Kristin slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior yesterday, Sunday February 9th at 2:30pm.
Your love, prayers and encouragement gave Kristin the strength and courage to face each day of this journey. We feel that Kristin was able to reach out to Jesus because she knew her family would continue to be taken care of.
Please continue to pray for Kristin's husband Shawn and their 4 beautiful children.
Shawn has requested no visits at this time but please feel free to continue sharing and posting on this blog.
Knowing what I know about Heaven...
I bet the trumpets played,
And the angels sang every sweet refrain of Amazing Grace.
And that heaven’s hands opened up the gate,
And the children danced when they saw your face.
As happy as they were to see you coming,
I was just as sad to have to watch you go.
Knowing what I know about heaven,
Believing that you’re all the way home.
Knowing that you’re somewhere better,
Is all I need to let you go.
I could hope that I could pray you back,
But why on earth would I do that.
When you’re somewhere life and love never ends,
Knowing what I know about heaven.
Where every single voice makes a joyful noise,
How sweet the sound when the saints rejoice.
To every broken heart and every wounded soul,
New life begins on streets of gold.
Where every tear is raining here from my eyes,
I know the sun is shining where you are.
(Lyrics by Sarah Darling)
Funeral details will be posted here as soon as they become available.
Love to you all. -Derek
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. This is heartbreaking news. Heaven just got richer.
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Love and hugs to all of you during this time. Sorry to hear of your loss, yet rejoicing that Kristin has made it safely Home in the loving arms of Jesus!!
ReplyDeleteI will miss Kristin. She lived life large and in the moment. She was creative and talented. She was a cheerleader of those who she loved and a great encourager. I stand by you all as your begin your travels down the road of grief and eventual healing. It hurts now very much. I love you all.
ReplyDeleteThe Queen of Friends Remembered. Kristin - you went to be with your Lord and Saviour last night. I have known you since we were pimpled teenagers wearing our Crusader uniforms in the church basement. Your bright red hair was always your signature.
ReplyDeleteThe news of your death was heartbreaking to my wonderful wife Diane who has lost "her person". Kristin - you were the best of friends. The best of an example of what being a friend means - and should mean to each of us who purport to be there for someone else. The day Diane found out about her brain tumor, and while you were in the middle of the fight for your own life, you beat me to the hospital to be by her side. I will always remember your strength that day. It was typical Kristin. Throughout your courageous battle we were awed by your faith, love for your family and your happy spirit that transcended your situation. Your last words to me were a joking poke at me after we sparred about your terrible preference in steak grilling. You said "You love me anyway". As you so often were in life - you were right again. Rest in Peace my friend. Love Dwayne.
what a beautiful tribute
DeleteMany of us have been touched by Kristin during her all too short life. Her blog touched hundreds, perhaps thousands of others as she allowed us to experience, from her point of view, her journey through cancer while practicing the faith she held so dear. Diane and I have set up a memorial fund, with Shawn's permission, to provide a place where those of us that want to give her family something can provide a small amount of comfort. Her children will never replace their Mom, but perhaps by raising money for their current and future educational needs we all can help Kristin continue to take care of those she left too soon.
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Dear Kori, I am so very sorry. Thank you for your strength and courage at this time to so graciously be generous and mindful to share with us this sad news. I am going to take some time to catch my breath and I will share with you how I came to know Kristen and the impact she had in my life. She will always be in my heart and my soul radiates when thinking of her. I am an identical twin and I relished every wordwhen she spoke of you two twin sisters. She delighted in everything about you, her sisters. I am at a loss for words at this moment. But for now I must say, "Well done Kristin, well done my sister-in-Christ. XXOO Love forever, Lisa Sami
ReplyDeleteDancing she is doing free from cancer! Praying for the family as they walk the road of grief...
ReplyDeleteThank you for being my friend, your exuberance and passion added special flavour to life and I am thankful for the time we journeyed life's road together.
ReplyDeleteWe are so sad and broken hearted to hear of the loss of Krisitn from the lives her dear family and friends. We send you all our prayers for peace and understanding and strength. We are glad to know we will all see her once again one day. xoxo ~ Shawn & Joanne Greek
ReplyDeleteDear Family. As we grieve with you, I thank you for sharing your Kristin with us. She has touched each of us in a special way. We commit to praying for you as you learn to do this "new normal" thing. Mostly, we're just sad. We will continue to circle the wagons around you.
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We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us. 19 This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain and into the most holy place. 20 Jesus has gone there ahead of us, and he is our high priest forever
Thank you Jesus, for Kristin.
Karen Van Egmond and family
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you as you mourn the loss of your beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. May God's amazing grace, love, peace and joy be wrapped around each of you.
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm sad for our loss, I'm at peace that Kristin has transcended to a better place. Her presence will continue to be felt and her legacy in live on in her beautiful children.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly sorry to hear this news. You are all in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAs my tears are falling, it's easy to think this is so unfair, it's not supposed to end this way. We don't understand why, but knowing that God's timing is perfect and His plan is seamless, may comfort come in knowing that Kristin allowed her life to shine Jesus' light in every circumstance. Kristin has touched and blessed so many, allowing God to use her life example in ways we could never imagine! And now, my prayer for your entire family is that the comfort that only God can bring, will be with each of you, as you travel this road of grief, and new adjustments. I will be holding you all up in prayer... my thoughts especially go out to Shawn and their 4 precious children, may they feel the love of their community of family and friends reaching out to them, supporting and holding them up during the days they need it most! <3 Love, Robin (Kaiser) Ediger
ReplyDeleteI've only met Kristin twice, both times in the past year and a half. The first time was in a crowded room, filled only with those who knew and loved Kristin or who knew and loved someone who loved Kristin. The evening was meant to show love and emotional and financial support for Shawn and Kristin and their young family. Of course, the hi-lite of the evening was a surprise visit from Kristin, the guest of honor. It was just a short time after "the shark bite" and she should have been home resting, but there she was. A graceful and beautiful warrior, giving smiles and kindness to all of us who were trying to show her kindness. Smiling through the pain she still had in her shoulder, accepting tender hugs that probably caused more pain. For Kristin, it was all about the love. It was a magic night and I am fortunate to have been a part of it.
ReplyDeleteMy second hello, was another surprise visit from Kristin and Keri when they popped into the contact centre to say hi to Kori. Such sweet love. There is something really special about seeing 3 sisters together.
You have been so generous Kristin, thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us. Sending prayers for Shawn and children, Keri and family and to my dear friend Kori and her family and for Mom and Dad.
Vicki
Many Blessings to you as you grieve; prayers for Shawn and his four beautiful treasures; he will surely be depending on the help of two special sisters-in-law/aunties as his daughter approaches her teens. Taking Kristin's advice today and hug my kids tight.
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Hugs and Blessings from the Chu Crew in Australia.
Kori, Keri, Shawn, the kids and all the family... our hearts break for this saddened day... Kristin was always a ray of sunshine. She will continue to shine through her beautiful children in the many memories shared by each of you. We now pray for your comfort, peace, and surround each of you with our love and prayers and support.
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Kelly and Rob
I have no words...my heart breaks with her precious children and all of you.
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I thoughts and prayers are with all the family members.
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Ed & Sheryl Anderson, & family
No words are sufficient....thankful that she is free from suffering and pain, but recognizing there is great pain for those she left behind. Many prayers for the family.
ReplyDeleteThe Youth Ministry that Kyle attends sends our prayers and support. May God be found by the kids and Shaun
ReplyDeleteI am so saddened and hearbroken for you all. I came to know Kristin through her honest and touching blog which was filled with passion, and love for Jesus. I will miss her ramblings (as she called them) and her kind and loving spirit. May you feel the loving arms of the Lord while you mourn in the days ahead. ~ Gillian Reinke
ReplyDeleteEven though we all hoped for a miracle, has still answered our pleas for healing - Kristen now has a perfect body witty no cancer and no more pain. What a comfort!! It has been such an uplifting experience to follow this blog. Kristen was always so honest and open about her feelings and what she was going through. I know she has touched and affected more lives than she ever imagined. What a beautiful testimony she gave through her words. To Kristen's family, please know that you have many prayer warriors who are standing by you, holding you up in your time of grief. May you feel God's comfort through your tears.
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I'll never forget the day I met Kristin....standing at the stairs as our boys were starting their first day of kindergarden...upon chatting...we were also on the same soccer team. I knew from day one that we would be friends. Over the years...our friendship grew and an interest in scrapbooking came about. I am so thankful that I met such a wonderful woman....a kind hearted lady, full of life and right to the end....not a quitter. She is free from her pain now and I am sure she is dancing in heaven. My thought and prayers go out to Shawn and the kids and her family. Kristen, I will always think of you and I will always keep those memories very close to my heart....xoxoxo Love Egles
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ReplyDeleteI too was a part of the "magic" night that Vicki wrote about and it touched me very deeply. I only knew Kristen through her sister and my friend Kori. Special hugs to you Kori for making sure that the final chapter in Kristen's brave battle was shared with all of us who have followed her blog and gained strength from her spirit. May she rest in peace in the arms of the Lord who meant so much to her and may He guide all of you down the path that you must now follow. My thoughts and condolences to all of the family. Margo
ReplyDeletePraying for your families as you grieve. May you find comfort and peace during this time
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers and condolences...rejoicing with you that Kristen is perfectly healed now, praying for strength and God's peace for the family
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Matt Redman's song has always made me think of Kristin.
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Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
You're rich in love, and You're slow to anger
Your name is great, and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
I agree with this song being such a reminder of the way Kristin walked this journey. She has inspired me so many times as have Keri and Kori. I just keep praying for those dear children and husband. Praying that God will continue to hold them in his loving embrace.
DeleteI'm so sad for your loss dear family.
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Those lyrics are so fitting. Even though she will be missed here, she is in heaven without anymore pain. We will be praying for your families.
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ReplyDeleteGoodbye Kristin. Rest in peace. You sure loved... and will be fiercely missed by many. XO
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this. We will continue to pray for you, Shawn, and family.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear this sad news. Kristin's fighting spirit will live on in her children. My heart goes out to her family during this difficult time. Angela
ReplyDeleteWords are so inadequate....we will continue to pray for your family as we all grieve the loss of such a beautiful light...especially for Shawn and their dear children. Kristin will be missed more than could ever be expressed.
ReplyDelete♥with hugs and much love♥,
Eileen Dorst
I dont know your family but your story has affected me for weeks now. Ive had a restlessness in my stomach since reading this blog and I haven't been able to sleep. I think because I'm a mother and the same age as Kristen. Im in awe at her never failing faith. I still dont understand how. I will never forget her words and her unbelievable faith. Im sorry for your family's loss.
ReplyDeleteMy heart grieves with you and my love and prayers go out to you all! <3
ReplyDeleteTo all of Kristin's family and so many friends. I'm so sorry for your loss. Words fail me. I pray that Jesus will be your comfort. Angela Friesen.
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry to hear this news. Please know my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
ReplyDeleteTo everyone who was touched by this amazing woman..... I am so sorry for your loss. Shawn and kids.... I will continue to pray for you all as I will for all of her family. I pray that Kristen's spirit will live on in her beautiful children.....
ReplyDeleteUntil we meet again....I will look for you in heaven...however I have a feeling you will be easy to find. I will look for the orange shirt :) You will be missed my friend
xoxo Kyla Barr
Erickson family, I am so very sorry. I will be praying for the absolute care and love of Jesus to surround you all.
ReplyDeleteThis is not the news we would have hoped for, but we also know the God we serve,- the God Kristen served - "does all things good"! His plans are not always our plans, but we can trust Him to know what is best even though right now it doesn't seem like it. She has now received perfect healing, and is walking and talking with Jesus. How could it be better for her? Our hearts go out to Shawn and the family, as well as the extended family; you will miss her so very much....Enjoy the memories and keep her alive in them, knowing you will see her again one day in that great reunion up in Heaven.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers for you all as you mourn the loss of your beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. May you feel God's amazing grace, love, peace and joy and be wrapped around you.
ReplyDeleteLove Neil and Sharon
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Although we never got to meet Kristin, her wonderful spirit was felt through her blog. To Shawn and his family, we hope that you stay strong during this difficult time. -Scott & Desiree
ReplyDeleteKristin was always a joy to be around, a true blessing! I loved getting to know her through Erika and we had many a good chat at an "Erika party" or stamping/crafting event. We will continue to pray for the family left behind, our hearts are broken.
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry to hear this news. I am also at a loss for words. I will miss Kristin so much. She was such a strong woman and an inspiration....I look up to her. I am so thankful I had the chance to meet Kristin and get to know her through the library program. My thoughts and condolences go out to Kristin's family. I am so sorry for your loss. Kristin, you will always be in my thoughts. - Liz Laturnus
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ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences. I will continue to lift Shawn, their children and the rest of your families up in prayer. Tryva Radmacker
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you Shawn, Kyle, Miranda, Braden and Connor. Kristin was an amazing woman with an amazing testimony. We have had some very meaningful conversations with her the last couple years that have meant a lot. She was always full of life and laughter even in her toughest times and always enjoyed her company. She is in a better place now :)
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I want to thank you for taking the time out of your grief to so graciously share with us over this difficult week.As i read thru the comments she touched many and was a very bright light shiny for Jesus.We are lucky we have hope in Jesus.These people here and the prayers and love showen will carry you far.For all the family and expecially Shawn and the children my thoughts and prayers will continue.Blessings for the journey ahead may God light your path as he did for Kristen. Angela
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for the loss of Kristin. We will continue to pray for God's peace and comfort to surround you all. It is good to know that her time of pain is over. "Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." 1 Cor. 13:12
ReplyDeleteI have read all of the wonderful messages of love and support for Kristen and her family. It just shows that she was an amazing woman who lived a great life, was loved by so many and will be missed.
ReplyDeleteI have spent a lot of time tonight remembering the family camping/fishing trips, usually in the rain, and they were such good memories.
To the Templetons and Erickson's my thoughts are with all of you.
Heard these songs on the radio and have prayed for your family so often these past weeks. "when my heart is breaking, I never leave Your hand." "when I wake up in the land of glory, with the saints I will tell my story, there will be ONE name that I will praise-Jesus"...Oh, Lord, give strength, peace and arms of love surrounding this family.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing champion has risen to her rest. She fought the good fight and won the race. She is now receiving her reward in heaven. She is totally healed and in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Our prayers are with every family member as you walk this journey of grief and loss. May you feel the arms of Jesus around you, uplifting you and supporting you. Kristin's light just made heaven brighter. Lynn & Steve Ramdial
ReplyDeleteI had a dream last night. I dreamed I went to see Kristen in the hospital and she was up and getting ready to go home. She said she had no more pain and was better and it was time to go home. We talked and connected just like we always did after time apart and we headed out of the hospital. I stopped and said "Let's get a picture to post on Facebook how great you look." The phone wouldn't work and the picture didn't get taken and I woke up. She is pain free, she is healed and she went home but not the home we wanted her to go to. Minutes after I heard the news today, the song, "I can only imagine...came on." Kristen, are you dancing, are you standing in awe? Has God shown you the big picture that none of us can see? I can only imagine....
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God Speed Kristin, no words can bring the family comfort but take heart in knowing you are not alone in your grief, we are here for you, to hear your stories, to listen, to hug and to share..... to Kori & Roger, Keri & Dave, Jerry & Ev, Shawn & Kids ,,, your hearts are heavy, tears will flow but
ReplyDeletewith every rain drop that falls ... there are holes in the floor of heaven ....and her light is shining down ..... Angels on your pillows.... Tammy xox
I am at a loss for words other than to say "thank you". Thank you Kristin for being you. Thank you for being such an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, cousin, auntie, and friend. Thank you for sharing this big chapter of your life with everyone and for leaving to first your family but also to the rest of us your words of hope and life in Jesus, no matter what comes our way. Thank you to your family for continuing to share Kristin with us, right up to the end. Kristin, your pain is over and rejoicing in heaven has begun. My sincerest condolences and continued prayers for both the Templeton and Erickson families as you grieve the loss of such a dear woman. May God grant you his peace at this time of deep loss.
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So very very sorry.
ReplyDeleteMay Kristin's spirit - and God's love - wrap up each and everyone who grieves - in their arms until you can step out in faith and move on ....
Heartfelt condolences.
I have been thinking of Kristin and her whole family these last few days especially. I grieve with you and pray for you all. Praying for God's loving arms to wrap around you at this hard time. It was my pleasure and joy to work with Kristin at APA from 1997-1999. We didn't see each other again since then, but I was happy to reconnect with her on Facebook last year. I pray you will all be able to experience the words of this old song - "Faithful One, so unchanging....You are my Rock, in times of trouble. You lift me up when I fall down. All through the storms, Your love is the Anchor, my hope is in You alone." Jill (Wills) Broughton
ReplyDeleteOur heartfelt condolences to Kristen's entire family.
ReplyDeleteLove from Dan and Ann-Marie Reimer and family
I'm so sorry to hear this news. Too early to say goodbye to her. I am deeply thankful to meet Kristin. I miss her so much. She was kind enough to worry about us when the big earthquake had happened in Japan on 2011. Sorry for my late letter to Kristin. I guess it on the way to you.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray to lift up Shawn, Kyle, Miranda, Braden, Conner, Mom, Dad, Kori, Keri, and rest of your family.
Miwa
So sorry for your loss - many thanks to Kristin for the gift of her sharing, and glad she is no longer in physical pain. Her family has a remarkable angel now watching over them. My thoughts are with you as you make your way through your grief; thank you for the gift of Kristin and may you all have peace in the time to come. Jane
ReplyDeleteThank you Kristen for sharing your story with so many people and sharing the love you have for your Saviour and your family.
ReplyDeleteI am extremely humbled by your faith and your role as a wife, mother, daughter and sister. I have read your many blog posts and have never come away without shedding some tears and as I have read this post I again shed tears, but also rejoice as I know you are with your Beloved Saviour Jesus and you have no more pain!!
I shed tears for your husband, your beautiful children, your parents, your sisters and many other family and friends, but have the assurance that He will take care of each of them and comfort them in these days ahead.
You have left a beautiful legacy behind in your neverending courage, your faith in Jesus and in each of the lives that you have touched and I for one, feel so incredibly blessed to be able to share a small piece of that.
Prayers to you Shawn, the children and all the family xo
Trudy (Giesbrecht) & Dan Brennan
We both worked with Kristen at ABC Restaurant years ago
So sorry to hear the news. Your posting couldn't have said it any better. We will continue to pray for you all. Linda K
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ReplyDeleteWe have never met but because of your blog I am forever changed. The way I go about my day is different now.....There has been a shift in my heart. I am kinder, more gentle and grateful.....Your ability to see the meaning in the most every day things was such a gift. The way God spoke to you was so powerful it could not be denied.....Your message of faith, family, friends was like a stone thrown into the pond and the ripples it created will go on and on........There was such symbolism in how you wrote things that I am so much more aware of Jesus calling....You showed us what its like to live in the valley of the shadow of death and fear no evil. You comforted us with your strength and conviction. So powerful was your journey that it will ripple out into everyone I deal with. Last night at work, I was so much more aware of the Jesus you called your friend. Your legacy to LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU will ripple out in the ponds of our hearts forever. God bless you......Shelley G.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
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Keeping you all in prayer, I am so sorry for your loss
Jane
We are so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry for your loss.. your sister/daughter/mom/wife was an amazing women who even though she didn't know many of us personally became someone who we all admired through the way she lived life. May you find comfort in each other and Jesus
ReplyDeleteBut in all these things we are completely victorious through God who showed his love for us. Yes, I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor ruling spirits, nothing now, nothing in the future, no powers, nothing above us, nothing below us, nor anything else in the whole world will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:37-39 NCV)
ReplyDeleteMy heart is heavy for you, but this is not good-bye. May Jesus be near you at this time.
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ReplyDeleteSo heartbroken to hear this news. Kristin has inspired me in so many ways and I will continue to pray for Shawn and the kids as well as your whole family.
ReplyDeleteI am still in shock that she is gone.I have been grieving for your family since the day I found out Kristin had cancer.I instantly felt connected and wanted to be able to support you all.I lost my sister 21 months ago and I can remember the feeling of losing someone I loved so much that I couldn't breath.I will continue to pray for your family as you try to find a new normal.The new normal as a husband, a child, a parent and a sister.My heart is broken for each of you.The 1st's of everything are so difficult, still this past Christmas I could barley handle it.You are so fortunate that Kristin was so connected with you all till the end.She was so passionate about everything she wrote and especially about her family. She is now in Gods arms wrapped in his love paving a way for the rest of you.I have such peace knowing I will see my sister again.I will miss Kristin writing her life.I will miss her comments when I would write to her.She touched my life and I am a better person because of it.If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask.Krissy Bredlow
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are echoed in Robin's words. Kristin used every opportunity to let Jesus' light shine bright...even in her darkest hour. Her heartwarming smile and hugs live on.
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Norm & Sharon
Heartbreaking... so sorry for you loss. Love & prayers, Dave & Margie
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