Friday, July 30

Goodbye Kathleen

The Kathleen collection was inspired by our sister'n'law who had battled breast cancer for years.
Unfortunately, she passed away yesterday, another victim of cancer. 
 Kathleen was very quick witted, articulate and a general blast to be around.   
She was never afraid to speak the truth or shy away from a challenge.
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   She always enjoyed conversation,
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 a glass of good wine 
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and a chance to show her love for others. 
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 She started to feel worse about a week ago and when we visited her in the ICU last Sunday, 
she told us, "you know what happens next".   We do.   

Her life, and passing, will not only be memorable to her family and friends, 
but also to the cancer ICU at the Tucson University Medical Center.

 SOMEHOW, Ivan's sister, Karen, talked the nurses into allowing their pets (3 dogs and 2 cats) to visit Kathleen one last time before she was taken off life support.   Walking those animals down the hallway of the hospital, we could only wonder if Kathleen was dying from laughter.   We could just see her rolling her eyes and saying, "Karen"!  

  Kathleen blessed the life of many....


6 comments:

Kerri said...

i am so sorry to hear about kathleen-

what a sweet thing that she got to spend the time with her beloved pets- sweet, but so heartbreaking to me.

i lost my mom to cancer as well. i hate ever hearing anyone else's story, knowing how sad that is.

TUTU Monkey said...

I am so.....so sorry for your famlies loss. Cancer Bites!

Saying a prayer right now for all of you.

Krista said...

Truly Blessed to know her!! Sorry for your families loss Suzi and Ivan.

Eva said...

We are so sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and all of you.

jonathanfigaro said...

She is in a better place now. I know it may be hard to accept a all loss is . But you can fight through the pain. Time heals all wounds.

Tricia Samsal said...

Suzi, so sorry for your loss. It really does suck losing someone to cancer. I wear my cami that you gave me all the time. Hope you are okay.
Hugs, Tricia
PS. email me, I have some info for you, but can't find your email. sorry.

 
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