Katherine MacKenzie Swanson

Dear Judy and Erica,
Our hearts go out to you for the tragic and untimely loss of Katie. It must seem all too much, with having already lost Bob. As someone said, at least they are together now, but I know that doesn't make it any easier to stop missing your dear daughter (and sister).

None of us Growalds knew Katie, but Adam had heard great things about her from his girlfriend, Emily, at Princeton, who was in the same sororiety as Katie while she was there. ...

Our daughter had the wonderful experience of playing soccer with Katie on the CY Predators. We all enjoyed Katie's energy, her enthusiasm and her team spirit. A great memory we have of the family spirit is when her father would run with complete pride, carrying the Predator flag, around the entire soccer field after each goal. This is truly a tragic time as many, many people will miss Katie as we do Bob. Our hearts go out to Katie's family, especially Judy and Erica. You will remain in...

Dear Judy & Erica,
Woody & I are neighbors and sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and we would like to share a poem.
MISS ME BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road
and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free
Miss me a little - but not too long
and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared.
Miss me-but let me go
For this journey that we all must...

Dear Mrs. Swanson and Erica,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Katie. I am a teacher at Menlo, currently on a leave of absence. Though Katie was not one of my Spanish students, I did have contact with her while she was a class officer at Menlo. I truly admired her enthusiasm and dedication she showed towards her students and her school. I am unable to attend the service, but know that I am thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Fondly, Janet Tennyson

Dear Judy and Erica,

We recently heard that your Katie passed away…such a terrible tragedy, especially for you, and also for the whole world. Katie Swanson, the beloved daughter of Genentech's founder, Bob Swanson, shares a name that reverberates among the buildings here. The name "Swanson" echoes like a "heart beat" -- giving this company life and a heart it will forever have and will forever need. We all recall Bob telling us of his and Herb's early ideas for a name for this...

Dear Judy & Erica,
The sorrow I feel for you both is overwhelming at times. I can only imagine your pain. In the brief time that I knew Katie, she shared many things with me and I am a finer woman by knowing her. You are and always will be a family that touched my life.
Love June

Judy and Erica,
I knew katie a long time ago, we were little girls who dressed up and coordinated our outfits and socks with the 80s. She was a great creative and loving person who helped me feel full of color and friendship. I have been able to go through all our pictures together and remember her brightness and ability to make everything fun and inventive. I am glad I was able to share a short piece of my life with katie, it had a great impact on me that I will never forget and that...

Judy...I just learned today that your daughter passed away. I remember meeting her during Bill Austin and my brief visit at Lake Tahoe during August. Janet and I extend our deepest sympathy for this tragic loss.

Dear Judy and Erica,
I don't know what to say. I am at a loss for words. I have such regret that I lost touch with Katie for these past two years. I will forever cherish the time that I spent with you and Katie at Disneyland and Tahoe. She will be with me always and I will forever strive to be half of the person she was in her brief time. We were debutante sisters and I am grateful for the wonderful year we spent together. Bless you and you are in my thoughts.