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Aaron Caldwell Obituary

Aaron Bradley Caldwell passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in his sleep at his apartment at Kansas University in Lawrence, at the age of 22.
Memorial service: His mother, Karen Harrison of Shawnee Mission, Kan., will have a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L Williams Drive, Eudora, Kan. Visitation: 1 p.m. to service time Friday.
Celebration of life: His father and stepmother, Bruce and Bonnie Caldwell of Bedford, will have a celebration of Aaron's life at 3 p.m. Sunday, hosted by one of Aaron's best friends and partners in business, Jason Benouared, at Jason's Restaurant Pizzeria, 5201 Kroger Drive, Keller, 817-741-0203, located 820 to 35W north to exit Heritage Trace/Kroger East across from Central High School.
Memorials: The family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity of which Aaron Caldwell was a member. Checks may be sent to 7622 Pebble Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76118.
He attended high school in Hurst at L.D. Bell High School. Aaron was a senior at Kansas University majoring in economics and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
He never met a stranger, loved traveling, family, and socializing with friends. Aaron had the opportunity to travel the world over, India, China, England, Vietnam, Japan and Africa just to name a few countries, with his college career and lived a wonderful life with many friends he cherished. We hope they will join us in memory.
Survivors: His sisters, Jaime Marie Caldwell, 30, of Denver Colo., and Elena Speake, 13, of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; grandmothers, Judy Groves and MaryAnn Harrison; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 14, 2007.

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Glenn and Muey Duffee

November 28, 2007

Dear Karen,

We just heard of Aaron's passing and are so very sorry and offer our sincerest condolences. I have many memories of Aaron as a child and am saddened that he died just as he had reached his maturity and had so much to offer his community and society as a whole. Our thoughts are with you.

Paul Litchfield

November 27, 2007

Bruce, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brittany Alexander

November 24, 2007

Aaron, There are so many memories I have of you and ill cherish them til the day we meet again! Im so truly proud of the accomplishments you mad in 22 years. You better have a nice spot up there for me!!! Ill miss you punk!

Jeremy Hull

November 23, 2007

Aaron you were a great man and friendly to all. I know God took you to a better Place. Bruce my prayers are with you and your family.

Dave and Linda Mohn

November 22, 2007

Our hearts cry with yours.

Lora Honey Wasmer

November 21, 2007

I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Brian Elmore

November 21, 2007

Bruce and family, we are thinking of you in your time of loss. The Elmore's

JoAnn Schaberg

November 21, 2007

Bruce & Bonnie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Aaron sounded like a remarkable young man. My prayers and my thoughts are with you and your family. Your old friend JoAnn Wilber Schaberg

Britt Wallace

November 21, 2007

Dear Bruce and Family,

We are deeply sorry for the loss of Aaron. He was a very remarkable young man and I know you were very proud of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Britt and Maston Wallace

Earl Bell

November 21, 2007

Bruce and Bonnie,
I am so sad to hear about Aaron. I am thinking about you. I am one of many who love you and support you in this difficult time.

Charles Read

November 21, 2007

Bruce:

Ruth, myself and all of us here that know you; extend our deepest sympathy. If we can be of any service or support please call on any of us.

Bill Mutch

November 21, 2007

So sorry Bruce.

Stephen Ludwig

November 21, 2007

Bruce and Family,
I wish you my deepest condolence. I can empathize with you having lost a son at six months old and his mother. I can only imagine it being harder after sharing more years of wonderful memories. I pray God's comfort be upon you and your family.

Tom Wilson

November 20, 2007

Bruce,

You and your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Amber & Maneka

November 20, 2007

Though we have never met Aaron in person but we have been great friends with his father and his family. I have known about Aaron's wonderful persona through Bruce who was a doting father to his son.

Bruce & Bonnie, we are with you in this moment of grief. We extend our thoughts & prayers to your family.

Jim Day

November 20, 2007

Remember the good times.

Dean & Faye Lancon

November 19, 2007

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Ryan, Faye and I extend our prayers.

Kevin Trosclair

November 19, 2007

Bruce and Family,
Sounds like Arron was a great kid that any parent would be honored to call their own. I know he will be deeply missed by all. Our thoughts
and prays are with you.
Kevin, Emily and Daniel

Wilson SooHoo

November 19, 2007

Bruce and Bonnie:
I am deeply sorry for the death of your son. No parents should ever have to bid farewell to their child.

Donna Pettigrew

November 19, 2007

Dear Bruce & Bonnie,

I really can not imagine losing a child as you have. I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chris Smith

November 19, 2007

Bruce
As a parent I can't imagine. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife during this difficult time. I am sure Aaron was a fine young man and you were always very proud of him.

Mark Couron

November 19, 2007

Bruce and Bonnie,
Erin and I would like to say how saddened we are upon hearing of Aaron's passing. Aaron was a great son and were sure a friend to all he met. Our thoughts are with you both along with his mother.
Mark and Erin Couron

Harry Ledbetter

November 19, 2007

Dear Bruce and Bonnie,
Aaron was a remarkable young man whose future was filled with opportunity that he had worked hard to prepare for. Your loss is shared by all your friends who knew how much you cared for Aaron. We can only imagine how deeply hurt you and Bonnie must be to lose such a shining star at this young age. May God's loving embrace strengthen you in this difficult time.

Bruce Caldwell

November 19, 2007

To my SON
Bonnie and I will miss you and remember you forever. I love you! DAD

ed lagow

November 18, 2007

Aaron we will never forget. you were taken to soon. i know you are looking down on us from da mansion in da sky.

Sandra Sparks

November 16, 2007

I echo many of my fellow teachers here at Bell High School when I say Aaron was a fine young man. My heart and prayers go out to you.

Buddy Haga

November 16, 2007

Bruce , I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Aaron was a great kid.

Amy Franchina Stout

November 15, 2007

I am stunned to hear Aaron is gone. I remember his smile and his grateful spirit while we worked on his senior paper together in my class. I feel thankful to have shared time with him while he was here. My prayers are with all of you who love him.

Jennifer McBride.

November 14, 2007

I'm writing to convey a message to Aarons parents, one of sincere sadness. Our daughter Chloe found out today of Aarons passing. Chloe is devestated. Aaron and Chloe attended classes togther and were friends at KU. Aaron will be always be remembered.
Our family sends our payers and our condolences to all of Aarons family members.
Sincerely the McBride family from, California.

Jack & Tanda Skinner

November 14, 2007

Bruce, Bonnie & Karen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dorotha Phillips

November 14, 2007

Bruce I am so sorry about your lost. I will keep you in my prayers, and hope you find peace. I know it will be hard for you. Love Dotty

Jennifer Sweeny

November 14, 2007

To the family;
I am so sorry to hear about Aaron. I went to high school with him and the one thing I will always remember about him is that he always made people laugh. In your darkest days please remember all the lives he touced and all the faces he made smile. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Swinney-Pierce

November 14, 2007

Bruce (& Family): My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of Aaron. Such a tragic loss of a man so young. No one can take away the wonderful memories you have with your son. Recall them often, and may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Pat Jackson (Merrill)

November 14, 2007

Dear Bruce,
I would like to extend my greatest sympathy to you and your family. I can not imagine the pain. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sincerely, Pat Jackson (Merrill)

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