Katie Lynn Mathews
May 7, 1995 - July 14, 2010
Katie Lynn Mathews 5/7/95 to 7/14/10
On a beautiful summer day our daughter moved on to be free of her illness, 22q or DiGeorge Syndrome. She is our special angel and such a strong, happy, amazing person.
Katie loved to go shopping and play Yahtzee. She loved going to movies with Grandma, cousins Sky and Alyssa. She loved music, both singing and playing her instruments: drums and new electric guitar. She loved her Jacob from the Twilight series. She loved playing with and giving treats to her puggy Gracie. She loved writing letters. Katie loved all and hated none.
She leaves behind her mom and dad, Michael George Mathews and Bobbi Lynne Mathews. She also leaves behind her sister Sara Raddon (Ryan); brother Dane Raddon (Olivia); nephew Michael Joshua Raddon who was like a brother to her; special Grandma Kathleen Wright; and many aunts, uncles and cousins who she loved with all her heart.
Katie was preceded in death by her grandparents Floyd and Merlyn Ellis(Osborne). Special thanks to her physicians, Dr. Victoria Judd, Dr. John Hawkins, Dr. Sally Ormsby, Dr. Dale Chapman, Dr. Charles Pribble, Dr. Teri Jo Mauch. Nurses: Mary O., Teresa G. and Harmony Home Health. Also special thanks to Wendy Lloyd and Carrie Carter. And thanks to the entire staff of Primary Children’s.
We will be having a wake to remember her life on Monday July 19, 2010 from 7:00-9:00pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East. Grave side service will be Tuesday July 20, 2010 at 10:00am located at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 1342 East 5th South. In lieu of flowers please donate to Primary Children’s Medical Center or to your favorite charity in Katie’s honor.
In Loving Memory
I'm so sorry for you and your family. We will be praying for you guys.
Mike and Bobbi - Our hearts ache for you and the loss you are feeling. There is noone that can take the pain away, but just know that you are loved and have many friends taht are always here for you ANYTHING-ANYTIME. We will miss seeing Katie's beautiful smile when we visit, or her excitement over playing the drums or whatever her newest movie that she had just bought was. Nothing held her back even through her illness! I remember the day she was leaving Primarys this last time and she hugged me and said "good to see you, don't forget to stop by". She touched Chris and I's hearts in so many ways and she will never leave that special place. Love and thoughts are with you - Chris and Lianna
Bobbi and Mike, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Katie is a great person with a soul as big as the lives she has touched. We will always have a place in our hearts for her. Remember, we are always here for you. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time, and always in our prayers
Dear Bobbi and Mike, I will miss Katie's bright smile and bright personality in our office. In the decade I've had the privilege to know her, she never complained, never grumbled. She truly was amazing in the joy she took in life, in spite of all her medical difficulties. Whenever she left our office, Dorene and I always marveled at just how genuinely nice and cheerful she was. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please stay in touch! Love, Sally
Mike and Bobbi, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of dear sweet Katie. Please know that our hearts go out to you at this difficult time, and we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Randy & Kelly Scott
Katie was a blessing to everyone who had the incredible privilege of having her presence pass through our lives. For the past 6 months as her nurse I learned so much about the beauty of life through her eyes. I miss her unending smile, her shining eyes, I miss how she would run to the door to greet me and how she would say "TAAAaaaaMmmYyy;)" thank you Katie for teaching me to be the nurse I strive to be and for shining your light in our lives. I will always carry you in my heart Katie. Bobbi and Mike- my prayers are with you and what a privilege it was to be even a small part of your lives.
Mike ande Bobbi, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Katie was such a special girl with a huge heart and a smile to match. We will miss her a ton! We are always here for both of you!
Bobbi and Mike Just wanted to let you know that Katie could not be blessed with better parents than the two of you. You are amazing. Katie loved you both so much. what a beautiful girl inside and out she had a smile that was contagious when you were with her you couldn't help but smile and be happy. She loved life and put up an amazing fight..she was indeed our hero a angle and a blessing.. Love you both so much. our Love Allways Lance and Lorri Armitage
Bobbi- Words can not express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your little daughter Katie. Even though I never met her I am sure she was alot like you and because of that she is now sitting among the angels in heaven and is watching over you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers..
What a beautiful smile she had. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Fly high Katie Lynn...
Dear Bobbi & Mike, My best wishes and love to both of you and the rest of the family at this difficult time. I want you to know that even though my own life has been filled with difficulties for the last couple of years Katie Lynn gave me great strength to get through them as I was often awed at her bright spirit and cheerfulness even though she faced all the physical problems she encountered. She was truely a great inspiration to us! Love you both!
well there is not alot one can say at this time so give me a call and we can play around of golf losers buy pitchers how does that sound but still very sorry to here the news she was a very special little girland im sure was loved by very many people to say the least well the ball in yourcourt give me a call lets play {four] I KNOW YOU WOULD BE YELLING THAT ALL DAY GOD BLESS MIKE AND BOBBIE.801-347-7436 NOW YOU HAVE NO EXCUSES LATER MY FRIEND JL TERRY
Bobbi & Mike, I was extremely sorry to hear about Katie, and my prayers and thoughts are with you both. I am sorry too say I am out of town and unable to make the funeral, but I will be thinking of you. Katie was a very special girl and I enjoyed the fact that I could have the wonderful experience of knowing her. Love Sandy Weyer
Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. There can surely be nothing worse than the loss of a child. It is so good that we are blessed with memories. Know that we love you, and that we are praying for you. She will surely be missed.
DEAR BOBBI , MIKE & FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF KATIE. WE WERE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND THE SERVICES TO TELL YOU OF OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY PEACE BE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME, AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS . LOVE, YOUR SECOND COUSINS, ARNETT & MARIE SCOW
Grandma and Grandpa, I feel every ounce of your pain! I love you and will see you soon! Love, Josh
1 year is when I cry the hardest in my life. One year ago was the worst day of my life. But also one year ago was the day you spread you wings and flew. But I'll be strong, and I'll move on. Even though it hurts so bad to look up and realize that your still gone. I'll live my life now your your by my side, I'll keep marching. I miss you. You were my best friend and still are. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I'll always remeber you and cherish you. Love you Pooh Bear.
I miss you, I love you- my baby sister- my Champion. Never gets easier, the pain never goes away. It doesn't matter the moment and it doesn't matter the day. I wonder if you can see me, I wonder where you are- I hope you are proud of what I am doing now. Take care Katie Lynn, I love you forever and always no matter what! XOXOXOXOXO
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