Kristin Julia Pyzyk

Pyzyk, Kristin Julia

A beautiful, talented young woman was taken from us far too soon on March 16, 2016 at the age of 35. (Born January 31, 1981)

Our beautiful Kristin was “loved” by many. She is survived by her mom Debra Jean Pyzyk, her brother Richard Pyzyk, her beloved Christopher Scott Marlow, her “little man” rescue dog Kingston, their cat Stanley, grandmothers, Shirley Pyzyk and Betty Mosher, aunts, uncles, cousins and so many loving and loyal friends, too many to list.

After graduating from John Burroughs High School in 1999 she received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She then continued on to achieve her J.D. at Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.

Kristin had a thirst for knowledge, an eloquent vocabulary, and a love for travel, photography, and adventure. She had a zest for living life to its fullest. Her positive outlook and charismatic personality was an inspiration and will live on through the many lives she touched. Her kindness and generous nature knew no bounds even at the end when she was able to give the gift of life to four people through her organ donation. Her uncontrollable laugh and illuminating smile will be forever missed.

Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, April 2, 2016 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. This will be followed by a celebration of her life, held at one of her favorite restaurants. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stray Rescue of St. Louis, 2320 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, www.strayrescue.org for which Kristin was an enthusiastic advocate or to the Alzheimer's Assn., www.alz.org in loving memory of her aunt Christine Anderson (Aunt Chrissy). Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.