Memories of Kristan Trettel Mosley

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Kristan Trettel Mosley

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

March 10, 1969 - July 26, 2020

Mar 10, 1969 - Jul 26, 2020

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Roger Trettel

It is a beautiful sunny summer day Kristan! Just like you.

Love, Rog

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Sarah Glennon

Deirdre Wade

1987, Boston, MA, USA

On this, the first anniversary of Kristan‘s death, I am ready to share a story with you all. I’ll start with the day we met.

I came from Detroit, and had never lived away from home. I was a Midwestern girl feeling a bit out of place in Boston and a little extra nervous because Boston University didn’t have housing for me - and a bunch of other folks - and we were being put up in a hotel. True, the perks were awesome. (What freshman wouldn’t want maid service or a swimming pool?!) But we weren’t on campus with everyone else, which changed the experience. I was especially nervous about what roommate I might get. Who knew how long it would take for them to find permanent housing?

Kristan and her mom walked in, the room already full of my ridiculous amount of belongings. They both hid their shock pretty well. I was relieved that Kristan was from the Midwest too. She was super friendly and funny, and seemed like a good human.

We became fast friends, along with a small, motley crew of fellow Nomads. All from different parts of the country - mostly New England. We shared stories about our lives and argued endlessly over pronunciations. Kristan and I decided we wanted to room together permanently, and we got lucky enough to land a brownstone on Bay State Road after almost four weeks in the hotel.

Kristen proved to be the best kind of roommate and friend. She was honest, loyal, fun, kind…and most of all, she was probably the healthiest person I’d ever met, emotionally. Grounded and balanced, she was the anchor of our little group of Nomads. Everybody liked and respected Kristan.

One of my favorite memories was playing with the Ouija board in our dorm room with the whole group. It was a pretty chatty spirit we got, and it gave some answers that were spookily accurate. One of the things I remember it said was that Kristan had “the power to move 10,000.” At the time, it didn’t mean much to me. But in hindsight, that number seems a little low.

I didn’t hang out with her as much after she moved off-campus, but we stayed friends even into our adulthood.

About five years ago, my daughter Anya and I went to visit her farm for about a week. It was magical, and I may post pix here at some point. I recall the excursion the kids went on with Kristan and me through the woods on the property. Kristan said, “I like to call this my little peppermint patch!” Lily gave her mom serious side-eye. “Mom, that’s not peppermint, it’s nettles!” We looked it up, and sure enough, Lily was right! I picked a boatload, and after researching about all its health benefits, I spent the next few days trying to concoct a palatable substitution for Mark’s Coca-Cola habit. I made nettles iced tea with lemon and nettles simple syrup. Mark was a good sport. Kristan laughingly called me the Witch Doctor. The girls were great hosts to Anya, teaching her about the chickens (which she loved) and giving her a horseback lesson (which she also loved). Even Angelo, an 11-year-old boy at the time, was amazingly polite. No surprise, given how Kristan was the very model of grace. We both had such a good time that Anya spoke frequently of wanting to return. Me too. I’m sorry we didn’t get the chance, but so very grateful we got to spend such a wonderful time together.

Kristan was…is…such a special soul. She moved everyone she knew for the better, for good. I miss her, but not as much as I thought I would. Because she’s with me a lot And we still have great conversations.

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Denise Lynch

Love to you Kristan and your family XO. :)

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Sarah Glennon

Thinking of you today on your birthday!!!! Love and miss you.

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Roger Trettel

Happy Birthday Kristan!! We miss you very much!

Love, Rog

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Jeff Trettel

To the Mark Mosley and John Trettel Family,
Our Family truly has lost a shining star. In this self-centered world where greed, arrogance, selfishness, and Godlessness are commonplace and becoming the norm instead of the exception Kristan stands out as a positive role model who rose above all that is wrong in this world. Never once did I ever hear one unflattering or unkind word pass through her lips. Her beautiful smile and her peaceful, calming, witty personality brought happiness to all those around her. Although COVID has delayed a joyous celebration of Kristan’s life by family and friends, knowing that she is smiling down on us from paradise provides us some comfort until we can congregate in her honor.

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Lily Mosley

Kristan and Annie

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Lily Mosley

andrea yochim

Lily Mosley

Kristan and Jake

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Lily Mosley

Going for a trail ride

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Lily Mosley

Annie's 1st Birthday!

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Michele Chute

Dr. Mosley, I'm very sorry to hear about Kristan. I'm praying for God's peace and comfort for you and your family.

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Chris Ware

I’m so happy that I met Kristan at Boston University, she always had a smile on her face and made the world a bit brighter. I’m so glad I was able to be at her and Mark’s wedding and I wish we had lived closer, so I could have known her family better. She gave so much back to her community and to her friends during the short time she was here. We are all very lucky to have crossed paths with her and better people because of our time with Kristan. I will miss you my friend. Mark, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

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Lily Mosley

Cindy Eiseman

Dr. Mosley, I am so sorry to hear of Kristan's passing. May her memory be a blessing. Cindy Eiseman.

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Ally Hatton

Mrs. Mosley - one of the most loving people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I think back to all the days I spent at the house or at the farm, running around outside with Lily. It felt like a second home to me. I’m so grateful to have met someone who cultivated love and spread it the way Mrs. Mosley has. You will be so, so deeply missed by so many. Much love to all, and my condolences for this indescribable loss.

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Lily Mosley

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Julie Mikus

My mom worked with Kristan at Healthsouth and spoke highly of her. I remember she went to the wedding of Kristan and Dr. Mosley and was thrilled for her happiness. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. While I never met her, I can see her essence shine through in the picture and her life story. May God comfort all who loved her, especially her children, as they reflect on their mom’s life, love, and all that she means to them. Best Regards, Julie Mikus, Hampton Township, PA

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