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Personal note from Paul, Kim, & Maddie

Thank you so much for the outpouring of love, support, and prayers, now and over the past three years. While Mackenzie will be dearly missed, we will always hold in our hearts her quick wit, her love for helping and caring for others, her extensive knowledge of all things sports, and her tenacity. We are filled with so much joy that she is finally free from cancer, is fully healthy, and gets to dance with Jesus! She fought her disease so valiantly and it is very evident the great number of lives she touched throughout her 28 years. What a gift it is to get to be her family! We are honored to have been on this journey with her. She is deeply loved and we cannot wait to see her again! Enjoy it up there, Mack!

Obituary

Mackenzie Elizabeth Keiper was born on March 26, 1996 in Billings, MT to Kimberly & Paul Keiper and the Lord called her home on May 22, 2024 after a 3 year battle with ovarian cancer.

In the summer of 1997, Mackenzie moved with her parents to Tampa, FL and they were joined by sister Madeleine shortly thereafter. Mackenzie enjoyed a very active childhood and kept us all very busy. She attended many sporting events cheering …

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A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Memories & condolences

Our love and prayers go out to this beautiful soul and her family. 

Shane Mecaskey & Marnie Pizzitola

Our love and prayers go out to this beautiful soul and her family. 

Shane Mecaskey & Marnie Pizzitol…

Our love and prayers go out to this beautiful soul and her famil…

Dear Keiper Family, 

We recently learned about the loss of your Mack. I’m beyond words… She was such a feisty, brilliant…

Dear Keiper Family, 

We recently learned about the loss of your Mack. I’m beyond words… She was such…

Dear Keiper Family, 

We recently learned about the loss of your M…

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What were Mackenzie's favorite ways to spend free time?
Reading romance novels, exercising, playing tennis, watching sports, cooking, baking…
Reading romance novels, exercising, playing tennis, watching sports, cooking, baking, shopping…
Reading romance novels, exercising, playing tennis, watching sports, cooking, baking, shopping, and traveling.
What were Mackenzie's favorite games to play?
Canasta, Mexican Train, Mah Jongg, and any game that she was winning!
Canasta, Mexican Train, Mah Jongg, and any game that she was winning!
Canasta, Mexican Train, Mah Jongg, and any game that she was winning!
What was Mackenzie's favorite color?
Pink! Although she enjoyed wearing mostly neutrals!
Pink! Although she enjoyed wearing mostly neutrals!
Pink! Although she enjoyed wearing mostly neutrals!
What were Mackenzie's favorite vacation spots?
Mack loved the beach, whether it be in Cabo or the Gulf Coast. She loved to explore …
Mack loved the beach, whether it be in Cabo or the Gulf Coast. She loved to explore new places…
Mack loved the beach, whether it be in Cabo or the Gulf Coast. She loved to explore new places and enjoyed bike trips t…

Timeline

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Born

March 26th, 1996
St. Vincent Regional Hospital, Billings, MT
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Moved

1997
Tampa, FL
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Gained a sibling, Maddie Keiper

December 23rd, 1997
Tampa, FL

Other key details

Cause of death

Ovarian cancer

Method of disposition

Body donation

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