Alexandria Keller

Alexandria Keller, 3, of Morrison, Iowa, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at University Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Alex was born March 8, 2005, in Iowa City, the daughter of Jason and Michelle (Beenken) Keller. Alex was a vibrant little girl who loved life, her family and Barney. She loved watching Barney videos, playing outside, spending time with her siblings and cousins, having snacks, singing, painting, reading books, going to Nana's and Papa's houses, and attending family sporting events. Alex attended Grundy Community Preschool. Alex is survived by her parents, Jason and Michelle; two siblings, Britney and Thomas; grandparents, Jack and Arlene Beenken of Parkersburg, Bruce and Susan Keller of Morrison; two great grandparents, Lillian Myers of Parkersburg, Eloise Keller of Reinbeck; aunts, uncles, cousins, Jeff and Tracy Beenken of Grundy Center and daughter Madison; Kim Beenken of Greenville,IL and sons Matt Nash and Clay Beenken; Kevin Keller of Morrison, Steven and Patti Martens and sons, Ashton and Preston of Nevada, and many loved family members. Preceded in death by, Thomas Myers, Lawrence Paterni, John and Leola Beenken, Leo and Leona Hopkins, Fred "Bud" Keller, Joe Clapp, Jill and Tyler Cooley.