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Natasha Holmes Obituary
Natasha was a gentle soul, gen- erous to the many people she loved, with an artist's eye and empathy for anyone she con- sidered vulnerable. She mod- eled resilience as her beautiful body endured the ravages of chemo, radiation and surger- ies. She taught us to forgive people if they didn't live up to our hopes and that good manners also meant thanking the phlebotomist who had to use her single battered vein to draw blood. We miss you des- perately, our sweet Natasha.
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Memories and Condolences
for Natasha Holmes
Alex Hertz
November 30, 2023
Natasha was a beautiful soul, so brave and composed in the face of such a challenge. I never got to teach her, but I remember her bright face at school, and how much love she got from her family and the Sunset Community.
Grammy
May 20, 2023
Sitting on your memorial bench at Pine Lake, I just learned about you. Eleven years after leaving, you continue to touch and inspire a total stranger. An 80 year old grandmother who learns from you , admires you, and feels the absence of you in you family and the world. Thank you for being here.
She was dealing with symptoms of c/s radiation when she did this portrait
January 1, 2013
"The Fabulous Natasha" listed on the RNs' daily schedule
January 1, 2013
Chemo made her so thin, a feeding tube was considered. Later, like many cancer kids, she needed steroids, which causes excessive bloating.
December 30, 2012
Her little sister took great care of her
December 30, 2012
Good friends
December 30, 2012
So proud
December 30, 2012
Good times
December 30, 2012
Kara, Linda, Keith
December 30, 2012
Dear Natasha, Kara will never forget the shared times of fun and adventure. So many things about you--your fun-loving nature, kindness, art, laughter-- we will never forget-- especially your grace and resilience in the face of such extraordinary challenge, it is truly inspirational. We will hold you close in our hearts and memories always.
Always by her side
December 29, 2012
"Wait for me, please." When Natasha was sick, it was hard for her to keep up with her friends. Sometimes they waited, sometimes they didn't ...
December 28, 2012
Miss you Natasha
Meena Ganesh
December 24, 2012
Natasha, we have known you for years, since you were about a year old, and remember you as a great kid. Meghna has always enjoyed the time that she spent with you – her friend from San Francisco – and has fond memories of you. We all miss you and you will always be in our hearts.
-Meena, Sundar, Meghna & Sahana
Less than a week before she passed. Natasha was very weak.
December 20, 2012
Anne Lane
December 19, 2012
This world has lost a very precious little girl. Natasha, so bright, so funny, so brave, so kind, so good, with the sweetest little voice, and a smile that would warm your heart. Always a joy to be around. I feel so blessed to have known her.
December 19, 2012
Whenever we walk by the park we think of Natasha, petting our old dog Brody and sharing her big smile! She continues to be an inspiration to us all. Love, the Stokes family
Jan. 2012
December 18, 2012
Steven McKnight
December 18, 2012
Natasha, you were such a sweet and innocent young lady and will truly be missed by all. I wish your family the deepest of sorrow. Gone....but never forgotten.
Frances Bartlett
December 18, 2012
Sweet Natasha, the world is a different place without you. You will be missed every day, always.
September 2012
December 18, 2012
Sad
December 18, 2012
Mary, Steve,& Joe Warner
December 18, 2012
Our family is sending all our love to you. We will never forget dear Natasha!
December 17, 2012
Natasha a new star has been added. You are such a brave young lady. Love Aunt Tink
Sept. 2012. Wish I could say she was always happy ...
December 17, 2012
December 16, 2012
Davey & Shona
December 16, 2012
words are not adequate to express the deep sorrow felt at Natasha's passing, her bravery and spirit was an inspiration to everyone and the love and tenderness she was surrounded with was the truest beauty. much love d&s.
Cheyenne McKnight
December 15, 2012
Dear Natasha, Thank you for being a kind and good friend to my cousin Maya.
Naomi, Katja, Mari & Patrick
December 15, 2012
Sweet, sweet Natasha. We'll always remember your gentle smile, amazing creativity and your tender ways with everyone. We'll remember to look out for others as you always looked after them. We'll remember to smile at the world as you always smiled at the world. Love,
December 15, 2012
Natasha, we were your earliest teachers at Angelina's Daycare and Preschool but YOU taught us so much!
You taught us what the true meaning of love, friendship, loyalty, kindness, courage, hope, and much more.
We will forever keep you in our hearts and you will never be forgotten.
Our everlasting love, Angelina and Vivi
Rachel Elliott
December 14, 2012
I am saddened by your loss, Natasha. Rest in Peace. Lots of love to you and love and strength to your family. -Rachel Elliott (Priscilla and Brandon's aunt).
December 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of all of you with love,Arlyne Elliott (Jessica's mom and Priscilla's ama)
Deborah Taylor
December 14, 2012
Dear Natasha,
Olympia remembers what a talented artist you are. Rowan remembers your kindness to everyone. We all miss you very,very,very much.
Before ...
December 14, 2012
Dylan Riley
December 14, 2012
Dear Natasha,
I have no words to express how much I will miss your presence in the world. Your courage, humor and perseverance will always set an example to all of us who have had the pleasure of knowing you.
Oct. 14, 2012
December 14, 2012
First day at HN, Aug. 2011
December 14, 2012
My gorgeous girls
December 14, 2012
Serenity
Lynne Toledo
December 14, 2012
Sweet Natasha,
Although we did not know you well, we knew you well enough that you touched us. Such a sweet, young, beautiful spirit. You will be truly missed, but you will never be forgotten. We will always remember you and your beautiful family.
Ed and Lynne Toledo
Susanne Tilp
December 14, 2012
Natasha~The powers of the universe choose special angels to deliver their messages. You were chosen and have made the world a better place. I am saddened that you were only with us for such a short period of time. You live on in those who you touched and we are blessed. Thank you for your courage, perseverance, and grace. Love to you and your family.
Saravana Kumar
December 14, 2012
May her soul rest in peace
Devon Valencia
December 14, 2012
Dear Ken and family. My deepest prayers and wishes go out to all of you. Natasha clearly blessed your life and the world in a very special way, even if it was too short at time. She was very lucky to have such an amazing family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
christine lawrence
December 13, 2012
Natasha was a light on this earth. I am so honored to have had the opportunity to meet her....only to take her vital signs and ask her about her concerns. She really touched my soul. She was a sweet reminder to us all how short life on this earth really is. Thank you Natasha. Blessed be.
Christine, RN UCSF
Kristina McColl
December 13, 2012
Dear Natasha, You had a special gift of reaching out to so many. Your caring and thoughtful emails of support to Sophie kept her going through tough times. Always remembered and loved.
December 12, 2012
Dear Natasha,
We miss the presence of your beauty, your warm smiles and giggles, gracefulness, kindness and thoughtfulness. You will always be in our hearts for ever and ever.
Prabitha,Bala,Amita and Creole
Tanayah Adcock
December 12, 2012
Dear Natasha, I only had the opportunity to spend a few short weeks with you at SummerGate, but you touched my life and I will never forget you.
Self portrait of the "Chemo Girl," age 8
December 12, 2012
Aunt Diane
December 12, 2012
Natasha, your greatest joy was making others happy. We are blessed to have had you in our lives. I shall look to the stars with you in my heart "for perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where your love pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that now, you are happy." I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. With love,
Summer 2011
December 12, 2012
Rajeev Kumar
December 12, 2012
Dear Natasha, Although we never met in person, I have heard great things about your generousity and kind heartedness. You are an inpiration to me. God bless you!
February 2008
December 12, 2012
Natasha, June 2000
December 12, 2012
Buffy Francisco
December 12, 2012
Natasha, you exemplified the love of learning that every teacher dreams of. When you learned to sew on a button, you came back later with a sweater of buttons that you had sewn on. It was a privilege to see your warm smile and eager expression in our SummerGATE class. Your courageous spirit and sweet nature are inspirational--I'll not forget you.
December 12, 2012
Rest in peace sweet Natasha. We will never forget you. Love, Uncle Joe, Aunt Lynne, Helen, Paul, Gabby, Vinny, Linda, Jim, Joe, Susan, Maggie, Penny and Mike
jessica diaz
December 12, 2012
Natasha - We will never forget your beauty, grace and friendship. You are forever in our hearts. Much love to you Suzanne, Ken and Marissa
Sincerely, Jessica, Frank, Priscilla and Brandon Diaz
Mara Hill
December 12, 2012
Natasha came to summer school every day with curiosity and a positive attitude. It was a gift to be her teacher.
Heidi, Alex, Sofia, and Elliot Smoot Steinhart
December 11, 2012
Sweet Natasha - You lived your much too short life with courageousness, kindness, and maturity beyond your years. While battling the illnesses that plagued your growing body you educated people and fought for funding research for pediatric brain tumors. Your selflessness was an inspiration and we will never forget you. PBTF will continue to be a charity we support in your honor.
Nozomi Nagai
December 11, 2012
Natasha,We will always love you forever and will never forget who you are.
Hiroka, Nozomi, Masa
Natasha with Bianca
December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012
Natasha, you have given so much to the world, and have touched so many hearts... you will always be remembered as we continue to "share the love".... Suzi, Erin, Sean and Brian Waldie
Luise Custer
December 11, 2012
Natasha was the dearest presence at SummerGATE this year. We would walk together between classes, sharing snippets of our lives. It was only a matter of days we spent together, but her gentle grace lingers. One sensed the love she was surrounded with. What a gift you as a family gave us all.
December 11, 2012
Dear Natasha – I never had opportunity to meet you, but I followed your story and was rooting for you every step of the way, like so many others. You are in the arms of angels now… they will take care of you and give you peace. Your fighting spirit and sweet nature will have a lasting legacy within your family and among those, like me, that you inspired and touched from a distance. You will always be remembered. Bless you and your family….
With love and admiration,
Melanie Wellbeloved
Alex Hertz
December 11, 2012
Natasha, I'm glad I had the privelge to teach you at Summergate, if not at Sunset. The world is just a little sadder now. Your smile, courage and sweet disposition will never be forgotten.
December 11, 2012
Natasha, who taught us the meaning of courage, shall be missed!.
Rebecca Cherny
Roxanne Munyon
December 11, 2012
Sweet Natasha - you are truly missed. Your friendship has meant so much to us.
Much love,
Roxanne, Petyr, Maya and Miles
Hannah Huey
December 11, 2012
Natasha, your sweet smile and happy-go-lucky spirit will always be remembered. You will be missed by many. God Bless You.
December 11, 2012
Dear Friend,
We will always remember you, your kindness and your great smile.
With Love,
Lena, Claire, Hanne & Don
December 11, 2012
Natasha,
we will miss you from here to the moon and back - your smile, those big brown eyes, your artwork, your love for animals & your love for family and friends. The world is less bright without you, but the heavens have gained a shining star.
You will be in our hearts always & forever,
Uncle Steve, Aunt Jill, Addy, & Casey (& Tucker)
Gigi, John, Isobel and Cole
December 9, 2012
Natasha, forever in our hearts
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