Evan Thomas Stauffer of Kansas City, MO, departed this life on May 15, 2023, at the age of 23. Visitation will be held 9:30-11:00am and services from 11:00-11:30am on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Lakeland Community Church, 913 NE Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO. Graveside services for immediate family only will follow the service.
Evan was born on May 29, 1999, and graduated from Blue Springs South High School. He went on to attend Park University where he earned a Business Administration Degree. Evan loved traveling to Colorado to spend time with family, and he loved his dog, Cleo. Evan leaves behind his father, Lee Stauffer and stepmother, Diana Stauffer, his brother, Braden Stauffer, paternal grandparents, Harry and Betty Stauffer, maternal grandmother, Beverly Mohart, step-grandparents, Dave and Sharon Campfield, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his mother, Monica Stauffer, maternal grandfather, Larry Mohart, and step-grandfather, Robert Huckabee.
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:28-30). Thank you, Precious Jesus, that he is at peace with you now.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness in memory of Evan. To do, so please visit donate.nami.org
Evan was very special to our entire family. We have so many memories with Evan that will stay with us forever.
Love
Geary, Aloyshia, Cole, Carson and Jackson
I loved that I got to watch Evan grow up. I always enjoyed seeing him at Price Chopper and talking to him. He was a hard worker. I liked hearing about his runs when he ran Cross Country. I remember him helping name Riley and Rufus and his love for animals. We love your family and are here for you during this very difficult time. Praying for peace and hope you can rely on the memories made as you grieve.
Love you, Evan. Safe travels on your journey through the infinite.
Mark and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending you much love and our prayers during this difficult time.
Your family is in my deepest prayers. I’m very sorry and sad for your loss. I will continue to pray over your family and am here for you.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Thinking of you all. Evan is a big part of my kids’ childhood and has a special place in our hearts. I will always remember Evan in his favorite place, jumping on the trampoline! He was always bopping around while Carson and John Stanley played ball outside for hours. They were always together. I remember Evan wanted a Cuckoo Clock for Xmas and you all made that wish come true. Lots of good memories from back in the day.
I’m so sorry to hear of Evan’s passing. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Evan was such a kind spirit on our cross country team. I remember him talking about how much he loved Colorado. My family will be keeping your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
I am keeping your precious family in prayer. I pray that our Lord will gather you in His arms as you walk through this terrible loss. If there is anything at all that I can do, please let me know.
Lee and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Evan and am sending healing Blessings and Hope. May His peace come upon your family.
I will miss Evan deeply. I remember him from day one. He was such a sweet, happy little boy who developed into a kind, caring, thoughtful young man who loved his Grammy Bev so very much. He loved his friends and family around him. He worked so hard at everything he did, his jobs, his schoolwork, He will always be in m heart.
So sorry to hear this news, know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers, my deepest condolences.
We have so many great memories with Evan over the years and especially his bond with Abby. We were recalling the great times they had at Grand Lake last night. Our hearts are broken with yours, but will forever have fond memories of our times together. Love you all!
No words can express my sorrow over your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
So sorry, Lee, for your devastating loss. Lifting up the entire family in prayer. Sending hugs of comfort during this heartbreaking time.
We are so sorry for the loss of Evan. Alyssa is sending love and hugs to one of her favorite teachers. Thinking of Braeden as well as he navigates this new normal. We are praying for your whole family and everyone that was touched by Evan.
I loved watching Evan grow up and have many many great memories of him. He was very special to our family and will be missed greatly! Many prayers of comfort and flooding great memories to all of you. Love
Chad, Jill, Lauren and Matt
We are sending all our love and prayers to you! We are so very sorry for your loss. Much love,
The Whole Schmitt Family
So sorry to hear about your loss Lee. May the good Lord give you His strength to sustain you and His peace to comfort you. May you be overwhelmed with the joy of His presence in the midst of the storm.
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. ” ~ Ps. 46 1:4
I’m so sorry for the loss of Evan. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Oh my goodness I’m so sorry to hear this news. Evan was a special young man and uphold your sweet family in prayer!
Much love, Jean Gard
Di and Lee…. I’m so incredibly sorry and sad for your loss. Hugs and much love to you and everyone who knew Evan. Lifting you up with prayers of comfort and condolence.
I can’t begin to tell you how special Evan was to us. We will treasure all the great memories of our families being together and watching our little’s grow. John and I would go to Price Chopper every Sunday to see Evan. John visited him more frequently during the early days of Covid and would bring him extra masks since they were only given 1 per shift. 🙂 Lee, Diana and Braden we love you so much and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve this tremendous loss.
I have such wonderful memories of being Evan’s 5th-grade teacher. He was kind, hard-working, and always laughed at my teacher jokes. I remember his sweet smile when he would greet me each morning coming into class—my deepest sympathy to your family. I pray that your family finds glimmers of peace and hope amid tremendous grief and loss.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing ofEvan. I worked with Evan at Price Chopper. We would have lunch together. I was very sad when Evan left PC. He was such a happy, kind and caring young man. RIP. Evan!!! U will be missed.
You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
No words could ever begin to express the sorrow in our hearts for you and yours. May the memories carry you through along with the comfort that only comes from Christ.
Love and prayers,
Kent and Robin Bilquist
Friends, words cannot express how deeply sorry we are to hear of your loss. We both remember Evan so fondly. Please know our thoughts are around you all as you move forward through this.
We love you, Evan. It hurts more than I want to consider, the thought of going to Grand Lake without you, or missing your trips to be with us in CO. And yet we do not grieve as people who have no hope. Your face is radiant, unashamed, unafraid and you are filled with endless joy now in the presence of your Savior whom you loved so very much. This makes me happy for you. And we will see you again! But in the meantime, it hurts. We will watch out for Grammy. I wish you would have known how very loved you were here in this world.
Aunt Lory and Uncle Dave, and Dave B and your Colorado cousins
Evan it was a privilege to know you and work with at Price Chopper. You were always kind and always a smile on your face. My prayers and hugs my friend.
I am so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss, Lee. Sending love and peace to you and family. Hugs.