Keevin Sleeth
June 12, 2011
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On June 12, 2011, God came down and wrapped His arms around our precious “Little Buddy” to take him home. Keevin was born November 21, 2004, to Donald and Carolyn Sleeth. Keevin was a student at Oviatt Elementary School in Norwalk. He had a wide-open smile that could light up a room, and he was delighted by balloons, bubbles, fishing with his dad and grandpa, and tubing at his grandparents’ cabin, “the lake house.” Keevin was delighted by every person he met.
Keevin is survived by his parents, Donald and Carolyn Sleeth of Norwalk; brother, Zachary (Ashley) of Grand River, IA; sisters, Darian and Leea at home; grandparents, Kevin and Jean Bonnicksen of Ames, Phyllis Ferris of Des Monies, Garold Sleeth of Orroville, WA; uncles and aunts, Richard (Jessica) Sleeth of Des Moines, James “Mick” (Mary) Sleeth of Chariton, Sara (Matthew) Sims of Eddyville, and Adele (Dirk) Ver Steeg of Des Moines, as well as many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Rick Bonnicksen and his Poppa, Bob Perry.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Norwalk Fire Department, Iowa Methodist Life Flight, and the doctors and nurses who cared for our “Little Buddy” in the Iowa Methodist emergency room and Blank Pediatric ICU during his short illness.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, June 16, at Fellowship Community Church in Norwalk, with burial following at Norwalk Cemetery. A visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, a Keevin Garold Sleeth memorial has been set up at City State Bank, 801 Main Street, Norwalk, IA 50211.
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Teresa Downs
06/17/2011
I had the priviledge of working with Keevin in preschool. He had a bright smile and many times would make our day with something thoughtful he'd say. He was a wonderful boy who would say, "Hi, Mrs. Downs," and hug me in the following years in school as I would pass his class in the hall.
May God bless you in this time. It seems so sad, but I guess we can't understand God's plans......
Chris & Kristy (Norwalk resident)
06/16/2011
We don't know you personally but wanted to express our sympathy to you and your family. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Our prayers are with you and your family.
cindy johnson
06/16/2011
You don't know me, but I'm so very sorry for the loss of your son, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless and keep you in his loving arms through this difficult time.
A friend of Sam Johnson.
Julia Bebensee
06/15/2011
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sleeth and family,
You don't know me but I was the Early Childhood Speech Pathologist that worked in the preschool classrooms at Oviatt Elementary when Keevin was three and four. I didn't work with Keevin but he brought happiness to me every day that I was there.
Keevin was a ray of sunshine and happiness. He always had a smile on his face and always said hello to me. He would often ask if he could play games with me and would share his classroom projects with me.
I am so truly sorry for your loss. Your Little Buddy was a precious little guy. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Julia Bebensee
Bridgette Simerson Tinsley
06/15/2011
Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Melissa Dammeier
06/14/2011
Kelsey was one of Keevin's classmates this year and she often spoke of him. I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I always remember a smile on his face when I visited their classroom. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Melissa Dammeier
Nikie Redman Miller
06/14/2011
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache: ,
but those who care and ,
share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength,
in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace,
of friends.,
Deepest Sympathy
I am so sorry.
Lydia Collins
06/14/2011
Dear the Sleeth family,
I used to go to Norwalk High School, and one of my classes were called Children and Action. For this class, I went to elementary schools to help out kids, and Keevins class, was the class I had chosen. I just want you to know that he was always such a happy boy. I remember he would get so excited to come out into the hall with me to do groups and play games. He was always in a good mood, always laughing and could make anyone smile. I really did enjoy working with your son, I am sincerely sorry for your loss, and I will be praying for your family. Just know that he is happy with the angels right now and is very loved and missed by his peers!
God Bless,
Lydia Collins ?.