Eleanore's Story

Eleanore Kittelson-Aldred was born August 2, 1989 in Missoula, Montana to Tamara Kittelson-Aldred and Rick Aldred. She joined older sisters Arwen and Julian and shared many adventures with her family during her short life. Eleanore lived her life with the challenge of disabilities; she was profoundly deaf and used a wheelchair for mobility. However, Eleanore was much more than just her disabilities. She experienced and brought much joy during her life, and she had a large impact on scores of children and adults who knew her at school, in the Missoula community, and at church. Eleanore passed away unexpectedly in July 2001, just before her twelfth birthday.

 

Eleanore and her assistance dog Max, December 2000.