Parker Edward Kenneth Beauchamp

Parker Edward Kenneth Beauchamp passed away on Friday, September 30, 2011, in Kimberly, Wisconsin, from complications due to kidney failure related to the effects of Joubert Syndrome. Parker was born on August 21, 2000, in Beloit, WI.

Parker attended schools in Milton and was currently a 5th grader at Woodland School in Kimberly. Parker was a special young man who touched many people’s hearts. Parker loved music and spending time with his family. Parker participated in Special Olympics as a bowler. Parker always had a smile and a wonderful laugh. Parker brought much love and joy to all who knew him. Parker will always be in our hearts and we treasure the time that we shared with him. Parker, “You Are My Sunshine!”

Parker leaves behind his father, Jeffrey Beauchamp, and his fiancé Michelle Kozinski of Racine; his mother, Brenda Stanek, of Kimberly, WI; his brothers, Alexander, Caden and Matthew; sisters, Kathryn and Megan; grandparents, Kenneth and Vicky Beauchamp, Mike and Susie Kozinski; his uncles, aunts and  cousins, Kevinjon Beauchamp, Kylie and Logan, Mike (Dawn) Kozinski, Jalen and Skyler, Melissa (Art Roberts) Kozinski and Ashton; his great-aunts and uncles, David and Lany Beauchamp, Dick and Bonnie Anderson, Rick and Nancy Franzen and Pat and Bill Serdynski; his great-grandmother, Beverly Reese; and Parker’s Special Prayer Angel, Mary Willmes; his special friend, Patch; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents; Special Great Grandma, Florence Beauchamp; and Great Aunt Donna Beauchamp.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring St., Racine, WI, on Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 3 p.m. with Father Terry Huebner officiating. Visitation with the family will be held at the church from 2 p.m. until the time of Mass. Memorials to the family have been suggested.

A special Thank You to all of the people that have cared for Parker during his short life, especially Tammy from Hospice Alliance and the staff and faculty at Van Buren Elementary School in Janesville and KinderCare (especially KinderCare of Racine) for all the support, kindness and understanding you have given Jeffrey and Michelle during this difficult time and all of the prayers and thoughts shared by all of our family and friends during Parker's life.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine  (262) 634-7888