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for Kristie Brunker
Sherry and Dan Murillo
August 6, 2008
Dear Brunker Family,
We just learned of your loss. Mrs. Brunker had two of our children, Julian and Taylor, in her preschool class at Heritage. Our family has many great memories of her, and remember her fondly when we reflect back on those precious years. She gave a great start to many, many children over the years. The fruits of her labors may never be fully known, but rest assured that she has sown the seeds of kindness, acceptance, and love in all who knew her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna (Henoch) Karlen
July 16, 2008
I remember high school drill team performances together, reconnecting at church after 20 years, Kristie's amazing creativity (especially with t-shirt design) and leadership of VBS crafts, how she taught me that the "doing" is the important thing, the way she could get my shy daughter to want to go to Sunday School, her listening ear and kindhearted advice, her tremendous strength during difficult times, the total joy she felt in Julie and Stephanie.
Jill Spangler
July 3, 2008
Dear Brunker Family
This is Reese and Tyler Spangler. We were both in her 4 year old preschool class and just found out about your loss. We justed wanted to let you know how sorry we are. Even all these years later your mother was our favorite teacher and we have always thought about her. We even remember her daughters coming to class to help her. We thought that was alot of fun. Your mom was a great person and will be missed by us forever.
Love,
Reese and Tyler Spangler
Maria Marson, RN; Carrie FountainRN,
June 29, 2008
To the Brunker Family,
The neurosurgical nurses at KU hospital are deeply saddened in hearing of Kristie's passing. Kristie was a beautiful woman that touched each and everyone of us. Your family is in our prayers.
God Bless,
Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit
Stephanie Byrd
June 29, 2008
Mr. Brunker, Julie and Stephanie-
I was truly saddened today to hear about Kris's passing. Your wife and mother was a very special lady. Joe-you and your beautiful wife have showed me what love is really about and inspired me to hope for someone special. Girls- your mom was SO very proud of you both. Her loving spirit (and cookies) will be missed. I can't say enough good things about her. She was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends. May God bless you with your memories of her in the future and hold you tight in your times of sadness. Take care of each other.
Kevin McNorton
June 26, 2008
Brunker and Hudson Families,
I was very saddened when my brother Kyle informed me of your loss. I have very fond memories of Kristie, as she was a warm, sincere and fun-loving person. My deepest sympathies go out to you.
Wayne Ditch
June 25, 2008
With Our Sympathy, all those we LOVE are part of us, for things of BEAUTY leave their trace, and MEMORIES of all we've shared are TREASURES time cannot erase. May our sympathy and your special memories help to comfort you at this time of sorrow. Wayne, Dana, Debbie, Michael, Ella and Hannah
Stephanie Thompson
June 25, 2008
Dear Julie and family,
We are so sorry and sad for your loss. We know, as you know that your mom is safe and alive with the Lord. She was a special lady and may your memories of her last forever. Many Blessings, Stephanie, Justin, Emma and Aidan Thompson
Roin Atwood (Ricks)
June 24, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Kristie and I were friends in High School, although we haven't kept in touch I have very fond memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yantis Family
June 24, 2008
Dear Joe, Julie, Stephanie, and family,
We just heard last night about your great loss. We are so sorry we didn't get to attend the visitation or the service today to greet you with our love and hugs! We are so saddened to hear and remember all the great times we had at the girl's ball games and concerts! I am reminded of Kris as I look at Micah and Brady's T-shirt quilts. It was Kris that encouraged me and helped get them started! I am greived and regretful that I didn't get by to see her during her illness! Please know that our love and prayers are with you as you grieve and remember the wonderful woman you got to call wife and mom!
Our love to you,
Edianna and the Yantis family
Linda Noyes
June 24, 2008
Dear Brunker family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Kris's grave illness and passing. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. I have many great memories of all of us at Sunshine Preschool in the early years. I was at the service today and everything that was said brought back so many many memories. She loved her family so very much and took great pride in being able to be with her girls along with other people's children. Kris had a great gift for life and for christian values. I know you will carry that with you thru all your lifes. Krist's strong love for Jesus will help you with the lonely times.
Grace and Peace,
Linda Noyes
Marc & Vicki (Brady)Brooks
June 24, 2008
We just learned about Kristie. I have so many wonderful,warm memories of my childhood with Kristie. I can still feel her warmth and smile even though it's been years. Our hearts go out to your family. We can only "imagine" what a welcome she received from our heavenly Father. Much Love,
Michael Hays
June 24, 2008
Joe Steph, Julie, Mary,Duane and Kevin.
Mear words can not express the sorrow we feel in our hearts for the loss of Kristie. Each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Though we have lost Kristie God has gained so much in a women who loved her family and friends and had faith in her lord.She has gone before us to prepare us room for the day we will all meet again in his kingdom.
May God hold you in his hands as we hold each of you in our hearts.
Isaiah 41:10
Michael, Rhonda, Charity and Jacob Hays
June 24, 2008
The Seaman Alumni Association send our sympathy to Kristie's family. Although I did not know her personally, from reading all the wonderful entries in her guest book, she was one amazing and kind lady. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Norma JOhnson Priddy
SAA Secretary
Debbie Severson
June 23, 2008
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. We will always remember Kris's beautiful smile and kind word that she had for everyone. She could light up a room with that smile. Your friends and family at Heritage will always be here for you.
Debbie and Ken Severson
Janel Karlix
June 23, 2008
Dear Joe, Julie and Stephanie,
No words could assuage the sorrow you feel however, feel comfort in the joy of having been blessed with such a wonderful wife, mother, caregiver, teacher and friend. I will never forget Kris' love of teaching the three year old Sunday school class at First UMC in Olathe where we first met your family. Later, I was blessed to again have Kris teach my oldest son, Dillon at Sunshine Preschool. After staying home with my three children, I joined the staff at Aldersgate Preschool where Kris was my colleague and friend, once again, until she felt the call to open the Heritage Preschool. Kris was loving, efficient, a "true" teacher and so proud of her girls, Julie and Stephanie. She loved to share stories of her familly with all of us and because she did, we felt we knew you. Your grief is our grief. Kris will always be remembered in the very best of ways and we know she is with her maker in heaven at peace.
God Bless,
The Karlix family
Stan Hays
June 23, 2008
Joe, Stephanie, Julie, Mary, Duane and Kevin:
I am sorry for your loss. I wish I could be their with the family to celebrate Kris' life! She was an amazing woman.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Olathe East High School
June 23, 2008
From the Olathe East High School Family we send our love and sympathy to the Brunker Family.
Patricia (Harper) Ordiway
June 23, 2008
Dear Joe, Julie, and Stephanie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your wife/mom. Kris was truly wonderful, genuine person. I will always remember the smiles she greeted me with any time I saw her at church or even if I ran into her at the store. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Adams
June 23, 2008
Joe, Julie, and Stephanie,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your wonderful wife and mother. She was a great woman, and I will always remember her beautiful smile and the great memories of our families when I was a little girl. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Darlene (Crawford) Allen
June 23, 2008
Mary, Duane, Kevin and family,
We are thinking of you during this time. I'm sorry we can't be there with you. Keep those wonderful good memories close to your heart. We will call you next time we are in town and come by and see you. Take care of yourselves.
Debbie & Greg Breedlove
June 23, 2008
Dear Joe, Julie and Stephanie,
We were so sad to hear of Kris's passing. She was a such a friendly and genuinely caring person. We will miss her friendly smile and wave, and all the conversations we had in the front yard, "catching up" on the latest news about the neighborhood, the kids, our families, our work, and our lives. Kris never uttered an unkind word about anyone, and was always sweet, thoughtful, and encouraging. It was obvious that she was a wonderful wife and mom, and we know that you will miss her every day of your lives. We wish you peace in this difficult time, and always.
Your friends at Potwin Pet Clinic
June 23, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice Greenlee (Sodergren)
June 23, 2008
Joe, Julie, Stephanie, Duane, Mary, and Kevin,
We will all hold on to the fun memories of Kristie as she remains in our hearts forever. There is no doubt that God had bigger and better plans for her in Heaven. My memories include those early morning (6AM) basketball practices in high school that we carpooled together; all our crazy little notes we shared back and forth during classtime; and the many slumber parties we talked through the night. She would always sign my yearbook with, "Best Friends Forever". Even though we hadn't seen each other in years, I would always look forward to her Christmas Card Photo and Family Letter. We have exchanged these annual letters and photos for years and I would keep up with family as it grew. She was so very proud of the accomplishments of her children as any devoted Mother is of her children. I am happy to know that Julie and Stephanie will continue Kristie's lifetime work in teaching children. God has richly blessed us all by having Kristie in our lives...even though it seems that she was taken away from us way too early. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers to receive God's comfort in this time of sadness.
Robin Johnson Killman
June 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jacquie Coffin
June 23, 2008
Stephanie,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Enjoy the memories you've made with your mom - she will always be with you.
Webb Family
June 23, 2008
Joe, Julie and Stephanie: We are so sorry about the loss of your wife/mom. She was a wonderful person and we enjoyed knowing her through the years at Olathe East. Fond memories of many Chorale and Drill Team events. She will always be watching over you. God bless. Daniel, Laura, Tiffany, Michelle, DJ, Aaron and Liz Webb
Gretchen Crow
June 23, 2008
Joe, Julie & Stephanie - I'm so sorry for your loss. Kris was an amazing person. I feel blessed that she and I were able to work together and become friends even through some rought times. I know that she is looking down on you and will watch over all of you.
June 22, 2008
Dear Joe, Stephanie, Julie, and family,
May your memories sustain you in the days and years ahead. Remember all the happy memories and moments you shared with your wife and mom. Our hearts are heavy to learn of Kristie's death. We are praying for you and send our heartfelt sympathy.
Psalm 23
love and prayers...
The Turnbull's
Dan, Cheryl, Tara and Taylar
Lenexa KS
Tricia Cooper
June 22, 2008
Julie, Stephanie, Joe:
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God place His hand upon you all at this difficult time. I have wonderful memories from childhood that include your mother making sure us girls were enjoying ourselves while playing at your house. Let good memories make you smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Don and Polly Hammarlund
June 22, 2008
Dear Joe,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Shirley Merritt
June 22, 2008
Joe, Julie & Stephanie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Try to remember that she has moved on to a better place and God has another purpose for her there. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lots of love, Aunt Shirley
Jennifer Morrison
June 22, 2008
Stephanie, Julie, and Joe,
I humbly extend my deepest sympathy at the news of Kris's passing! Kris blessed me from the moment I met her!! She taught not only my three boys - but me.
Her lessons were directed not only at the elementary level but at the highest level - a living example of "Christ like" character. She is the most genuine Christian I have ever met! Her character is God's love personified.
I know that Christianity has profited in the mighty, unselfish works of Kris! God spoke and Kris was there to listen and follow through. Her great work is witnessed in the light she has passed on to others, and most keenly seen in her life's work - Stephanie and Julie. This work is witnessed in the light of your own character.
Kris leaves us but not without hope. True love endures.
1 Corinthians 13:4-13
Love,
Jennifer
Marlene GabrielMuellner
June 22, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Georgia Fuchs
June 22, 2008
Dear Julie and Stephanie,
Your mom meant the world to me and my family. She will always be in my heart. She always told me it was a blessing our paths crossed, but the real blessing was being able to call her friend. She was a true friend. I will always cherish the time I was able to spend with her.
Love and prayers,
Georgia
Rick and Cheryl Speck
June 22, 2008
Dear Brunkers and extended family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We were glad to know Kristie during our years when Erin and Stephanie were in high school. She was a gracious and kind woman, always glad to help and encourage.
Our prayers will be with you all in the days ahead.
Kathi Killman
June 22, 2008
My deepest condolences to your family.
Carrie & Ian Law
June 22, 2008
Dear Julie and Stephanie:
Your mom is always with you.
She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street;
She's the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks;
She's the cool hand on your brow when you're not well.
Your Mother lives inside your laughter.
And she's crystallized in every tear drop.
She's the place you came from, your first home;
and she's the map you follow with every step you take.
Nothing can ever separate you...not time, not space...not even death.
My sincere condolences to all of your family. Kristie was an amazing woman - there was always a sparkling quality about her. Let that live on in you.
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