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Karen Kostiuk Obituary
Karen Tracy Kostiuk
(Nee Robinson)
1965 ? 2013
It is with profound sadness, that the family of Karen Kostiuk, announces her sudden passing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the age of 48 years.
She will always be lovingly remembered by her loving husband, soul mate and best friend of 27 years, Terry Kostiuk, and her two beautiful children, who were the light of her life, Kasia Kostiuk of New Zealand and Tegan Kostiuk of Kamloops. Also left to mourn her passing is her mother Kathleeen ?Gay? Robinson, her sister Cheryl (Shaun Clark) Stanley, mother-in-law Donna Walker, father-in-law John (Arlene) Kostiuk her sisters-in-law Shelley Jones and Anita Cole (Stephen Webb), brother-in-law Brian (Janet) Walker, nieces Emily Jones and Madison Stanley and nephew, Jake Stanley. Also mourning are various Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a large extended family. She was predeceased by her father Glenn Robinson.
Karen was born on January 2, 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta. As a toddler the family moved to Kamloops. She graduated from high school and married Terry in 1986 and with a few moves under their belt to various locations, felt like Kamloops was their home and moved back to raise their family.
Also having a few career paths along the way, she eventually settled down and worked as a Community Support Worker at Thompson Community Services for the last 14 years. She was known as ?mom? to all that she cared for. She truly had a gift in this field of work and she touched each and every resident with her kind spirit and loving heart.
Karen was a talented and published poet. She had a passion for all animals and at one time worked tirelessly at the SPCA recovering animals from disheartening situations. She had a great love for music and loved to dance. She had a gift for making the less fortunate feel fortunate, the physically and mentally challenged to continue to have hopes, dreams and goals, to love all who knew her unconditionally and most importantly, an ability to make family her most important accomplishment in her life. She never took friends for granted and was everyone?s friend far and wide. She lived, loved and dreamed with passion.
I?M FREE
Don?t grieve for me, for now I?m free.
I?m following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard His call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life?s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one?s touch.
Don?t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now,
He set me free
The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops. Tea to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen?s memory can be made to the
Kamloops SPCA, 1211 - 8 th Street, Kamloops, BC, V2B 2Y3
Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
Condolences may be emailed
to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
(Nee Robinson)
1965 ? 2013
It is with profound sadness, that the family of Karen Kostiuk, announces her sudden passing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the age of 48 years.
She will always be lovingly remembered by her loving husband, soul mate and best friend of 27 years, Terry Kostiuk, and her two beautiful children, who were the light of her life, Kasia Kostiuk of New Zealand and Tegan Kostiuk of Kamloops. Also left to mourn her passing is her mother Kathleeen ?Gay? Robinson, her sister Cheryl (Shaun Clark) Stanley, mother-in-law Donna Walker, father-in-law John (Arlene) Kostiuk her sisters-in-law Shelley Jones and Anita Cole (Stephen Webb), brother-in-law Brian (Janet) Walker, nieces Emily Jones and Madison Stanley and nephew, Jake Stanley. Also mourning are various Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and a large extended family. She was predeceased by her father Glenn Robinson.
Karen was born on January 2, 1965 in Edmonton, Alberta. As a toddler the family moved to Kamloops. She graduated from high school and married Terry in 1986 and with a few moves under their belt to various locations, felt like Kamloops was their home and moved back to raise their family.
Also having a few career paths along the way, she eventually settled down and worked as a Community Support Worker at Thompson Community Services for the last 14 years. She was known as ?mom? to all that she cared for. She truly had a gift in this field of work and she touched each and every resident with her kind spirit and loving heart.
Karen was a talented and published poet. She had a passion for all animals and at one time worked tirelessly at the SPCA recovering animals from disheartening situations. She had a great love for music and loved to dance. She had a gift for making the less fortunate feel fortunate, the physically and mentally challenged to continue to have hopes, dreams and goals, to love all who knew her unconditionally and most importantly, an ability to make family her most important accomplishment in her life. She never took friends for granted and was everyone?s friend far and wide. She lived, loved and dreamed with passion.
I?M FREE
Don?t grieve for me, for now I?m free.
I?m following the path God has laid, you see.
I took his hand when I heard His call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life?s been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one?s touch.
Don?t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now,
He set me free
The Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2013 in the Kamloops Funeral Home at 285 Fortune Drive, Kamloops. Tea to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen?s memory can be made to the
Kamloops SPCA, 1211 - 8 th Street, Kamloops, BC, V2B 2Y3
Arrangements entrusted to
Kamloops Funeral Home
250-554-2577
Condolences may be emailed
to the family from
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Kamloops This Week on Sep. 11, 2013.