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Memories of Kim
Kim was born December 26, 1984. She
was known as the rose bud in the hospital. She attended St. Alice School
from kindergarten to 8th grade, graduating in June of 1999. In her younger
years, she played softball, soccer and was a cheerleader. The first year
Kim played soccer, she was afraid of the ball. The next year, she gave it
all she had and even scored a goal. The coaches still talk about that goal
she made. She received a trophy for Most Improve Player that year. She was
also a mascot
cheerleader at the age of 4 and 5 for the Drexel Hill Raiders. Kim was in the
Girl Scouts from 1st grade through 6th grade. She loved to make people
laugh and could brighten up any room she entered. Kim was
affectionate to elderly people and would visit them often. She was also a
peacemaker with friends. They always called her up for advice.
Kim attended Archbishop Prendergast High
School and graduated in June of 2003. Her fondest memory of Prendie was
the three day retreat during her senior year. Her retreat time was 7:51, that is when
the clock would stop. The retreat had such a great positive impact on her. All
of her retreat memorabilia is kept in the curio. She had a great time
at her senior prom. The girls will never forget her stepping out of the
limo with sunglasses on, carrying her flowers along with her Spongebob slippers.
That is a perfect example of her silly sense of humor. When girls would
think of Kim, they would smile or even laugh just thinking about her. They
didn't have to speak, you just knew what affect she had on people. The class of
2003 has an angel now looking down on them.
Kim received a Presidential Scholarship at
Neumann College. She was majoring in nursing. She never did finish
the first semester. She passed away on November 25, 2003. The
students collected funds and purchased a honeysuckle vine which is planted in
the court yard in her memory. The students also gave us a Miss Kim Lilac
bush which bloomed on Mother's Days. We now look forward to seeing the Miss Kim
in full bloom every year. We are very grateful for such a wonderful and
thoughtful gift.
Eulogy Written by Mary
Glackin, Kim's Best Friend
I must say for once, I have to
agree with my little brother Ben, when he said "God, I demand a recount and I
want Kim back." Kim is an irreplaceable friend and person. Kim was there
in a heartbeat to give a helping hand. It didn't matter, day or night, being the
optimistic girl that Kim was. She didn't like to see any one unhappy. In Kim's
eyes everyone was equal, she accepted you for who you were. And that's
just one of the many things that I admired about her. Not only was Kim a caring
person, she also had a great personality and a unique sense of humor. She could
always find humor in a tense situation, whether it was the time for a joke or
not. Kim was always up for a good laugh. Not only was Kim a great friend to me,
she was also a second mother to my son. I can't even count the ways that she
helped me out from late night feedings to changing diapers. She did it all. I
would like to share with all of you what Kim once told me. She said, "Mar, you
know only the good die young." And that she was.
Kim's life was short but she left behind
many happy and beautiful memories which will never fade away. Enjoy some
of the pictures of her childhood and life...
  
  
 
   
A favorite picture of
many, especially her brother. Here is Kimberly with
her brother, Matt, holding her prom flowers.
Kim's Room
 
 
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