Obituary for Jaden Siler

Ponca City Now - August 13, 2018 6:29 pm

Jaden Nikole Siler

September 30, 1996 – August 11, 2018

Jaden Nikole Siler, age 21, a resident of Davis, OK, started a new adventure on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Edmond, OK.

A celebration of Jaden’s remarkable life will be held at 11:00 am, August 18, 2018 at the Central Baptist Church in Ponca City with Pastor John Waterloo officiating. In honor of the vibrant life Jaden lived, please wear brightly colored clothing. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jaden was born on September 30, 1996 to Jim and Nancy (Grigsba) Siler in Blackwell, OK. At a young age, Jaden accepted Jesus Christ into her life, giving her hope in all she endeavored. She was raised in Blackwell, graduating with the Maroons Class of 2015. While in high school, Jaden attained her associate’s degree and continued her education afterward studying business, law and spanish at the University of Central Oklahoma. Jaden’s life was full of adventure and fun. Always seeking to experience life to the fullest; she took to hunting, fishing, golfing and any other activity she could do outside. However, she wasn’t satisfied to just try things, she worked to excel at her pursuits with various colleges seeking her for their golf teams as an example. In her pursuit of thrill seeking, Jaden sought and achieved an Exotic Cat Handler’s License and became the youngest wild animal educator in the United States. She also held the state office in the Technical Student Association and worked toward national office. In 2017, Jaden took out across the globe to study aboard in Spain, using her free time to explore Europe. Upon her return, she met a young man named Dakota Burns. He captured Jaden’s heart and after four months of dating, asked for her hand in marriage. More recently, Jaden has been a paid intern for the Journal Record Newspaper at the Oklahoma Capital with her latest article about Oklahoma HIV Infected Organ Donation Policy published in the most recent edition. Jaden’s heart was full of love for others. She was a daughter to be proud of, a great sister to her siblings, an a amazing fiancé to Dakota, a fantastic aunt for her niece and nephews as well as an extraordinary friend.

Survivors include her parents: Jim and Nancy Siler of Blackwell, OK; fiancé Dakota Burns of Davis, OK; siblings: Jakob Siler and wife Sharon of Enid, and Jemma Ryan and husband Alek of Navarre, FL; paternal grandmother: Dorothy Woodruff and husband Larry of Allen, TX ;maternal grandmother: Linda Powelson “Boo Boo” of Ponca City, Wally and Cindy Long of Ashland, KS, and Long and Hao Phan of Arlington, TX; second mom: Cindy Cunningham of Edmond, OK; niece and nephews: Saige “baby girl” Siler, Dasche “daschers” Ryan, and Maddan “mad man” Ryan ; aunts and uncles: Sean and Julie Grigsba of Ponca City, Jessica and Matt Tompkins of Wellington, KS, Dennis and Deedee Emerson of Enid, OK, Penny Kagle of Enid, Robert and Lindsay Siler of Blackwell, Kayla Siler of Oklahoma City and Robin Siler of Oklahoma City; special cousin Trevor Hammon and wife Suzanne, and special friends: Maddy Willis, Jake Rhodes and Bethany Hawkins, as well as many other dear friends, family and colleagues.

Jaden was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Ron Siler, maternal grandfather Harley Grigsba “PaPa” and her great grandparents.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Solutions at 3333 NW 63rd, Ste. 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 dsok.net or by phone (405) 843-4386.

Source: Trout Funeral Home