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Kimberly Pijanowski Obituary
Kimberly M. Kathan Pijanowski, 41, of Fayetteville, AR, passed away peacefully with her family and close friends at her side on July 17, 2014 at the Wallace Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. Kim is survived by her husband John, and son, Jack Kathan Pijanowski; her parents, Dan H. Kathan and Barbara W. Kathan Verna of Ithaca; her brother, Todd A. Kathan and family of Medfield, MA; and her grandmother, Marie P. Witzel of Ithaca. Kim lived through her 1,599 day ALS journey filled with the unwavering desire to live a full life and to be in the present. Kim inspired so many people with her dedication to continuing to accomplish many things and be a wonderful mom to her son in the face of significant challenges. Kim's blog is: kimals.wordpress.com. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY. Friends are welcome to attend, please bring a chair. Memorial donations made in Kim's memory can be directed to the Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 Longview Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703 or to the ALS National Foundation for research, www.als.org.
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Nova Sherwood
July 29, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always!!
July 29, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss.Our prayers and love go to you and your family.
Ira Brous and Family
July 29, 2014
Our hearts are broken for you. Kim was a special part of our family for several years. We loved her so! Such a beautiful, intelligent and talented young woman. She will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fay & Craig Fisher and family
Jay Sciarabba
July 29, 2014
Our condolences to the the Kathan family. We are all thinking and praying for you.
Jay Sciarabba
July 28, 2014
Please know Jamie and Mary Ann Thomas are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers- Jamie enjoyed teaching Kim and was very proud of her.
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