of Fountain Hills; paternal grandmother, Margaret Johnson of Payson, and paternal grandfather Dave Bullard of Cave Creek.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to bank account #8599954792 at Wells Fargo Bank. The donations will be used to cover Baby Stetson’s medical expenses.

Services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Messinger Mortuary in Fountain Hills. There will be a visitation at 6 p.m. followed by a service at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Scottsdale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016.