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SPENCER STEENROD Obituary

Spencer Hallam Steenrod, 21, Parkville, MO passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Platte County, MO. He was born February 8, 1992 at the North Kansas City Hospital, the son of James M. and Cindy A. (Stevenson) Steenrod. Spencer was a 2010 graduate of Park Hill South High School, graduated from Northland Career Center in Platte City and worked for the family business, Steenrod Repair Service. Spencer had a wonderful zest for life. He was a very fun loving, outgoing, giving and very caring person. He had a heart of gold. Spencer enjoyed riding motocross and had a passion for fishing. He had dreams of becoming a firefighter for the Kansas City Fire Department. Survivors include his parents, James and Cindy of the home; a sister, Brittany Steenrod (Dylan Roy) of Kansas City, North; his maternal grandmother, Jean Myers of Kansas City, North; and the love of his life, Hailey Schmidt of Kansas City, North; two uncles, Ralph (Sherry) Steenrod and Jeff (Michelle) Steenrod, all of Gravois Mills, MO; and numerous extended family and friends. Spencer was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Herbert D. Steenrod and Rose Ross. A funeral service celebrating Spencer's life will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Therese Church, 7207 NW 9 Highway, Kansas City, MO 64152 with Fr. Joe Cisetti presiding. The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. Spencer was an organ donor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Midwest Transplant Network or the American Cancer Society. The Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Memories of Spencer and condolences may be left with the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com/ Meyers Funeral Chapel Northland, Family Owned and Operated. meyersfuneralchapel.com (816) 741-0251

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 9, 2013.

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Nina McAuliffe

June 25, 2013

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your son, grandson, and brother Spencer. I worked with Spencer some years ago at Price Chopper in Parkville. I remember his friendly smile, great sense of humor and kindness to others. Words can never offer enough comfort at this time, but I know he will be watching over all of you. Keep his memory alive with you and he will always be close.

June 16, 2013

James and Cindy,
So sorry for your loss. Words never come easy at this time. Only we will think of all the Family and send a prayer along.
David and Sheila Johnson and Family

Julie Fuson-Wilkerson

June 15, 2013

To James and your family
There are not enough words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Keegan White

June 13, 2013

Goodbye Spencer rest easy now your in good hands

Keegan White

June 13, 2013

wow can't believe a fellow coworker has passed, Spencer you were a great friend/coworker Ill miss you Buddy you in better place now rest easy man.. :'(

Debbie Funk

June 11, 2013

What a tremendously sad loss for his family and for those who knew him. He had such a unique personally and I know that is what I will miss the most.

Water Dist.#6 Staff

June 11, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your son.

Pat Gould

June 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Pat, Diane, Grant and Jared Gould

June 10, 2013

I am so sorry for both of your loss ,of your son. I never got to meet him ,but all say he was a very good person, let me know if I can help
Patty Cook Patience

Patty Cook-Patience

June 10, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 10, 2013

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all..Mark, Tracy, Westin and Tanner Sisney

Colleen McCarthy

June 9, 2013

Cindy, James, and Briittany,
I am so sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Colleen, Jack, Casey, & Sean

Dan price

June 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss ,

Kelly DePasco

June 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences for your family James. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers for many days, weeks and months ahead. I hope someday soon you can find peace with your memories of your beautiful son.
With love and sympathy,
Kelly

Mindy McQueen

June 9, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, James and Cindy, my heart goes out to you as friend and a parent. May our Lord and Savior bring you much peace and love in this great time of need.

Lora Selix

June 9, 2013

My heart is broken for Spencer's family. May you lean on each other through this difficult time and know that God is with you always.
Lora Selix

Debbie Johnson

June 9, 2013

Our hearts go out to the family of the Steenrod, Spencer was like a son to us and a brother, and best friend to our kids,and a uncle to our grandkids who loved him so much,our lives will be so empty, we will miss him so much,but we have so many good memories, he will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts,we will always be there for you James, Cindy, and Brittany and Grandma Jean we love you all. Debbie and David Johnson, family

June 8, 2013

May the Steenrod family be strengthen by the great Love of family and friends during this difficult time. There are no words to express my heavy heart for the loss of your beloved Son, Grandson and brother. Spencer is loved and his passing is loss to so many, he will be truly missed, especially here on the cul-de-sac. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless. Leyla

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