Dakota Schriefer, age 22

Lost on August 28, 2016 in Ivanhoe, Texas.

Dakota was accidentally shot by his brother-in-law.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Cody
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    1 Loving,truthful,and protective
    1 funny and smart
    1 out going friendly
  • Occupation:
    1 Pool installer
    1 had a big heart and insight for someone so young
  • Workplace:
    1 Dale's Pools and Advance Auto
  • Schools attended:
    1 Spurger High School and Lamar University
  • Comments:
    2 I am Cody's Mom and will be trying to get a bill passed called Cody's Standard
    1 Cody will forever be missed and loved!!! Cody's Crew is a page dedicated to him!!!
    1 I am Dakota's meme. I loved him and his family like my own. This should not have happened.
    2 Dakota was the best friend i couldve ever dreamed of having. he is missed more than words. -H.J
    1 miss his ability to always make me laugh no matter what A.D.
    1 Dearly missed and loved!Faithful,loyal,loving man!
    1 I miss the baby,the boy,the man!♡
    1 Not one moment goes by that you aren't missed!
    1 That's my beautiful baby boy! I miss you so much Dakota ♡Moms
    1 Never forgotten,always loved and missed ♡
    1 Gone too soon♡♡♡♡♡
    1 Happy Valentine's Day Baby! Moms loves and misses you most♡
    2 dakota im trying my best to take care of your moma love and miss ya
    1 Tonight I just love and miss you Cody
    1 I love and miss you forever Cody ♡Moms always
    1 Happy Heavenly Thanksgiving Cody ♡Moms
    1 Tonight I lit a candle for you and all other children who were taken too soon ♡ Moms
    1 You were such a good son!I miss you with every breath in me ♡Moms
    1 Merry Christmas in Heaven Cody♡ Moms you should be here
    1 I love and miss you everyday my sweet beautiful son♡Moms
    1 I miss your smile,laughter,humor,and everything about you Cody ♡Moms
    1 Memorial weekend and guess who loves and misses you most♡Moms always
    1 Tonight my heart aches!The only one who really understands me!Love and miss you so much ♡Moms always
    1 We miss you so tremendously son!You left a void that can never be filled ♡Moms and family
    1 Another tough day,still don't understand why you couldn't stay!♡Moms
    1 Missing me and mine!Nothing changes,even with time!I love and miss you forever baby♡Moms forever
    1 My first love!I miss you so much!How do I live without you, the beat ofmy heart!
    1 I love you beautiful boy!As each day passes!I miss you more ♡Moms
    1 Hey beautiful Miss you!Your 26th birthday came and I acknowledged as always ♡Moms
    1 I'm going to miss you forever!Somethings never change ♡Moms forever
    1 omg!I so miss you son!Things aren't going as planned but I am strong2 You and God have me right???
    1 I need your strength today!I pray things get better ♡ Moms
    1 My love remains the same forever!Always loved and missed ♡Moms
    1 I miss you with every breath,every step,every heartbeat!I miss my everything ♡
    1 So deeply missed and loved!Not one moment passes that you don't cross my mind♡Moms
    1 Grew up with Dakota and considered him family! He will be forever missed!
    1 Miss you son!Soon my work too will be done!Faith,love,and trust!You got us♡Moms
    1 I only miss you when it rains,storms,snows,sunshine etc...My forever beautiful...one day♡Moms
    1 Sorry my love wasn't enough and I failed you♡Moms
    1 I love and miss everything about you!♡Moms
    1 You are forever 💛 and missed♡Moms
    1 I miss and love you precious son ♡Rava
    1 Son,I miss you so very much!You are so very loved♡Moms
    1 Missed,loved,and never forgotten♡Moms and Dad♡
    1 Love and miss you dearly Cody ❤ Moms
    1 My heart is so lonely for you and justice is not fair or true♡Moms
    1 Think about you all the time!I'll always miss mine ♡Moms
    1 Always loving and missing my favorite person in the whole wide world !Happy Heavenly 4th♡Moms
    1 Happy Heavenly 28th on Sept 13th!I love and miss you so much!
    1 I'm late!Emotions everywhere!I love and miss you!Happy B-day!(13th) 28!
    1 Not one moment,breath,nor step,do I not think of you ♡Moms
    1 Love and miss you forever son♡Moms
    1 I miss you baby ♡Moms
    1 Love and miss you so much!Favorite,beautiful son!♡Moms
    1 Love you so much my beautiful baby!♡Moms

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