Elliott Beebe Schotz
Decatur
Elliott Beebe Schotz, age 2, of Decatur died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, of Tay-Sachs disease. He was born in Decatur on November 20, 2007.
In his two years, Elliott taught those around him to embrace each day and brought many people together for greater good. Elliott inspired a Run Across Alabama in July 2009, completion of a friend's first marathon in February 2010, and a continuous 100-mile run by another friend at Delano Park in March 2010.
Elliott's interests included: sunshine, the beach, pacifiers, shiny balloons, wind, cuddling, animals, Ember (his bedside companion), going for walks, kicking in his bouncy seat, and his sister, Fiona.
Survivors include his mother and father, Eliza and Eric Schotz, and his beloved sister, Fiona Schotz, all of Decatur. Surviving grandparents include Sara and Donald Beebe of Kennesaw, Ga., and Herbert and Louise Schotz of Irma, Wis. He also is survived by aunts and uncles, Rebecca and John Morehous of Guntersville and Michelle and Chris Schotz of Gleason, Wis., and his cousins, Sara and Emily Morehous and Jordan and Riley Schotz.
A memorial service and celebration may be scheduled at a later date.
The Schotz Family wants to extend heartfelt gratitude to all who helped and supported throughout Elliott's illness. The family requests that all memorial expressions be offered in the form of a card or a donation in Elliott's name to one of the following organizations: National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association (www.firstgiving.com/run4elliott) and/or Hospice of the Valley (hospiceofthevalley.net).
Ridout's Brown-Service is assisting the family with arrangements.