Molly Rasmussen

2003 - 2020

Molly Rasmussen obituary, 2003-2020, Grand Rapids, MI

Molly Rasmussen

2003 - 2020

BORN

2003

DIED

2020

Molly Rasmussen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2020.
Rasmussen, Molly Molly Rasmussen, age 16, passed away unexpectedly in a drowning accident on June 2, 2020. Molly was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 29, 2003. She would have been a junior at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Molly was a shining bright light, with an unbelievable smile. She was involved in so many activities over the years including volleyball, cheer, softball, Girls on the Run, choir and most recently cross country. Molly was very social and knew many young people from all over. Her favorite things to do were to hang with her friends. She loved to lay in the sun and her favorite place was Grand Haven. Molly leaves behind her parents Mark and Cindi and 18 year old brother Sam. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Joan Medendorp. Also surviving is her grandfather Larry Medendorp (Gun Lake) and John and Carol Rasmussen (Greenville) as well as several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Molly was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 7. Up until the last few years it was relatively controlled with medications, but then came back with a vengeance. She spent lots of time at the University of Michigan trying to find ways to keep the epilepsy under control. The most amazing thing about Molly was that she continued to keep a positive attitude through all of her trials and tribulations. She was definitely a WARRIOR. She was adamant that even through all her seizures she wanted to live a normal teenage life. Celebration of Life arrangements are pending. For those who wish memorials, please consider a donation to the Epilepsy Foundation. We will all miss her beautiful smile and her bigger than life personality. Fly high Molly Raz.

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June 15, 2020

Janice Holton planted trees.

June 9, 2020

Bob Phillips posted to the memorial.

June 8, 2020

a loved one sent flowers.

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Bob Phillips

June 9, 2020

Dear Mark & Family,
Molly attended FHE with my granddaughter Hannah. Hannah is younger but she told me that Molly was always very nice to her. May God be with you and comfort you during this difficult time and always. Hope to see you and Mike sometime this summer. God Bless.
Bob Phillips

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Nicole

June 8, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ted Czarnecki

June 7, 2020

Molly was bright, bright light - - and she will continue to shine through the people she inspired, befriended, and welcomed into her heart. The few who spoke at her vigil are a testament to that. How lucky I feel to have known her. Peace.

Pete, Melanie (Mortensen), Max, and Sofia Jacobus

June 7, 2020

Mark, Cindi, and Sam:
We are so sorry to hear about Molly. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Pete, Melanie (Mortensen), Max, and Sofia Jacobus

Gary and Trudy Mortensen, Greenville

June 7, 2020

Mark, Cindi, and Sam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the beautiful memories of your dear daughter and sister, Molly, give you strength and peace during this very difficult time.

Skibbe Family

June 7, 2020

Mark and Cindi, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Molly. Just by reading her story we can feel the life in her that she embraced. We pray the strength, comfort , and peace that is given by our Almighty Father and Lord Jesus Christ. Mark, Cindi, and Sam you're in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Your Hearts during this difficult time. The Skibbe Family

Mike & Stacie Lauria

June 6, 2020

Our deepest sympathy to your family. We offer prayers of support during this difficult time. God Bless!!

Doug Penny

June 6, 2020

Our deepest sympathies

Doug and Kathleen Penny

Denise Loree

June 6, 2020

The Loree family would like to send our sincere sympathies and hugs at the loss of Molly. Although we didn't know Molly personally Mr. Loree and Nate know Sam. We are deeply saddened to have heard about Molly's death and know that both coach Loree's are here to support you Sam in any way. Our deepest prayers and thoughts are with you now and the days to come. Jaie, Denise & Nate Loree FHE

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