Emmett Paul Anderson was struck suddenly last week by a very rare post-infective neurological disease, Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis ADEM, and his spirit returned to his Father in Heaven. Emmett passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents and with his family by his side Friday, October 9th, 2009. Emmett was born the fifth child, and second son, to Loren and Dani Anderson on January 25th, 2009. During Emmett's short time here on earth he easily gained the loved of all around him. Emmett's sparkling smile touched everyone around him, even people he didn't know. He smiled from the time he woke up to the time he fell asleep. He was known as the "Smiling-est Baby." He also looked like a tank, weighing in at 25 pounds and measuring 33 inches tall at just 8 months! Anyone who held Emmett thought he must have been eating steak and potatoes, but his mom would proudly reply, "No, he only eats breast milk!" Emmett was a perfectly healthy young boy who had just recently started crawling and pulling himself up on furniture. He spent much of the summer on the river and swimming and never complained about having to wear a lifejacket! He was loved greatly by his four siblings: Calista age 10, Spencer age 8, Kaia age 5, and Bryn almost 3. They loved taking turns playing with him and affectionately called him "little buddy." Emmett was the perfect son and brother. Unfortunately for all of us, God chose to receive him back into his arms. Little Emmett is sorely missed, but our faith is firm in a glorious resurrection and the temple promise that through Jesus Christ we will be a family reunited for eternity, never again to be separated! Emmett is survived by his parents, Loren and Dani Anderson of Kennewick, WA; three sisters and one brother, his grandparents Craig and Laura Bisel, of Tucson, Arizona, and Fred and Kathleen Anderson, of Sunnyside, Washington; along with many aunts, uncles and cousins. Viewing will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009, 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union Street, Kennewick. Funeral Services will be Friday, October 16th, 11:00am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Union building, 515 S. Union Street, Kennewick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Emmett's name at any Banner Bank.