Tenney Little, age 4, of Cambridge died November 26, 2012 at Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis after a 10 month battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 30th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel with Pastor Kyle Stephens officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and also from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Thursday, November 29th at our Cambridge chapel. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery.
Tenney Alan Little was born March 8, 2008 in Edina to Adam and Ashley (Nelson) Little. He was an active, beautiful little boy who enjoyed all the things four year old boys love to do. He was a precious gift and our memory of him will always be cherished.
Tenney is survived by his parents, Adam and Ashley; brother, Henry; grandparents, Wayne and Cheryl Nelson of Cambridge, Steve and Vicki Little of Maplewood; great-grandparents, Harry Little of Maplewood, Gordon Leraas of Barrett, Minnesota, Wayne and Pat Nelson of Barrett; great-great-grandmother, Ermal Nelson of Barrett; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
I’ll never forget sitting on the Littles’ couch with Tenney crawling and bouncing over me and Chris said “Tenney, I don’t think you understand, Matt makes playgrounds, he isn’t one himself”. I’d do anything to be a playground right now, he’s going to be missed.
Adam & family, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chris Huseth
I too have a special memory of Tenney with my son Phillip, who lived in the group home that his family shared with 4 young adults with disabilities. Tenney would race into the house with that beautiful wide smile for everyone; looking for all the “good toys” in Phillip’s room. He was totally comfortable with the residents of the home, all of whom are not able to talk and use wheelchairs. He brought so much joy to that home! Our hearts are broken; rest in peace dear sweet Tenney.
Linda Hayen
Adam & Ashley –
I would like to send my deepest condolences for you both. My heart goes out to both of you along with Henry, Tenney was such an adorable little baby and he had grown into such a cute toddler, it is unfortunate that bad things happen to such good people – I understand I was never married to your brother Andrew, but to me Tenney was a Nephew – and it still hurts to hear such devastating news, specially this time of year.
I hope everyone in your family & your close friends are all being supportive in your time of need, I wish I could of been able to attend the services, and it really saddens me that I could not.
I pray Tenney is in a better place, no more suffering and without pain. I’m sure his Great Grandma’s Mary & Rose are guiding his way.
I want to say time heals most things, but with losing a child, there absolutely is not enough time to heal from that kind of pain. Please know that my prayers are with you all.
My mother Jennifer, and my husband Dave also send their most sincere condolences.
Always,
Jessy Pitsch (Joiner)
The team at Accolade was honored to assist with Tenney’s treatment in a minor way. Please accept our sadness and condolences at his loss. May the memory of his life be a blessing to your lives.