After a short one-year battle with an aggressive brain cancer, Trenton (Trent) Joseph Boone, born July 23, 2001, peacefully passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, with his mom, dad, sister, and puppies at his side. Trent was a junior at Florida Tech, majoring in Mathematics, member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, and a member of the Squamish Club. When Trenton was not studying, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching movies and his favorite anime series, writing, reading, bowling and working out. However, most of his time was spent gaming on-line with all his friends that were both near and far away. Thankfully, Trenton was able to fulfill some of his final wishes a few weeks ago. He made a trip back to Florida to visit all the places he loved. He hit the beach with his fraternity brothers, rested in a hammock in the Joy & Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden, relaxed at the High Pagoda for a bit, and ate at all his favorite local spots in Melbourne. He was able to spend quality time with his friends whom he considered his extended family. He enjoyed every moment.
Trent requested these words of encouragement from family and friends: “You are not alone; you are so loved; trust the process; courageous; inspiring; proud of you always.”
Trenton is survived by his parents Troy (TJ) and Meribeth, his sister Eva, his puppies Red and Annie, his grandparents Sam and Shirley Boone, his grandparents Mike and Margaret Pfeiffer, his grandparents Jim and Sharon Pitman, his Uncle Chris Pittman (wife Dulcey) and Chris’s four daughters, and many extended family members including his friends, fraternity brothers, and Squamish brothers.
Out of Trent’s true love for math and science, he has donated the tumor that was in his brain to a research group in Michigan. This was done in hopes that no other child, young adult, nor adult must suffer from brain cancer.
In lieu of flowers, gifts etc. to honor Trenton, memorial contributions may be made to Joy & Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden on Florida Tech’s campus. This allows other students a place of peace and tranquility. Trenton’s memory can live forever in these beautiful gardens. Donations may be made at https://www.fit.edu/giving/what-to-support/more-giving-options/trent-boone-memorial/
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Anne Garney Park, North Woodland Ave. and 111th St., Kansas City, MO 64155 from 3pm – 6pm. Another celebration of life will be held in Melbourne, Florida for family and friends. Details forthcoming.
