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Hilary Norkelun Obituary
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lindsey anne
September 16, 2017
i still miss you :(
August 31, 2017
Carole sent me a photo of you, age 10, I think... sitting by the water, cradling your fishing rod, your huge smile jumping out. Happy, happy memories of you. I love you so much. WMTT
Hideki S
August 29, 2017
Missing you Hil ♡
Sending you the biggest hug I can... hope it makes it to you.
I walked by our first apartment here In Seattle, the Electra, the other day. Such happy times.
Love always -deki
Michael
February 1, 2017
Happy birthday sweetie. You are always in my thoughts especially this time of the year. Love and miss you. - Michael
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January 31, 2017
Happy Birthday, Willy. Everyone misses you and loved celebrating your birthday! No doubt about it. I thought about you so much this year that I finally had to make a trip to your old neighborhood in New York City. I never got to visited while you lived there. As our Irish Luck would have it, I met your mail carrier -- the tall black woman, named Margaret. She remembered you well - your beaming smile. She conveyed that it's sad and a shame you left us. She was kind. Margaret took the time to introduced us to Georgina, your upstairs neighbor from across the hall. The building's new owners were renovating - moving doors, changing walls around, according to Georgina. She has lots of fond memories of you too. She loved you being her neighbor She appreciated the way you helped her carry things up all those stairs. I loved your polished neighborhood. Reminded me of yours on Capital Hill. I could feel you there on E. 12th. It had all your charm and sensibility. So much of you lives on.
My love too.
January 30, 2017
Happy Birthday beautiful girl.
I loved you that day and every day since.
You made this life so much better.
Always grateful for you,
grateful that I still see you everywhere.
Michael
August 29, 2016
Can't believe it's been 4 years. Miss you always. Going to make some squash with wild rice. Your favourite.
Hideki Scherb
August 29, 2016
How I miss our fun times together, your wonderful smile, and your calm presence around me.
I miss you.
August 29, 2016
This day.
I wear memories of you
like a soft warm blanket against the chill.
Comforted in this way to have you still.
February 1, 2016
Always in my thoughts sweetie.
love, Michael
January 31, 2016
You are in my heartbeat.
January 30, 2016
Happy birthday Hils. We got Dave's. Love you
Rose Carlson
November 16, 2015
Yours was the loss that I felt most acutely. Yours was the one that I never understood, the one for which I grieved longest, the one that remained with me for twenty years, long after high school and college through lives lived and relived. You were the one who I missed the most.
For so long, I hoped beyond hope that we would meet again, in some future life, either by plan or happenstance. You'd still be the girl with the boundless energy, brightest smile, and fearless spirit. Because that is how I remember you, that is who you will always be to me.
I hope, somewhere, Toby, you know how much you mean to me and how much I was changed by your friendship.
I will never forget you; I will always miss you.
Susan
September 3, 2015
Tho' Hilary's gone, the profound void and grief rendered the slowest healing of my heart and soul anew -- still, sweet Willy's spirit lives on.
hideki scherb
September 1, 2015
thinking of you.
Hideki
September 1, 2014
Love you and thinking of you Hilary. I think of you everytime I use the pots and pans you used to use and gave to me before you left for New York. I smile everytime I cook with them, and I think back on the wonderful happy memories I have of life with you in Hawaii and Seattle. I miss you... i hope you can hear me when I send you thoughts full of love.
August 29, 2014
Hilary Remembering and thinking of you always.. Love Bev
Amanda Riley
August 20, 2014
My dear Hilary, I have finally found you and my heart is heavy with pain as I write to you. When I think about our past, man did we have a great childhood. From preschool, elementary and even middle/high school (even when we went to different schools) our bus adventures to summer fun in Manoa, playing at Ala-Wai park and just hanging out with each other that was happy times. I remember you as my best friend with the girl with the big blue eyes and blonde hair like the sand. I'm sorry that I lost contact with you after High School, we both chose a path in life that was ment for us to take. I have never forgot about you. I love you my friend and may you fly high with the angels. Hugs and kisses~Amanda
January 31, 2014
Hilary thinking of you always.Bev
January 30, 2014
Happy birthday. Love and miss you always...
January 30, 2014
The sun is not up yet. But getting ready for the day. Lots to do! It will always be a great day. I love you. WMTT
January 30, 2014
Happy Birthday! Thinking of you and how much you liked to celebrate! You lived your best life.
September 2, 2013
You were a pip - one extraordinary of your kind.
September 1, 2013
Hilary... Do you remember your idea for a fresh salad restaurant. The restaurants would grow there own greens and the customers could see there salad growing! At first I thought it was an interesting yet quirky idea that would be difficult to profit from. I was wrong and now they are popping up all over the place. Its the new hip thing. Of course you thought of it first:) I will never doubt you or any of your great ideas again. Love you Always Mom 2 BTW Mom 1 never doubted you ;) Not Eva
Mom 2
September 1, 2013
Its been too long Willis for us not to of heard your voice. We miss you terribly and always will.
hideki scherb
September 1, 2013
Dearest Hilary-
It's been a year now with out you and how time does fly by.
The tears and sadness have softened , just like people said it would, but I still think of you everyday, and in my heart the sadness never truly goes away.
How I do miss you so. I know you're never truly far away and sometimes I swear I hear your laugh in the crowd. How I miss the sound of your voice and the beauty of your presence.
Rest well love love. Rest in peace ... till we meet again. ?
September 1, 2013
August 31, 2013
Hilary,
You took such good care of those you loved. So generous. So thoughtful. My heart aches that you are not here with me. And yet my heart is filled to have known you and been loved by you. I remain grateful for you every day.
August 31, 2013
You loved me so much. It changed my life. Enriched it beyond measure. I feel you close to me still. I see the messages you send me. Love endures.
August 31, 2013
We have gone a full year without you. It seems impossible. I think often of all the time we spent together. You were my faithful friend. Steadfast. Always there. The world is a lesser place now.
August 31, 2013
We loved you. We watched you grow. We celebrated in your achievements. And we delighted in your company. And we truly miss you.
Always,
Your loving family
Bev
August 29, 2013
Miss you Hilary
August 25, 2013
Thinking of you, and the sweet, wonderful and lovely times we had together. Those we truly love are always with us. You are with us.
July 5, 2013
Hi Wilis
What do you think Town, French, Indian or the view of the beach tonight. You always knew the right place to eat. Miss you always...
Mom 2
July 5, 2013
You are so precious and oh so very missed in our lives.
July 4, 2013
Missing you.
May 27, 2013
You're here - still teaching us the deeper meanings of unconditional love, family, holding on to each other, and the power of self forgiveness in the face of our fatal flaws. You are in my heart of heart for all my days. Loving you. My prayers continue for your mom and your family on painful days.
April 3, 2013
I dreamed we were talking on the phone. Like we might on any other day. Felt so lucky when I woke up. I love you.
February 2, 2013
You were the best, You still are, I hope you liked your birthday present. I love you always.
December 24, 2012
There is an empty spot for me this Christmas.My heart is sad and I miss you Hilary. Love Bev
Reid
October 24, 2012
Hilary, I light this candle representing your soul, which will illuminate forever in the memories of those who love you... May it never be extinguished my friend. I miss you.
SB
October 17, 2012
My sweet girl,
I've thought about you, my sweets, non-stop since your departure. I heard your high school song on the radio. I felt you so deeply. You are with your sweet relatives now. This song reminds me so much of how deep you were emotionally and in spirit. You are here with me. Everyday and always. SB. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6kY_I7rUiE&feature=channel&list=UL
Uncle Tom and his girls
October 8, 2012
October 6, 2012
Spice
Dropping a little line to let you know how much your missed.
Lauren
October 4, 2012
Inauguration, January 2009 in DC. History all around us. And we were mere feet from all the pomp and circumstance. But it was way too cold... so we ventured out only to buy a bottle of pinot from the place across the street, put our pajamas back on and watched it on TV with Mo and Fo by our sides while we made dinner, drank wine and ate dark chocolate. We said we would tell anyone who asked that we waited out in the frozen cold just to say we were there. I'm so glad we chose to stay inside instead.
DAD
October 3, 2012
Dearest Daughter Hilary,
You're out of the woods
You're out of the dark
You're out of the night
Step into the sun
Step into the light
Keep straight ahead for the most glorious place on the face of the earth or the sky
Hold onto your breath
Hold onto your heart
Hold onto your hope
March up to the gate and bid it open
Love Never Dies
Luigi
September 25, 2012
Liz, Hilary touched in different ways and at different levels the lives of many, from friends, coworkers, patients and their families as well as the rest of us...through each she will live on. You and Hilary are constantly in my thoughts, love
Cheryl Terminella
September 25, 2012
I still cannot believe that you are gone. Your sweet smile, grace and gentleness define you. I am deeply saddened and empty to come to terms that you are gone. The only condolence is that you have found peace and solace somewhere better. I only wish I would have kept in touch with you, gotten to know you in your adult life.
I will always hold you close in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I wish you peace, tranquility and violet light.
Love Cheryl
Hilary eyes
September 25, 2012
Willis and her Sarah
September 25, 2012
Marlene
September 24, 2012
My deepest sorrow...both you and Hilary are in my prayers
Amanda
September 24, 2012
I cannot comprehend this profound loss Liz...
please accept my heartfelt sympathy
You are in my thoughts everyday
Hilary and Lauren
September 23, 2012
Lauren
September 23, 2012
Oh cousin,
You taught me so much. I've met a few smarty pants in my life but you are for sure the smartiest.
I have so many memories of you that I will cherish forever, but I think what I will remember most fondly are all the times we laughed 'till it hurt. And I am so grateful to have that. Nobody could bring on a giggle fit quite like you.
Whenever we were together it felt like we were kids again, just two little girls looking for some mischief to get into.
I love you always and forever,
Cousin
M
September 23, 2012
Hils,
Remember that day on one of my birthdays it was raining so so hard? Just pouring down. We were marveling at it from the front windows. And I said "wouldn't it be fun to dance in that kind of rain?" And you said "I dare you!"
And I ran outside and danced a wild dance in the driveway, soaked through in moments. And you laughed and laughed.
I danced for you and I danced for me.
We had such fun.
B1
September 22, 2012
L1,
I cannot express here the depth of my sorrow or the joy that you brought to my life and to others around you. I will miss you every day of my life and I am thankful for each moment I had with you. You are in my heart (and P's) now and always.
Love,
B1
Kelly
September 22, 2012
Hil,
I miss you so much! I've only known you for less than 3years but you have become one of my closest friends and the person that I lean on for everything. There is a huge void in my life without you here. I miss laughing with you and making fun of everything! I miss having a friend that always knows why I am laughing and is usually laughing too! I miss having a friend that I can tell any and everything too. You were my confidant, the person I had come to trust with every secret in my life and called for everything! Your loyalty and commitment as a friend was amazing and so appreciated. It is so rare to find people like you in life. I always knew that I could share anything with you and no matter how big or small you would always keep it between us and you would never judge me, you would laugh at me but you never judged me :-) I miss texting you all day! I miss our late night conversations and our "conspiracy theories". I miss hearing about Pierre and getting pictures of him on my phone. I guess I should just say that I miss everything about you!!!
You had become like my little sister, little only by physical size cause we both know you were definitely the more mature one and even though we're the same age everyone loved to point out how much younger you looked ;-) We had our moments where we fought like sisters and moments where our friendship was tested but all those moments only made our bond stronger. I think back to our trip to Miami and how we both realized how vastly different we were and I know we never thought that our friendship would grow so much from that point and that we would become as close as we have. We truly were the odd couple! But those differences are what I miss the most and I know they were what we each loved about the other. You made me a better person and I helped you to open up more. My life will forever be changed by you and the times we've spent together. You will always live in my heart and every time someone does of says something stupid I will think of you and know you are laughing with me!
Love you always!
Kelly
PS You were so right about your mom. Her and Sarah have been amazing! And your entire family! Loved your aunts and moms and wish that we would have all gotten together sooner, when you could have been there with us
September 21, 2012
Mom 2
September 20, 2012
Willy
Strong-willed, determined, compassionate, caring, and thoughtful. These are the words I will use to describe you my first child. Oh yeah and just a little bit Queer;) Most of all in my 35 years of life you are the most interesting person I have ever met. I am grateful for all of you.
" So it is that we can seldom help anybody. Either we don't know what part to give or maybe we don't like to give any part of ourselves. Then, more often than not, the part that is needed is not wanted. And even more often, we do not have the part that is needed. We can love completely what we cannot completely understand" Norman Maclean, A River Runs Through It
Beth Farley
September 17, 2012
I remember Hilary as a radiant, beautiful little girl who gave her mother so much love. I hope that the happy memories bring comfort and peace to all those who cherish her.
carole gaglione
September 17, 2012
Hilary, I know that smile and all the love that you shared here will carry your spirit on in all who knew you. You are precious and will always remain this way in my heart. Never forgotten.
September 13, 2012
Amy P.
September 13, 2012
I am happy that I had a chance to meet you. It breaks my heart that you are no longer with us. You had a spark within you that was fun to witness. You had a great smile, laugh, and personality. Thank you for offering your home to me so that I was able to come to NY for the wedding. Your kindness won't be forgotten.
I love you always WMTT
September 13, 2012
My dearest Hilary,
Sweet, tough, smart, beautiful, caring, compassionate. And soooo funny!
A friend to all. An example to us all.
The light and love you brought to my life is forever.
Thank you for coming.
Such a gift!
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
September 13, 2012
everyone who loves you
September 13, 2012
You are not gone. You are in us. You are all around us.
Suzie Piperno
September 8, 2012
Hilary,
I have so many great memories of time spent with you in DC, NY, and SF. You helped me through the toughest time in my life and made me smile everyday. You were a loyal friend and incredible nurse. You would tell me the best stories and make me laugh to the point of tears. I'm glad you are in peace now. You will be missed:) Lots of love!
Margaret Scott-Williams
September 7, 2012
May the memories of you continue to shine as bright as your smile
your smile lit up many of our lives.
hideki scherb
September 7, 2012
Susan and Kathleen Miller-O'Bryan
September 7, 2012
From the mountain side Haleakala, there are feelings of deep sorrow and loss of our dearest Hilary.
Mourning her passing, feeling deeply the lost of her greatness. O, how much wishing that we had shared her burdens, that she could have remained in our lives tho' so far away. Now, sending our deepest condolences to her mother, Hawaii and NYC family and friends. We knew and loved Hilary, deeply, profoundly and sweetly. Let it be known that Hilary changed the lives of people she loved and shared her amazing gifts of love and creativity. We loved her deeply and abidingly.
Susan and Kathleen Miller-O'Bryan
September 7, 2012
From the mountain side Haleakala, we are feeling deep sorrow and loss of our dearest Hilary. We mourn her passing and feel deeply the lost of her greatness. O, how much we wish that we had shared her burdens, that she could have remained in our lives tho' so far away. We send our deepest condolences to your NYC family and friends across the United States, and Hawaii nei. We loved Hilary deeply and profoundly and sweetly. Let it be known that Hilary changed the lives of people she loved and shared her amazing gifts of love and creativity. We loved her deeply and abidingly. Her susan
Faynella John
September 6, 2012
Hillary you will be missed by all of us at the PCCU @ Montefiore Medical Center. May you rest in peace.
Mikel and Hilary in Hawaii
Michael Eddy
September 6, 2012
Michael Eddy
September 6, 2012
Baby,
i'm still trying to come to grips with this. All i keep thinking about is the good times which makes me happy then sad. You have no idea the effect you had on me and everyone you came in contact with. With all the imperfections in the world you made up the difference. Your smile and laugh is deep in my heart and will always be there until my last breath.
love,
mikel
Seiko Arai
September 5, 2012
You had such a beautiful smile Hilary. You will be missed but I'll remember you. Keep smiling up there.
Jay Cox
September 5, 2012
Hilary, I am sitting here thinking about you! I can not stop crying after hearing about your passing! You were a good friend! Thank you for moving with Deki and I from Hawaii! Thank you for letting me stay with you when I had no place to live. I will miss you deeply. You really don't know what you have until it gone! I LOVE you so much and hope you come to see me in my dreams. Until we meet again!!!!
Katie Brown
September 4, 2012
I am so honored to have had Hilary in my life. She helped me see through some of my roughest moments and never forgot me when i left hawaii. She never forgot me. She always and will still always be a big part of my life. She will never be forgotten and touched everyones life she came in contact with. I am so glad we had got back in touch in the last few months and our conversations will be forever with me. May her smile still light up the world. I love and miss you Hilary. May peace be with you wherever you are.
hideki scherb
September 4, 2012
Hilary-you lit up my life with your smile, and the sound of your laughter. We had some wonderful wonderful times together and you were a true friend and family to me. You have a special place in my heart love always. I will miss you tremendously and hope you know how much I love and thank you for being in my life. I will see you sometime in the future.till then, rest well love and look down at me smiling up at you sometimes. I will never forget you my love.
September 2, 2012
Although I worked a different shift than Hilary, I will always treasure the brief interactions we had and the memories we shared.
I know I am saying this from myself, but the feelings will be expressed equally from all who knew and worked with Hilary here at Montefiore. Please rest assured knowing that a truly special angel is now able to be a guardian angel to all that she cared about. May God bless you and your family in this time of bereavement.
Tamiko
Montefiore PICU
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