November 4, 2012 my world changed forever. Just after midnight my oldest daughter Skylar (16), and two of her friends, Sophie (17) and Julianna (14), were killed instantly in a single car accident involving 6 teenagers. I’m dedicating this website and blog to my Sky-bird and her two beautiful friends, our 3 angels. I’m hoping that my faith and understanding will bring some peace and perspective to other families that are struggling with the sudden loss of a loved one, especially a child. I trust that God has a plan and purpose for this tragedy, and today begins my journey of finding mine. God bless you Skylar, Sophie, and Julianna – forever in our hearts.
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5
The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
In 2013 we established The Skylar Kooken Memorial Fund in which we award graduating seniors from Bellbrook High School scholarships in Skylar's memory. If you would like to contribute please see the link below for her PayPal account or her 5/3 account. If you would like to mail a check you can send to:
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School - c/o Kevin Liming
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd. Bellbrook, OH 45305
Checks should be made payable to: BSEF .
Skylar Kooken Fund must be written in the memo line.
EIN: 31-1751001 (for tax purposes)
Im crying over this, i didnt even know these beautiful girls but i know your pain, I felt like i lost my soul when i lost my nephew. I wanna apoligize for your loss and give my full condulences to you and your children. Kepp your head up you can pull through
Kelli, your blog is absolutely beautiful but so sad all at the same time. My heart aches for you every day especially with the holidays coming up. I have no doubts that Skylar’s presence will be all around you and you will feel her love and get through it. Lexy, Caden, and Ashton will never suffer, you are their rock and they love you so much…it is so apparent:) Your blog truly has helped me remember what is truly important in life and I appreciate you pouring your heart and soul for the world to see to help us all appreciate the little things in life:) I will continue to pray for you and Matt and the kids every single day. Love, Dawn