Kathleen "Katie" Laramie
- March 1, 1990 - January 16, 2011
- O'Fallon, Missouri
of Kathleen 's Passing
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O'Fallon,
MO
63366
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“I am so sorry to hear of Katie's passing. She and my daughter, Jordan, used to play to together as little girls. Katie was always very sweet,...Read More »
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1 of 26 | Posted by: Sandy Geisel - St. Peters, MO
“Brian, Kelly, and Scott -
Know that Katie was a wonderful girl (like a daughter to me). She was loved then and will always be loved and forever in...Read More »
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2 of 26 | Posted by: Denise Currington - Chesterfield, MO
“I am a person of words, and I have tried to get my mind around your passing, but I cannot. I feel like I'm an actor in a play right now, playing a...Read More »
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3 of 26 | Posted by: Chris Currington
“I am Denise Currington's brother. I was informed of Katie's struggles throughout these past two years and I am very sorry for the loss of her to...Read More »
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4 of 26 | Posted by: Sid Steinhaeufel
“Kelly,Brian,Scott,
Just a note to say how sorry we were for your loss of your beloved Katie. We know she left an impression on a lot of people...Read More »
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5 of 26 | Posted by: Gail and Michael and Amy Allen and Mike and Anne Marie Allen and - MO
“Katie, you were that spark in life that will never go out. You lived your life and lost your life on your terms, with dignity and grace. You were...Read More »
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6 of 26 | Posted by: Arlette and Norm Currington
“We have known of Katie all of her and her brother''s loves. We became friends with all of the Laramies because the the friendship our son and his...Read More »
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7 of 26 | Posted by: Norm and Arlette Currington - MO
“I have known Brian Laramie since I was born, Kelly, since Brian was smart enough to bring her into our "Lilac Drive" Family. Katie was truly an...Read More »
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8 of 26 | Posted by: Diane Hill - Florissant, MO
“"Well done My good and faithful servant. Come and share your Father's joy." Rest in Peace Katie.
You and your family have been such an example...Read More »
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9 of 26 | Posted by: Karen Sheridan - Friend
“Brian, Kelly, & Scott,
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey at the end of Katie's life. It was a pleasure to know Katie and to...Read More »
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10 of 26 | Posted by: Katie Taggart
“I never got a chance to talk to Katie, by the time I reconnected with my cousin, her mom, she was already very sick. Although we never spoke, she ...Read More »
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11 of 26 | Posted by: Michael Lysinger - West Jefferson, NC
“I am happy that I am your aunt sandy,happy that all of you are who you are.
Katie and her family are an inspiration to all of us. The love and care...Read More »
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12 of 26 | Posted by: Sandy Johannes - Great Aunt
“Since the day I could remember at age five, the day the Laramie's moved into our neighborhood. I put on a white Sunday dress with my white shoes and...Read More »
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13 of 26 | Posted by: Sarah Hohl - Augusta, MO
“I know of Katie and the family through a friend of the family, Julie Leber. I wanted to send a note of sympathy and to say "thank You" for the...Read More »
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14 of 26 | Posted by: Pat Wiswall - Hazelwood, MO
“Feeling so sorry for your loss of Katie. We will all miss her, so so much. Many good memories from Easter egg hunts to Florida vacations together....Read More »
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15 of 26 | Posted by: Mallioux Family - florissant, MT
“Katie was the type of person that others were easily drawn to. She had a wonderful smile and infectious laugh that would instantly light up the room...Read More »
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16 of 26 | Posted by: Jeff Hensley - Family
“Unfortunately I only met Katie once and I think she and Scott were about six months old. Soon after I moved to Florida and I lost touch with Kelly...Read More »
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17 of 26 | Posted by: Christine Carney
“I've known Katie since 4th grade and since then I have had lots of great memories with her. I had just moved and didn't really know anyone. We had...Read More »
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18 of 26 | Posted by: Ashley England - St. Peters, MO
“Katie, You were the kind of Niece every Aunt should have and I was very lucky to have You and a Nephew like Scott. You were always happy lucky...Read More »
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19 of 26 | Posted by: Sharon David - Great Aunt
“I knew Katie since middle school. She always had a way of making everyone smile and laugh and was nice to everyone. If she saw that you were having a...Read More »
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20 of 26 | Posted by: Tim Holley - Classmate
“Although I only know of Katie, I wish to offer you my sincerest sympathies and my prayers. The days ahead will be in need of prayer and hugs. I can...Read More »
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21 of 26 | Posted by: Chris Pulley - St Charles, MO
“To Katie's family,
Thank you for allowing the oppurtunity to serve your family.
May God keep you and bless you and his peace and grace shine on...Read More »
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22 of 26 | Posted by: Monica Hardy - Florissant, MO
“My deepest sympathy. Your Katie girl was an inspiration to all of us. She was the never give up, never quit energizer bunny. I know she is at peace...Read More »
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23 of 26 | Posted by: Cindy Proehl - St. Louis, MO
“I only knew katie for a short time but it seemed like I knew her forever. Katie has to be the strongest young lady that I ever met. She has changed...Read More »
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24 of 26 | Posted by: Lacey Wilkinson - O'Fallon, MO
“Katie, Mom, Dad, Scott
Katie, you are my best friend. You have taught and shared so much with me that I will never forget. You were the best person...Read More »
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25 of 26 | Posted by: Lindsay Hoelscher - St. Charles, MO
“Katie,
You were a very strong young woman. Your Dad and Mom were very proud of you. And now you are in GOD's hands and he is proud of you. You will...Read More »
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26 of 26 | Posted by: Stacy Votaw - Wright City, MO
Laramie, Kathleen “Katie”, of O’Fallon, Missouri, died on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at the age of 20. Beloved daughter of Brian J. Laramie and Kelly A. Laramie(nee: Gaylord); dear sister of Scott J. Laramie; cherished granddaughter of Joan M. Gaylord; treasured niece of Scott (Diana) Gaylord; dear cousin of Samantha, Bradley and Madison Gaylord; loving goddaughter of Kenneth and Barbara Klages. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard and Marietta Laramie and Dale Gaylord.
Katie was a gifted artist who enjoyed life to its fullest. She knew how to find joy in the little things and has taught many of us to look for it. She was pursuing a degree in Graphic Arts and was in her sophomore year at St. Charles Community College when she was diagnosed with Peritoneal Mesothelioma on August 18, 2009. Her greatest disappointment was not being diagnosed, but having to discontinue classes. She was an honor student who loved school and was determined to get her degree. Katie also loved to cook and was considering going to culinary school after achieving her degree.
Katie’s love of life, friends and family was center of her entire being. She was never one to sit still long and if there was nothing going on, then it was time to make something happen. Anything Katie did had to include her music. She loved a wide genre, but her all time favorites were Elvis, the Dixie Chicks and Sheryl Crow. Even, a little Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn! Her other love was music from the 60’s and she always said she was born too late. She was our “little hippie”. Always in tie dye shirts and jeans. She was adamant in her political views and her views of the world, never afraid to tell you if she disagreed and loved a good debate.
Katie was strong, courageous, faithful, loyal to a fault, and very loving. She sometimes seemed to have a “hard shell” but inside was a tender soul. She was a very confident young woman who achieved anything she set her mind on.
Even though 20 years was such a brief time here, Katie lived more in that 20 years than most of us do in our lifetime. She taught us to look for the good in everyone, to seek out fun and laughter. She taught us strength in so many ways.
We love you our Katie girl. You were a bright ray of sunshine who illuminated every life you touched. Daddy and I were supposed to teach you how to live your life and we now believe that God sent you to teach us. Thank you baby. Your Daddy, your twin brother and I will always be with you and you with us. Always! We love you, we thank you and we are all so proud of you and the way you lived your life. We will see you again our love, in the blink of an eye! The only way out is through!
Memorials may be made to SSM Hospice.
Visitation
January 20, 2011
3:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
Baue Funeral Home O'Fallon
311 Wood Street
O'Fallon, MO 63366
Visitation
January 21, 2011
10:00 AM
to 12:00 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway
O'Fallon, MO 63366
Memorial Service
January 21, 2011
12:00 PM
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway
O'Fallon, MO 63366
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