Kelsey Catherine Eckert

Funeral information

Home: South Glens Falls, NY Place of Birth: Charleston, WV
Date of Death: March 6, 2010 Birthdate: September 26, 1994
Age: 15

Service information:

Biography

South Glens Falls:

Kelsey Catherine (Kat) Eckert, 15, a resident of South Glens Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at her home unexpectedly.

Born on September 26, 1994 in Charleston, West Virginia she was the daughter of Wendy Eckert.

She spent her early childhood in West Virginia and was adopted by her grandmother, Patricia Eckert at the age of two. Kelsey spent the next years bathed in the love and care in the home that she shared with her "Mommy Cakes" in South Glens Falls. Kelsey was an extremely talented poet. In the quiet of her safe haven she wrote and shared her poetry, which spoke volumes about her life. Kelsey was a freshman at South Glens Falls High and enjoyed the company of her cats. She was an artistic, bright young woman. Kelsey leaves behind a loving family and close friends who will miss her dearly. Kelsey, you were a young person whose mind and heart were "light years" ahead of your teenage yearnings. Bless you dear love, you are still our sunshine. To remember Kelsey today and everyday please perform a kind act for a teenager or a friend in need. Above all, take the time to listen to a heart in need. Love is all there is in this life.

Survivors include; her beloved "Mommy Cakes" grandmother Patricia Eckert of South Glens Falls, her mother, Wendy Eckert of Saratoga, a sister Mandy Leigh Smith, her husband, Jeremy and their two children, Amanda and Emily of Savona, NY; a brother Dennis Wayne Snyder of Charleston, WV; three uncles, James Eckert, his wife, Barbara, and their daughter Ashley of Middle Grove, NY, Dennis (Chip) Eckert, his wife, Tammy, and sons Daniel and Jonathon of Porter Corners, NY, Dennis Kane, his wife Paula, and children Candy, Timmy, William and Michael of Putnam, NY; one aunt Kathy Ciccone and her daughters, Kara, Juli and Lori of Dallastown, PA.

Funeral services were private and took place at the Regan and Denny Funeral Home, 94 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY.

Those who wish may send a memorial donation in Kelsey's name to the South Glens Falls Educational Foundation, 6 Bluebird Road, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

Online condolences may be made at our website www.scott-barbieri.com




Michele March 9, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace.

krystal Berg March 9, 2010
Kelsey, you were such a sweetheart..You always made me laugh exspecially on the bus of " Captain Bordom " : ).. And when we used to sit on Christian ahha..You are with the angels now, there is no need to be ashamed or afraid anymore.. I love you!! <3

cinthia March 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.

Denise Clothier March 10, 2010
Dear Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. My son was in some of Kelsey's classes. I saw you at one of the middle school concerts a few years ago and I remembered who you were. I remember going to your house with my mother (Emily Everts) when I was a child. We never understand why these things happen, we just have to find solace in the fact that whatever burdened her is now over and she's at peace. May you and your family find that peace as well. Denise Clothier

Dorothy March 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the peace that passes all understanding will envelop you, and that Kat is basking in the love of God, where every tear is wiped away

Vicky Campney March 10, 2010
To Kelsey's family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Iam so sorry for your loss. My son Aaron was in Kelsey's math class at school. God Bless

Nevina Keller March 10, 2010
Im gonna miss the sweet little girl I remember...... Missa's Birthday party, we all had soo much fun... Im gonna miss you.... And our memory... Have a blast in heaven girl!! Your an angel now!!! :)

Nancy Miller March 10, 2010
Kelsey and my daughter have gone to school together I remeber Kelsey from Harrison Ave. functions and the Harrison Ave. school play. My heart aches for you and for Kelsey. I pray for comfort and for peace to surround you. I pray for Kelsey to soar with eagles and smile for eternity with her new set of wings. Soar Kelsey soar. God bless you.

John & Joyce Washburn March 10, 2010
To: Pat & family, We will remember the playful Kelsey when we were your temporary neighbors. John & Joyce

SGF resident March 10, 2010
Dear family and friends, My heart goes out to you for your loss. You will be in my prayers. Kelsey can now be at peace.

Candy K March 10, 2010
I love Kelsey with all my heart ill never forget the halloween parties growing up and when you frist came home from WV as a baby i couldnt get enough of you i remember carrying you around piggyback. Keep shining kelsey we all love and miss you dearly.

Tammy,Chip, Daniel,Jonathon March 10, 2010
Kelsey, We love you soooooo much. you will always be in are hearts. We will never forget all the good times we had.You are a angle now and you are not alone, you are with your Grandfather now. Miss you

Robin March 10, 2010
To Kelsey's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. My son is friends with her and said she was really nice and funny.. God Bless

Kathie & Scott Miller March 11, 2010
We are so very sorry. Pat ,I am so very sorry this happened. Kelsey was a very kind young lady , with a huge heart-I saw her every day when I picked Jess up at high school. My heart goes out to you-you are in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless You All--The Miller Family

Tammy March 11, 2010
I didn't know Kelsey as I don't live in the area but my heart does out to her family. I pray GOD comforts you,gives you strength and peace- now and always.

a friend March 11, 2010
my deepest condolences

Susan Cretser March 12, 2010
Pat, Wendy and Mandy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kelsey was a sweetheart and will be dearly missed.

Kimberly Kilbara March 13, 2010
Dear Tammy, Chip, Daniel, Jonathon and Melissa. I'm sorry for your loss. Your in my prayers and thoughts. May god give you strength and comfort you.

sissy March 14, 2010
I love u kat and miss u with all my heart. I want u with me. i miss u being a pain and picking on my big butt. Now all i have is the good times to last me. i love u

Nicolle Swinton March 14, 2010
Hi, My name is nicolle and I wantedd to send you my condolences for your loss. I did not know kelsey but she seems like she is loved dearly. Recently I unexpectedly lost my sister who was only 18. If there is anything I can do or If u need someone to talk to I'm available. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Samantha Mosher March 24, 2010
She si my best friend I can't beleive that she is gone I still feel that she is with me. I just wish she would've held on but she's in Heaven now and I know she is loooking down on me and rememoring all the times we spent together.

Mommy Cakes May 18, 2010
My Darling Kat: You are missed soooo much. My life and heart are empty without you. I keep waiting for you to walk in or call me. You will be forever in my heart and soul. No matter where I look, you are there. Keep giving me signs! I love you. Your Mommy Cakes.

Elizabeth Lorraine Dumas May 20, 2010
Kels, i love you and ur the best friend/ twin sister a girl like me could ever ask for. ill remember you forever and ever. XOXOXOXOXXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Grandmother-Mommy Cakes June 9, 2010
I miss you so much. You are still, and always will be, the love of my life.

Lori-Lori June 11, 2010
Kelsey...still look for you through the window when you would sit at the computer. Still hear the basketball bouncing on my backyard court. So many memories too numerous to list. Miss you and love you much kiddo. So do my girls and Brian. Oh Kels.........

Mommy Cakes July 6, 2010
My darling Kelsey, light of my life. It's 4 months today and it's just as hard today as it was four months ago. I think of all the time, day & night. My wish is that you fly with the angels and slide down the rainbows. Play with the moonbeams and jump from star to star. I love you. Mommy Cakes.

Candy Kane July 9, 2010
I miss you so much Kelsey. I miss talking to you, I dream about you alot, I have your picture in my locket so you are always close to my heart. I love you dearly. Ive been looking at pictures from when you were little that i have from Halloween parties and stuff along with the ones that others have posted. At first I wanted to cry but now they make me smile. I will never forget you Kels, watch over me along with the rest of the family with a smile okay. <3 love your cousin Candy.

Mommy Cakes July 21, 2010
Hey, Kat: Miss you so much. Not a day or night goes by that you're not on my mind. I miss you so very much. Feel lost without you. I love you, 6, 2 & a million. Your Mommy Cakes

your big sissy August 3, 2010
I miss u kat, so so much. I think about you all the time. Its not fair, i see clothes that i know u would like and other girls with there younger siser in the mall and i miss u even more. I wish u was here with me. I think its sitting in that your really gone and i wont b getting any texts or emails from u and god do i miss that. I love u kelsey and i want u back so bad it hurts. i love u kat with all my heart, sissycakes

Mommy Cakes August 6, 2010
Miss you, Kat. Tomorrow will be five months since you left us. Still think of you every day, miss you and love you. You are always in my heart. It will forever be 6. 2 & a million !! Even Amanda says that now. She is so much like you. I love you Kelsey, you are my soul. Mommy Cakes

Mommy Cakes August 6, 2010
The prev. message is dated the 6th of Aug. Today is Thursday, Aug. 5. Must be the date moves ahead after a certain time on this site. Oh well, how wonderful it would be if we could go back in time. We could be together again and maybe things would have turned out differently. You are more than missed. Love you 6,2 & million. Amanda is saying that now. She's so much like you and Mandy!! We love you, my darling Kelsey.

Mommy Cakes August 6, 2010
Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a 1,000 winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autum rain.When you aawaken in the orning hush I am the swift upliftin rush.

Mommy Cakes-continued August 6, 2010
Of quiet birds in circled light I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die. My darling Kat: Carol gave me this - I've read it almost every day these last 5 months. I love you

Mommy Cakes August 9, 2010
Kelsey,Love: The service we had for you on Saturday was amazing. Lots of cousins were there, plus Lori & Eden. Sam spent Friday nite w/me and we left early on Sat am.I know you were with us.Your great-great grandparents, you great grandparent,lots of aunts, uncles, buried near you and watching over you in heaven. I love you and miss you, darling Kat. I'll talk to you soon. Mommy Cakes.

Kathy August 11, 2010
Free at last, Peace forever.

Candy August 26, 2010
Oh my dearest kelsey. we visted with auntie trish today, and she gave me some of your old toys from when you were little for Haylie. We will both treasure them forever. We looked at pictures from when we were little that made me laugh. We went to dinner with your friend Eden she is such a sweet girl. Im getting a tattoo for you and Haylie this fall I hope, I want to come up with something pretty that I hope you would like. I love you and miss you always. I will never forget you Kels. <3 Love Cousin Candy <3

Eden August 28, 2010
Kelsey... Kelsey, Kelsey, Kelsey. I was looking through my dresser drawer the other day and I found lists we made together of names for our babies. My heart breaks knowing that you will never have a baby to name. But you know what? I will. And I'm going to do it all for you, Kelsey. I live the life you never got the chance to. And I hope you'll be cheering me on every step of the way. You will ALWAYS be much more than an urn to me, Luci. ;)

Eden August 28, 2010
I know that I just wrote something, Kelsey, but I just need to talk to you. I wish I wasn't talking to you through a funeral's homepage, though. I miss seeing your pretty brown eyes when we would see each other over the summer. You ruled everybody with your awesome -- and we all knew it. But we knew you loved us. You made such a positive impact on my life, and you always helped me through the hard spots. If I was mad, you would make me feel better by saying a few swear words, which made all the pain go away. :) Someday I'll be with you again and we can pick up right where we left off. Keep safe, and have fun up there. I will love you until the day I die -- and beyond, of course!! Love you.

Eden September 2, 2010
It hit me hard again today -- I miss you a ton. I wrote another poem for you Kelsey -- it was about how much you inspire me. To write poetry, and live my life to the fullest. I would do anything I could to bring you back to be with your Mommy Cakes, Rae, and Lori. Me of course, too. You have no idea how badly I want to strangle all the people who hurt you. You were so beautiful. I bet you're even more beautiful now. I love you.

Mommy Cakes September 2, 2010
Just read Edz message. She loves and misses you so much, my Kelsey girl. I do also. It's like the light in my life has gone out. You are forever on my mind and always in my heart. I love and miss you. Your Mommy Cakes always

Edz September 4, 2010
Kels, you would not believe that I found our video of us interviewing Ken the doll. And you video taping us doing interpretive dance. Good times. :) I wish I had more... I'll keep looking around my house for my other video camera. You're so funny. Keden TV is always in my heart.

Mommy Cakes September 6, 2010
My dearest Kelsey: It is six months since you have left my life and the lives of so many who loved you dearly. Sometimes it seems like 6 minutes and other times like 6 eons. I miss you more than can be imagined. You are in my heart and on my mind always. I love you, Kat, 6, 2 and a million. Mommy Cakes