Isaiah Keeton Absher, 5, Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.
Isaiah was born September 12, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Vince and Amy (Absher) Bahm.
He was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism. Isaiah loved school and was currently in Stacy Clark's Kindergarten class at Silver Lake Elementary. Anje Herrington was his para-educator.
Isaiah had a joyful spirit and was always happy. He loved music and the outdoors.
Survivors include his parents of Silver Lake; sister, Olivia Absher; brother, Vincent Bahm; grandparents, Beauford and Jeneanne Absher, Oskaloosa, Richard and Judy Frost, Topeka; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence. Burial will follow at Silver Lake Cemetery. Isaiah will lie in state at the funeral home after 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday and visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Isaiah Absher Memorial fund, c/o Capital City Bank, 2040 NW Topeka, Topeka, Kansas 66608.