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Kevin Bledsoe
1998 - 2019
Kevin Bledsoe
1998 - 2019
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Kevin Bledsoe Obituary
July 24, 1998 - February 23, 2019
After a sudden death on Saturday, February 23, 2019, Our Lord called Kevin (KC), 20 years old, to join his recently departed grandparents Patricia and Laurie McCaffrey. KC grew up in Kentfield and was attending Santa Barbara City College. KC recently graduated from Marin Catholic High School, with athletic honors, earning 7 Varsity Letters in football, tennis and cross country. KC loved the camaraderie of his teammates, classmates, and "Selmo Crew". He was captain of the MC tennis team and earned All-League MCAL and MVP. KC was currently playing for the Santa Barbara CC tennis team. In addition to sports, he served in the BSA, achieving LIFE level. KC was also very proud to serve 9 years as an altar server at St. Sebastian and Marin Catholic.KC will be especially missed by his mother AnnMarie McCaffrey- Bledsoe of Novato and his father Kevin J. Bledsoe of Dorrington. AnnMarie supported KCs athletics as team mom for Ross Valley Little League, St. Sebastian CYO, and Marin Catholic teams.
KC was especially fond of both his grandfathers' Laurie McCaffrey and Jim Bledsoe, who had a great influence on his life. In addition to loving his many uncles and aunts, KC loved his cousins and enjoyed socializing with them at his grandparents' (McCaffery's) Russian River summer home and (Bledsoe's) Tahoe vacation home, where KC became a very good golfer and skier. In addition to his parents and grandparents, Lori and Jim Bledsoe, KC is survived by his aunts Lynn McCaffrey (Steve Powell) and Lynette Bledsoe Van Dell (Jeff); uncles: Greg McCaffrey, Steve McCaffrey (Kristina), Jim McCaffrey (Cheri), and Mike Bledsoe, as well as his cousins Nathan and Bryan Van Dell, Steven and Michaela Powell, Shannon, Ryan, Patrick, Leo, and Elizabeth McCaffrey, and Casandra Bledsoe.
All friends are invited to the Roman Catholic Mass and funeral service, with a reception to follow on Friday, March 8, 2019. Mass will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, commencing at 11:00am and located at 373 Bon Air Rd., Kentfield, CA. There will be a Holy Rosery at 10:00am prior to Mass. Please be advised that parking is limited; consider carpooling or rideshare.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Marin Catholic High School Scholarship Fund.
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Brannon
February 25, 2023
Not getting to see who you would become will always be a tragedy in my life.
April 12, 2020
It has been about a year since the untimely leaving of one of the kindest souls I've ever known. KC brought this side out of me that has been absent since he left. The few years we had together painted a picture of what the perfect friendship was supposed to be. He was selfless, caring, wonderful, and funny. The memories we had are countless and the memories we are yet to create are even greater. Because I do believe I will see you again my friend, and when that time comes we will sit in the car, listening to music, on our way to tennis. Because that's all I want. I could care less about superficial adventures if I could just sit in that car next to you one more time, because that's what we loved. I no longer mourn for you KC, I celebrate and anticipate the moment I see you again, for I know that God put you on this Earth to make me into the person I am today. I love and miss you more than you know. To my amazing and loving friend KC, till then.
Will Magnuson
Caren Horstmeyer
March 22, 2019
No words can express our heartfelt condolences. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Caren & Bill Horstmeyer
JONAH KUPFERMAN
March 10, 2019
KC was such an amazing person. I was on his baseball team for the Ross Valley Little League A's. He would bring the joy to the game and would always be laughing and cracking jokes. Love you brotha. You were an Amazing person.
RIP KC LOVE YOU
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March 7, 2019
Although I did not know Kevin I feel like I just met him after reading his obituary. I have a grandson the same age so can relate and know the heart ache. My sympathy to you and your family. Jan Pieper
Hana Palecek
March 6, 2019
Our sincere condolences to your family. Seems most talented young people leave too soon. We certainly understand what you are going throughWith deepest sympathy Hana
March 6, 2019
KC was a huge role model for me during my freshman year while playing MC tennis. He showed up to every practice with the best attitude and constantly made everyone laugh and smile. He was not only an amazing leader but taught me to see the bright side in all negative situations. You'll always have a place in my heart KC. Love you brother
Ryan McGarvey
Will Magnuson
March 5, 2019
KC was such a close friend throughout high school. Coming into Marin Catholic it's always tough finding friends and when I met KC, who was a junior at the time, instantly reached out, urging to be my friend. He soon convinced me to join the tennis team, where we would hit around every day and mess with eachother; he always knew how to put the biggest smile on my face. KC would drive me to practice every single day and we started to have special songs that we would just go crazy for; he never judged, even if I was a few years younger. Yes, many may remember him as the tennis captain or an alter server, I'll remember him as the most kind, genuine friend that anyone could ask for. I remember skipping practice sometimes (don't tell Fanny) with him just to go on a hike and talk or go to the bay to go swimming. He would never put someone down, but instead would highlight all the good aspects of your life and he would work to make it better, no matter what it was. He had a hard time showing certain emotions to his friends, yet that one emotion we saw constantly was happiness, and that's what kept me going in harsh times. I was horrible saddened to hear about my old friend KC's death, and it put me into this depression. But quickly I noticed that there's no point to remain in sorrow, because this beautiful kid had a fantastic life, and even if I may not know, he made my life fantastic. He's going to bring these selfless, and amazing characteristics with him to heaven to spread his love to even more people. All the memories and good times are things that I will remember for the rest of my life. Perhaps I now picture you as a guardian angel watching over me, and the only thing that I want to do is give the world all of the wonderful things that you, my mentor, taught me. I will love you and miss you my friend, forever.
Sincerely, Will Magnuson (your fellow Milk Squad Companion)
March 4, 2019
Our family so fondly remembers KC as a kind, gentle, and good soul. We are deeply saddened by the news of his passing. We pray for God's infinite love to touch KC, Anne Marie, and the entire family during this incredibly difficult time. KC was a gift to the world.
Lee, Ted, Tia, and Kari Jonsson
March 4, 2019
We cherish the memories of KC as a sweet, polite young boy playing on Quisisana, walking to elementary school with our kids, and helping pick up the neighbor's paper each morning. We are so sorry for your loss and send our condolences.
Ganong Family
March 3, 2019
Our family was blessed to know KC in both middle school and high school. We will always remember him as a kind, caring & wonderful young man. He had a positive and peaceful presence. We are deeply saddened and send our deepest condolences and sincere prayers to your family.
Sam, Jen, Haley & Ben Skinner
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March 3, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Bledsoe family. May your many fine memories of Kevin and loving words comfort family and friends during this very difficult time and the days ahead (Isaiah 57:15)
March 2, 2019
KC was such a light in every room he entered. My fondest memories are of his jokes and stories during Cross Country practices, making each mile a little easier to run. We miss you tons KC.
-Jamie Cliff
Marin Catholic Class of 2016
March 2, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful son, I hope your great memories help you with your grief. Nicole Spillane Greely
March 2, 2019
KC was and still is a beautiful spirit. He touched all of us with his kindness and goodness. Our children who grew up with him from kindergarten to high school will slways remember him as a shining light. He was a true friend for all. Us who watched him grow up as a child to adulthood feel the loss of such a beautiful human being who God graced us and the lives of our children.. We grieve for your family. And we all share your loss. With deep sympathy and with all our love and prayers, The Rodriques family. Kelly Lynda Jack and Chloe.
Marilyn Martini
March 1, 2019
Hugs and prayers to all of you...so sorry for your loss. He is now even more blessed than before - he's now seen the face of God and watches over all of us.
March 1, 2019
we are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
The Firenzi-Timmer Family
Jocelyn Timmer class of 2016
Mike Pallmann
March 1, 2019
The passing of KC is such a terrible loss for all. My family and I off our heartfelt condolences to KC's family and especially his caring and loving mother, Anne Marie. May we all do our best to remember the many good times with KC when he would invariably light up the room or any other setting.
Michael Pallmann
March 1, 2019
The passing of KC is such a terrible loss for all. My family offers our heartfelt condolences to his family and especially his loving and caring mother, Anne Marie. May we all do our best to remember the wonderful times we spent with KC, when he would invariably light up the room or any other setting.
March 1, 2019
Kevin is in Heaven with the Lord, God Bless him and all of Kevin's family
March 1, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other, during this most difficult time. 25:8
Joe Tassone
February 28, 2019
May Kevin Rest in Christ's Peace. I was honored to have taught him during his Junior Year at MC. He was a great kid and we enjoyed the Giants 3rd WS ring together in 904 that school year. He was a great sport w a good attitude and faith in the Lord. May Jesus take him in and give peace to his mom and family and friends.
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