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Kalimba Karastan Obituary

Kalimba Karastan, age 34, passed away September 30th in Shoreline. Kalimba was a caregiver by nature and worked as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital telemetry unit. She loved animals, especially her beloved dog, Willis. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. Kalimba is survived by her two children, Andrew and Tianna; parents, Ellen and Paul Martin; sister, Almitra Karastan; grandmother, Priscilla Droge; father, Rashad Karastan; long-time friend, Chuck Kleeberger; and numerous extended family members. She will be greatly missed. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, 10/8, at 11:00 at the Aqua Club club- house, 18512 58th Ave. NE, Kenmore.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 5, 2011.

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Tianna karastan

February 4, 2023

I love you mom -nana

Lasina Smith

October 26, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear the lost of kalimba, she always had a smile on her face when I saw her, she will be missed in the VM family. My prayers our with her family.

edith barrett

October 13, 2011

To a long lost friend you were never forgotten, i will always remember you the girl next door. I know our lives went different ways and I'm proud of you for the one you chose. i wish this was not how i found you im sorry for waiting so long to look. I love you my old friend goodbye the girl next door Edith Barrett

Chalantorn Janssen

October 11, 2011

Kalimba was an amazing co-worker. She was well-loved by us. She was not only cheerful in herself but she gave much cheerfulness to others. And I'm really going to miss you,Kalimba.

Kathy Davis

October 9, 2011

Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Kalimba. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Sandra Gardipee

October 8, 2011

I just heard the news, and it saddens me to hear of her death. I went to Whitman Middle School with her, and remember running the halls with her. She will be missed, R.I.P Kalimba! You and your family will be in my prayers!!!

Jen Clack

October 7, 2011

I met Kalimba while doing my clinical as a PCT. She was always so helpful and loved what she did. She will be missed.

Amanda Waterman-Stewart

October 6, 2011

Kalimba, I will always remember you! I remember when your mom and Paul took us to the Seattle Center because we thought that we could sing and we were going to perform lip-synching in front of everyone. I am very happy that I have so many good memories of us growing up. Thank you for being one of my best friends when we were young. I am very sad and will be praying for your kids and parents. I love you and I hope you can rest in peace.

Cathy Jean

October 6, 2011

I wish the family peace in your time of loss and I miss you beautiful one.

Jan Strong

October 6, 2011

I am sorry for your loss and please know your family is in my thoughts. Kalimba had many friends who cared for her and a daughter, son, and family who loved her and who she cared deeply for. I know she will be missed by everyone.

Leah

October 6, 2011

It was so nice to spend sometime with you. I wish it could have been longer but how I remember the good old days down in the apt below Vinny's old parents house when Drew was just a little baby. I will miss you my friend! May you be resting in peace now.

Raeme Kennedy

October 6, 2011

I have many happy memories of Kalimba and her son Andrew. I want to send my condolences to all of her family. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered for her big heart and a smile that lit up the world. Love to you all!

Abby

October 6, 2011

My heart is breaking for my friend Kalimba, her children and family. Rest peacefully girl, your time here was way too short and you will forever be missed!

Alyssa

October 5, 2011

I was so sad when I heard the news. I can only find comfort in the fact that you are no longer hurting. Rest well my friend! <3

October 5, 2011

I am so shocked by this news. I have worked with her several times, and new would have expected this. this really hits home. My thoughts are with your family.

Jennifer Rosenberg

October 5, 2011

Kalimba was an amazing person with such a good sweet natured heart. She always came to work with a smile on her face and a great attitude. Her patients loved her and she added so much to the staff on telemetry. I was shocked and greatly saddened to hear of her passing. I will miss her and will keep her family in my prayers.

Beverly Brousseau

October 5, 2011

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Kalimba. Kalimba was a good friend with a very big heart. I will miss her greatly... Beverly Brousseau(Former co-worker)

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