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for Katherine Fernie
March 9, 2014
RIP Lynn, we always had a blast when we got together. Love always, Pep Percorn.
Donna
July 16, 2013
I'll miss you. You were loved more than you know.
Angela
March 29, 2013
miss you and thankful for time , far too brief , that I got to know and share with you. You were so creative , loved to dance, had a big heart and amazing sense of style. One day I wore your butterfly dress and a little girl came up to me and smiled and said how beautiful it is. You were so beautiful and a gentle creative spirit like that butterfly.
March 25, 2013
I will miss you Opalcat. You never banned me once in 13 years and I will never forget that. I am at a loss for words right now..this is so not right.
Your Admirer always,
Concrete
S M
March 24, 2013
Rest in Peace, Katherine. You were missed when you moved away, and now even more.
C Woods
March 23, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family. May God bless you and give you some comfort.
Jenni Calatayud
March 22, 2013
Jack sends his love. You were born to be his baby.
jk
March 22, 2013
I only knew Opal online. For over a decade, she was a familiar presence--full of life. I was always glad to hear her voice.
She brightened many of my dreary work days reading her posts.
Not to mention seeing her art.
Opal, you *WILL* be missed.
Opal, you *ARE* missed.
Skye and Tom Gaudette
March 22, 2013
Opal Kat,
Thinking of you makes me smile. Your artwork was brilliant. Your talent and free spirit sparkled in every piece.
I will miss sharing stories, having dinner at meetup, talking cats and kids to smelling new lipbalms.
Dominic, your mother loved you and spoke of you often. May she live in your heart. My sympathy goes out to you, Dan, and all of her family and friends.
Peace and rest Opal Kat
J R
March 22, 2013
Opal, as she was known to those of us who only knew her online persona, was nevertheless a real presence in so many of our lives, and her passing leaves a noticeable gap. She will be genuinely missed by so many who had never even met her in person, such was her spirit. Bye, Opal.
March 20, 2013
My condolences to her family. Opal was one of the first people I met online, back when I first started using the internet. I'm sorry for your loss.
Lise Donnelly
March 20, 2013
My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with all of Katherine's family. She was a very special person, and the world is a bit poorer now with the loss of her talents.
David Schaefer
March 20, 2013
My condolences to the Fernie family for your loss.
March 19, 2013
Your vibrant presence will be missed. RIP.
Jeff & Kathy W
March 19, 2013
Kat had a unique energetic spirit to her that is rare in the world and will be truly missed.
March 19, 2013
Peter and I will miss Katherine greatly, and loved her spirit. Katherine was an extremely talented artist, and missed her at our Meetup group.
You are a very special person, Katherine.
Sincerely,
Janice and Peter Berte
Leah & Bob Levy
March 19, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Katherine, she was a great woman and artist. We had the pleasure of getting to know Katherine through a local dinner group and enjoyed experiencing her art at local exhibits. Please except our sincere condolences and remember she will remain in your hearts forever.
Linda Frank
March 18, 2013
I knew Katherine only briefly, but shared some fun and laughs through a dinner group. I am sorry I didn't get to see her art shows, but she was clearly a gifted artist. My sincere condolences to her family ...
Ahmed Ekate
March 18, 2013
Baby don'cha hear my heart
You got it drowing out the radio
I've been waiting so long
For you to come along and have some fun
And I gotta let you know
No you're never gonna regret it
So open up your eyes, I got a big surprise
It'll feel all right
Well I wanna make you motor run
Holly JOSH
March 18, 2013
I did not really know you, but am sorry to hear of your family's loss.
God Bless You Always!! :) :) :)
Buck I.
March 18, 2013
What a loss to the world. I know she was fond of me, and I of her. The SP will be a lesser place without her. Rest in peace.
Natalie Montezuma
March 18, 2013
Oh My God, this is so depressing! Katherine was such a fun wonderful person. I knew her when she lived here in Ohio, way long ago. We danced together in a club. We always called her our Honorary Buckeye. Much love to the family!
Beth Hester
March 18, 2013
She was a larger-than-life force. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family.
Kerry Neal
March 17, 2013
Such a great loss to the world...A life lost too soon...I am so sorry for your loss... Dominic.... Hang tough little man..Violets Grandma....
Sue (Suerreal) Wingo
March 17, 2013
Katherine was a force to be reckoned with, a phenomenal creative talent, a devoted and loving mother, and a kind and generous soul. I know her politics were from the other side of the aisle, but when I think about the senior George Bush's "thousand points of light", Katherine comes to mind. She touched so many people, in so many different ways. I feel blessed that Opal considered me a friend as well, and that I got to know her. Her presence made my life richer; I am poorer for her absence.
Vicki McGee
March 17, 2013
Katherine left an indelible imprint on the hearts of those she knew. She was my bright and audacious drama student at Amphi - the best Puck the world has seen - and went on to give the world such vision through her art. I'm so glad I got to see her a few years ago and see the amazing woman she had become. I will miss her presence and the occasional connection on facebook - thankful for reconnecting. Prayers to her mom and son.
Star Felty
March 17, 2013
There are just some people that you click with immediately. Katherine and I clicked. Katherine was a force of nature. She was smart, creative, talented, unconventional, empathetic, funny, and complex. She didn't always take the easy path and that was one of the things I loved most about her. She was unapologetic and audacious about her loves (her son Dominic, her art, her cats, her romances, her taste in movies and music, her love for the outdoors and cold weather, the joy she found in juggling and dancing, her love of performing) and she put her whole self/heart/soul into whatever she focused on. There were times when Katherine (like all of us) struggled and she was able to give voice to those challenges. There were also time when she was joyous and she shared that openly too. She just recently sent me an email about how happy she was and how much she was enjoying life. I was so happy to hear about her joy. I am grateful for our friendship of 25 years. I am grateful for the beauty she brought into the world. I am grateful for all the little moments we shared and the idiosyncrasies of life that we found humor in together. I am so heartbroken that I will not get to share those types of moments with her again. The world is less without her in it. My love goes out to all who loved Katherine too. ?
Meghan Fischer
March 17, 2013
May there be peace on your next journey.
Liz Burnham
March 17, 2013
Sudden death is such a hard thing to bear. I saw the obit today, and my prayers are with you all. I did not know her but I am nevertheless sorry for your loss and pain. Please know I am praying for all her family and all who knew and loved her. Also, there are probably many like myself, who you will not hear from. Bless you all. May God give you the strength you need in the coming days and months.
+Liz Burnham, Tucson
March 17, 2013
She was a big, bright presence and will be missed.
Karen Blair
March 17, 2013
I only knew you online, but I really liked you, and I will miss your presence. My condolences, sincerely, to your loved ones.
Dave Cole
March 17, 2013
Dear Ann,
Please accept my condolences in the death of your daughter Katherine.
Dave C.
UA Classes of 1973 and 1976
A. S.
March 17, 2013
Your internet presence brightened up my time in the hospital during mid-December of '11. You'll be missed.
John Nonnington
March 17, 2013
Katherine held a special place in my heart. She took care of me when I was a teenager and taught me many things. I am the rest of the guys at my school will miss her very much!
March 17, 2013
A terrible shock.
A terrible loss.
Bye, Opal.
March 17, 2013
Thank you for being such a creative light, and the world shall be a little dimmer for our loss. You were ever a blessing and may your memory continue to bless us all.
maryelle
March 17, 2013
I was so very shocked and saddened to hear of this. She was an incredible artist and legendary Web presence. My deepest sympathies to her family and especially Dominic, Jack, her mom, and her beloved kitties. Please know that she touched many lives, even those of people she never met, and she will be remembered fondly and with admiration.
Jeanne Sergeant
March 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
All of us in better times.
Cheryl Wallace
March 17, 2013
Katherine - You will always be remembered as someone who survived much pain and suffering, but worked incredibly hard to overcome it. We miss you and will always love you.
Randi Drye
March 17, 2013
We'll miss you. It is a real loss to this world.
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly
Suzette Truesdell
March 17, 2013
A light in the lives of so many, she impacted people in ways she never knew. Her spirit will live on in each of us that she touched. Rest in peace, Katherine. God be with you.
Catherine Harris
March 17, 2013
Thinking of you on this St. Patrick's Day. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your mother, Aine, who loved you dearly, and who will miss you so much. Thank you for everything you did for us on the St. Patrick's Day Committee.
March 17, 2013
Goodbye, may you find peace.
March 17, 2013
Creative, bright and beautiful little star. You will be missed. Sincere sympathy to your family and friends.
March 17, 2013
Bye, Opal.
Katherine in the cast of A Midsummer's Night, Amphi HS 1988/89. One of my favorite memories.
Charidy Williams-Anaya
March 17, 2013
There are not enough to express how much you meant to so many people. I'm so glad I could say you were my friend. I know that this Earth is a little less brighter without you in it.
I hope your family can find peace and comfort in knowing that you touched so many with your wonderful talents and beautiful spirit. I love you and will never forget you (Opal Cat).
I included a picture I took of us in A Midsummer's Night, drama Amphitheater HS 1988/89... one of the best memories I have.
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