Jade Christine Stidham, 35, was born on May 21, 1988 to proud parents Jennie (Sean Pennington) Holt and Greg (Nancy Hoffmann) Stidham. Jade passed away on March 19, 2024. She is survived by her son, Ivander Ditmer; her siblings, Julia Stidham & Alexander Holt; her step-father, Gabe Holt; and her step-siblings, Alison Pennington & Owen Pennington. She is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Preceded in death by Ivander's father, Matthew Ditmer. Jade was a loving, full-time mother who dedicated her life to her son, Ivander. Every day was a joyous new adventure. Jade loved life. Her curiosity about all things great and small led to sometimes silly, sometimes deep conversations around the family table. She was a good listener, always wanting to know the thoughts and perspectives of others. Being a talented hair and make-up artist, she made everyone feel as beautiful as she saw them. An avid gardener Jade took great pride in working with her Father on landscape projects as well as projects on her own. Creating beauty was always an opportunity for her to share joy. Jade loved to travel, especially to the beach, any beach. Her favorite place was the emerald coast in Florida where she spent countless times with her family.  Jade's family was the most important thing in her life and that is what she enjoyed most. The simple times surrounded by family and friends was exactly where she wished to be. With her magnetic personality she never met a stranger and all were drawn to the light that shone from within her. Jade was strong and resilient, funny and quick witted, bold yet kind and her beauty was unmatched. Jade's smile lit up the room and now it lights up the stars.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, March 29th from 1 PM unti time of her Celebration of Life Service at 3 PM at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, OH 45056. Memorial donations in Jade's memory can be made to a Benefit Account at Bridge Credit Union for Ivander Ditmer and/or please consider donating blood to The Hoxworth Blood Center. Online condolences can be made at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com .