Spencer Ben Charlesworth, 17, of St. Michael, MN died November 19th, 2018. He was born February 8th, 2001 in Provo, Utah to Ben and Amelia Charlesworth. He was a senior at STMA High School where he excelled academically and was a member of the varsity cross country team. He was also enrolled at North Hennepin Community College.
Spencer was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he was active in his priesthood quorums. He excelled in scouting and received the rank of Eagle Scout in 2016. His service project was he built field desk boxes for Big Woods Elementary School. Spencer was a great example of quiet strength and leadership. He valued respect, honesty and integrity. Spencer was a friend to all, kind, generous and giving. He practiced patience and love.
Spencer had a passion for aviation and wanted to be a pilot. He spent hours learning and understanding the complexity of today’s modern aircraft systems. Spencer enjoyed watching airplanes arrive and depart, identifying each plane, their flight pattern and observing Air Traffic Control Communications. He loved running cross country and was given the award of “hardest worker”. He found himself to be a strong competitor on the team. He was an accomplished pianist and played weekly for his priesthood quorum at church. Good music inspired and lifted him. Spencer loved being with his family, spending time with his brothers Sam and Alex and he adored his twin sisters Claire and Grace. He loved to travel and looked forward to yearly family reunions in Utah and family Black Hills adventures with grandpa, uncles and cousins.
Spencer is survived by his parents Ben and Amelia of St. Michael, MN; his brothers Sam and Alex and sisters Grace and Claire. He leaves his maternal grandparents, Joel and Carolyn Cowan of Midway, Utah and paternal grandfather, Allan Charlesworth of Orem, Utah. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins who love him. His paternal grandmother, Julie Charlesworth preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Gearhart Funeral Home in Coon Rapids. The funeral will be held Saturday, November 24th, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Otsego. Visiting hours will be from 9:30-10:45. Interment will be at Morningside Memorial Gardens in Coon Rapids.
