May 14, 2003 - December 10, 2019
Elliott Jackson Stockert, age 16, of Belton, MO passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Jackson was born on May 14, 2003. He resided in Belton his entire life. Instantly, he was loved by his parents and family members. He was the joy of the family being the first and only male grandchild.
Jackson was all boy. He loved the outdoors and animals. He looked forward to the annual canoe trip. He spent many hours fishing, canoeing, and camping. Jackson had a great passion for baseball starting at a very early age. He went on to play on the JV team in high school playing shortstop and most
recently, switching to right field.
Jackson also loved football. His junior year he played wide receiver on the JV team. He wasn’t the biggest kid to be playing football but his speed and passion for the game allowed him to have a successful season. He spent many years going to the Chiefs games with his dad. They loved tailgating together. It didn’t matter if it was freezing cold, raining, or burning hot, they were at the games and training camps. If they weren’t at the game, it was guaranteed that they would be watching the game on TV. Amber, his cousins favorite football memory was the game that they went to together and Jackson was so excited to color his hair bright red.
If you ever had to eat a meal with Jackson, you knew he was one of the pickiest eaters ever! Jackson enjoyed spending time with his Grandma and Grandpa Barker. They went to Arizona a couple times. He loved going to the Grand Canyon, zip lining, sightseeing, and collecting rocks and other treasures. He climbed Magma Mountain with cousin, Josh. They tried to speed up the trip back down by sliding part of the way and ended up with a few skin burns. He enjoyed going to a baseball game but his favorite part was going to Albuquerque to visit the snake museum.
Jackson also enjoyed spending time with his mom and siblings down at the lake and most recently, they moved back here. He loved spending time with all of them and was so loved. Jackson made everyone proud especially his dad and mom. Anytime, his dad spoke of Jack, his eyes just sparkled and danced. Jackson always had his quiet little smile. He was always kind and considerate. He was quick to step up and help anyone that needed it. He truly had a heart of gold. His absence will leave a huge void in so many peoples hearts. Life will not be the same without him. He touched so many people without even knowing it.
He leaves behind his father, Elliott Darrin Stockert, Belton MO; mother, Brandy Stockert, KC MO; siblings, Natalie Bruce, Raymore MO, Courtney Bruce, KC MO, Gracie Wendel, KC MO and James Carpenter, KC MO; and his grandparents, Phil and Janice Barker, Nevada. He is survived by many other family members that loved and adored him.
Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there is great love. Fly high, sweet boy! You are loved and missed beyond measure.
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