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2003
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2019
Sierra Chacon Obituary
In memory of our precious daughter, Sierra Rosalina Chacon, age 16, who returned from her mother's embrace to the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday morning, 17-Aug-2019. Sierra was born Friday, August 15th, 2003, in Augusta, GA.
Sierra and her mother, Brandilee Kussee Chacon, were asleep in Big Cottonwood Canyon during a mother daughter campout for her 16th birthday when a vehicle traveling down canyon lost control and crashed into the vehicle they were sleeping in.
Always eager to help others, Sierra was a beautiful, young and vibrant teenager. She brought great joy to all those she encountered. Sierra enjoyed helping her mother with children programs at the Draper Library, hanging out with friends, and listening to her favorite band "The Beatles".
Sierra loved spending time with her 6-year-old brother, Colton, friends, family and her Boston Terrier, Earl. She enjoyed nature, hiking in Utah's beautiful mountains, star gazing with her parents, and trout rodeos with her brother in Marysvale, UT.
Sierra will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Sierra was a talented young artist having won several art awards at Hillcrest High School and the Eccles Art Center in Ogden. Sierra enjoyed working with other artists and recently completed her second apprenticeship at Spyhop in Salt Lake City.
Sierra will be dearly missed by her Brother, Coltonio Chacon, Parents Secundino and Brandilee Chacon, Maternal Grandparents, John Kussee and CarolAnn Gudjenova, Paternal Grandparents, Jose and Isabelle Chacon and countless uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, 15-Sept-2019, in Sierra's honor at the Salt Lake County Viridian Event Center, 8030 South 1825 West, West Jordan, UT 84088. The reception will begin at 2:00 pm with a funeral service from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the non-profit organization, Spyhop, at https://spyhop.org/donate/ who gave Sierra so much joy and purpose in life.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sierra Chacon
September 16, 2019
Brandilee, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sierra. Her picture is beautiful and took me right back to all the time she spent at Draper with you. Hold her spirit in your heart. She will always be close to you and your family. Sending prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Kenna Sorensen
Kira Moody
September 10, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Sierra will be missed.
September 9, 2019
What a beautiful Angel. Condolences to her family.
Antonio Chacon
September 8, 2019
My deepest sympathies go out to Sierra's family. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
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Paula Harter
September 8, 2019
We did not have the pleasure to know your sweet spirit. May your family find peace during this time. Paula harter
September 8, 2019
May The Perpetual Light Shine Upon Her
verda salter
September 8, 2019
My heart goes out to your family Sierra was the apple of her Mothers eye...Thoughts and prayers go to your family friends from Draper kitchen when you worked at Draper Elem. take care
Ariana Christianson
September 6, 2019
She was a wonderful cousin. She was friends with almost everyone. Her little brother, Coltonio, had the best big sister he could ever have. She was loved by everyone. She was a great daughter towards her mother, Brandilee Chacon, as well as her father, Secundino Chacon. This was all unexpected. Everyone is struggling. But I believe that we can all get through this.
Jennifer Soliday
September 6, 2019
While I only met Sierra once and very briefly, I work with her mother. It is very apparent when speaking to Brandilee, that, while their relationship wasn't always the smoothest, Sierra was the light of her mother's life. She was so proud of Sierra's talents and could speak endlessly about the many things her daughter did so well. Brandilee once brought drawings that Sierra had done for us for ideas of decor for our Summer Reading Challenge. We were all blown away by Sierra's artistic ability! There is nothing like the bond between a mother and daughter. Brandilee, your little girl will forever be in your heart; and her memory everlasting in those who knew her. Stay strong, and know that we are all here for you.
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