Category: Tribute to Katie
What do you remember most about Katie?
A good friend asked me yesterday, what was the most important advice that Katie had given me? Several of us were talking about how Katie would always be concerned enough to want to know what we struggling with. And then often offer great advice, sometimes from a perspective that we had not thought of before. ...
Four Months and Remembering Katie
Hello all – It has been almost four months now since our Katie peacefully left us. In some ways it seems like just the other day. We remembered Katie last night with another bonfire, and shared some laughs amongst the tears. She was there with us in spirit on the cool fall evening, as we ...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Just wanted to recognize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here is too better screening and more treatment options! Katie was pretty young (39) to get breast cancer and did not have many (if any) of the risk factors for breast cancer. So please do get checked out before the recommended age, just in ...
Two months and still feeling lost
Hey everyone – Sorry for the delay in updates. It is hard to believe that it was two months ago last night that our Katie left us for a more peaceful place. Last night Tammy and a few of us who were available had dinner at one of Katie’s favorite restaurants (Pita Cafe, middle eastern) ...
Tributes to Katie and Nate
I know I am not alone. Speaking with some of you, Katie’s absence in our lives is a very difficult reality to accept given what a bright light she was for so many. Can you do us a favor? We’d like to be able to share with Nate when he is older, some of the ...
Celebrating Life and Milestones
We’d like to thank everyone for the enormous amount of love you are sending in all forms. Tammy, Jordan and David are all so appreciative of your support during this time. For many, Katie’s peaceful passing is still a difficult reality to acknowledge as she was delightful part in many of our lives. It is ...
Another Bonfire Tribute Tonight
There was a gathering of friends and family on Wednesday night at Katie’s for a bonfire on her back patio, after the Shiva ended, that lasted well into the night. Tonight, one week after the evening of her passing, we had another bonfire, this time with kids and s’mores. There will be many more to ...
Holding You In Our Hearts
We are all, near and far, struggling this week to acknowledge the passing of our dear friend and loved one, but Katie left us with yet another gift in trying to help us through these difficult days. (read more about Katie’s peaceful passing here) Many who knew Katie gathered at 3:30 pm on Tuesday for ...
A Sad Loss, Katie has Peacefully Passed
It is with a very heavy heart that we tell you all that our beloved Katie is no longer with us. She passed away very calmly and peacefully last evening, Sunday, July 13th at 7:48 pm. She had been at Beaumont Royal Oak on the hospice floor since Monday, per her request, and many friends ...