Mackenzy 'Kenzy' Larson
August 28, 2019
Mackenzy 'Kenzy' Renee Larson, born October 14, 2001 in Des Moines, Iowa. Loved life in every aspect. Believe it or not Kenzy has always been very shy, but once she got to know you, she came out of her shell and told you bluntly how she felt. Kenzy shared her laughter, smile, sarcasm, jokes, joy and even sorrow. Loved school, friends and her SE Polk Rams. Advocate for others and fought for Childhood Cancer Awareness for 8 of her 17yrs of life. Most of all she loved her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her Mom Deana Taylor (Jamie Foster), Dad Rodney (Lodi) Larson, Step Dad Sam Taylor (Candace Colgrove), Siblings Kaylee Atzeni, Siera Taylor, Sarena Taylor, Willow Larson, Kumora Larson, Kaleb Larson, Joe Rojas, Joshua Foster, Kya Foster, Rodney Olechnovics and Rylee Olechnovics, Grandparents Anthony Atzeni, Ye Cha Lee, Betty and Danny Thurman, Mary Taylor, Charles and Twila Larson, Marla and John Amadeo, Loving boyfriend Carson Cooper, Aunts, Uncles and so many cousins and friends.
Kenzy was preceded in death by her Grandparents Tom Taylor, Karen and Jim Foster, Great Grandpa Zenobio Atzeni, Great Grandma, Nadine B. Walker, and Friends that have gained their wings battling childhood cancer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Go Fund Me/Kenzy's Osteosarcoma Battle or checks may be payable to Kenzy Rocks.
Celebration of Life Prayer Service will be held at 5 p.m. with visitation to follow until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th St. SW, Altoona.
I carry your heart with me
I carry it in my heart
I am never without it
anywhere I go you go, my dear
and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling
I fear no fate
for you are my fate, my sweet
I want no world
for beautiful you are my world, my true
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life;
which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
I carry your heart
I carry it in my heart
By E.E. Cummings
Christa Lowery
09/01/2019
My heart goes out to all family and friend. May she rest in peace and surround you all with her love and spirit!!
Daniel Copeland
09/01/2019
I have been watching your journey to heaven from Arizona. I know in my heart that God has open the door for you and welcome you home! Fly free angel! May God's Perpetual light shine upon you!
Sheila
09/01/2019
In your young years, you have taught us, how to be brave and how to embrace life, an example most of us don't accomplish in a life lived to 100, God's Speed young lady!
BETTY GORDON
08/31/2019
Kenzy's family,
We all extend our deepest sympathies on such a beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter, etc!
We got to know her thru KCCI'S LAURA's coverage of Kenzy. We may have never met her in life; but thru tv; we did.
I love the collage of photos you selected to share with us all. PROM photos are the most gorgeous with her expertise in putting on her own makeup.
I'm glad you chose the gofundme vs. getting endless flowers/plants. Continue talking to her daily as you always did. Her pain is gone for good. RIP KENZY.
Betty Gordon, Ames
Lanny
08/31/2019
Rest in peace Kenzi. We'll miss you greatly. Our thoughts are with your family.
Stephanie hunter
08/31/2019
Fly high you beautiful angel, fly high!
Pat
08/31/2019
You was a role model even for us adults. Heaven gained an angel earth lost
Jeri Baysinger
08/31/2019
I did not put ??? at the end of my message. And Hamiltons doesnt know why.
Many prayers for Kenzys loving family & friends. HE is STRONG.
Jeri
08/31/2019
Kenzy ~ youve done so much for so many in your young life. From your beautiful laugh, and contagious smile. To sharing your humble, kind, and brave soul. I can only imagine how peaceful and beautiful it must be. Youre surely shining bright. SO MANY will continue to say loving prayers for the many, many loved ones who miss you so. Jesus loves you, and He is strong!????
Jodi Bentlry
08/31/2019
My heart breaks for you all as we remember meeting Kenzy one afternoon when she helped Sam set up my daughter Sydneys photo session. You could tell she was a bright light and a sweet sweet girl. We hold your family in our prayers. Such a loss but Kenzy is without pain finally! Bless you all.
Maggie
08/31/2019
Kenzy you are an inspiration to all. You lit up the lives of so many people. Your love and concern for others says so much about you. My prayers for all your loved ones. RIP and fly high on angels wings.