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Kimberly Trank Obituary
Caton: Kimberly Ann Trank, age 37, of Caton, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Guthrie Corning Hospital. Kim was born on September 2, 1977 in Elmira, NY to Ronald Trank and Pam Trank-Cutting.
Kim's passion and devotion for her daughter was immeasurable. She was a devoted, caring, and loving mother.
Kimberly graduated from Corning East High School in 1996. She attended Alfred State College and later received her Veterinary Technology degree from St. Petersburg College. Kim was committed to helping animals of all kinds. She exhibited her caring nature everyday while working for Broadway Animal Hospital in Pine City, NY. Her love of animals developed at a young age when she began competing in multiple horse shows as a teenager.
She was a fun loving and kind person. She was accepting of everyone, but always let you know where you stood with her. Kim had many friends and had numerous fond memories of her close friends from the "Beaver Dams Gang".
She is survived by her daughter: Arianna Gillis of Caton, NY; step-daughter: Taylar Pfleegor of Horseheads, NY; fiancée: Jacque Gillis of Caton, NY; father: Ronald (Terry) Trank of Beaver Dams, NY; mother: Pam (Jim) Cutting of Watkins Glen, NY; three sisters: Lisa (Nick) Savastano of South Salem, NY, Kimberly's twin sister, Kelly (Anthony) Delionado of Mahopac Lake, NY, and Nikki Barnes of Rochester, NY; paternal grandmother: Leah Trank of Beaver Dams, NY; maternal grandparents: Robert and Lillian Perry of Watkins Glen, NY; step-brother: Cory Cutting of Indianapolis; step-sister: Colleen Jeffries of Greenwood, IN; in-laws: Robert Gillis of Caton, NY and Cynthia (Calvin Ward) Gillis of Savona, NY; sisters-in-law: Carey (Aaron Close) Gillis and Anne (Eric) Slocum, both of Corning, NY; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was predeceased by her grandfather, Howard Trank, and her childhood friend and first love, Doug Retterer.
Family and friends are invited to call at Carpenter's Funeral Home, 14 E. Pulteney Street in Corning on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 from 2:00PM-4:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM. Funeral services will be held at Grace Lee Memorial Wesleyan Church, 2075 Chambers Road in Beaver Dams on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 11:00AM. Burial will immediately follow in Beaver Dams Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the Kimberly Trank Memorial Fund has been established by the Corning Credit Union to benefit Kimberly's daughter, Arianna. Or, to honor Kimberly's love of animals, donations may be directed to the Chemung County SPCA, 2435 State Route 352, Elmira, NY 14903.
To share kind words or a fond memory of Kim, visit www.CarpentersFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly Trank
Patricia Heffner webber
September 9, 2015
I knew Kim as a little girl she was a sweet and beautiful baby .
Over the years I have spoke about the twins I have and will always keep her in my heart So very sorry to the Trank And Perry family's.
April 27, 2015
I only knew her for a short time but she was so much FUN!! She made me laugh! So very sorry. Shannon Dickerman LVT
kathy owlett
November 20, 2014
I loved Kim she was so good with my dogs and me also. She was funny loving and will be sorely missed. Prayers to her family
November 4, 2014
Ron and Pam. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is nothing harder for a parent than the loss of a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Greg Cronkrite and Family.
Karen Daines
November 1, 2014
No words
October 30, 2014
So sorry for you loss. She was such a sweet special person, and cared so much for all my fur babies. She will be greatly missed by all.
Holly Shaw
October 30, 2014
I am so sorry your family was struck with such a tragedy. Sending hugs and prayers to the Trank & Perry family. Kim with her huge heart will be greatly missed by all who got the privilege to know her.
October 30, 2014
So, so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all. Mark Lundergan and Family.
Deborah Allen
October 30, 2014
Ron We are so sorry to here of your loss, Kim was a special person she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Bill&Deb
Hoyt and Carol Stewart
October 29, 2014
Pam & family: Our hearts are heavy for you at this difficult time. We will continue to uphold you in prayer.
The Sutton's
October 29, 2014
So sorry. Thinking about the family!
Pete & Tina Dittler
October 29, 2014
Ron we are so very sorry for your loss.
October 29, 2014
Pam, We are so sorry for your loss. Your friends are thinking of you during this difficult time. Debi B and Julie T
Judy Everitt
October 29, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Kim was a friend to everyone. you are in my prayers
October 29, 2014
Ron, I can't express in words how sorry we are to hear of the passing of your daughter.
Inna and Mike Kushnir
Kari McNaney
October 29, 2014
Pam, Kelly & Family- I am so sorry for the loss of sweet Kim. May you all find peace in knowing she is the presence of the Lord. My thoughts and continued prayers are with all of you!
October 29, 2014
Ron,I am so sorry to hear of your daughters passing , you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish your memories.
Jim Wardwell
Kay Ackerman
October 29, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joel Dundas
October 29, 2014
RIP Kim!
Too soon to go xoxo
Catherine Rabidou
October 29, 2014
Catherine Rabidou
October 29, 2014
Kelly , I am so so sorry …my prayers and condolences for all of you. xoxo
October 29, 2014
Ron and family. Carl and I were so very sorry to hear about your daughters passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Carl and Shirley Berry
October 28, 2014
To Kimmie's family: I knew Kim from being her friend, Renee's mom, who also worked at Broadway Animal Hospital. Kim always came running over to me if she knew I was there and hugged and kissed me and always had a joke to tell me with her laughing, vibrant way. She was a true treasure, and I loved her and will miss her greatly. She is in Heaven making the angels laugh with her sparkling personality. I love you, Kimmie. We all love you. The treasures in life are always taken from us all too soon. May we learn from it and try to love one another more as Kim would want us to do. All my prayers for comfort and peace to her family. Chris Gosselin
Peggy & Don MacNaughton
October 28, 2014
Candle lit for your family...
Mike Murphy
October 28, 2014
Ron, I can't express in words how sorry I am to hear of the passing of your daughter. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Hatala
October 28, 2014
Kim was an amazing vet-tech to all my animals at Broadway. She was always kind, caring, and loving with them. She was there to comfort us in our saddest times when we had to put our animals down over the years. Her big smile and loving spirit will be missed.
Rebecca & James Hornbeck
October 28, 2014
There are no words to offer that will ease the pain for all those that love Kim. We are saddened that God needed her home and called her way before her time. Kim was truly someone special and will be forever missed. We feel fortunate to have known her and will never forget her.
Dave and Donna Rexford
October 28, 2014
Pam, Ronnie and family. I am very sorry for the loss of Kim. My prayers will be with you all to give you comfort and strength.
Christina Kalweit
October 28, 2014
I am so saddened to hear of Kim's passing. So caring,and compassionate!
She always made visits to the animal hospital easier for me, as my dogs loved her! Kim even drove one of my dogs to the vet for surgery so I wouldn't have to miss work! Her presence, laughter and smile will be so dearly missed!
I am so sorry for her loss to her family and beloved daughter. God Bless during this difficult time.
Linda (Root) Welch
October 28, 2014
Ron and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. No bond is great as that between a parent and child. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jill Benjamin
October 28, 2014
Kim touched so many people in so many ways. I will always smile when I think of her caring for my animals in the way that only Kim could: she understood their personalities. Just just like with people, she let them knew where she stood and did it with a smile. I adored Kim as so many others did. May you be comforted by knowing that she will not be forgotten by me. She will be missed immeasurably. God Bless you all.
GARY COMSTOCK
October 28, 2014
RON AND FAMILY. IM REALLY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS, USE ALL THE GOOD MEMORIES TO GET YOU THROUGH THIS.
Melissa O'Rourke
October 28, 2014
Pam- I am so sorry of your loss. You and your family is in my prayers.
Missy O'Rourke
October 28, 2014
Ron....I am so very sorry to learn of your daughter's passing.
Jim Alexander
South Waverly, PA
Dee Leach
October 28, 2014
Jacque, so sorry to read about your fiancee'. She sounded like such a beautiful person. Our deepest sympathies to you and all who know her.
October 28, 2014
Kim you will be forever in our hearts. Will miss chatting with you and seeing those beautiful pictures of you and your daughter. Spread your wings and fly. Love you. God speed. Jessica Ballance
Cathy Horan
October 28, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Kim's family. Her infectious smile and laugh will be greatly missed. RIP Kimmie. Fly high, angel.
jennifer Stedge
October 28, 2014
I grew up with kim and she was always full of,life. I lived by her grandma and now next to her dad. Kim excepted life and people no matter what. She was a loving and caring person and will be greatly missed. She left a beautiful daughter to carry on for her. I will always carry kim with me and treat others as she would have. Love you kim. Say hi to dougy and your grandpa trank for me.
Domonic Zello
October 28, 2014
My deepest condolences to Ron and your family.
Anna Evens
October 28, 2014
The world has lost a sweet soul. I was so saddened to see that Kim passed away. She was always so full of life and we looked forward to seeing her when we brought our animals to Broadway. We always asked for her when we went in. She even stayed late to be with us when we lost our Bailey. She will be greatly missed. My heart and prayers go out to her family at this sad time.
The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home
October 28, 2014
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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