Chance Stiffler 2003-2019

Chance Quentin Stiffler, 16, of Meriden and Topeka, died Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Jefferson County from an accidental shooting.

He was born Jan. 29, 2003, in Topeka, the son of Quentin Stiffler and Nichole Cooney-Dowding. He attended Jefferson West and Seaman schools.

Survivors include his parents, Nichole Dowding and Jackie, Topeka, Quentin Stiffler and Kristi, Mayetta, and Mallory Stiffler, Hoyt; two sisters, Taylor Dowding and Tristyn Dowding, and two brothers, Tyler Dowding and Camdon Stiffler, all of the home; grandparents, Michael Cooney and Stephanie Colbert, Topeka, Jason and Renee Phillips, Perry, Dale and Kathy Stiffler, Meriden, Phillip and Debbie Dowding, Elk City, Okla., Bruce and Betty Lutz, Mayetta; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, great-aunts, great-uncles and great-cousins.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30 at Jefferson Assembly of God Church, Meriden.

Memorial contributions may be made payable to Nichole M. Dowding and sent in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066.