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Kadance Elise Fredericksen

December 04, 2006~February 17, 2025

Kadance Elise Fredericksen, 18, of Baker, Florida, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Born on December4, 2006, Kadance’s life, though far too short, was filled with remarkable achievements and an enduring impact on everyone who knew her.

From the very beginning, Kadance’s story was one of courage and resilience. Overcoming early childhood hardships, she found a safe and loving home with her father, Matthew, and adoptive mother, Lisa, whose love helped her blossom into a young woman with a heart for service and a passion for giving back. Growing up as part of a military family, Kadance learned the values of sacrifice, perseverance, and compassion, which became the guiding principles of her life.

Kadance was the quintessential daddy’s girl, with her father wrapped around her little finger. She was her mom’s best friend, the two of them inseparable, sharing everything from late-night talks to, baking, jam making, adventures big and small. Kadance was even a role model to her older sister, Megan, inspiring her with her grace and strength. And to her little brother, Jax, Kadance was his favorite person to annoy. An honor she wore with a smile, knowing how much he adored her.

Kadance’s boundless generosity was most evident through her philanthropic work. She founded Kada’s Promise, an organization that has donated over 15,000 teddy bears to children in crisis world wide, offering them comfort in their darkest moments. Her dedication to community service extended to volunteering with the Ronald McDonald House, local homeless shelters, the PupStop spay and neuter clinic, Backpack Buddies, and countless other initiatives. She contributed over 1,200 hours to serving those in need, earning her a Congressional award for her exceptional volunteerism.

A natural leader, Kadance proudly represented her community as Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA. She embodied grace, strength, and hope, using every platform to advocate for causes close to her heart, including child abuse awareness and animal welfare.

Kadance was also an accomplished student, recently honored with the prestigious Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation Scholarship. She was recently accepted to 9 universities planned to attend Mississippi State University or Auburn University to pursue a degree in veterinary medicine, hoping to one day provide affordable care in rural communities and ensure no animal went without love and support.

Beyond her accolades and achievements, Kadance will be remembered for her infectious smile, her generous spirit, and her ability to make everyone feel seen and valued. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend who cherished her family, adored her pets, and always found beauty and purpose in giving back.

She is survived by her loving parents, Matthew and Lisa Fredericksen; her sister and brother-in-law, Megan and Andrew Kennedy; and her little brother, Jax Fredericksen—all of Baker, Florida. Kadance also leaves behind her first love and devoted boyfriend, Jude Pitzer, along with his family who loved her as their own. Her two closest friends, Bella Gibson and Sharlysse Nelson, and their families, who treated Kadance as part of their own, will forever cherish her memory and the joy she brought into their lives.

Her family is committed to continuing Kadance’s legacy through Kada’s Promise. In lieu of flowers, they kindly request donations be made to Kada’s Promise to continue Kadance’s mission of bringing comfort to children in need, just as Kadance did so beautifully. Contributions can be made at www.kadaspromise.com or via the GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/16a93f03.

Though her time with us was brief, Kadance’s light will continue to shine through the countless lives she touched. Her story is a reminder that even in the face of hardship, kindness and love have the power to transform the world.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Baker High School Multi-Purpose Facility – 1369 14th Street, Baker, Florida 32531.

Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.

You can share memories and offer condolences at http://www.brackneyfuneralservice.com

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