Christmas

Baby shower — with Kim and Janice

wuv u

I first met Kim sometime in the early 80’s. We became very good friends. She loved the beach and we would go often. I was a bridesmaid in her and Doug’s wedding. We would ride around in her little Mazda sports car. I believe it was a rx7. I got pregnant in 1985 with my first child. She gave me a beautiful baby shower to welcome my daughter, Kristina. She always had a way of making people feel special. My condolences to her family. 

I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Kim's passing. Although she is not my Aunt by blood, she was family to me. It's been a long time since I've seen or spoken to her, unfortunately, but I will always remember her kindness. She was corky and funny. She was a fun person to be around. She always seemed upbeat, had a good energy about her. It's very sad to hear she is gone. My condolences to her family. 

I’ve been pondering for days on what memory to share. There are just so many it’s hard to choose! As a child I remember always spending the night and having sleep overs and playing all day with Robbie and Krystle. Swinging on the swing set riding in the little car and sleeping on the living room floor. As I grew older our relationship only grew closer. Holidays she would come in my room and lay on my bed talking about all the things I had where I got them and the memories I had from them. Then in my adult years she became my daily conversation on my way home. We would talk as I drove. Always asking how I was doing and lighting my day with her giggles and funny stories. I can still hear her saying. “I love you more than ice cream”. If you know Kim, you KNOW her love for ice cream. Her joy and laugher was contagious. Not a day goes by that she doesn’t cross my mind. I love you more than ice cream! 

I remember standing in Kim’s kitchen while she sat in the living room a few feet away, and we spoke passionately about our shared love of cats for almost an hour. She told me about some of the neighborhood strays, and I showed her photos of my kitten on a beat-up flip phone. She had an infectious smile, and she loved her children fiercely. May we all find someone in our lives who loves us as much. I hope her memory will be a blessing to those who knew and loved her.

I spent so much time at her house as a teenager that, to this day, she would say I was one of her kids.  She was so funny and easy to talk to and would always, ALWAYS look out for me. I don't have parents (or any family, really) anymore and I would receive cards in the mail from her around holidays and it would make my day. She would often text or call to check in with me and always said I could count on her for anything if I ever needed to. She really made me feel loved and I will miss her a lot. Love ya, Kim ❤️ 

-- your "second daughter" 

My condolences.. it was obvious Kim knew how to make people feel welcome.. I am grateful to have interacted with her via Krystle. Having lost my mom myself it was especially positive to feel “included” by Kim through the years and it was very kind of her to remember me at all and continue to be so welcoming.. whether it be a friendly check in over the phone during a call with Krystle or a package that included something fun or useful for Krystle and friends/housemates.. I pray that everyone has what they need to feel a sense of peace during this time (if desired) especially in the difficult moments.