Levi Wright's sister shares emotional funeral tribute to rodeo star's son, 3, killed by Utah river plunge as mom posts tribute video online
Levi Wright's sister delivered a heart-breaking eulogy for her brother who died after driving his toy tractor into a raging creek.
The three-year-old son of rodeo star Spencer Wright tragically passed away on June 2 after the incident their family come in Beaver County, Utah.
At his funeral, Steeley, 5, bravely climbed up on a stool behind the podium where she spoke of her immense adoration for her brother, with gentle encouragement from her mother.
'Levi was my best friend,' his brave sister told the audience of mourners.
'I loved coloring with him and reading books,' Steeley reminisced. She continued: 'We always have fun riding our bikes down the hills together.'
Levi Wright's sister delivered a heart-breaking eulogy for her brother who died after driving his toy tractor into a raging creek
'Levi was my best friend,' his brave sister told the audience of mourners
Levi Wright tragically passed away on June 2, nearly two weeks after he was injured driving his toy tractor into a raging creek near their family come in Beaver County, Utah
Steeley added that she and her brother were fond of taking 'walks in front of the water' together.
Levi's devastated sister concluded by saying: 'I miss my brother so much, but I'll love him forever.'
On the same day of the funeral, Levi's mom Kallie posted a tender tribute to her son, entitled: 'We love you beans!'
The video, which was posted on Facebook, is a montage of the different magical moments from Levi's short life.
In the beginning, viewers see Levi as an infant, first learning how to say 'Mama' and 'Dada.'
The montage even includes a clip from the day Levi was born on March 24, 2021, in Cedar City, Utah.
'Here soon I'll climb into bed with my baby and hold him as he falls asleep for the last time on this earth,' Kallie wrote on Sunday
Millions around the world followed the little boy's 12-day struggle for survival
This comes shortly after Kallie shared her harrowing recollection of how the toddler was critically injured after driving his toy tractor into a raging creek near their family home in Beaver County, Utah on May 21
Kallie Wright gazes down at her newborn baby, swathed in a white blanket. As the montage continues, we watch Levi gradually get older.
Fond of the outdoors, Levi is often seen playing around outside, and the montage shows him sledding, riding horses, and riding bikes.
Throughout the video, the spirited boy is seen playing with his sister. During one touching scene, the Levi sits in a swing while his sister pushes him.
Another sweet moment shows the toddler dancing around with Steeley, who is dressed as a princess.
Given Levi's passion for tractors and heavy equipment, it was only fitting that the montage includes multiple clips of the boy in different vehicles.
Levi visited mom Kallie and new baby brother Brae in hospital less than a year ago
In one snippet, he can be seen sitting next to his father in a bulldozer. And in another clip, Levi sits on his father's lap in a tractor and holds the wheel.
There is also footage of the boy driving in his beloved electric tractor. During one part of the video, he can be seen zipping his toy over some farmland.
Another clip shows Levi driving his tractor down the driveway while his laughing sister holds onto the side.
The video ends with a painting of Levi standing in a field across from Jesus.
This comes shortly after Kallie shared her harrowing recollection of how the toddler was critically injured after driving his toy tractor into a raging creek near their family home in Beaver County, Utah on May 21.
Levi was driving his tractor on their land and crossed the creek, which divided the property between theirs and Levi's grandparents'.
Kallie previously explained that the water in the creek 'only runs through for a short time during the year and can change overnight.'
In her previous post, she said: 'Levi did not do anything he hasn't done before, but this time the water was at its peak and strong enough to push his tractor off the road into the creek as he drove through.'
He survived 12 days in the hospital with flickers of hope that he could regain brain function before his devastated parents shared they had to say goodbye and turn off his life support this past Sunday
According to a statement from the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, Levi was 'quickly located' and received 'life-saving measures.'
Kallie dove into the creek to rescue her son after he disappeared beneath the surface of the fast-flowing waters.
He was taken to the hospital by ambulance before being airlifted to the children's hospital in Salt Lake City.
The initial prognosis was devastating as doctors concluded he suffered brain death due to oxygen deprivation while underwater.
But his heart was beating on its own and Levi's dad said the family 'received multiple small miracles' and doctors were 'surprised by the strides he has made'.
He survived 12 days in the hospital with flickers of hope that he could regain brain function before his devastated parents shared they had to say goodbye and turn off his life support on June 2.
Levi is survived by parents Spencer and Kallie, sister Steeley, five, and nine-month old brother Brae as well as his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins
Spencer Wright's (pictured) family is among the most prominent in the history of rodeo and he is ranked 35th in the world
Levi is survived by parents, sister, and nine-month old brother Brae as well as his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
In the the obituary she wrote for her son, Kallie said that 'Levi was exceptionally thoughtful and considerate for his age. He was constantly thinking of others.'
The grief-stricken mother continued: 'His heart was pure, tender, and oversized.'
'Levi loved his sister, Steeley, and playing with her was one of his greatest joys.'
