In Remembrance Of
Karli West
Karli West, 23, of Kansas City, MO passed away, February 13, 2026.
She was born on January 3, 2003 to Tracy and Kimberly (Smith) West in Alton, IL. Karli grew up in Smithville and graduated from Smithville High School. She then attended Northwest Missouri State University where she received Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing.
Karli is survived by her parents, Tracy and Kim West; sister, Kati West; grandparents, William and Gail West and Vernon Jr and Carol Smith; her boyfriend, Adam Mclain; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Celebration of Life: 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Donations may be made to the KC Pet Project.
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Service Details
3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville
2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21st at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville
Comments & condolences
33 comments
Mimi & Sharon Feinberg
Kim, Traci & Kati… Sending you comfort and gentle healing during this heartbreaking time. Thinking of you all and wishing you strength. Karli’s memory will always be a blessing for each of you and your family, and we hope you feel the love and support surrounding your family. We always cherished having your family as our neighbors, and our hearts are with you yesterday, today, and always.
Mimi, Sharon, Piper, and Leo from AZ
Becky Bindel
Kim, Tracy and dear sweet Kati. It literally tore my heart out seeing you all yesterday. I can’t stop thinking about you all. Karli will always be that cute little girl with the big brown eyes looking just like her mama. Lots of wonderful memories of play dates at one another’s houses when they were little and sporting events. God speed Beautiful Karli. (((Big hugs to you all))). The Bindel’s
Dawn Ellis
Praying for yall in this time of grief. I know the loss of a child never goes away. I’m so sorry for your loss.
The Fralas
Our entire family is heartbroken over the loss of Karli. Karli was so kind and always took the very best care of our Boston when she house sat — we will always remember her sweet spirit and the love she showed. We are holding your family so close in our hearts and praying for comfort and strength during this unimaginable time.
Sarah DeValkenaere
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I was to hear of Karli’s passing. She was so young and full of life and my heart breaks for her family and friends. My daughter played softball with her for a few years on Fury and she was so sweet. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sarah, Eric, and Mara DeValkenaere
Jean klotz
I’m so sorry for your loss, I’m sure you feel like you can’t go on , but you will with love and support from family and god. Tracy , Kim ,Kati , you are all in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻
James Henson
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter. We hope you are able to find peace during this heartbreaking journey. Tracy, if you need anything please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Darla McClain
As I learned of Karli’s passing, my heart was filled with so much pain. Karli was beautiful inside and out. Whenever she came to visit Adam, her presence was so warm—she just fit right in with our family. Her laughter was priceless. She was just at our home the week before, cooking corn fritters and a cheese ball for the Super Bowl. I miss her so much. It’s so hard to accept that she’s no longer here. Every time I see her pictures, I can’t help but cry. She was gone far too soon.
Doris McAdams
I am so sorry that a beautiful life was taken way too soon. Fly high pretty girl. hope to see you
on the other side. My deepest sympathy to all her family. May they find peace and comfort. Love you all. You’re a great aunt, Doris McAdams.
Duke Jones
I just heard the sad news, and my heart broke immediately for Kim, Tracy, and the entire West family. Even when I saw and talked to Karli a couple of years ago – many years after she last played soccer for me – I was blown away by what an impressive young lady she had become. But she was always a sweet kid, and she’ll be deeply missed. May God bless Karli’s family and friends.
Mary Tucker
Kim, Tracy, and Kati,
There are no words to express the depths of your grief. The only thing I know to do is to pray to God for comfort and peace. You have my deepest condolences. I will be praying for you and all your family.
Mary Tucker
Marc Murphy
My deepest condolences. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. I didn’t know karli but from what I understand she “brought light to dark rooms”…. keep sharing her memories and stories. keep that light shining. rest easily young lady.
Debbie Robinson
Just want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you guys during this very difficult time. When I think of Karli I think of the “Harborview gang” and the many trips that Kenzie and Karli made going back and forth to soccer. She was a kind spirit and I feel blessed to have known her.
Karlee West Funeral Service
We have shed so many tears for our sweet Karli and for you, her Parents, Sister, and Grandparents since we got that terrible call telling us about Karli’s
horrible accident and death. Those things are not supposed to happen to those we laugh with when we get together, and those we love…those who are just beginning their lives in this World.
We prayed she did not suffer. We prayed she was not afraid. We prayed she remembered that Jesus loved her…and that He died for her sins that she could be in Heaven. The girls attended church where we taught them that when they were younger. I felt such a peace about that when I prayed for her the night of the accident.
Since Karli is so young, we tried to pick something for her funeral that represented her: bright, pretty, and perky. That was Karli. You just had to love her if you were around her for a short time. She will be so missed. We will see her again in Heaven.
We love you family, and we are praying so hard that God will hold you close today.
Grandma June Kelly; Jeff and Jami Hefner, Brandon and Carson; Jerry and Amber Thorpe, Emily and Chase;
Tyler and Nicole Thorpe, Parker Joy and Lainee Grace, Gordon “Bud” Garrett
Sam and Shauna Powers
Kim, Tracy, Kati,
We cannot begin to understand the depth of your pain. Karli was so beautiful and deeply loved. She will always be remembered in our hearts. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and in the love that surrounds you. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Alisa Pacer-Moeder
With the deepest sympathy I can offer. I knew your daughter Karli, briefly, but I saw how her smile and fun attitude could light up a room. I am the mother of Lauren Pacer and Lauren and Karli were friends from NorthWest. They were together a lot and did just recently graduate together. My mom heart hurts so bad for your family. I can’t imagine what you must be going through. There really are not words for a tragic loss such as this. Karli had been to our house, I’ve seen her at NW and she went on trips, etc. with my Lauren. Lauren’s circle is fairly small, but Karli had a significant role in that friend circle and I know she will be terribly missed. My heartfelt condolences to your family. Hugs to you all.
Ted and Donna Spencer
Family, We are all heartbroken over the news of Karli’s death. What a beautiful light in this world now gone. I cannot imagine the pain and loss you are feeling right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and our hope is that one day we will see Karli again.
Jesus says, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” We pray today and the hard days ahead you feel God’s arms wrapped around you all.
We grieve with you, Ted and Donna
Makenna McDowell
I am heartbroken to hear this news. I had the pleasure of working alongside Karli during her studies in Maryville, and she was truly one of the kindest, most genuine people I knew. She could make any shift brighter just by being there. I will always remember her laugh and the warmth she brought to everyone around her. Sending so much love and strength to her family and all those who loved and knew her bright soul❤️.
Danny and Debra Garrett
We are heart broken to hear about Karli, we send our condolences and thoughts and prayers to the family.. Love Uncle Danny and Aunt Debra
Bud
the love and compassion of our god will reign supreme to get you all three. love uncle bud
JoNell Greene
My beautiul great niece Ksrli West in a automobile .accident: A bright llight gone too soon. Karli we will alk muss you, God Speed praying for strength snd comfort for all the family ,
Darrell Garrett
Libby and I were deeply grieved when we received the word of Karli’s accident and death. Almost a week later, I’m still struggling. I can only imagine how Kim, Tracy, and Kati are. There are no words that will make this any easier, but I do know that Jesus is there to help you. Libby and I and our church are lifting you all up in prayer and will continue to do so. We love you and are here for you if there is anything we can do for you.
Karen
I am heartbroken hearing about Karli. Kim, Kati, Tracy, Carol, Jr., Kaci…. all my sympathies to you and the rest of her family and friends. I pray for peace and healing as you move forward and navigate this most difficult path ❤️
Kristi Bucher
A beautiful soul is never forgotten. Rest easy Karli.
Praying for peace in the hearts of all who loved you.
Kristi Bucher
Debbie VanPelt-McEnroe
I’ve made a living as a writer, but I cannot find the words to properly express how deeply sorry I am that Karli has passed. I’m still in a state of disbelief. Tracy, Kim and Kati, my heart especially aches for you, but also for Karli’s grandparents, boyfriend, and other family members. It isn’t fair that sweet, funny, beautiful Karli has been taken from us at such a young age. I hope you have faith in resurrection and can imagine Karli living it up in heaven. While my heart hurts, I will cherish my memories of fun times with Karli, Baylie and their softball teammates.. I pray for your strength and comfort. 🙏
Holly DeAnna
Kim, Tracy and Kati,
I’m so very sorry. There just aren’t words. Please know I’m thinking about you all. I will always remember sweet Karli coming over to play, the parades and parks we went to when they were little. Such adorable little girls – it feels like yesterday.
Jr and Carol Smith
Karli we will miss you forever. It doesn’t seem real that you are gone. We know not why you were taken in the prime of your life and you had a bright future. God must have had a special reason. See you in the morning Karli🩷🩷 Love Pawpaw and MawMaw Smith
Kelsey DeAnna
I will forever cherish the childhood memories I was blessed to share with Karli. I will always remember her with that child-like joy, beautiful inside and out. She truly was a light in this world and I am blessed to have known her. The first memory that popped into my mind was our lemonade stand we set up on the street that surprised us when we made more money than we thought we would, it was Karli, myself, Kati, and Abby and we had so much fun. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kaitie speaker
I am so sorry for your loss! There is no words that I can say except she will be watching you and your family down from heaven. I remember playing with her and Kati in the yard or at the lake when we were younger and the memories we have. If there is anything you guys need I am here. I am very sorry for your loss and she will be missed dearly.
Jerry Archer
I had the privilege to coach Karli. Karli was always a cheerful, happy and very outgoing young lady. She was always smiling. Karli was funny and goofy with a big personality. She was such fun to be around, Karli was just one of those kids you enjoyed being a part of the team. To Tracy, Kim and Kati, my heart breaks for each of you. Heaven welcomed a wonderful a wonderful young woman. I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and bless your family during this difficult time.
Gary Crawford
Our deepest sympathy is sent to your family at this difficult time. We hated to hear about the loss of your daughter,Karli. We want you to know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Leah bultmann
I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. Words feel so small in the face of such a heartbreaking loss. May you find comfort in the memories you shared. You are all in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Cheryl Heiler
Kati we are keeping you in our prayers here on 5Main. if you need anything please let us know. We are truly sorry for this difficult time.