Alicia Andersen

Dec 9, 2016 | Obituaries, Obituaries 2016 | 10 comments

Alicia Kay Andersen, 52, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, December 5, 2016, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She left this world in her sleep after a week full of visits from her closest friends and family, ten months after being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Alicia was born on March 8, 1964 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Allen and Diane Reynolds.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Lee’s Summit Community Church 1440 SW Jefferson St, Lee’s Summit, MO, 64081. Alicia’s family will be greeting friends at a reception following the service from 2:30-4:30pm.

Alicia was an accomplished leader and athlete in high school and college. She led Lee’s Summit High School with pride as the Student Body President, and played Volleyball, Track, and Basketball. Alicia went on to pursue a Bachelors Degree in Journalism at Iowa State with the determination to play on the school’s volleyball team. Not only did she earn her position on the volleyball court, but she was awarded an athletic scholarship after her Freshman year. Alicia made the Big Eight All-Tournament Team her Sophomore year, Second Team All-Big Eight her Junior year, and today holds the 10th place ranking of Most Aces in an Individual Single-Season at 47 at Iowa State. After college, Alicia became a successful entrepreneur and opened two businesses, a Salon, Sunsational Tan Hair & Nails and a family fun center, Tunnel Town. Alicia put her heart and soul into raising her two daughters and loved watching them play sports, participate in choir and musicals, and succeed academically. She loved the outdoors and spent most of her summers gardening and hosting friends and family in her backyard oasis. Alicia was also a world traveler and was always ready to plan an adventurous vacation.

She is survived by her parents Al and Diane Reynolds of Greenwood, MO, her two daughters Kylie McCollum, 24, and Baylie Andersen, 17, her husband Geoff Andersen of Lee’s Summit, MO, siblings Jennifer Cunningham and her family Michelle, Sam, Nicole, Glen, Malibu, Clark, and Charlie of Emporia, KS, Monica Clancy and her family Samantha and Marc of Long Island, NY, Allen Reynolds and his family Samantha, Abbey, and Alex of Liberty, MO, and Thomas Reynolds and his family Dianna, Cliff, Rowan, Victoria, and Cloe of Buckner, MO.

Alicia left a lasting impression of laughter, compassion, leadership, wit, and love encompassed by her Christ centered life. She was always the life of the party and made every effort to live in the moment. She will forever be remembered by her contagious spirit. In lieu of flowers, just kidding Alicia loved flowers! For any donations, the family asks that they be sent to The cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at http://cholangiocarcinoma.org/

For directions to the memorial service, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMXpzdEht3-P0ykwRWDTAl9yn4GflpdJ8mx32EfQEgU/edit?usp=sharing
Due to construction, main roads will be difficult to maneuver.

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Kylie McCollum

6 years ago

For directions to the memorial service, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pMXpzdEht3-P0ykwRWDTAl9yn4GflpdJ8mx32EfQEgU/edit?usp=sharing

Due to construction, main roads will be difficult to maneuver.

Gina Hummel

6 years ago

A great obit for a great women. Our family loved Alicia, and her family. We had so many great memories traveling the volleyball circuit with them. I will forever cherish these. Geoff and girls we are here for you.

(bo) melody moore

6 years ago

My sympathies to her family and friends. Alicia, such a presence, so fun, and animated, beautiful and sincere. I was lucky to have been a part of her volleyball cheer section at ISU. We went our separate ways until our group celebrated 40th birthdays in Minneapolis~ this was the first time since college I had seen Alicia~ she met me at the airport~ bigger than life! No time was ever wasted. She lived a whole life in only 52 years, well done, well lived and well loved!

Melvin H. Proctor

6 years ago

My sincere sympathy to family and friends of Alicia. I had the pleasure of getting to know Alicia when she and my daughter (Julie Proctor
Whyte) were at Lee’s Summit High, same class.

Melvin (Mel) Proctor

J. Moore/Volunteer

6 years ago

To the Family of Alicia Andersen,
So sorry to learn about the loss of your Dear Loved One, Alicia. Please know that so many people share your grief with you to help you through this difficult time of sorrow. Please accept my deepest condolences as we await the time when Christ Jesus will awaken all of those who have fallen asleep in death; including your Beloved, Alicia.
(John 11:41-44)

Ruh Davis

6 years ago

Sincere condolences to Alicia’s family. May your precious memories linger longer than the pain of loss. May the beautiful promises in the Holy Bible comfort you. Psalm 46:1, Revelation 21:3-5.

Roni Austin (DUFF)

6 years ago

A heart of gold stopped beating, two twinkling eyes closed to rest… you’re soaring now, fly high and fly free.

Goodbyes are not forever, not the end; it simply means I’ll miss you until I see you again. You’re always in my heart. Love you my friend.

John McCallum

6 years ago

I enjoyed knowing Alicia and being her pastor for a number of years. Sad to hear of her death. Grateful for her faith in Jesus and her home with him today. Prayers for her family.

Christa Roberts

6 years ago

Kylie,
We have many fond memories throughout your childhood spending time with you and our Mom. Her joy, laughter and radiance will always be remember by all of us. May your memories bring you comfort. They will hold a special place in our hearts. May it help to know that others care deeply and are remembering you with special thoughts and prayers.
With Our Love,
Christa, Celeste and Sam

Lindsey Jackson

6 years ago

Kylie,

I was so sorry to hear of this. I can’t imagine the pain you are going through, and my heart breaks for you. May the Lord wrap you and your family and loved ones in his sovereign arms throughout this time of intense grief. Praying for you all today.

-lindsey

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