Kristopher Clay Elliott

Kristopher Clay Elliott 26 years old, was born April 26, 1979 in Mitchell, South Dakota to Clay Edward Elliott and Vanessa Fae Heupel. He was raised in Gillette, Wyoming where he enjoyed flying airplanes and hunting with his father and developed his life long passion for writing poetry and drawing pictures. In 1989 he moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1997. In high school he enjoyed football, snowboarding, and waterskiing at Alcova Lake. He took first place in the State Art Emporium for his artistic talents. On July 25, 1998 his first son, Trustin, was born. On December 18, 1999 he married his high school sweetheart, Natasha. He enlisted in the Army Infantry on November 16, 1998. He was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division (ID) in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. His next assignment was with the 4th ID in Ft. Carson, Colorado, where his son Karrson was born on June 16, 2002. From April 2003 to April 2004 he deployed with A Co, 1/8 Infantry, 4th ID, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this deployment, he earned the Bronze Star, an Army Commendation Medal with Valor, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. SSG Elliott and his family were very proud of his service in Iraq. His final assignment was with the Tucson Recruiting Company. Here, SSG Elliott was among the best and earned the Tucson Heavy Hitter and the "Best of the West" awards. SSG Kristopher Elliot's friends and family will always remember his love and passion for life. He was a proud soldier, caring friend, and loving son, husband, and father. SSG Elliot is survived by is mother, Vanessa Heupel and his father, Clay Edward Elliott; his wife, Natasha Elliott, and his two sons, Trustin and Karrson. A Memorial Service will be held on February 15, at 10:00 a.m. at the Casa Adobes Baptist Church at 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. The public is welcome to attend. A private viewing will be arranged at the ADAIR FUNERAL HOME. His funeral will be at the Blackhills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. We ask that any donations be sent to the Tucson Recruiting Company at 7290 E. Broadway Blvd STE B, Tucson, AZ, 85710. All donations will go into trust funds for his two sons.