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Kristen Balcom Obituary

Kristen Moriah Balcom Kristen Moriah Balcom entered our world August 29, 2008 and passed away in her mommy's arms while holding her daddy's hand to join Jesus for an eternal playdate on September 1, 2008. She was born to Kevin and Tara Balcom ofETacoma, WA and is survived by grandparents Bill andEKathy Balcom of Olympia, WA and Tom and Lynn Roberts of Spokane, WA; uncles Chad Balcom, Travis (Amanda) Roberts and a huge list of extended family and close friends. Life celebration services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Puyallup Foursquare Church, 601 9th Ave. S.E., Puyallup, WA 98372. To honor the memory of Kristen and to continue her legacy, we would like to request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Kristen's name to the MultiCare Perinatal Grief & Loss Program, MultiCare Health Foundation, P.O. Box 5296, Tacoma, WA 98415-0296. Please sign on-line guest book www.tuellmckee.com . Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home, 253-272-1414.
Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Sep. 4, 2008.

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LaVal and Jennifer Houskeeper

September 9, 2008

Balcom Family, May the Lord pour out many blessings upon all of you as you heal and continue to grow together as a family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We just wanted you to know that we care.

Analicia Quintana

September 6, 2008

i am very sorry to hear of your loss. ill keep you guys in my prayers!!! Know that God loves you guys and that he has a reason for things to happen.

Debbie Meuli

September 5, 2008

She is beautiful,a precious part of
the both of you .God will cherish
and watch over her.

Rick and Sarah Gilcrist

September 5, 2008

We never know why things like this happen, but we do know that God uses all things for good for those who love Him and are called by Him. Little Kristen's life was created by Him and has deep meaning and purpose.

Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Love~
Rick and Sarah Gilcrist

Psalm 139:13-16:

13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
16 your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me
were written in your book
before one of them came to be.

Cari & Brian Crowley

September 4, 2008

What a blessing her little life was and is to our world! We rest in the Promise of God's love. You all remain in our prayers daily. Our deepest condolences, the Crowleys.

---He said to them, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. --- Mark 10:14

Beth Myers

September 4, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

From Beth, BJ & the 30th Street Crew.

Sarah Hadjes

September 4, 2008

It was an honor to be a part of her short and yet very full life. Kristen's life will continue to send ripples of effect through my life and beyond. Thank you God for the moments you let us behold her with our eyes, touch her with our hands and cherish her in our hearts.

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