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Karen Polmenteer Obituary

Polmenteer,

Karen F.

Chili: Monday, May 23, 2011 at age 25. She was predeceased by her mother, Nancy M. Polmenteer in November 2010. She is survived by her father, James F. Polmenteer; sister, Kate (Brett) Huff; aunt and uncle, Joan (Geoff) Powell; cousins, Alexis (Todd) Stubbe, Marisa Avery.

Friends are invited to a celebration of Karen's life Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at 92 Fenton Road, Rochester followed by a reception. Gifts in Karen's memory may be directed to National Kidney Foundation, 15 Prince Street, Rochester, NY 14607.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on May 26, 2011.
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My heart goes out to her family. I am a cyber friend from IHD as well. I will miss her :( lots of love.

Desiré

June 8, 2011

sad,tragic news with someone so young,
my sympathies to the family and friends

angel

June 7, 2011

We at I hate dialysis.com would like to express our deepest condolences to friends and family. This is tragic news for the members of our forum where Karen was Loved by so many. Karen is deeply missed. Rest in peace Karen. We all Love you.

Darrell DeFord

June 7, 2011

In the Lord's prayer, we say "Thy will be done..." Somehow all this was God's plan; that Nancy and Karen spent a certain amount of tine here and then leave. Their time here was well spent and a joy and inspiration to many. "enter his gates with thanksgiving & and his courts with praise..." PS 100:4

joe tedone

May 30, 2011

May you find peace and love. I knew Karen through IHate Dialysis.com. She shared a part of her struggles and happiness with us. Miss her, I will.

K. Soto

May 28, 2011

I was shocked to hear of this... I feel very sad over this.... wishing the best to the family...

tyefly.......

May 28, 2011

Rest in Peace, young lady. It was a privilege to share with you on IHD.

Paul Galvin

May 28, 2011

I only knew you from I Hate Dialysis website and was shocked to hear the news of your sudden passing away. I send my condolenceses to your family. I will miss your post and funny chats in the chat room.
Rest In Peace

Chris

May 27, 2011

We'll miss her cheerful wit at IHD. All my sympathy to her family.

j beany

May 27, 2011

I only knew her through Ihatedialysis.com, but her determination to finish school was so admirable. She has a beautiful smile that will be missed. I am so sorry for your familys loss. Karen will be missed and not forgotten here in cyberspace.

julie adams

May 27, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family. I knew Karen through the spina bifida association and Rochester Rookies. We had great times at Camp Haccamo during her high school years and I am grateful for those memories. Rest in peace Sweet Lady!

Jo-Ann Armstrong

May 27, 2011

Karen volunteered for the National Kidney Foundation and in 2008 she received the Joseph Di Martino Scholarship to assist with educational pursuits. I'll never forget her determination, infectious smile, and gentle spirit. She was an inspiration to anyone she met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Donna Dixon

May 27, 2011

Karen... I only knew you through cyberspace (Ihatedialysis.com)... I gather from my limited knowledge of you that you're quite a gal... May your gentle soul rest in peace...


SAFELY HOME

I am home in Heaven dear ones,
Oh! so happy and so bright,
There is perfect joy and beauty,
In this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed,
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.

Did you wonder I so calmly,
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined,
Every dark and fearful glade.

And He came Himself to meet me,
In that way so hard to tread,
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?

Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.

There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now while life remaineth,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.

When the work is all completed,
He will gently call you home,
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come.

Carolyn Akintola

May 27, 2011

My condolences to Karen's family and friends. I was a classmate of her's at School of the Arts. She was very nice person. RIP Karen Polmenteer

Tawanda Maddox

May 26, 2011

I knew Karen as a cheerful girl and young woman, always with a bright smile and friendly encouraging word. I found her optimism contagious as she outlined plans for her future, changing them over the years as health and other circumstances intervened. In my experience, nothing ever seemed to really bring Karen down, at least not for very long. Her family was her strength. I believe that she is now resting comfortably, without pain or stress, and in the warm embrace of her mother and grandmother.

Karen Steele-Avery

May 26, 2011

My prayers are with all of you during this sad time. We had such a wonderful time with Karen years ago when we went to Washington DC with Karen, Aunt Joan, my daughter; Becky, and I. What a wonderful time we all had...laughing giggles just fun. Karen you will be truly missed

Jeanne Carroll

May 26, 2011

I FELT A DEEP LOSS AND KNOW THE FAMILY OF KAREN FEELS THE LOSS AS WELL. KAREN WAS IN THE TRNSPLANT CLINIC AS WE HAD A TRANSPLANT AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH KAREN AND HER FAMILY. SHE WAS A SWEET HUMAN BEING, AND I WILL MISS SEEING HER AT THE CLINIC. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. SHE IS WITH HER MOM AND IN THE HANDS OF THE LORD.

RAY SAXE

May 26, 2011

I worked with Karen during her short stay at Wilson Farms. She was a sweetheart, and I'll miss her. My prayers are with you.

Barb

May 26, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Karen will truely be missed but never forgotten. Please accept our deepest sympathies

Brenda

May 26, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Bob and Ann Capitulik

May 26, 2011

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