Tributes to Kirsten
Kirsten will be missed tremendously. She will always be in our hearts. If you wish like sharing your feelings and thoughts about Kirsten please feel free to.
18 Dec 2006 Sebastiaan
Kirsten will be missed tremendously. She will always be in our hearts. If you wish like sharing your feelings and thoughts about Kirsten please feel free to.
18 Dec 2006 Sebastiaan
My little sister,
I will love you always, you will be with me forever!
Your big sister,
Tove
My precious little girl, I know you are safe in the arms of Jesus, which gives me comfort knowing that. You will be forever in my heart. I will love for eternity. Love Mom
Kirsten, it was wonderful working with you for the short time that we did. You are a great person inside and out! You will be missed.
Kirsten,
Never will I forget how much fun we had together 1 shot 2 shot 3 shot bar to bar all in one night lol who ever thought you could climb a bus stop with heals on, only you could do that.! Never will I forget you you will always be in my heart.! If I could ever define a perfect person it was you, Always there for everyone with open arms. I miss you already and always will !
Sleep in peace till we meet again!
Heaven decided It need another angel
And Not just anyone would do,
So God looked down below
Saw that Heaven would be perfect with you!
-From me To YOU!
Love you Kirsten
Charmin
I send my sincerest sympathies to Kirsten’s family. I did not know her too well. She worked for my husband at Badass Jack’s. I did not need to know Kirsten well to learn so much about her. Her eyes, her smile, and her mannerisms showed me a glimpse of the wonderful person inside. I always found her to be polite and sweet. She is one of the staff members that has always stood out to me. Her passing has occupied my thoughts a great deal in the 24 hours since I found out. I have a couple of pictures taken in the Badass Jack’s restaurant when she was an employee there. If family would be interested, I would be happy to e-mail them. Her friend, Kristi had my phone number. Again I send my deepest sympathies. As the announcement in the paper mentioned, Kirsten touched many hearts.
To Louise and Tove,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Kirsten. I cannot imagine the pain and grief you are going through but please know my thoughts are with you. This tragic accident really made me realize just how fragile our lives are and how quickly those you love can be taken away so my dear cousin Louise, please remember that you are not alone. Let the love of your family help you through this. With all my love - Janice Reagan (Starling)
Dear Kirsten,
Although I’ve seen you a couple of times, in those couple of times I’ve seen this spontaneous, happy girl who was really curious about where I came from (Holland).
You’ll be happy to hear that i’m very much in love with your sister. I’ll help her through this time of loss because I know she loved you very much.
I hope you like this gift that I made in your honour, now everyone can see your smiling face!
Love,
Sebastiaan
I will always remember your smiling face, and your expression of love for everyone. I will always remember your witty humor with me. You always brightened my day when you were near or in my thoughts. Take good care of Granny for me.
Love Grandpa
I can still hear your voice referring to me as Kristi’s Aunty. It was just the way you said it that makes it so special.
Kirsten; I have so many memories of you and Kristi. Watching you growing from sweet innocent little girls to mature young women. How the time passes so quickly. I remember you as spunky with a great sense of humor, yet shy and easily hurt. Your heart was so big and so kind. Your smile even bigger! Thanks for the great memories I will carry them forever with me until we meet again. Rest peacefully my friend. I love you!
Kirsten’s family; Kirsten was special and touch us all her own unique way. Her memories will live on forever in our hearts as they should in yours. Find comfort in those precious memories. Receive the care and love family and friends offer, in your time of need. Our many thoughts and prayers are with you!
Tom; Kirsten grew in so many ways when you came into her life. I have never seen her happier. She loved you dearly. Take comfort in the precious memories you have. Don’t ever feel like you are alone as you have many friends and family surrounding you that care and want to help you. Take care of yourself, as Kirsten would want you to. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Kirsten worked for my brother gordon and my self.
she was a lovely girl .
she brought joy to my life and my daughter samantha.
she was a good worker and will be missed by us.
we also have some photos of her if you would like them.
let me know.
sorry i could not get away from thr prison (work) to be there with her faimly and friends.
Kirstin was a great lady.
To Louise, Tova, Tom and family
“Cast All Your Cares Upon The Lord For He Carith For You . He will be the only thing that will give you peace and take away your pain. I pray that he will wrap his arms around you all. My heart is so saddened by the loss each and everyone of your feel, Whether your her mother, her father, her sister, her brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin and a friend. Any one of us that loved her or knew her. I pray for all of you. I think back to when you were a little girl you and Tove playing barbies at Auntie Lills to growing up to a beauitful women in love. I am so greatful i have those memories that i will hold dear to my heart. Louise and Tova i will be there for you both.
Love Your Cousin
Sherry Dery
P.S Till we meet again l
Kirsten, Tove, Luise, and Kristi
My deepest symphathies to all of you,
There will always be some swings, but chose to remember the best of times that life brings…
I will always remember you looking out for and protecting those closest to you. Then the way you’d krinkle your nose at me (oh so frequent), Particularly when I’d walk in on you ( and… I was always spoiling something). I reminice of times long past, and cry at all the losses of things that didn’t last, ( or never came to be).
You touched many hearts and I remember when mine was too, you had held a stature in my mind that nobody ever will again. Rest In Peace, “the pretty one”.
My Shout Out, with All My Love, to you and yours, in this time of loss,
Warren G
In lovng memory of Kirsten Louise — to my sister Louise and niece Tove
First I sincerely thank Sebastiaan for developing this site –what a wonderful tribute to Tove’s sister Kirsten.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KIRSTEN LOUISE
K — is for the kindness Kirsten extended to those she loved and cared about
I — is for the interest Kirsten had for the people and places in the world around her
R — is for the many roads Kirsten was able to travel and experience — and the people she encountered and touched on the journey through her young life.
S — was for the sunshine Kirsten brought to her mother, sister, father, grandfather,grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and all of us who had the privilege of knowing her.
T — is for the tenderness and caring Kirsten had for her mother Louise, father Andreas and sister Tove,
E — is for the endless passion Kirsten had for Tom
N — is NEVER forgetting everything this beautiful young woman Kirsten stood for
Goodbye dear neice– we will always love you — and never forget you
Farewell to KIRSTEN
You came into the world with arms opened wide
All that knew you from birth were full of love and pride
So tender and gentle you grew up to be
So beautiful to the eye and a spirit so free
We’ll miss you more than anyone will know
You left footprints on Hearts forever more
Until we meet again
Tom & Kirsten’s Family,
I send my sincerest condolences to all of you, and you are in my prayers. Know that you are still here for each other and God needs you on Earth to continue with the life that he put forth to you. Kirsten would want to see you carry on her memory by embracing those things she cared for most. We all feel blessed to have known Kirsten and have her in our lives, if it only be for a moment..there are so many stories to share from the last 10 years I have known her. These stories are how we can remember the wonderul and radiant woman who we all cared for. Kirsten will be deeply missed but not forgotten. Allow yourselves to heal in your own time and always leave her nearest your heart.
To my dear friend Kirsten,
You truly were an angel
sent from God in heaven above.
Your shocking death just broke the hearts of everyone you loved.
When I found out that you had passed
I thought that they were wrong.
You were so alive - and then
just like that, you were gone.
A flame blown out in seconds,
Confirming our worst fears -
A light that shines no more on earth
for which we shed many tears.
But still you are my beacon
And I need you right now.
You hear all the prayers I say
Because they are answered somehow.
I wish that you could be here,
But in a way you are.
Your symbol of a tulip goes everywhere with me,
so I know you can’t be far.
It still is quite a shock to me
that you had to die;
But no one will forget you
And I love you, and goodbye.
WE MISS YOU.
Love your friend,
Andrea
Dearest Keesameesa. (From Dad)
There are a lot of Kirsten’s in this world, but there are only One Keesameesa, my child.
I was told about your favorite Christmas card of the once I sent you; I’d like to quote from it!
“Dear Keesameesa. If only you could know how wonderful it is to have a daughter like you. It\s always meant so much to me to see your smile, to listen to your ideas, to watch you grow and learn and become your own person. If only you could realize how many special memories you’ve made for me… how many times I’ve been so proud to say, @That\s my daughter…@ You’re such an important part of my life, and I just want to tell you once again how much I’ll always love you.
Love Dad
XXXX
OOOO
I’m not afraid of dying anymore because I know that we’ll be together.
Dear Kirsten
Now you may rest in peace though far too abrupt and early. My kids were so happy to know you from you and Tove’s visits to Denmark and your Dad’s telling about you. The picture of you two little girls are still on the shelf reminding us of the two cousins overseas whom we followed and saw growing up and whom were in our hearts and minds.
My deepest condolence to Tove, Louise, Tom and all your families.
Kirsten was a beautiful individual, inside & out. Always willing to help and listen, I can’t recall ever meeting someone as positive and encouraging as she was. I hope that her family can find solace knowing that she was loved beyond the descriptive word. May she rest with angels.
I just wanted to send my condolences to you and your family ladybug. Just know that my families thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. There are many things that I could say but none seem to be right. Just know that the lord is keeping Kristen safe and not a day will go by when she is not looking down on all of you smiling. Always remember that you NEVER have to say goodbye you just have to say I’ll see you later.
Dearest Kirsten,
One of Kirsten’s favorite sayings was “I Love You Like A Fat Kid Loves Cake”
No words can express how I feel right now for losing such a great friend. I can’t even begin to explain how my days will be lonely without you around. You brought happiness to my life in so many ways, and I will never forget all the great times we shared.
Although some of us knew you a life time and some might have met you once or twice, but the truth is, it didn’t matter how much time was spent in your presence because it only took a minute for anyone to see that you were the sweetest, purest, most genuine girl anyone could ever meet.
You made an impact on all of our lives, and I must say it was an absolute HONOR to have you as one of my closest friends.
There will never be a day that goes by where I dont wait your to to pop on to the computer so that we could talk for hours on end about the little things….I will forever be waiting to see your name pop up in the corner of my screen, or your number show up on my phone, just to hear from you one last time.
Although you will be greatly missed, you will NEVER be forgotten. You are in my heart forever. You truly were an angel on earth, and I believe that you completed your mission and that god has bigger plans for you. I know I will see you again, and that you are in a great place, but until then I long for the day when I see your smile once more.
Thank you for being one of the most important people in my life, and always being there for me no matter what. You made me take life in a different direction. I will never forget all of our talks we had, and lessons you taught me.
May you sleep with angels,
Love always and forever your best friend forever,
Sherry Bonarek
Ps: I Love YOU Like A Fat Kid Loves Cake!!
Kirsten, Baby Sis (her nickname)(lillesøs).
I want to start by saying that I love You. Unfortunatly I didn’t know you for as long as I’d like too, nor do I know as well as many people, who came to see you yesterday(Dec 19th 2006). What I can promise you is that I’ve enjoyed your visits, the time we had together, our talks and chat’s you smile, your “little guys”, your charm, your warmth, your caring, your concern for me and other people, the gifts you gave me, and so on.
We were very a like in many ways, and yet so different. So many things we had in common, our family, Denmark, friends (yours were mine and mine were yours), our need or want to see and discover new places. Thanks for cooking Macaroni and Cheese for me, when you were in Denmark, now I hear that you’ve become quite the cook and advanced in your cooking skills, the only bad thing I can say about that is I will never have another meal prepared and cooked by you. And I’ll never get to bake your wedding cake or any cake at all. I’ve only known for way to short a time, but I knew that no man or woman lives forever here on earth, not even Jesus. He lived and died(for our sins(breaking of the 10 commandments) ) - He rose again that we might live and have life everlasting. “For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that who so ever believes in Him should not die, but have everlasting life.” John 3, 16 (as I remember it, check and make sure). But we who loved you were blessed by knowing you, love never fails and I don’t think yours ever did, I didn’t feel it if ever. Nor did Gods love for you nor for me (nor for you who are reading this).
Love and huggs you brother shane xxx
PS. Baby Sis I love what you did with your Condo, you have a great taste and style. The only thing missing there now is YOU.
Oh Kirsten, all the things I wish I could have told you…
You blessed us all more than you could ever know. If only words could express the remorse I feel that I never did enough to tell you. I know many years have passed but the time you spent with us was precious and I will always be grateful for the love you gave my brother and my family. I have been overwhelmed by memories of your time with us, the constant laughter from downstairs, your smiling face, how much Paul smiled when he was with you.
I remember how hard it was to watch Paul move away with you to Denmark - but I knew he would be okay because you were together. You were the light of his life and were (and still are) a large part of the wonderful person he has become. We are all so grateful for the love you gave us and I would give anything for you to know that.
May God love you and protect you…an angel like you deserves nothing less.
I’m so sorry…
Karolyn
I wish there was more time ,I love u with all my heart, so many wonderful memories. God must have had something very important for u,to take my baby cousin away so soon.I hope some day we will still get to ride that bike on one wheel.Your mom and sister Know what I’m talking about. See you later I hope
Dear Kirsten,
My true first love. From the day i met you my heart tinggled. On Friday December 15, 2006 when you left us a large part of my heart broke and fell to pieces. Even though we had grown apart there was always the greatness you had passed on to me. Thank You!(I never had a chance to say it). The person I have become today was because of you. You have blessed my life and the one’s I love, I am forever greatfull. As I stumble trying to pick up the pieces the greatest Angel of them all will be smiling, laughing, and watching down on me. The time you spent on earth was cut much to short. But in that time I can see a huge impact that you had on so many people’s lives. I got a chance to meet your fiance’ Tom. He picked me out of the crowd and introduced himself to me. A true class act and as I met with him I realized what two of a kind you are. My prayers and sympathy go out to him and I know you’re there beside him in his journey of healing. Your family has been robbed of one of the most precious gems of the earth. It saddens me to see them suffering with pain. I know slowly the pain will be replaced with happiness. The reason is that you touched them all with it. My friend Andreas your father (a man I will always think of as a father) would say “Don’t Rush The Great Ones”. In this case the great one was truely rushed. Your bother Shane much like you can always make things brighter. He asked if I remembered any Danish. Jeg Elske Dig Kirsten! Forever that will be true.
Always Love,
Paul
Have you ever wished you could begin anew
To exprience the things you always wanted to
To make sure each day in someway you grew
To accomplish big things, and small ones too
To make a difference via things you would do
To positively impact the lives of people you knew
To spend more time marveling the sky so blue
And less time worrying about your list to do
To ensure your faith becomes increasingly true
To verify each day a good memory you accrue
The great news is each day you can begin anew
But seize this day, another isn’t promised to you.
Dear Kirsten
I was very sad to hear from my son that you had passed away last Friday. The world stod still for a moment; so young and just starting to bloom. I will always carry you with me in my heart. May you rest in peace.
Love grand ma’
I first met you at Neiman Marcus through a friend, you were always a kind warm person,
and will truly be missed by all.
my deepest sympathies go out to your family
I just had to leave another comment because the first I was so upset I just wanted to let you know how much I loved you. You have touched my heart and filled my life with so much joy and happiness. I know at this very moment you are watching us from above. You and granny must have a lot of catching up to do. The angels are truly blessed to have someone like you up there with them.
Love always
your big sis Tove
XoXoXoXoXoXoXo
Kristen… may you rest in peace and may you shine as much in heaven as you did here…
Carolina, Maryla and John Lis
-Kelowna BC
Kirsten du vil altid være i vore hjerter som en glad og åben pige.
Vi vil huske dig for at sige tante Tove og onkel Erik, og vi var glade for dit selskab.
Du forsvandt pludselig fra os og alting er så uvirkelig ved at vide du ikke er blandt os mere.
Ære være dit minde.
De kærligste hilsner
Tove og Erik
Wow, I don’t know what to say. I was shocked when I got the email from Tove. I send my deepest condolences to you guys. I wish I was there for you right now Tove. Kirsten was such a beautiful person inside and out. I remember her beautiful smile and witty personality. You are now in a safe place and watching over all your friends and family. I will miss you deeply. Tove if you need anything don’t hesistate to get ahold of me. I will be there for you.
Kirsten…may you rest in peace……..
Love always.
Candice
Dear Kirsten!
We have so sweet memories of you and your family from visiting you in Hinton in 1983 and from your visits in Denmark. You were such a bright and happy girl. We would like to express our deepest condolences to your Dear Tom, to Tove, Louise, Andreas, Jette, Shane and all your family and friends. We feel so very sorry for you all!
May You rest in peace Kirsten.
Æret være Kirstens minde.
Love from Petrea, Hanne, Alfred og familie.
I send my deepest regards to the family!! I did not know Kirsten nor did I know the family however, being call out with the local fire dept. and then driving the ambulance to the hospital I realized that she was a fighter… she loved life and was not ready to leave this world!!
…May Kristen REST IN PEACE…
Challenges come so we can grow and be prepared for things we are not equipped to handle now. When we face our challenges with faith, prepared to learn, willing to make changes, and if necessary, to let go, we are demanding our power be turned on.
Dear Kirsten,
I don’t really know where to start. These past few days I’ve seen how much of a toll your passing has taken on everyone you’ve touched. You had a big impact on my life as well. I have so many silly memories of you, like the day of one of your and Paul’s month anniversaries. Paul went to pick up flowers, and he sent me into Bad Ass Jacks to deliver them. You guessed right away whose face was behind the bouquet. One of my favorite memories of all was when you got your first car. You spent weeks looking at used car magazines looking for the right one, and when you did, I remember how excited you were. Although you had problems at first learning how to drive the standard you were always looking for an excuse to take it out for a ride, which usually meant us going for a slurpee run to Winks. Actually, it seems most of the times I saw you, you and Paul had slurpees in your hands. But something I was truly grateful for, was you always found time to talk me, and listen to what I had to say. Most of the time it ended with you teasing me, but it made me smile, and it still does remembering those times. Kirsten there are so many things I want to thank you for, but most of all, thank you for lighting up Paul’s face every time you were together. You made me and my family very happy every time you were around. You were like a sister to me. Thank you Kirsten, may you rest in peace
Love from, Travis
Our deepest symphathies to all of you.
Gone, but not forgotten, you will always be in our hearts.
Kirsten, may you rest in peace.
Ære være Kirstens minde.
De kærligste tanker fra
Bente, Ib, Tina, Connie og Gunnar
Dear Kirsten
Thank you for all the good times we shared with you.. We will always remember
you as a smiling and kind girl full of energy. A teasing person just like your father, but it always
made us smile.
Our deepest condolence to Tove, Louise, Andreas, Jette, Shane, Tom and all your families and friends.
We will keep you as a speciel memory in our hearts.
You may rest in peace
Æret være Kirstens minde
Love from Birgithe, Troels, Michael, Baiba, Marie Louise, Kris, Anne Katrine and Andreas
Dearest Kirsten,
Forgive me for taking so long to write you but as a writer you would know that sometimes, some days, words flow and on others they seem locked away. When we were told that you left, my grief consumed me and there were no words to write. Today is anew and it seems like the words will flow.
Yesterday on our drive home Gerald talked about the quote your pastor read taken from a book written by a well known theologian. He talked about the gap when losing someone and how by letting go that the connection with our loved one will strengthen. Although it doesn’t seem possible I know that it’s true.
One of the missions God gave you was to love Paul. Several years ago you came to live with us and we enfolded you into our family. In return, you gave us the gift of giving Paul another family, your Dad, Jetta and Shane. Even though there was a gap from when you moved on with your life, your Dad and I will always have a connection in that for a time, without meeting each other, we had to trust in God that the other would lookout as best they could for our child. The connection you and I shared will continue to strengthen through the gap.
You were so successful at that mission that even though it pained our hearts God sent you on another. He sent you to love Tom and to be a part of his family and we take comfort in having met him.
In one of your poems you measured the success of a person. Kirsten, you succeeded in every way. Your memory will live on in eveyone you touched.
Love … Kathy
Even though I had met you a few times, I can definitely say you were one of the kindest and generous person I could have ever known. You will be missed dearly and may you rest in peace Kirsten.
Love
Faduma
When you lose a part of yourself to somebody you know
It takes a lot to let go
Every breath that you remember
Pictures fade away, but memory’s forever
An empty chair at all the tables
And I’ll be seeing you when all my days boil down
But its better where you’re going anyway
Once the shock has settled,
Once reality wants to kick in,
Once we realize..
that your not coming back,
When we look at your picture and keep it in our hearts,
When we remember the memories shared with your gleaming smile,
and come to terms that everything happens for a reason.
Your up there.
Smiling down on us..
Your tenderness has affected everyone you have met.
and the love that was felt..
can never be forgotten.
You will be cherished, and remembered, and held dear.
Your beautiful image will remain
on the minds of the people who loved you ever so much.
May you rest in peace Kirsten.
Love,
Keagen
Dear Kirsten
Saturday 16th of december early morning danish time, we got the sad news about your passing away. For a moment the time stood still, You, passing away made our hearts fell into pieces.
Pretty fast you aunt Marianna and I went to your dad and Jette’s place, to be around them. All day people came by to express there symphaty about the big lost of you, it made us warm inside. That morning I was sure where I was going, I wanted to be there for your dad, like he would have been there for me, I was going to Canada to say a last goodbye to You.
Kirsten, I will allways remember You from the many holidays you spent in Denmark, and went to our farm. Your bright laugther was all over the house and made us smile. Your walks to the stables in your yellow klick-klocks in a way you manished not to get dirty. Your hands was allways in the mouth of the little calves.
The trip to Copenhagen were your dad and I put five kids into one small car and went to Tivoli. Your dad told me, “the day today, is the kid’s day, they decide when to go home”. Your dad succeded in his sentence, we left Tivoli around midnight - closing time.
Dear Kirsten, I have just arrived to Denmark and are still overwhelmed to remember back at the time we arrived to the Edmonton Airport. Your dear Tom stood there in the crowd with Tove by his side, Louise and Toms family all in deep grief.
To take a last goodbye with You in the church in Hinton was hard. Your casket in the church was so beautiful with flowers in pink, your favourite. Family and friends, Toms ice hockey team was there with family. Oh, I wished all your family from Denmark could have been there, I missed them by my side.
I’m glad you laying next to your grandma and in the backyard of the house you dad build, the house you had your childhood when you were little.
At last I would like you to know, that we will take care of your dad and Jette to get through this. It’s gonna be hard because you were a star, one of a kind, and allways will be. But as the minister said, we have to let go of you in small pieces.
My deepest condolence to Andreas, Jette, Shane, Tove, Louise, grandpa, Tom and all your families. And thanks to Sebastiian fore making this in your memory.
May You rest in peace Kirsten.
Æret være Kirstens minde.
Love from aunt Birgithe.
Jørgen og Kirsten Kragh
Kære Kirsten
Hvor sørgeligt, du ikke er iblandt os mere
Vi har kun hilst på dig nogle få gange, hvor du har været i Danmark den første lørdag i august, for da holder vi - familien Kragh - den årlige “julefrokost”
Vi husker dig som en ung, køn og glad pige med mod på livet, og det var ikke til at tage fejl af den store glæde og stolthed din far udviste ved at have dig og din søster med
Hvil i fred
Tak til Birgithe for beskrivelsen af begravelsen, du ville gerne have din familie ved din side, jeg tror, vi var der allesammen
Vor dybeste medfølelse og tanker går til Kirstens familie og venner
Dear Kirsten
How sad that you are no longer among us
We have only met you a few times when you have been i Denmark on the first Saturday in August when we - the Kragh family - hold our yearly “Christmas Lunch”
We remember you as a young girl, pretty, happy and full of life. No one could have been in doubt about the pride and joy your father showed in having you and your sister with him
Rest in peace
Thanks to Birgithe for the description of the funeral. You would liked to have had your whole family at your side - I think we were there all of us
With deepest sympathy our thoughts go to Kirsten´s family and friends
from
Lisa and Lars, Ann-Britt and Thomas, Jørgen and Kirsten
Dear Kirsten
All the statements here carry the testimony of a person whose footprints on the shore of the ocean of life is deep and everlasting.
Thank you for making life so much richer for so many people, thank you for everything, and please say hello to my dad up there.
I hope you will all join me in a prayer.
A prayer for Kirsten. May she rest in peace.
A prayer for Louise, Tove, Andreas, Jette, Shane, and Tom. Lets pray, that the sweet memory of Kirsten, her love and devotion, will help heal the deep deep wounds they have suffered.
May time and the love of good and our close ones, enable them and us, to always remember her with joy.
Our father,
Which art in heaven:
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth
As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom
And the power and the glory
For ever and ever.
Honoured be the memory of Kirsten.
Marius
My Dearest Friend Kirsten.
Its like it was just yesterday when I was doing your hair and you were making me peanut butter toast.
Kirsten you were my best friend & I will never share another friendship as special as ours, you were my angle, my heart and you are a part of my soul.
I have so many precious and wonderful memories of our lives together that I will hold dearly and cherish in my heart for the rest of my life.I am sad that we will not grow old together but I know you are in a better place as God wouldn’t have it any other way.I pray that you are my angle that you will watch over me and keep my safe I love you and always will.
Some Frienships are very special
and ours is one of these
for in everything weve done together
the times weve spent ,the talks weve had
weve built a special bond that will always keep us close.
Forget me not
My Dearest Friend Kirsten
your dearest friend kristi
December 20, 2006
Tom and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
The Bombini Family
Lori and Guido Bombini (Edmonton, AB )
December 20, 2006
Tom and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Remember all the memories and may time heal your pain…hang in there
Amanda-Lynn Molineaux-McIntyre (Bon Accord, AB )
December 19, 2006
I heard a voice “Mr. Symic, Mr.Symic”, and as I turned, I saw your beautiful smile.
The memory is only a few weeks old but it will last forever. Whether you were in our home or we were meeting you on your arrival back from Europe, your smile always glowed. We will miss you.
Mr. Symic
Ron Symic (Edmonton, AB )
December 19, 2006
To Kirsten’s Family and Friends:
I didnt know Kirsten very well or long but from what I had seen she was an amazing girl. I used to deal with her over the phone, as Premier Envelope was a supplier of ours. She was always very pleasant and kind over the phone. She was one of my favourite customer service reps. Kirsten would have gone a long way in this world.
I am very sorry for your loss. She will be dearly missed.
Janelle Woodard (Regina, SK )
December 19, 2006
Louise,Tove,Tom and family
I can not even begin to understand what you are going through.Look to the Lord for comfort,I pray that he will wrap his arms around you all.We will miss Kirsten and hold on to the memories that we have shared with her.
Love you all
Your Cousin Sherry Dery And Family
I will be there for you!
sherry dery (edmonton, AB )
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December 19, 2006
I didn’t know Kristen very well but she will be fondly remembered by myself and my daughter for the kindness she showed towards her while sitting through some very long hockey games.
The Cunningham Family (Edmonton, AB )
My dearest sweet Kirsten.
My sweet girl.
I watched you grow from a young girl into, a beautiful young woman
At first a bit insecure, then blooming and very confident about where you were going.
I want to remember all the times we spend together and how we bonded.
You let me into your hart and I loved you as my own.
You are the daughter I never had myself and I carry you in my hart forever.
Thank you fore confiding in me, trusting me with your inner thoughts.
You gave us so much joy and happiness and the world broke down,
the second you passed away.
You gave us hope fore the future, and told us that everything was going to be alright.
But now……………………..
I Promise I’ll take care of your Dad, Tove, Shane and Tom as best I can.
I love you always
Jette
I want to think that you are watching over us………like an angel,
………….just like I talk to you every day
Dear Kirsten,
I still cannot believe that you are gone. I only wish that I had but one more chance to hear
your voice. One more opportunity to listen, to be there for you as you were always there for
me. I take comfort in knowing that you are watching over all of your loved ones.
You taught me so many things Kirsten… In life, you taught me that it takes more courage and
strength to listen and to lead quietly, than it does to act loudly and to not hear anything. In
death, you taught me that life is short. That every passing moment is another chance to turn
it all around. And that you should cherish each and every moment you can, with those you love.
I love you Kirsten and I will always remember the moments we shared. I will miss you always and remember you forever. As will Victor and the boys. I promise that as they grow I will remind them of how much you loved them and of all the times they shared with you, their Aunty Kirsten. ” Toe knee chest nut nose I love you, that’s what toe knee nose!”
And I promise that as you watch over Tom from above, I will look out for him down here on earth. I will do everything I can to be the best sister that I can be. To listen, when he needs to talk. To give him strength, when he is feeling weak. A hug, when he is sad. A friend, when he is lonely and most importantly, encouragement, as you always did, whenever he is unsure or simply just to let him know how proud Iam of him, just as you always were.
The love that the two of you shared is very rare. Very few people are as fortunate. Most people spend their whole lives searching for true love, for their soulmate. That is what I belive you were to eachother. I know that he will “carry” that love with him always and forver!
Love always,
Doobee
I would like to share a story with each and everyone of you that was touched by Kirsten,
hoping that it will provide you with a little peace as it did me.
On Sunday Jan.14, my son’s birthday, I knew it was going to be a very hard day for him. On my drive to pick up Tom, I was talking to Kirsten and praying that my day with him would hold a special meaning. (Kirsten must have been listening, just as she always did)
We started our day together by attending mass at St.Mathew’s, Father Collin, a guest priest who does missionary work in Africa, started his homily with a special blessing for all those who have recently married and all those who are about to marry “May your love and commitment grow stronger and deeper with every passing day.” He then spoke of his recent loss of a dear friend just before Christmas and how difficult it is to lose a loved one. He said that we should take peace and comfort from the memories we shared with that person. His friend donated yearly to his work in the mission and he encouraged us all to take over for his friend in some way, so that the mission work could continue. Father Collin ended his homily by reminding us that God is always with us. He used an example of a student struggling with exams and said that God will be there to help him through as long as he keeps trying.
As we left the church I realized the importance of the mass and the gifts we had just received.
I felt like the words were spoken to help us carry on through this difficult time. Even though we are greiving Kirsten, Wayne and I had just been given a special blessing for our up coming marriage on Jan.26. Tom had just been given the guidance and encouragement to continue on with completing his education degree, knowing that God will help him through. And the importance of helping the mission in Africa (a dream that Tom and Kirsten shared) can continue through all of us.
I will always miss Kirsten being gone from this earth but Kirsten will always be with me. I believe our Angel Kirsten is watching over us and that she will continue to do so.
Kirsten, I miss you so much, there is so much that I would like to have said to you. I have learned so much from you. I will always be greatful for the gift of love that you shared with my son and I believe you will always be by his side as you were on earth.
As a special tribute to you Kirsten Rev.Louis LaFrance will recite the words of the poem, ” I carry your heart with me ( I carry it in my heart) ” at our Wedding Ceremony and I know that you will be there with us.
Kirsten, you will always be loved and will never be forgotten and I will always carry your heart with me ( I carry it in my heart ).
I will always remember when we played as kids. Laughing and dancing and steeling smokes from aunty Louise, oops….We drove mom crazy but she always was the best mom and loved Kirsten and Tova so much. Toots is what Louise called her. Toots and Tosie.
Uhh she was so nice.
Though we grew apart I often thaught of her. She had cherry red lips and a smile that would
warm everyones hearts, golden blond curly hair…oh so pretty.
She had a heart of gold, I am very glad I was able to be one of her best friends as kids and very sad we parted. I will always remember her , and I hoped we could meet again, which Im sure we will it will just take a little longer.
Love ya Girl,
Shay
Wow Kirsten,
It still hasn’t sunk in yet that you are gone. I still think I’m going to see you walking through the front door to show me your new clothes or to ask me to do your hair. I never thought I’d miss those 8 hours it took to put in your extensions. I miss you little sister. I can’t believe I won’t be at your wedding or be an aunt to your kids, and my kids will miss out on their aunt. We miss you so much and it is so hard to not have you here by our side. We love you Kirsten so much. You are always in our hearts and in our thoughts.
Love Tove
Kirsten,
I am so saddened with the unfortunate delay in knowing about our loss. I worked with you at Neiman Marcus and every day you sat next to me and made me smile, not only with your sense of humour but also with your eternal optimism.
You shared your excitement with me when you and Tom started seeing each other and we all knew from the start that the two of you together were something special. I still remember the day he put roses all over your car and surprised you at work. That in itself is a testament as to how special you were and how quickly you warmed out hearts.
I literally just found out half an hour ago and my heart is so heavy thinking about that beautiful girl (both inside and out) that was taken from us too early in life.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family both in Canada and in Holland, Tom and Linda, and your extended family and friends. May we all appreciate life more and be thankful for the short time we had with you. Everyone leaves a mark on someone else’s life and I am happy that I knew you and had the opportunity for you to leave a mark on my life.
Kirsten
You would never know it but you and Kristi were my only sisters I have ever had. I feel more pain today then I have when family members have gone to the better place. I sit here a cry and give you my heart with open hands. Thank you for the smiles, friendship, and warmth you always showed. I promis you will be talked about in my future and I am deeply sorry.
Family always
Jordan Sorge
Kirsten,
Today is six months and I woke up this morning overwhelmed with sadness and I wept. After the rain storms this week, this morning the sun is shining, the sky is blue and there are no clouds. Today is your day and I will remember us sitting at the kitchen table laughing at your stories from your day at work in the lingerie department at Sears. :)
I love you Kirsten … Kathy
My prayers are with Tom, your Dad & Jetta, you Mom, Tove, Shane, your Grandpa, Kirsti and all who love you. May today your memories of Kirsten make your heart smile.
Kirsten,
Today we are all thinking of you!!! Happy Birthday, and your spending it with JESUS. I could only imagine what is like having a birthday with Your grama, my grama. i could only wish to see them. Being in the presents of Jesus must be amazing.
Kirsten you would be so proud of Tove And Your Mom .
Love you and thinking about you everyday
your cousin
Sherry dery
Aug 29th was your 25th birthday….a very difficult day for those who love you! Kristi and I spoke of some of her fondest memories of you. Kristi misses you so! As you shared the same birthday it only seemed fitting to celebrate some of the times you shared together. You are always close in thought.
Kristen
The last time I saw you was at Peggy and Gary’s wedding.
Seeing your smile is what comes to mind when I think of you.
You drew something out of Paul that made him a better man and you added to the entire family by being with us.
It has been a year and I want you to know that I treasure the time that I knew you.
Dave
Well Coop,
It has been one whole year since the worst day of my life. I’m not sure why i have held off writing on this site for the past year; i think its because i feel there is really nothing in our human language that could express the pain that your loss has left me with. There are so many memories of you that flood my mind everyday, and i see you in everything. Deep down i pray for just one more day, for one more minute with you. I know one day i will see you again and all the answers will be there, all our wondering will have stopped, and all our hurting will be no more. On this day, one year after your passing, I want you to know that you will always be in my heart. I hope that the years that continue to stretch out between our next meeting are plentiful and long; I hope that those years are filled with heaven for you.
Kirsten,
Wow I can’t believe today marks one year since you left us. I miss you so much! In my dreams you are always beside me but when I take a closer look you are gone. Well I have a secrect, even though you are gone you will always be in my heart forever.
Well Kirsten this day has crept up much to fast. I,m not going to lie it has been a emotional rollercoaster and a really tough day. I just really hope you know how much you’re are missed. I have not been looking forward to this day. I’m so sorry!
To Kirsten’s family and friends,
Today my heart goes out to you as you mourn. I’m thinking about you all and can’t even imagine what you are all going through. Kirsten was a great person and she will always be missed.
Forever love,
Paul
One year ago today, the angels received you with open arms to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. You were a blessing to everyone who knew you, and are deeply loved and missed. May you keep shining in God’s eternal light.
Forever loved,
Mom