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Aaron Jeffrey Cote

Aaron Cote Obituary

Aaron Jeffrey Cote, 17, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away at home, from a seizure disorder on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 15th, 10:00 a.m., at Church of the Nativity, 3800 West 119th Street, Leawood, KS. The family will receive visitors following the Mass in the Parish Hall. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 1:00 p.m., at Cemetery on the Plains in Windham, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Aaron Cote, to Children's Mercy Hospital, Attention: Resource Development, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108. Aaron was born on August 29, 1990, in Manchester, New Hampshire. He attended South Range Elementary School in Derry, New Hampshire. He and his family moved to Leawood, Kansas in 2001, where he attended Mission Trail Elementary School, Leawood Middle School and Blue Valley North High School. He was currently a sophomore and very popular with his fellow students. Aaron participated in Special Olympics and the Blue Valley Special Population Program. He was a member of Church of the Nativity where he attended religious education classes. Aaron was a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew him. He brightened all of our lives with his daily weather reports and was an avid collector of license plates, zip codes, world currency and flags. He loved watching his brother play hockey for the Kansas City Junior Outlaws and traveling with the team. Aaron underwent three open heart surgeries and numerous medical procedures with courage and fortitude. He was our hero and an inspiration to all. Aaron is survived by his mother and father, Liz and Jeff Cote, of Leawood, Kansas, and siblings Bryan and Paige, of the home, his maternal grandmother, Betty Csenger of Windham, New Hampshire, his fraternal grandparents, Patricia and Richard "Yogi" Cote of Londonderry, New Hampshire and numerous beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Aaron leaves behind family and many friends who will miss him dearly. (Arrangements: McGilley State Line Chapel 816-942-6180.)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 14, 2007.

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Jack Murphy

January 31, 2008

Aaron,

I Will Always Love You And I Will Miss You Alot Aaron, Your Always In My Arms. Your Best Friend Forever Jack Murphy

Deb Kitchen

January 26, 2008

Dear Liz, Jeff, Bryan & Paige & Aaron's "Nanas" and Grandpa:
Just want you all to know that I'm thinking of you all and can't help but think of Aaron each day in our classroom. I think how much he would have enjoyed this terrifically long cold spell, ("That's cold!")and I miss his reports and stories about where he was headed and where he'd been with his family and on those hockey-trips! Everyday was show-and-tell with Aaron -- he was excited about everything he did with his family--bringing in ballpoint pens from a recent hotel stay, punching up websites for Great Wolf Lodge or Camp O-Dayin, or recounting where he'd had dinner the night before ("Bravo!") -- he was a caring and kind student and I feel lucky to have known him.

Jan Daniels

December 21, 2007

Liz, jeff, Page and Brian,
We are all grieving and aching with you. We loved Aaron.
God Bless You,
Jan and Bill Daniels
and sons

Max Sontz & Family

December 19, 2007

All of our thoughts and prayers go to Jeffrey, Liz, Bryan, Paige at this sad time in your life.

We love you

Jackie McInnis

December 19, 2007

Liz, Jeff and Family:

I was so sorry to hear about Aaron. I remember him as a cute and happy baby. I know that there are no words to ease the sorrow. I think of you often and will remember to pray for you all.

Sincerely,
Jackie McInnis, Nicholas & Benjamin Dussault

Laura & Steve Camirand

December 18, 2007

As Nana said "Nothing is harder than losing a child." Our hearts are with you and your family. It was so wonderful to see how many lives Aaron touched and to hear the wonderful stories of how he brought so much joy to so many people. I hope that in time all those wonderful memories will help heal your hearts.
With all our love,

Angela Lamb

December 17, 2007

Dear Jeff and family,
You are in my heart and in my prayers. I love you all. Angie

Leslie Skillin-Calder

December 17, 2007

Dear Jeff,
We were so sorry to hear of your family's loss. I have been reading about Aaron and speaking with Caroline over the past few days. I have learned that your son was a continuous breathe of fresh air for you and all those that he came in contact with. Aaron touched many lives with his humor,laughter and his caring heart. Milt and I are keeping Aaron, you and the rest of your family in our thoughts; wishing you gentleness in the support and love of those that surround you.
Blessings to you,
Leslie Skillin-Calder

Vickie Bradley

December 17, 2007

Dear Jeff And Liz Family
I am so sorry for your loss..I did not have the opportunity to meet Aaron but know that if he was anything like his Dad he must have been a great person. Jeffery and Liz I will be be thinking of you often. You know Cheryl and I have had some great loss ourselves, and I promise you will be O.K.. I believe God would not give us more than we can handle.Take care

Ann Thompson

December 16, 2007

Jeff & Liz,
I just wanted to tell you how beautiful the service was for Aaron. The full church is such a tribute to how many lives Aaron touched. The huge number of kids in attendance really said everything there was to say about what a great boy Aaron was. I always looked forward to spending time with Aaron on our numerous trips to St. Louis for hockey as well as all the times at practice. I think my first memory of Aaron was his love for music and how he would always ask me if I knew the song he was listening to on his CD player. Of course I never did. He always was working on something at the rink. I loved his picture of the lake and wanting to know where DeAnna Basler and I wanted to have our houses. His thrill over getting his watch for his 16th birthday and his cell phone that he would use to call his grandma during one of the hockey games. Gary and I want you to know we're thinking and praying for you and your family. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. I know in my heart that Aaron is in heaven, most likely asking for the zip code and already working toward earning his wings! God must have needed Aaron more then us!
Ann and Gary Thompson

Bart Gangemi

December 16, 2007

Dear Jeff and Liz,
I can recall young Aarons impish smile, and beguiling way with fondness. I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you both as well as Bryan and Paige. I will keep you all in my prayers. I am sure Aaron is at peace and getting special attention by our lord.
God Bless
Bart.

Lori Siess - Stocker

December 15, 2007

Dear Cote family,

My husband has told me about your loss and shared what a kind and happy young man your Aaron was. My prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry.....

Phil and Lori Poje

December 14, 2007

Dear Liz, Jeff, Bryan and Paige,
Our son Grant plays hockey on the KC Stars Bantam A travel and have played against Bryan this season. We also attend Christ Community Church in Leawood. Our family, church and hockey team is praying for you. We will be praying for you in the coming days that God will comfort you in this sorrow. We too have lost a son at a young age and know your pain. God bless you and keep you,

Phil & Lori Poje and family

Jackie Valentine

December 14, 2007

Dear Cote Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Aaron every day at Blue Valley North. I am blessed to have been touched by his kind heart and warmth. We will miss him terribly. We keep your family in our prayers.

Paige Filby

December 14, 2007

Dear Aaron,
You treated me fairly and told me I was beautiful. you made me feel like being smart was allowed. I will always love you and always miss you forever and always. I and God will always love you.

Tina Twillman

December 14, 2007

Liz, I am so sorry to hear about Aaron. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Tina Twillman & family

Wendy Leonard

December 14, 2007

Dear Cote Family,

There are no words to describe how heartbroken we were over the news of Aaron's death. We will always hold dear our cherished times with your family. We feel lucky to have known this very special boy and he will always have a place in our hearts.

Our comfort and love to you during this difficult time.

The Leonard Family

Margot Rhyner

December 13, 2007

Dear Paige,
I am sorry you lost your brother. I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you, and I will say a prayer for you and your family.
love,
Margot Rhyner

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