Triston Ackley

Triston Wayne Ackley, 16 years old, of Tingley Iowa, was born on August 30, 1998 in Maryville, Missouri and passed away on January 24, 2015. Triston spent the first 5 years growing up in Grant City, Missouri. In September 2003, Jason and Julie combined their families and made their home in Tingley, Iowa. Triston was a sophomore at Mount Ayr Community School. He was active in football, baseball and track. Some of Triston's hobbies include running, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Triston always had a smile, he never knew a stranger and was eager to visit with anyone. Triston was a very driven person. He set high goals for himself in every aspect of his life. He always found a way to meet and exceed those expectations. Triston was a very independent person and very true to himself and his beliefs. He treated everyone with the same attention and respect. Triston had a big heart and was always quick to lend a helping hand to anyone. Triston had a great sense of humor. He had a knack for quoting lines from his favorite movies. Triston is a special young man that will never be forgotten. Triston is survived by his parents, Jason and Julie Ackley of Tingley; his sister Hanna of the home; grandparents Ed and Cindy Ackley of Grant City, MO, Carl and Elaine Owens of Grant City, MO and Jerry and Judy Cooper of Tingley, IA; and great grandfather Joe Lindsey of Red Oak, Iowa. Triston is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Triston's memorial fund will be split between the Mount Ayr High School Football, Track and Baseball Programs.