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Aaron Adams Applegate 06/22/00 - 07/02/07 Bountiful - Aaron Adams Applegate was born June 22, 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Kelly Joseph Applegate and Yvonne Adams Applegate. He slipped from this life on July 2, 2007 in a tragic accident. Aaron was a sweet angel sent from heaven to grace our lives. He was a handsome, soft spoken boy with a contagious smile and a heart that far exceeded his physical body. Aaron was a peacemaker; he seldom got angry and was always obedient. He was thoughtful and unconditionally loved his family and others. Aaron was gifted in many ways. He had an amazing intellect and would frequently astound his family with his math and reading abilities. He excelled in school and loved to read from his own scriptures with his family. He always knew the right answers in school and in church. Aaron loved to play video games and was a whiz on the computer. He had just started playing the piano. Aaron will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him. His loss has left a hole in our hearts and in our lives that cannot be filled. Aaron is survived by his parents, Kelly and Yvonne Applegate, his brothers Andrew (15) and Curtis (12), sisters, Christine (10) and Amy (4), and his grandparents Bert Applegate and Frances Applegate, John and Yvonne (Ginger) Adams, and great-grandmother Doris Hall. The viewing will be held at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 North Main in Bountiful on Friday, July 6th from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, July 7th at the LDS Church, 965 East Oakwood Drive in Bountiful. There will be a viewing prior to the funeral from 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Aaron will be interred at the Lakeview Cemetery in Bountiful, Utah. Online Guestbook at russonmortuary.com The family sends heartfelt thanks to all those who have been with us in our time of grief. Please bring to the viewing or funeral any written stories you wish to leave of your interactions with our sweet Aaron to help us always remember him.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 5 to Jul. 8, 2007.

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Deena King

July 15, 2007

Yvonne and Kelly,

Mary Ellen just shared the news. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time. May God bless and comfort you and your family.

Mary Ellen Rosen

July 14, 2007

Kelly and Yvonne,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have enjoyed getting to know your children through your Christmas letters. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you.
Love,

Sherri Fox

July 11, 2007

Dear Yvonne, Curtis, Christine, and the Applegate Family,

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about precious little Aaron. Although I was not fortunate to be Aaron’s kindergarten teacher two years ago, I felt very privileged and grateful to teach both Curtis and Christine. They made a lasting impression on me and I treasure the time I had with them. I do remember cute Aaron as I saw him often at school when he was in kindergarten. I recall when Yvonne carried this little cherub named Aaron into our classroom when Curtis first started kindergarten. If I remember correctly, Aaron was only about 2 months old at that time and he was so tiny and perfect.

I know first-hand what loving, concerned parents you are and how you helped so much in the classroom and beyond. I remember how supportive you were of Curtis and Christine in all of their school endeavors. I am not surprised that Aaron continued the family tradition of his older brother’s and sister’s amazing intellect.

Although I am not a close family friend or neighbor, please know my feeble words come from my heart and I hope they help in some small way. I am so sorry for the pain you must suffer. I pray that the Lord’s continuing love will bear you up and give you peace during this very difficult time.

Mrs. Fox (Sherri)
Kindergarten Teacher

July 11, 2007

To the family of Adam and especially Fran - I was so very sorry to hear about your loss.
Jane Wiseman

Matthew Woolley Family

July 9, 2007

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. No words can express what you are dealing with. We pray that the Lord's peace will continually bless your family.

Matt and Heidi Woolley

Claudette Doubleday

July 9, 2007

Dear Kelly, Yvonne and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love,
Art and Claudette Doubleday Windham, CT

Meg and Glenn Sevrens

July 9, 2007

We were shocked to here of Aaron's death when we got back from vacation. I know what a special boy he was from the wonderful stories you would tell us on your visits. No words can take your grief away. Aaron is with God and watching out for you. The love you have for him will never leave. You are in our prayers.

Skip & Shauna Bailey

July 8, 2007

Dear Applegate family,
We were so sorry to hear of your tragedy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Little children are so very precious and we know that dear Aaron will be missed be all who had the blessing to know him. We send our love, Bailey's

Thad & Laura Logan

July 8, 2007

Kelly, Yvonne, and Family,

We heard the tragic news about your son Aaron and we are truly sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Thad and Laura Logan

The Naylor Family

July 8, 2007

Kelly & Yvonne,
Our hearts go out to you during this time of tragedy. Aaron was an amazing little person and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pam Earle

July 8, 2007

Hey Yvonne--I'm so sad that this happened to one of your darling children. Know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Pam Earle

Abshalom Jenkins

July 8, 2007

Dear Applegates;
Truely, Aaron is a beautiful example of God! and The Lords, beauty is always missed by those, left to remember, the intelligence and principles, of beauty established by God! and Mother nature! Arrons, parents are Gods, Legacy along with his brothers and sisters.I know that God lives in Aarons creation, yet; Death.
God! and mother nature! take those special clean and pure individuals,early that they are not corrupted in this Evil,Corrupt; Soceity, as Utahns, we proclaim thankfulness in God, See: pre-amble Utah State Consitution(1896). Aaron has reached his little hand out and touched everyone, but most important the face of God! I know he is the blessing of allah; peace, and love be with the family at this time!
The Apple is the way to life, narrow the way straight is the gate! to eternal life.
Abshalom.
Starman!!!

Sana El Sharif

July 8, 2007

So Sad and So sorry to hear about the death of your child,It was shocking news,May God give you strength and ability to handle such tragedy, We remember you with love.

Vanessa Swalwell

July 7, 2007

Dear Kelly & Yvonne, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and your faith give you the strength you need to help you and the family through this time.

Cindy Palmer

July 7, 2007

Dear Yvonne and Kelly, I am so heart broken to hear about Aaron. I love you and your family so much, and I'm so sad that so much time has passed since we have been in touch. Know that I am so very very sorry for your terrible loss. I wish words could convey to you how saddened I and my family are. Please let us help in any way we can. Love Cindy Palmer

Mary Trujillo

July 7, 2007

Dear Yvonne and Kelly
My heart breaks for you.I think of you everyday wondering how your getting through this. Your a wonderful mother wife and friend. My prays are with you and your family.Love Mary

Dirk & Bobbi Applegate

July 7, 2007

Dear Kelly and Yvonne
We are sorry for your loss, our hearts ache for your family. We pray that peace and comfort will come to you. Know that you are in our prayers.

Holly Christianson

July 6, 2007

Yvonne and family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of your little Aaron. My heart goes out to you in this difficult time. Nothing can make up for the loss of a sweet and innocent child, especially from such a wonderful family. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.

The Spehars

July 6, 2007

Dear Kelly, Yvonne, Andrew, Curtis, Christine and Amy,
We are very sorry about the tragic loss of your dear Aaron. McKenzie and Megan enjoyed seeing him at school and remember him as happy and kind. We know words can't take away your deep pain but please know that we are thinking of you all and hope that happy memories will be of some comfort.
With deepest sympathy,
McKenzie, Megan, Teresa & Tony

Roxanna Naylor

July 6, 2007

Dear Applegate Family:
I do not know any of your family, but what a beautiful little spirit the Lord has chosen to come back into the fold.

My prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time. It is nice to know there is a plan in place for us all to be together again someday.

He was a handsome and talented son.
My deepest condolences.

Angie Fleck

July 6, 2007

Dear Kelly & Yvonne:

I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son, Aaron. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Tammy Nichols

July 6, 2007

Yvonne, Kelly & family, there are no words that I or anyone can say that will ease the pain and sadness that you are experiencing during this difficult time. Yvonne, I have known you for a long time, and you are a very strong woman who is full of hope, faith, love and strength. It is these qualities that will get you thru this most trying time. I am very sorry for your loss of Aaron, but hold it close to your heart that you will see him again. My heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family at this time.

Andy Hogan

July 6, 2007

Our words can't give the comfort and encouragement we wish to offer you at this diffucult time. The greatest help we can give is to add our prayers of faith with others who care for your family. This is the gift we humbly offer.

Jill Christiansen

July 6, 2007

Dear Kelly and Family;

No words could ever express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family.

Sincerely;
Jill Christiansen

Terri Fitzsimmons

July 6, 2007

Dear Kelly and Yvonne,

I do not know the two of you, but I am closely acquainted with Aaron's great-grandmother Doris Hall. Knowing the deep pain and loss she feels, I can only imagine the pain and loss you feel at the departure of your son from this earthly existence. I know in your hearts you believe you will be together again, but that does little to ease the pain throughout your life here on earth. Hold tight to your family and together you will help each other through this tragedy. Our family had a similar loss 6 years ago. Time doesn't heal, but it does help ease the deepest pains. Aaron will never leave your thoughts, but with time it will be easier to think about him and remember how much joy he brought you during his short time here on earth. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.

Kelly Jones

July 6, 2007

Yvonne,
I wish that I could take away the pain your are feeling. I agree with Teresa that you are an amazingly wonderful mother and person and my heart breaks for you and your family at this time. I pray that your memories of Aaron will bring you many blessings amidst this terrible tragedy. God Bless You and your beautiful family.

With Love,
Kelly

galina barford

July 6, 2007

Yvonne and family,
We are all so deeply sorry for your family at this time. We are all thinking about you and praying that you find the strength to survive the coming weeks. Aaron is a beautiful child, and will now be there to help all of us through the rest of our lives, until we can all meet again.
The University NICU has you all in our love, thoughts, and prayers.

Judy Davis

July 6, 2007

Kelly, I was so sorry to read the obituary of your son. My heart is aching for your loss. May the comforter be with you and your family at this tragic time.

Colleen Rock

July 6, 2007

Yvonne,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time.

Gabi Piotrowski

July 6, 2007

Yvonne, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear about Aaron. I have been praying deeply for you, your family and Aaron. healing is very slow but, relying on your loved ones and friends should be very quick.

Judy McKee

July 5, 2007

Kelly and Yvonne:
I am so sorry. Having gone through the sorrow of losing a child I know how much you are hurting at this time. Our love goes out to you. My family sends their love and prayers to help you through the difficult times ahead.

Love Judy (McKee) Edgar and family

Suzanne Rickman

July 5, 2007

Yvonne, Kelly, Andrew, Curtis, Christine and Amy,
I am so deeply saddened to learn of this tragedy. I was just there, and just met Aaron for the first time. He was very special. I took note of his quiet, but sweet ways. He didn't draw attention to himself, and that drew me to him. He was obviously very smart, and I am honored to have had the chance to see him play the piano and play my violin with him. I could see the wheels turning in that quiet little head of his.
The night before I left, Aaron and I took a walk around the block together. He was running ahead of me, then he'd turn and tell me to hurry and catch up with him. He carried a rock with him, and when he paused to wait for me, he would bend down and write a family member's name on the sidewalk. Once he wrote "Me." Right before we came back to your house, he wrote my name, spelled correctly. I thought it was so sweet that he would include me in his list of people's names, who were all important in his life. His acceptance of my being there warmed my heart. I told him what a good speller he was - he was very modest.
Blessings to you all in this most difficult of times. You are very blessed to have so many people to lean on for help. Remember not to be afraid to lean. So many people love you and want to help. Those of us who cannot be there with you in person are with you in spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I love you and your family, Yvonne!
Suzanne Rickman

Angie Cournoyer

July 5, 2007

Dear Yvonne and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Angie Cournoyer

Eileen Beck

July 5, 2007

Kelly and Yvonne,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this sad and difficult time.

Kelly, my heart breaks for you and your family. I am truly sorry.


Eileen Beck

Nellie Mc Intosh

July 5, 2007

Applegate Family,
I will miss sweet Aaron. I worked with him at school, and found him to be kind and gentle, with a caring smile. I was blessed to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with you in celebrating his beautiful life.
Sincerely,
Nellie Mc Intosh

Kirk & Annette Simmons

July 5, 2007

We cannot adequately convey to you the sorrowful feelings of our hearts with respect to the tragedy that you and your family are enduring. We hope and pray that your family may be granted a glimpse into the eternities to find some remnant of peace that will allow you to be strengthened through this most difficult time. Our Deepest Sympathies go out to your family.

Teresa Millet

July 5, 2007

Dear Yvonne, Kelly and Kids,
No words could ever express how sorry I am for your loss. I can't imagine having to go through what you are going through. Yvonne, you are such an astounding woman, mother,wife and friend. I have always admired you for your strength, your unbounding love, and your devotion to Kelly and your beautiful children. Although I only met Aaron once or twice when you stopped by at work, I can't help feeling a small conncection to him because we were pregnant with our kids at the same time and they were born only two days apart. Please know that I think of you every minute and know that you are loved by so many. We are all praying for you and your family.

craig and ranae argyle and family

July 5, 2007

dear applegate family,
we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. i taught him in primary and adored him. he was always reverent with a beautiful smile. adam and t.j. are so sorry too. they have loved and always looked up to kelly. our thoughts and prayers are with you, our hearts go out to your family...
craig and ranae argyle

Susan Story

July 5, 2007

Kelly, Aaron is wrapped in love and prayers as are you, Yvonne, Andrew, Curtis, Christine, and Amy. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Alexander Kennedy

July 5, 2007

Dear Kelly:

I am deeply saddened to hear of Aaron's passing. I can tell from his obituary that he is a remarkable boy. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help.

Sincerely,

Alex Kennedy
Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough

Karla Stilson

July 5, 2007

Yvonne,
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Keep your head held high and know that you will be with him again.
Love,
Ben and Karla Stilson

Vance Applegate

July 5, 2007

Dear Kelly and Yvonne,
Since my dad called and told us about the accident, Tiffany and I have been heartbroke for you. You're our in our hearts and prayers.

Karen Brown

July 5, 2007

My heart breaks for you. You are such a special family and it's obviously that Aaron is a very special soul. Kelly, you were so important to Joe and his becoming reactivated in the gospel and he loves and respects Andrew so much from their tennis experience. May the Spirit be with you and comfort you. Love, Karen Brown

Carrie Watters

July 5, 2007

May to Lord be with you, may His teaching echo in your hearts and souls to pull you through this day. May you and your family feel his healing power and closeness at this time.

Becki Madsen

July 5, 2007

Applegate Family,

I never knew Aaron, but am part of your extended family. I am the daughter of Carol Lowder and even though we don't each other well, there is a strong feeling of family unity. Our hearts hurt for you and we are so sorry for your loss, just know many people from near and far are praying for you. What a blessing the gospel of Jesus Christ brings into our lives. And what a blessing to know that you will be reunited with your sweet Aaron some day! May you know our sympathy and love and find comfort in this time of need.

Ben and Staci Francois

July 5, 2007

We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Tufts

July 5, 2007

Kelly, Yvonne & Family,

Our grief for your loss is so very deep, and yet ours is only a shadow of what you must be feeling. Our prayers are with you and your family. May you find that comfort and peace that only the Savior can give. I wish we could see Aaron in his new home. Surely his arrival there was hailed with cheers of joy from many loving family members, friends and those for whom Aaron will do a mighty work in heaven. We know that one day you will reunite and your joy at that reunion will forever eclipse all of this pain. But for now we weep, and for good reason. We loved Aaron and we love all of you. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

David & Suzie Tufts

Matt and Anna Hodus

July 5, 2007

Kelly, Yvonne,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

fred and elaine smith

July 5, 2007

kelly ,
elaine and i thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. trust your faith and know you will be reunited.

Sheri Wojtasek

July 5, 2007

We do not know your family personally but our hearts and prayers go out to you. My daughter recently lost her best friend in a similiar tragedy and she has included your son in her daily prayers that he is happy and playing with Cassie to keep her company in heaven. May Heavenly Father bring comfort to your family at this difficult time.

Cindy Cologna

July 5, 2007

Dear Kelly and Yvonne, Words cannot express our sorrow for you and your family. We cannot even begin to imagine the pain that is in your hearts. Aaron was a beautiful little boy. Our Christopher loved playing with him in preschool and at your home. Christpher said "He always shared." Please know we are all praying for you that the Lord will ease your pain. I know that you have a tough road ahead but am so grateful you have your amazing faith to fall back on. You live in a wonderful neighborhood, church and community. You are truely blessed.

This makes all of our problems so small and petty. I just feel so awful for you and your family. We know Aarons fine back in his heavenly home, it's just for all of us here on earth that it hurts so much. I wish so badly that this didn't happen to your family. You can't imagine the impact it has had on my family. Not a moment of our day since this horrible accident goes by where we don't think of you and how empty your houseful must feel. You will be in our thoughts and prayers for quite sometime.
Please,Please, if there is anything we can do to help you, please don't hesitate to call.

With all of our love and our support and our prayers,

Chris and Cindy Cologna and Family

Rick & Jennifer Folkerson

July 4, 2007

Dear Kelly and Yvonne, we are so sorry about your loss and there are no words that can truly express the sorrow we have felt over the past several days. Please know that we love the Applegates and that we know the Lord will bless your family and that there is great understanding in the Plan of Salvation. We will pray for your family and we care deeply for each of you and the tremendous loss you feel at this time. May the Lord provide you with his most tender mercies. Love the Folkerson Family

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