It is with much sorrow -- and yet a true belief that she is in a better
place -- that I tell you that Kathy died Saturday morning, March 9, 2002.
She was my friend, then companion, advisor and mother of our kids for 38
years, very short years. A wonderful person who knew people well after only
a few minutes. There was never a person of substance that did not admire
and respect her after they met her

First diagnosed with 4th stage Breast Cancer on December 15, 1999 she
fought hard and went into full remission in May 2000. But in May 2001 she
had to start the fight the again when the cancer came back. After hip surgery
and radiation, and then brain surgery and radiation, she started trying
new types of chemos over a 5 month period. On February 26 she ran out of
strength and was not strong enough to receive anymore chemo.

She died, as she wanted it, in her sleep in our bed with me next to her.
We both believe that we will be reunited in heaven in a twinkling of an
eye. And that she had suffered too much and it was time for her to go. I
will miss her extremely but I rejoice in the knowledge that she is again
pain free and with our lord and savior, Jesus Christ. She wanted everyone
to believe as we believe that: " I tell you the truth, whoever hears
my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned;
he has crossed over from death to life." John 5:24

I want to thank you for all your prayers and support. We both really
appreciated it and felt strong knowing you were supporting us.