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Memories of Eli Renfranz

My Memory

Brittany Read ( 4 days ago)

Happy Thanksgiving Eli. i love you and miss you

OKDON ( 3 days ago)

Brittany, the Family got together in the countryside as we have the past few years. We wondered how hard it would be. You knew Eli's great humor. He was happy when he could make other people happy somehow, someway. It was hard for everyone, us included, to sometimes see beyond the brilliant smile and look into what was beyond. Eli wanted it that way. But Eli is only missing here. He is very much at home with the Lord, and we will all see him once again.

You're still not forgotten!!!

Anonymous (Sep 24, 2008)

I just want to remind everyone or anyone that Eli is still carried on in our hearts, and, although we've had time, these wounds have not healed. We love you, Eli, and keep on shreddin'!!

My Memory of Eli

Kenya Brege (Apr 30, 2008)

well... I never really knew Eli but he was a good friend to alot of people and its sad it came to this and I hope all goes well for friends and family, and to all the Sk8ers that sk8ed with him, i know how it is to lose friends, and Eli is another one that s gone, but God wanted him and took him away from his friends and Family. but to whom he is, he will alway be in our prays and thoughts each day. we will miss you Eli and we will see you again someday... <3

That Crazy Shirt

Kaylee Eckhardt (Apr 22, 2008)

i had eli in my 6th hr class, government- mrs. hyde.. he bought a shirt on the senior trip that had random words that noone could understand.. i was the only one in that class that knew what it said so everytime someone said "what does that mean?" i would say to him "eli, show them what your shirt says!" and he would just start to laugh and show everyone.. it was so funny and he always had a smile on his face everytime i said something about that shirt.. even though we only saw each other in that class, i felt like he was someone that anyone could run to and talk to about anything.. now everyday i walk into that class and expect to see him with that shirt on so i could say something to him.. but its too bad, i wont get that chance anymore.. eli was an awesome person and he will never be forgotten.. i think more people cared about him then he actually realized..

your always going to be missed eli, you'll always be in our prayers.. i hope you are watching over all of us from above.. put in a good word!!

love always- Kaylee Eckhardt 2008

Senior Trip

Kylie (Apr 20, 2008)

Eli always looked so happy. I remember on the senior trip he took snow boarding lessons, he fell alot. Most of us became close that week. He bought a shirt that described his personality so well. Those of u who knew him know what shirt I'm talking about. LOL evrytime I see a picture of u I just start to cry. I miss u so much Eli. I'll see u again some day. . .

really cool dude

jwl (Apr 10, 2008)

i didnt know him that well. but he was a really really cool dude i would see him at the skatepark he'd always be smiling. he was the first person to ever help me learn stuff and he would encourage you to get up if you fell the first time or the 5th. you will never be forgotten r.i.p (rip in peace)

MEMMORIES

BRANDY (Apr 10, 2008)

I DIDN'T HANG OUT WITH ELI,BUT I DID KNOW HIM.I WOULD ALWAYS SEE HIM AROUND THE SCHOOL.HE WAS ALWAYS HAVING FUN,AND I NEVER ONCE SEEN HIM LOOKING TROUBLED.I CAN'T BELIEVE IT.HE WILL TRUELLY BE MISSED.I AM VERY SORRY FOR HIS FAMILY'S LOSS.

Smelly shoes

Brittany Read (Apr 09, 2008)

i sat beside Eli in my 8th grade science class. we were always getting in trouble for my weird noises and stuff. he tried to teach me how to make those farting sounds with my arm pit, but i could never do it. i remember one day, i had to wear a really old pair of shoes to school, and they smelled bad. i took them off during class, because they hurt my feet. i got up to do something and when i came back they were gone. he had thrown them away and told me i wasn't aloud to get them out until class was over. he is a wonderful person, who has the abilty to make a whole room brighten up with his goofy smile and funny personality. it seems the best always good first. i love ya and miss ya buddy, can't wait to see ya again.

My Memory

F. Huff (Apr 08, 2008)

It's been more than five years since Eli sat in my class at Osceola Middle, but his face is vivid in my mind. He was a bright spot in the room; prepared, thoughtful, kind, and funny. I remember him most of all the students in my classes that year because he impressed me the most; I was certain life held wide open paths for him.

My nephew informed me of Eli's death over the weekend, as I no longer reside in Okeechobee, and it shook me to the core. It's tragic always when a young person dies, but more so, when it's one like Eli.

My thoughts and well wishes go out to all of Eli's friends and his family; I know he was well loved.

Gum collections

Rebecca Foster (Apr 08, 2008)

I don't think i will ever look at street signs the same way again, since you started your gum "collection" from the bottom of the one on the end of my street. I remember walking home with you and Brian every day after school. usually we never said much unless Brian was around, then we usually were laughign our butts off at something that had just happened. I really remember how last year, even though you didn't know me that well you still helped out by running around with the rest of the guys and competing with Adam to prove who was stronger. I really wish we could have become better friends... That is prolly something i will always look back on and regret.

I hope you are doing amazingly kid.

Huck Finn Days

Karen Williamson Larson (Apr 08, 2008)

My heart breaks for you all.
I remember Eli at the "Huck Finn" Days at North Elementary school. What a cute little kid! I can still see Amy showing him the HUGE frogs, and the laughter erupting from them when he finally caught one to race! What a special bond they shared. The love that has been showered on all of these siblings (and cousins) is obvious by the way they love each other and their friends. Eli will be so missed, but his kind spirit will live on.
You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

much loved !

Mindy Schoppmeyer (Apr 08, 2008)

I didn't know Eli personally but my boys did ( Nick & Cory ), and have nothing but good things to say about him, Cory saw him every week when he came to do the pool cleaning and said he was always happy and skateboarding with a smile on his face... My heart is broken for your loss..you are all in our prayers.

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