Kiefer Alan Walter Rainey

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Kiefer was born to Kris and Lauri Rainey in Englewood Colorado on Thursday November 15, 1990, bringing much joy and happiness to their lives. On November 28, 2023, after he quit breathing and his heart stopped, we know our Heavenly Father said to him, “You have endured enough it is time to come home.  Hurry you have many loved ones waiting and I have much work for you to do.”  We are comforted in knowing that there was a wonderful reunion with his Grandma and Grandpa Fisher, Michael, Erica, Danny, Dustin, and many, many others too numerous to mention. 

 In the few short years Kiefer was on this earth, he touched so many lives and truly made a difference.  He had a heart of gold and was very generous, often sharing all he had left with those who might be less fortunate.  When he spoke to you, he saw you and you knew he cared.  You could trust him; he had your back.   Kiefer was a very grateful person and often expressed his sincere and heartfelt appreciation, verbally thanking others all the time. 

Anyone who met Kiefer was instantly drawn to his good looks and his charm.  Those big brown eyes drew you in and then he sealed it with that great smile, or his famous smirk and the twinkle in his eye. 

Kiefer was creative and passionate about making music and was a gifted artist.   He loved learning and was often seen reading or studying.  He really enjoyed his scriptures and spent time pondering over all of the standard works.

He was the most patient, impatient person you ever met.  He had time for the old, the young and the disabled, but those in between had better get moving, there was always something else to do, another ride to get on. You had to keep up or you were going to be left behind.

Kiefer had a very witty and intelligent sense of humor.  He loved to laugh and found playing practical jokes on others a good way to pass the time.  You might have expected it to be him, but could never be quite sure because he always kept it low key and anonymous.  The silent giggle and the shoulder shaking usually gave him away.

Kiefer was athletic and loved the outdoors; whenever he could be outside, he was.  He was awesome on a skateboard, and spent many hours enjoying that sport. He loved to hike and being in the mountains was the best, a close second, put him in or near water and he was happy.  He enjoyed hockey and lettered in high school, playing for the Alta Hawks.  Kiefer earned his Eagle Scout.

He had a special place in his heart for little critters.  He loved animals and often told his sister that Bonham was really his dog, and she just had visitation rights.  He even tried to keep a baby skunk as a pet one time but that didn’t work out so well.

Kiefer has a strong soul and throughout his life he never gave up and he always kept trying to be and do a little better.  He was such a great example of do the best you can each day, even if it is only little strides.

Kiefer is survived by many who will miss him dearly including his father, Kris, his mother, Lauri and his favorite person in the whole wide world, his little sister, Tienna.  He is also survived by his grandparents, Ted and Carlene Rainey, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends all too numerous to mention.  Kiefer has taken the broken pieces of our hearts with him, and we long for the day we will be reunited to be whole again.   Until then, YOU LOVE US and WE LOVE YOU! 

The funeral will be held at the Sandy Crescent Stake, 10945 South 1700 East Sandy, Utah. Tuesday December 5, 2023, starting at 11:00AM.  Visitation with the family will be Monday night from 6:00 to 8:00PM and again on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:45AM.