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2019
Kirsten Salmon Obituary
December 3, 1962 - July 27, 2019
Resident of Pleasant Hill, California
Kirsten was born in O'Connor Hospital, San Jose, CA. She lived in the San Jose suburbs until the summer of 1964 when the family moved to Laguna Beach. The family moved later to Lafayette, San Ramon, and Danville/Alamo where she attended K-12 in the San Ramon School District.
In March of 1980, Kirsten met Cory Salmon "The Man I'm go Marry," at a DVC Wrestling party. They were married on July 11th, 1982 at St. Timothy's Church in Danville. Kirsten attended DVC & finally Hayward State where she earned a BSN & become a Registered Nurse. She worked in the Psych ward at Alta Bates Hospital until 1997. She was a School Nurse for the M.D.U.S.D. First at Bancroft Elementary and last at Ygnacio Valley H.S. Kirsten & Cory's families started 11 years after their marriage on Sept. 28th, 1993 when Casey was born. Jake followed on June 13th, 1995. Olivia & Hannah completed their family on Sept. 27th, 1997.
Kirsten is survived by her husband Cory J. Salmon, sons Casey J. & Jacob G. Salmon, daughters Olivia L. & Hannah R. Salmon, mothers Patricia M. Graves, Joan Courtney & Diana Marshman, brother Derek M. Graves, sister Laura Koorenhof, in-laws Saul & Linda Solmon. Godmother Nancy Baker Jensen, Godfather Ed Baker, many cousins, nieces & nephews, her Kauai Ohana, and her California Wrestling Ohana. She is predeceased by her father Darrell E. Graves, Jr., grandparents Gertrude & Bud Saynor, Opal & Darrell Graves, Sr., uncle Larry Saynor, sister Kim Courtney, Godmother Gene Glissman, & her beloved dog Tank. A memorial service will be held at St. Timothy's Espiscopal Church, 1550 Diablo Rd., Danville, CA. 94526, at 11am, Sat. Aug. 24th, with the reception to follow at the Parish Hall.
Kirsten's ashes will be placed with her fathers at the family home in Kilauea, Kauai, at a date to be announced next year. The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CaliforniaPitBullRescue.org, www.RocketDogRescue.org, or St. Timothy's Parish where she was confirmed and married.
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August 23, 2019
Dear Cory,
So sorry we can't be with you at Kirsten's service. Please know that you are ever on our mind and have been since we heard the sad news. Our love thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Tim and Charlotte Rhyan
Wendy Bergmann
August 22, 2019
I met Kirsten when she was a nurse at Bancroft Elementary and then later reconnected with her when she worked at Ygnacio Valley HS. Kirsten was friendly and caring to the students that she tended to and very helpful to the staffs at the schools she worked at. We would catch up on our lives and family when we saw each other. She really loved her family. I am so sorry for your loss and feel blessed that I had the privilege of knowing Kirsten.
Lisa Beckemeyer
August 21, 2019
It may have been years between visits but I always very close to Kirsten and Cory. . Love you
J&C Ross
August 19, 2019
Cory and Family. Our family has many memories of you and Kirsten. We are so sorry for your loss. Big hugs and we are here for you and your family.
Much love, The John, Carolyn, Gordon and Michael Ross Families.
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Jeanne Milne
August 18, 2019
I met Kirsten while working as a special education assistant at YVHS. She was a wonderful nurse and a sweet, caring lady. She will be missed much.
Tim Biglow
August 17, 2019
Coach, Im so sorry to hear this.
Barbara Watts
August 16, 2019
Aloha Patti-My heart goes out to you and Derek and family at the sudden loss of your beautiful daughter. Sending you lots of love and hugs. I hope that you can find peace knowing how much love you shared with each other. Please let me know if you need anything. My prayers are with you.
With Love, Barbara
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