Kim Renee Bachman

Kim Bachman Obituary

Kim, our sister, mother, daughter and friend, born April 12, 1964 in Allentown PA, is off onto her next adventure. She had the joy of growing up as the youngest daughter of three girls born to Stella (Zaharias) and Richard Baumer. Richard decided to call it quits back in 2000. Her older sisters, Michele Weiss (married to Dale) and Kathy Elison (still single), will miss their younger sis dearly. They most definitely did not give Kim permission to leave in advance of them, but Kim needed the peace and rest that only heaven can provide. Her niece, Hope Davis & family, and nephews, Brandon, Cody and Travis (and their families) will also miss the humor, vivacious laughter, and love of their beloved Aunt Kim. Kim brought into this world her sweet boy, Stephen Stanley Smith II (married to JulieAnna), in August 1980. He is a fine young man who blessed Kim with a grandson, Stephen Stanley Smith III, on February 7, 2009. Kim's talents and favorite things: She loved the color orange. She had a unique artistic ability to design her personal interiors with welcoming warmth and an open door to friends, family and neighbors. She enjoyed cooking and presenting dishes with elegance and style. Her traditional scavenger hunts brought family together in pursuit of funny & unique objects, and always ending in a picnic at her home with karaoke and lots of laughter. Kim lived her life in Pennsylvania. Being 50% Greek, her love of Samos, Greece where her mother grew up, was always dear to her heart. It was important to Kim to rest with our grandmother, Katina Zaharias, in the beautiful monastery of Zoodochos Pigi. Located high on the island of Samos, overlooking the tranquil turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea, we will journey with Kim and fulfill her longtime wishes to rest in eternity in this most amazing land. Kim's wishes would be for folks to donate to the Lehigh County Humane Society (640 Dixon St., Allentown PA 18103) and/or St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (1607 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem PA 18018 in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Morning Call on Dec. 23, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Kim Bachman

13 Entries

Roxann Jarrett

December 19, 2022

I know it must be hard for your family this time of the year. Time will help you heal and reminiscing about Kim will keep her spirit alive. Bless you. Love Roxann.

Roxann Jarrett

December 19, 2021

Wishing you peace and joy at this time of the year . We know you are missing Kim. Hope to visit Greece one of these days with my sis. God bless your family. Love Roxann

Sabrina Torres

February 8, 2021

Stephen and family im so sorry to hear of your moms passing..... she's is such a loving person who will be missed terribly.

Jean Anne Lyons

January 6, 2021

I never met Kim. My sister Joyce Petrie is an acquaintance of you and your late husband and she passed this on to me. We both thought this was a unique and special sentiment. I cried for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I would have loved to have known her, but through your very special words feel like I did a little bit. I’ve been to Greece and know how beautiful it is. I give my sympathy to you and your daughter’s family and am so sorry for your loss.

Roxann Jarrett

December 29, 2020

Kim was a beautiful lady like her mother and sisters. I'm so glad I got to know her better at our family gatherings. I'm glad this lovely angel will be laid to rest with her grandmother in Greece. God bless all of you. Love Roxann and family.

Denise Soltysiak Johnson

December 24, 2020

Prayers for Kim’s family at this difficult time.

Carl F Timmcke

December 23, 2020

That's one of the nicest obituaries I have ever read. Kim was one of those people. The Nicest. Shocking her untimely demise. She uniquely made her way and touched the lives of many. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends. A meal she so generously shared of traditional Greek Cuisine. Thank you Kim. Thanks for the Spanakopita. RIP

Diane Mertz

December 23, 2020

Michelle, Dale & The Entire Baumer & Smith Family

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Kim

Diane Mertz

Janet Balik Keretz

December 23, 2020

I am so very Sorry to hear of Kim's passing..may she R.I.P..may all your memories with Kim fill your hearts forever...

Brenda M Stiles

December 23, 2020

Stella, Michele, Kathy & families, So saddened and shocked to read of Kim's passing today. We became friends when Bruce passed away in April 2013. She was very supportive to me upon his unexpected death. We chatted often at that time and she called me from time to time to catch up. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Your neighbor across the street. Brenda Stiles

Kathleen Nevins

December 23, 2020

Michele: so sorry.

Susan Blymire

December 22, 2020

Kim was a genuinely good soul. I take comfort knowing she is with God and at peace. She is missed and loved dearly.

Jane Roche

December 22, 2020

I went to school with Kim and we met up years later. Such a wonderful person! Her Smile , her laugh and sense of humor will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you all.

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