Whitney Barham

Ahhh Whit. Way too soon. So much to do but so little the time! You were remarkable!

Whit, the sound of your absence thunders so loud! Tomorrow I will open a new legion, some 34 years after PA! Dance, send joy!

Not a day goes by that I don't miss you! I so wish you were here to tell me everything will be alright. In my mind, nothing will be alright again! I miss you Whit!

Your memories will be there forever! I am sharing at a Christian teacher's convention this week and I will be sharing about your story where you stepped out in faith as a young teenager to travel overseas to teach others and to share Christ's love.
Blessings
From Whitney's High School Principal
Mr. Mo

I miss you Whitney. I so miss your your laugh.

I had the privilege of knowing Whitney during high school at Master's Academy. We were in the same grade (and classes), hung around the same group of friends, and in grade 12 her's and my locker were right next to each other.

I will always remember Whitney as one who was always smiling, had a cheerful attitude and radiance to her, and never afraid to voice her opinion's,

One memory I have with Whitney, was in the Public Speaking extracurricular debate competition's, which we both participated in. I was so impressed at how natural she was at public speaking, and the elegance at which she spoke. The last public speech I heard her give was at our high school graduation, as our class valedictorian. She did a wonderful job!!

My prayer's are with your family, Mr. & Mrs. Barham and Kelsey, going forward. And Whitney, I look forward to seeing you soon!

God bless,

I knew Whitney from her summers at the Get Smart computer camps and from teaching her as a substitute. I remember she wanted to be an animator for Disney. Of all the people and students I've met over the years, I never forgot about Whitney. She was truly a special person.

~D'Arcy Morrison, Calgary, Alberta

I so miss you Whit. I so wish you were here.

To: uncle Mark and Auntie Caroline,
Whitney was the nicest person in the world and I will always love her, she was a great person!

I love you Whitney so much. You are the best cousin in the whole wide world!! I think about you all the time and I miss you.

Whitney was an incredible human being. The few memories I have of her will never leave my mind nor heart. I am blessed for the times she spent with my family, especially my brother and I. I truly wish I can develop as good a relationship with my brother John as the one she shared with Kelsey. My thoughts and prayers have been with you every day, God Bless you, Mr. and Mrs. Barham and Kelsey.

Whitney carried with her a friendship and compassion that was unconditional. She was unwaivering in her blissful and charismatic outlook on life, and she held no hesitation on sharing that gift with whomever she met. It was a great experience to have met her and her family who all carry with them the admirable traits that she so effortlessly portrayed.

Whitney was one of the most wonderful people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with her family through this difficult time. When I think of Whitney I remember those odd but memorable childhood moments... like preparing our halloween costumes, skiing, and her imagination that brought everything to life. We will all go on celebrating her beautiful life by remembering how she had lived... with intelligence, respect, humour, and grace.

I remember Whitney so well as a child. How she loved to read, especially Robert Munsch books. How sweet she was with baby Kelsey. I remember seeing her again years later, all grown up and at the time, working with Mark in his first Timmy's out in the mountains. She is one of the smartest, most driven people I'd ever met, and I saw her gentle soul even as a child. The love in her family was always so strong, I know that she'll be with us always. My whole family's thinkin of you all during this time. We love you all.

I, and my family, are so very deeply saddenned to have heard of the tragic loss of your lovely daughter Whitney. I was priviledged to have gotten to know Whitney during my time on staff at Master’s and hers was an infectious and striking presence. I remember a thoughtful, polite, articulate, passionate young lady possessed of so many wonderful gifts and such an amazing and composed easy grace, style and elegance as she carried them. I cannot begin to comprehend how your family will bear up under such a heavy burden but I hope, in time, you may take comfort in what an excellent character and quality life was contained, albeit so briefly, in your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mark, Caroline and Kelsey,

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Whitney. We can't imagine the pain you're feeling at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in knowing she was so obviously loved by those that knew her.



Neal & Mary Coulter

I didnt know Whitney but I have a very close friend who did. My heart and prayers go out to the family and those that Whitney is survived by.



Rest in Peace Whitney

In His name

Caroline, my heart is breaking for you, Mark and Kelsey as you try desperately to cope with the unbearable. Our mutual connections to North Bay and similar ages of our children made me feel a kinship towards you from the first time we met at Haskayne. I hope you can feel the prayers and positive thoughts of the hundreds of people out there who are willing you to have strength. Mine are among them.

I was always impressed by Whitney's unique style,

Of course I noticed her wonderful smile,

The news I have heard is so very sad,

Whitney touched many in the short time that she had,

My thoughts are with all three of you,

May you find strength in all you will go through.

Carolyn, Mark & Kelsey,



It's been awhile since we've been in touch, but do know I often think of you all. I was shocked and saddened to hear about Whitney's passing. I remember what a smart, polite little girl of 10 she was. It sounds like she she grew into an amazing young lady. So wish I had found out the news in time to attend the service.



I know your faith will guide you through this devastating time.



My thoughts are with you.

Leanna

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Barham and Kelsey,



My prayers and thoughts are with you during this unthinkable tragedy. Whitney was an amazing young woman and a wonderful friend and I will love and miss her forever. She was able to make the best of any situation and never backed down from what she believed in. She was always there for me when I needed someone to count on or to help me through hard times. I will always be here for the three of you as your wonderful daughter was for me. Model UN at the U of L will never be the same without her. The Barham family will always hold a very special place in my heart.

My name is Vanessa Young, and I also went to school with Whitney in elementary. I had not seen her in many years, but I am very glad to have known her and made her a friend in my lifetime. I cannot imagine what you are going through, but I can offer my prayers and thoughts at this time. I hope you know what a wonderful woman Whitney was, and that she has touched the lives of many, ever since she was young. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Mr. & Mrs. Barham,

I only got to know Whitney briefly in highschool at Masters. She always brought a bright smile and laugh to the classroom. She was an amazing person and I feel honored to have had the chance to meet her. My greatest sypathies and condolences to your family and Patrick. May God Bless You and be with you in this time.

I had the pleasure of knowing Whitney at the University of Lethbridge and I was lucky enough to give her ride to Calgary and back to Lethbridge a few times. I am still in disbelief and my heart goes out to her family and to everyone who loved her.

The true measure of a person's character is how they treat people who can do them no good...Whitney Barham was one of the brightest stars I have ever met. There is a hole in my soul that will take a long time to heal. My prayers are with your whole family.

The Barham Family;

We truly do not know what to say, except Whitney's smile, beauty and zest has touched us at the City of Calgary Parks office.

We truly pray for you and just know that her spirit will glow within for ever.

Your Parks Friends

Mr. and Mrs. Barham,

I had the priviledge of being Whitney's RA at school last year. While I was still a complete stranger to her, she had the courage to knock on my door and ask for help when she was dealing with a difficult roomate situation at the beginning of the year. She made herself vulnerable to me by opening up completely, and it humbled me that she put so much faith and trust in me. Soon Whitney's visits were less about needing help with a problem and more about chatting, hanging out and exchanging notes from our class together! I was so looking forward to seeing more of her this year at school - I was just so fond of her. She was so special. What I'll most remember about her is my favourite thing about her - her vulnerability and openness, and her kind heart. She was so genuine, sweet and honest. Whitney had so much warmth about her - I just loved being around her. I tried so hard not to pick favourites as an RA - but Whitney was undoubtly a favourite. She had the most beautiful eyes and smile. My heart broke when I heard the awful news, and I hope that it is of some comfort to you that Whitney left a lasting impression on me and so many others here at the U of L. She will never, never be forgotten.

Mark & Caroline

Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today



Staff at BMO Brentwood

Our sincere condolences on the unbearable loss of your beautiful and talented daughter. Our thoughts and prayers are for her and your family in the days and months ahead.



Marina Bay Homeowners Association and all your Sylvan neighbours

Mark, Kelsey, and Caroline; my name is Erin-Marie Higgins and I was very good friends with Whitney in Elementary School at John Costello before your family moved to Canmore and then later ours out to BC. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Whitney was an amazing girl. Your family is in my prayers and I take comfort in knowing that she is now with Him.

You will always be thought about and cherished in my heart. Thanks for being there when the times got rough, and helping me see through some of the things in my life I couldn't alone.

I loved Whitney so much and I am so grief stricken...we shared many memories growing up together in high school and beyond. Whitney's brilliance was so inspirational to me and so encouraging during difficult times. Her determination and intelligence led her to exceed and excel in so many areas, and for this I held such a strong admiration for her...yet I always shied away from telling Whitney how much I respected and cared for her - something I'll always regret. My prayers are with you Mr. Barham, Mrs. Barham, Kelsey, and Patrick. I pray that you may take some solace in the fact that Whitney was so loved by everyone and that God promises to bless those that mourn because they will be comforted (Matt 5:4). Whitney will never be forgotten. I am here for you and I love you all.

I knew Whitney when I was in elementary school. It was a shock to hear about what happened. My condolences to the family.

We are deeply sorry for the loss of Whitney. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and the family. Taken away to soon but left so many loving memories in everyone she met. God be with you through this tragic time and many days there after.

Love

Bonnie, Jacques and Justine

(North Bay, Ont)

Mark, Caroline, and Kelsey:

Our love and prayers are with you over the miles during this time. there are no words to express our grief. We were Blessed to meet both Whitney and Kelsey this spring and they left a lasting impression on all the family. May you feel God holding you closely during this trying time.

Love to all

Mark, Bev, Katie and Adam McLaren

(Rutherglen, ON)

Caroline, Mark and Kelsey,

We pray that God's Peace and Comfort will keep you during this time. We cannot imagine the greiving and sense of loss that you must be experiencing. We are at a loss for words, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joanne and Don Gulevich.

Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Whitney.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this tragic passing. I am glad that I had the privilege of meeting Whitney in North Bay when we all re connected after so many years. I will always remember how impressed I was with this Beautiful, Intelligent and respectful young lady that had a great sense of humour and presence about her. I also saw the amount of love, support and respect you all had for each other and the comfort I have in knowing that you all have each other in a time like this. This always comes to mind in times like this. Rather than mourn the absence of a flame, lets celebrate how brightly it glowed and may the beautiful memories give you the strength at this difficult time.

We can't imagine what you're going through. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days ahead. We are so very sorry.

Dear Whitney:

Although we only knew you a short time,we're grateful to have had the blessing of knowing you at all. You are already missed.

Peter & Karen (Villeneuve)