Dylan James Frick

Last Saturday, August 13, 2011, Dylan James Frick succumbed to the Brainstem Glioma he was diagnosed with on June 6th of this year. His loving parents were by his side. Josh and Jenn Frick welcomed their son Dylan into the world on November 11, 2000 in Medford, Oregon. As a toddler, Dylan enjoyed playing with Bob the Builder toys, watching Shrek and putting his favorite Thomas the Trains on the track watching to see who went the fastest. A few short years later, Dylan graduated to PlayStation games and building LEGOS. He started with fairly simple LEGO sets, like cars and small space ships, then progressed to a large castle with working parts and an old sailing vessel. Dylan’s faith in the Lord grew strong in the last few years. He enjoyed attending Awanas and looked forward to church on Sundays. Soon after Dylan’s brain tumor (DIPG) was diagnosed, Dylan and his family went to stay at the Ronald McDonald house in Palo Alto. Dylan knew he had a life-threatening condition, but instead of feeling sorry for himself, his kind heart and strong faith led him in another direction. One day, Dylan looked up at his dad and asked, “Do you think the other children here know Jesus? “ Josh replied, “I don’t know Buddy. Why do you want to know?” Dylan answered earnestly, “Because I want to pray with them.” And they did pray with several families that day, all because a selfless 10 year old boy wanted to bring peace to other sick children. During his stay at Ronald McDonald House, Dylan compiled a “Bucket List” of things he would really like to do. Among them was going to an Oakland A’s game, getting baptized at Jones beach, and experiencing LEGO Land. Not only did he cross everything off of his list, he also received a beautiful gift from his favorite singer, Kim Walker. She came to visit Dylan and sing for his family. Dylan never lost his wonderful sense of humor, either. Jenn was outside one night, trying to collect her thoughts when she was charged by a territorial raccoon. She quickly aimed a rock and hit him in the head. Instead of frightening him away, he chased her back to the building! A few weeks later, after the family returned from their trip to LEGO Land, Dylan was ready. As they got out of the car, Dylan started smiling and called out, “Raccoon… my mom is here” then he turned to Jenn and asked, “Are you scared, mom?” A few weeks ago, Dylan hosted a community party at Greenhorn Park, to thank all of the wonderful people who worked so tirelessly, donated generously, and prayed for his recovery. He had a great time that day and was able to make some wonderful memories. Dylan is survived by his parents, Josh and Jenn Frick; his sister, Lyndi; his paternal grandparents, Scott and Tammy Frick; his maternal grandparents, Rosalinda Sendejo, Sonia Cantrell, Paul Yingst and Dwight Fugler and his Aunts and Uncles, Luis and Jessie Valladares, Will Fugler, Julie, Jessica, Selena and Bianca Sendejo. In Lieu of flowers, please make monetary donations for LEGO sets or donate actual LEGO sets to Mountain Heating & Air, 211 East Oberlin Road, Yreka, CA 96097 or to the Frick Family, PO Box 121, Greenview, CA 96037. Each year, the Frick family will be traveling to the Lucille Packard Hospital on Dylan’s birthday to handout the donated LEGO sets and pray with the families living in the LPH house awaiting their treatment. There will be a Celebration of Life party in Dylan’s honor at Lower Greenhorn Park this Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Per the family request, please wear bright colored clothing, bring a folding chair, a main or side dish to share and come celebrate what a remarkable young man he was. Siskiyou Daily News story on Dylan's casket: http://www.siskiyoudaily.com/features/x655325894/Dylan-Frick-laid-to-rest If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. – Galatians 5:25 Girdner Funeral Chapel is handling the services for Dylan.

Dylan James Frick

November 12, 2000 - August 13, 2011