Lyds4Ever
Lydia Keeven Elking
2007 - 2023
Your life was a blessing,
your memory a treasure
“Lydia was fiercely independent and eager to see what the world had to offer. Her smile lit up every room, and her heart carried a fire big enough to warm us all. We will remember her as a girl who loved life, as free-spirited and brave, bright beyond her years and deeply devoted to her loved ones and teammates” ~Coach Heidi
“To many, Lydia was #22 or #8 on the soccer field but to all of us that knew her, she was and will always be #1 in our hearts” ~ Coach Joe
"Lydia was one of my bestfriends. She was a daughter, a sister, a friend, a teammate, and a human being who shined brighter than the sun and created happiness in those around her." ~Riley
“Words can’t describe how much Lydia will be missed. God has taken a good one. She never failed to make me smile and laugh so hard at soccer. She brought the best out of our team and I wish I could get one more game with her” ~Cioni
"Lydia was my best friend. my hope. my joy. my everything" ~Holleigh
"Lydia was a true gift to not only her family but to everyone who knew her. She was kindness in a world of judgement, jealousy and hatred. She was laughter and smiles on days of stress and insecurities. She was fun and silliness to people who took themselves too seriously. She was the balance and rock that people needed, and she did it without even realizing.
It was just who she was... perfect." ~Elizabeth & Ava
You are loved beyond words &
missed beyond measure.
"I would do anything I could to get her back, but since I can't, I will live like she did. I will try to now spread the same joy and happiness that she did. I will never compare to how bright she shined, but I can try to be completely and totally kind to others just as she did" ~Grace
Acts of Kindness
Share an act of kindness inspired by Lydia.
“Your smile, laugh and spirit live forever in our hearts. Your beauty, grace and compassion sit at the front of our minds everyday, alongside the joyful memories you gifted us. Your actions and words on this earth continue to warm our hearts each day.” ~siblings
"She had been through so much but always had a smile on her face – a smile that lit up any room she walked into and a laugh that was so contagious." ~Bella
"Somehow Lydia made it look easy to tend to the countless friendships she had with relatives, students, teachers, teammates, coaches and more. She possessed unbelievable social skills and strove to be the brightest part of one’s day in every conversation she had. She was quick to compliment and slow to judge. She made you feel important by listening intently and remembering little details most would forget. It was clear she was as close as it gets to perfect, and that made her humble character even more impressive." ~siblings
“We praise you and love you at every moment. Your name is our strength. Your laugh is our cure. Your smile is our motivation. You are the epitome of life and love to us.” ~siblings
We love you forever, Lyds
