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Gaylene R. "Gayl" Kirkpatrick
Gaylene R. "Gayl" Kirkpatrick
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Alan Hunt
May 16, 2022
Vivian, on the anniversary of Gaylene's passing, heartfelt condolences for the loss 14 years ago. My thoughts and prayers of love and peace are with you and Philip...and your new family who I am sure still hold her in high regard. All the best from the UK.
Lindy Martin
November 13, 2008
I will always remember Gaylene in the fall because we had a great time trick-or-treating together in Excelsior in Jr High. She really had the American Dream even in such a short span of time.
Susan Bensema Young
June 30, 2008
I
can hardly believe she's gone -- you were such a perfect pair.
All-unknowing, we were in Minnesota in mid-May. I only found out today. I will always remember talking harness with her in the halls
of BreyerFest. She was a terrific customer, inspiring me to new heights
of creativity. There was a shining about her. Those who remain will
remember her spirit and honor her name.
Lisa Gutzke
June 8, 2008
I knew Gaylene in high school and was very sad to learn of her sudden passing. We grew apart over the years but in high school she was a very loyal and fierce friend of mine. I send my condolences out to her husband, family and friends.
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Delmar Clapp
May 24, 2008
Viv,
I got to talk to you a little while ago. Glad that Gaylene and you have been an influence on me and Tonya. I have very fond memories of the times that we all where at the horse shows together. May the Lord be your shelter in this storm and comfort for your heart. Love and prayers for you and your son.
Jan Pletsch
May 23, 2008
Gaylene, you will be missed. You always had a smile for anyone. I can't believe you're gone. My prayers for Viv and Philip.
Russ Magaw
May 22, 2008
Vivian,
Joyce and I pray for you and Philip daily since your loss of Gaylene. She was such a bright and wonderful and winsome gal. May God's grace and mercy follow you always.
Love,
Russ and Joyce Magaw
Jennifer Pomerance
May 21, 2008
I only met Gayl a few times, but she always seemed to be having so much fun. She will be greatly missed.
Gaylene Rasmusson
May 21, 2008
I remember so well the day Elmer called to say they were getting their little girl. It seems like only yesterday. And I was so very proud when they asked if they could "borrow" my name for her. She wore it so well. My heart is heavy with hurt but I have so many wonderful memories to recall of her.
Debra Omel
May 21, 2008
Gayl was such a vivacious person. I'll always remember her infectious joy and bubbling personality at the model horse shows, and the beautiful teamwork with Vivian in the performance classes.
Lily, Betsy, Wendy, Rob Keena
May 21, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss. We only knew of Gayl through her ever proud father Elmer, and the pictures he keeps on his clipboard. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jane Wagner
May 20, 2008
Gaylene was such a delight to know and work with in the model hobby. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy McKenzie
May 20, 2008
I'm so very very sorry. :-(
Diane Gaither
May 20, 2008
What a shock. I didn't really know Gaylene personally, but I always admired her Micro Mini set ups. They were impossible to beat! She will be missed by many. God Bless!
Cheryl Farrens
May 20, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Gaylene during my tenure with NAMHSA. My prayers are with you and your son. God bless and keep you both in His care.
Sue Stewart
May 20, 2008
Gaylene will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her through our hobby. I was privileged to work with her both at shows and through NAMHSA. My sympathy and prayers are with her family.
Sharron Dunning
May 20, 2008
Gaylene was a bright soul, and one who will be missed. I will pray that God will continie to watch over and hold her family and friends in His loving arms.
Gaylene's candle shown for a short time here on this earth, but will shine forever in the hearts and minds of those who love her. God's Blessings to all the family and friends.
Laura Pervier
May 20, 2008
Vivian,
Words can not express how shocked I am to hear about Gaylene. I am so sad over this. So young to die and from a cardiac arrest!
I first met her at a model horse show held at a shopping mall, in conjunction with a toy store in the mall, when she was a teenager. How excited she was over everything! I greatly enjoyed seeing the performance set ups the two of you would come up with over the years, especially with the small scale models.
I always looked forward to seeing the two of you at shows in the Mpls area, Great Lakes Congress and BreyerFest/NAN.
My heart goes out to you and the family members during this horrible time of grief and mourning.
Shannon Rodgers
May 20, 2008
My heartfelt condolences and hugs to Viv, Philip, and the many others of Gaylene's friends and family. I will always remember her as a formidable competitor and a happy force in our hobby! Her energy & positive spirit will be greatly missed. I wish I could be there for services today, and I hope that happy memories will help heal over time.
Michael & Trinh Lance
May 20, 2008
My entire family sends are deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Joann Sigwing
May 20, 2008
Vivian, heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved Gaylene. I will always remember her vibrance and beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers of love and peace are with you and Philip.
Russ (Myrna) Rankin
May 20, 2008
Viv,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. The two of you sitting together in the dining hall at church conference is a precious moment that will always be cherished. Two rays of inseparable sunshine, beaming silently your faith in God, have lighted the paths of others. May God now be the light which guides your path until we see Gaylene in the resurrection at Jesus' coming.
Bob/Sara See
May 19, 2008
Viv,
God knows your sorrow...
"You have kept count of my tossings, put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record?"
Psalm 56:8
Love and Hope in Christ - Bob and Sara See
Denise Fritschmann
May 19, 2008
I would like to offer our sincere condolences on the untimely passing of our friend, Gaylene. Vivian, you are in my prayers and thoughts. God will get you through this difficult time.
Bright Blessings
Denise and Taylor Fritschmann
Rich Torgerson
May 19, 2008
My prayers are with you Viv. Hang in there.
Rich Torgerson
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Sara Dunnington
May 19, 2008
Viv. What a shock. So sorry for your loss.. My prayers and wishes are with you and Phillip. If there is anything I can do for you let me know!!!
Roberta Placido
May 19, 2008
Viv, My prayers and the prayers of my family are with you and Philip.
Chip Larsen
May 19, 2008
Vivian,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Kristie Edwards
May 19, 2008
Vivian and Philip
Everyone in the Support Center is terribly sorry to hear about the love of your lives being called home so suddenly and so soon. Everyone here knew that you and Gaylene were true lifemates. You were so blessed to have found her and for her to give you a beautiful child to carry on her passions. I pray that Philip will continue to bring you lots of smiles and laughter and that, in time, peace and comfort will find its way to you.
Wayne Sharp
May 19, 2008
MSU Academic Computer Center will miss one of it's alumni, Gayle. You will always be in our memory banks.
Tonya Clapp
May 19, 2008
Viv and Philip,
You and your family will be in our prayers. I will never forget her and will always treasure my thoughts of her.
Randy Aranguren
May 19, 2008
Vivian, Philip,
So sorry for your loss. The words are never able to truely convey our feelings but please know we have you in our prays ..... Gaylene will be missed by all of us in configurator development at IBM.
Jason Cooper
May 19, 2008
Vivian, I am so sorry. Send me an email or call sometime if there is anything I can do for you. Your Friend, Jason Cooper
Alan Hunt
May 19, 2008
Vivian,
Very very sorry to hear the loss of Gaylene. My prayers and the prayers of my family are with you all at this time.
Roger Roeder
May 19, 2008
Vivian,
I want you to know that all of our hearts felt your loss in the Support Center when we got the word. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless you and Phillip.
Roger
Sean Arby
May 19, 2008
Vivian,
My wife and I send you our condolences. We will always remember Gayl as a good Mother and a great friend. Please remember that you always have friends in Omaha.
Julie Casey
May 19, 2008
Gaylene added such sparkel to our neighborhood. she was suich an inquisitive, energetic, chatty young person. We just loved having her around and enjoyed watching her turn into a young woman.
Carra McClelland
May 19, 2008
Vivian,
I am so sad to hear about Gaylene's passing. You two were so fun to show with and against. I don't know either of you very well, but I know you are nice people and I will miss seeing Gaylene when I come up north to show.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Gaylene loved showing model horses!
Cindy Neuhaus
May 19, 2008
Vivian, my sincere sympathy goes to you and Philip. I always looked forward to seeing you and Gaylene, and whenever she was around, there was plenty of laughter and fun. I truly am sorry for the hole in your heart and your life that her passing has left. You are all in my prayers.
Kim K
May 19, 2008
Gaylene was an inspiration to us in the model horse hobby. She always new the correct way to set something up, the right piece of equipment to use and nothing was ever too small (micro horses!) Her and Viv are truly two people who were made for each for each other, and Phillip completed the circle. We'll all miss you dearly Gaylene, God be with you.
Vickie Worlton
May 19, 2008
I worked with Gaylene for many years at IBM as secretary for the group she worked with. Gaylene was always busy and rushing around. Her presence will be missed.
Rich & Elaine Siglow
May 19, 2008
We're sorry for your loss, and will include Gaylene in our prayers.
We have to remember her for the significant contributions she made through her love, hard work, and sacrifices she made here while in this world. She will live on in your memories, and is in our Lord's safe company by now.
Susan Mohamed
May 19, 2008
My heart goes out to you. When we sat closer at work, Viv shared photos of the beautiful horse displays Gayl had created then later the photos of the beautiful son they had created. She made magic.
Karen D iet
May 19, 2008
Dear Vivian~
I am so sad to hear of gayl's passing. She was such a joy to be around when I showed Model horses at GLC when I first met you thru candace!
God Bless and keep you thru this trying time.
I will miss her smilingface and the way you both showed Micro minis...
Phill Johnson
May 19, 2008
Sorry to hear the news Vivian, deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Chris Abbey
May 19, 2008
One of my favorite sayings from Gaylene was "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate." Only those of us that took (and remember) Chemistry in school get it; but that was fine with Gaylene, she'd happily explain it to the folks that didn't get it. Even the ones she had just labeled as part of the precipitate. Gaylene never was part of the precipitate... always part of the solution. She was constantly helping folks solve problems in the close to 10 years I've worked with her and/or Viv. A force to be reckoned with when she put her heart and mind into something, her passing will leave the world a little bit darker for all that knew her.
Ken & Michele Splittstoesser
May 18, 2008
Our deepest sympathy with the loss of Gaylene. May god be with you and your family in these trying time.
Dwight Harrison
May 18, 2008
I would like to share my deepest sympathy with the loss of your wife, Gaylene.
God's Blessings,
Dwight
Steve & Barb Swanson
May 18, 2008
How sad we are to learn about the death of Gaylene. She used to play in the sand box with Katie when they were real little kids. We cannot imagine the grief you are feeling. We remember when she arrived from Korea and seeing her in church at Christmas in her red velvet Christmas dress. We hope that all the good memories and love from your friends will help you with the loss.
Chantel (Reed) Jullie
May 18, 2008
I haven't talked to Gaylene since we graduated high school (and maybe the occasional email in college because I remember she had gotten married), so I was shocked to see her name listed today. I clearly remember her sitting behing me in English class senior year and us whispering about some nonsense. I also remembered her love for horses and smiled when I read them in her obituary. I am so sorry for your loss. Much love to her son and husband and family and friends.
Jan Jacoby
May 18, 2008
Gaylene will be greatly missed for her friendship, her great sense of humor and life, and her energy! She packed an awful lot of living into so little a body that threw so tremendous a shadow!
If she thought it was worth doing, she threw her heart and soul into it. Motherhood, Star Wars, horses and a great smile!
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