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Kate Marie Schultz Colon
Mrs. Colon, of Union Mills, NC, passed away Friday, March 26, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center after a long fight with cancer. She was 25. Kate was born in Englewood, Colorado, March 22, 1979 to George H. Schultz, Jr. and Kathryn E. Finch Schultz.
Kate's heart was for missions. She was raised in Alaska in a missionary family for 13 1/2 years and served a summer in Siberia and 3 weeks in China as a Short Term Team Coordinator with SIM. Kate was a graduate of R-S Central High School, Rutherfordton, NC, and Columbia International University, Columbia, SC with a degree in Intercultural Studies. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship in Forest City, NC where she taught Sunday School. Kate was wholly committed to the Lord Jesus Christ and loved being a homemaker to her husband, Joel.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2004 from the sanctuary of Calvary Church, 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road with Dr. Bob Lee, Dr. Robertson McQuilken, Dr. George Murray and Rev. Michael Snolgrave officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Memorial Gardens at Calvary Church. The family will receive friends Monday, March 29, 2004 at Calvary Church from 7-9 p.m.
Kate is survived by her husband, Joel James Colon; parents, George and Kathryn Schultz; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Schultz and one brother, Nathan George Schultz; maternal grandparents, Paul and Gladys Finch and paternal grandfather, George Schultz, Sr. and his wife, Laura. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Schultz.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Hope Cancer Ministry, Kate Schultz Colon Memorial Benevolent Fund, 4824 Sharon View Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 or Columbia International University, Kate Schultz Colon Memorial Scholarship Fund, Attn: Development Department, PO Box 3122, Columbia, SC 29230.
Lowe Funeral Home is serving the family of Kate Schultz Colon.
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for Kate Colon
April 2, 2004
I just wanted to let you guys know what an impact Kate had on "4 Tower"... She always carried herself with such grace and (no matter how much she had a right to) never felt sorry for herself. I hope it comforts you somewhat to know that she was still on the "mission field" when she was with us. Her faith and strength in the Lord helped to strengthen my personal "walk", and her contentment with what ever God had in store for her sparked conversations with members of our staff that are not yet saved. I know this testimony will have long reaching effects on many lives. I am honored to have known her even for a few hours. May God bless you all and give you peace.
Linda Honeycutt
March 30, 2004
God Bless all of you. I know your loss and also of God's unfailing love for us. I'll keep you in my prayers.
Jackson Park Baptist Church
James A Moore III
March 29, 2004
Dear Schultes (and Joel), God be with you at this time. May God give yall a peace and love. Remember Kate's pain is over forever and she is with Jesus forever. I love yall.may God bless yall forever. Kate was awesome. May HE give you peace.
Carla Lyons
March 29, 2004
I never knew Kate but have been receiveing your email updates through a friend in North Carolina. I have been inspired and encouraged in my faith through Kate's struggle. I wish I had known her but one day I'll meet her and thank her for her devotion to Christ. Kate may have not known here how many lives she touched but she knows now. Thank you for sharing your heart with mine. My prayers are with each of you. God Bless.
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Naida Sergel
March 29, 2004
Dear George, Kathy, Joel, Nathan and Elizabeth:
What an inspiration Kate has been to me. I knew her by way of my dear friend Jacqueline (your dear neice/cousin).
Jax has been forwarding the Kate reports to me since Report #1. I was saddened, of course, by report #47 but relieved as well.
Kate has certainly left a legacy to many whom she has touched.
[There's another Nichole Nordemon song to check out in Kate's honor! :)]
Thank you and our Lord for sharing Kate with us for even a short time.
In Him,
Naida
Jim and Anne Wenger
March 29, 2004
Dear Kathy and George, We have wept with you and are planning to be in Charlotte, Lord willing. For Kate there is now the perfect joy of wholeness and being in His glorious presence. Our prayers are with all of you. Love The Wengers
Valerie Scott
March 28, 2004
Kathy and George,
I was so sorry to hear of your daughter's struggle with cancer. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Valerie (Wheeler)Scott (CBC '77)
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