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Kim Stewart Obituary

STEWART, Kim Evelyn. (formerly of Thames) On 27 June 2011 peacefully at the Otago Community Hospice; aged 41 years. Treasured and much loved daughter of Carol and Bruce (Thames), and a special friend of Marco. A service for Kim will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street, Dunedin at 10.30am on Friday 1 July followed by private cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Thames. Messages to P O Box153, Thames 3540. Hope and Sons Ltd, FDANZ

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 29, 2011.

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Kim, so often I think of you & still it's hard to believe that you are not with us anymore. I remember our chats nightly, when we use to discuss nutrition & food, our cats and when we use to farm together in FarmTown on FB. When I think of those I love & care about that are not physically with me anymore, it brings tears to my eyes, but I think that they are happy tears, because they, including you are spiritually forever with me.

Linda Hemenway

June 28, 2014

Still in my heart.
Denise

June 27, 2014

Kim was a beautiful spirit. A loving,intelligent young family woman. We met Kim in Thames back in the early 90s with my then wife and our two young daughters.We all miss and love her..Rest in peace Kim until we all meet again x

JohnIoane

April 8, 2014

Good bye Kim. Sorry to get to this so late. I worked with you for 3 great years in Dunedin and enjoyed all the times we got together for sneaky coffees when we should have had our noses in our cases. Your passing reminds me that in the bigger picture, those coffees and chats were more important than any work. I'm sorry I didn't keep in touch more after I left NZ. You are rightly remembered with great love.

Shine on
Ruth

Ruth McKain

April 20, 2012

Ohai Kim -- sorry this is so late. I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. But today, I've just finished sending Marco the money the Cheezfrenz raised to help take care of Buddy and Ophelia. It feels like the closing of a chapter, and I thought it was finally time I managed to write something here in your book.

Having had the wonderful opportunity to meet in person once, I always thought we'd see each other again someday. Don and I enjoyed New Zealand so much, I am sure we will go back eventually -- and we talked more than once about you coming to visit us here in Oregon. But that will never happen now. Words are so inadequate, and you were so good with them, I won't try to be any more eloquent than to say, boy does that suck. So very unfair.

Some days it is hard to believe that my cheezfrend KimKiwi really is no longer there on the other side of the globe. Rest assured though, that on our shared birthday, there will be someone who remembers you fondly, as long as I'm around. Next April 2nd, I will raise a glass to you at midnight, New Zealand time! It will give me practically a whole extra day of birthday, but I'll need it to celebrate for both of us. ;)

An online friendship is different, but real, and I am glad we had the opportunity to make it even more so. Thanks again for your sincere and caring friendship, your wicked excellent sense of humor, your kindness to a couple of American tourists; for answering my question about the All-Blacks, and for not getting upset about your borked retaining wall. It was definitely the best New Year's Eve I've ever had.

Love you, and miss you.

TessM

August 19, 2011

My deepest condolances to Kim's friends and family
We will all miss Kim's kindness, quick wit, humour and all around lovelyness in our online communities...
Rest in peace in the Princess Mu-meadow, dearest Kim!

Anne-Renée Mauuarin

July 11, 2011

Dearly Beloved, you've left me with a different world: my future no longer has Monday Morning sing-a-longs (that arrive Sunday evenings, here.) And look, now it's useless to search ICHC for your comments, witty and full of fun! I remember one time you started a nekkid dance party online! But see, even my past is changed: It used to have you in the future.

KimKiwi, as you knew we would, the Cheezfrenz are helping Marco care for Buddy and Ophelia until they find homes.

My heart aches for Marco and your folks! I can't imagine what they're going through and am so very sorry for their loss.

Bright Beloved: I thank G-d for your presence in my life, even though we met only online.

Mrrphh

July 5, 2011

There isn't much more to say that hasn't already been said. Kim was a wonderfully funny, caring person, though I only knew her on ICHC and Facebook. You will be greatly missed, Kimkiwi. My condolences to Marco, who did such a great job keeping the cheezpeeps informed, and Kim's parents. Go rest high on that mountain, Kim.

Jill Blanchard

July 5, 2011

I met Kim through ICHC and Cheezfrenz, and she was a great, vibrant person to be around. Granted I only knew you through the web I will miss you Kim. Much luv, hedbonks an snorgles frum me an Shrimpabeth.

Lena (lucifur79) Capp

July 5, 2011

Kim -

What an inspiring woman you were, and how many lives you touched! These are things that all who knew you will continue to carry with them. Thank you for your gift of friendship.

Condolences to your family and friends the world over.

Leigh Anne Hornfeldt

July 4, 2011

I too only knew you through the interwebs, but you had a knack for making me feel like one of your lifelong friends. I'll never forget how generous you were when, a short time after we "met", you offered us a place to stay should we come to your town... How I wish we could have taken you up on that offer!

I offer my long-distance love and condolences to your family, friends, Buddy, Ophelia and especially Marco. Thank you for sharing your wonderful Kim with us. She will not be forgotten...

Judy Kiel

July 3, 2011

Rest well brave and funny cheezefrend. You are/were loved more than you knew.

Valerie Harmsworth

July 3, 2011

You will always be in my heart and spirit dearest Kim. We chatted quite a bit, and helped each other on the farms in FarmTown, when you were not well, I enjoyed bringing your flowers on your farm back to life, because I felt they brought you joy and happiness. I miss you so much. Carol, Bruce, Marco Ophelia & Buddy, I am so very sorry for your loss, but know that Kim was one special person that you got to know and love, touch & hug, laugh, sing & cry with, and just enjoy the fullness of life that she brought to everyone.

Linda Hemenway

July 2, 2011

Kim was my friend...(and one of the bravest people I know). I will miss her.

Neil Denison

July 2, 2011

You will always be in my heart.

Denise

July 1, 2011

Kim and I shared a love of cats & photography, and we both lived in Dunedin, though in different countries. Never meeting someone in person does not make them any less of a friend, and I am honored to be able to have called Kim my friend. My deepest condolences to Marco and Kim's family, I grieve with you.

Dena Catsablanca Clark

July 1, 2011

I too only knew Kim through Cheezland. We are sadder for the loss of her beautiful light in the world, but so very much richer for having known her in any way. Grace and peace to her family, friends, and fur babies - you are all in my prayers.

Shepmom

July 1, 2011

Just a facebook friend who followed her brave journey to the next amazing phase.
She may be gone but will never be forgotten.

Karen Dowd

July 1, 2011

Kim and her family: Kim you were a marvelous cheezpeep, wun ob da bestest ai've seen. Fare well. (OnleeKitteh)

Kathy Kelly

July 1, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to Kim's family and friends. The world was brighter when she was here, and people throughout the world will never forget her. I weep for her, with you.

Missy Loewe

July 1, 2011

Wishes of peace and comfort to Kim's loved ones, in memory of a delightful friend whom we knew for far too short a time...

Lungdoc

July 1, 2011

Kim was such an amazingly strong woman, and she left us much too soon. Her spirit and bravery and her humor in the face of such painful times amazes me, and I will never be able to think of her without a smile and a tear... God hold you in His arms, Kimmy, and comfort all who will miss you for always... love and light be yours!

Sharleen (Luna) Parker

July 1, 2011

Knowing the sorrow that those of us who were never lucky enough to meet Kim in person are feeling, I can only imagine what her friends, relatives, & other loved ones are experiencing. We have all lost an amazing woman & our lives will never be quite the same again.

Shayna Reynolds

July 1, 2011

You and your family, friends, and animals are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cowdogwah

July 1, 2011

I only got to know Kim through the comments on the Lolcat site after the angels had taken her home. From what I've read, Kim was a very special lady who was well loved by all who came into contact with her. To Kim's family and friends please take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My thoughts and prayers to everyone whose heart is weighed down with grief. ox

Rebecca De Lacy

July 1, 2011

{{{{cheezlubs}}}} tu awl hur frenz adn fambleh.

AngelPlume

July 1, 2011

Dear Kim, you will live on in our memories! Cheezland is mourning right now without the new zealand princess, but you will live on in our hearts

Jeanne McLaughlin

July 1, 2011

KimKiwi - alla yor frenz in Cheezeland will neber forget yoo.

Wendy Z

July 1, 2011

Dear Kim, only in March you offered to guide two of my friends in Dunedin when you heard they were travelling in New Zealand. Your generosity overwhelmed me and I so hoped I would get that tour one day. Guess you'll have to give me a guided tour of the Princess Mu meadow one day. You were a wonderful cheezfrend, and I guess that your humour was needed somewhere else, but it damn hurts. Lubs and hugs from ur German cheezfrend Upfi

Upfi Ursula

July 1, 2011

To Kim's parents: Thank you for bringing this witty, loving woman into our lives. While I'd never been lucky enough to meet Kim in person, she's been my friend for the past 3 years. Her humor and exuberance was contagious; she shared her adventures (both travel and dancing) with all of us; and most recently she taught us how to be strong and graceful under the worst of circumstances.

Marco: You have set the bar very high for the vbffs in our lives. Thank you so much for being there for Kim.

To Kim, our Kiwi: You are dearly loved and fiercely missed. Hasta la reunión, abrazos.

June Clevy

July 1, 2011

For Kim Stewart

I never met you and yet
I feel as if I've known you for years
I never talked to you and yet
Your words are still resounding in my ears
I never laughed with you and yet
I'm laughing even now thru my tears
I never hugged you and yet
You embodied everything I hold dear
You've passed on and yet 
With us you are forever here. 

Rest in peace, Kim.

Tim Contreras

July 1, 2011

Like others who have written here, I knew Kim only in the virtual world and hoped to meet her in real life. Like Kim and Ruth, I, too, have had to cope with breast cancer and stand in awe of Kim's grace, courage, and strong humor. My thoughts are with her family and friends, my love with her.

Carla Montori

July 1, 2011

We will go on, but not without regrets that you could not continue on with us.

Marti Eno

July 1, 2011

While I only knew Kim through the intertubes, I followed her fight for laughter and joy in the face of her tribulation. She will keep me in the fight to make this disease a bad memory. CaptainsKeeper

Penny Dunn

July 1, 2011

I can only echo what others have said. Kim, I admire your bravery and grace in the face of your tribulations. I mourn the loss of your wit and humor. I wish your soul peace in whatever afterlife exists.

Ann Azevedo

July 1, 2011

Dearest Kim, my heart sobs that you have passed on. I feel lucky to have met you and to have traveled with you around Peru. I clearly remember (and chuckle at the thought), when we sat on the front row of the bus, which took us from Puno to Arequipa (I think?). We felt like the luckiest people on the planet to have such an incredible view of the passing landscape...right until we were on a very windy road for I-don't-know-how-many kilometres. The bus driver took the "short cut" around the bends, driving on the wrong side of the road, not being able to see oncoming trafic. Yikes! Freak out! We quickly agreed that we didn't have such great seats anyway (the worst, actually?) and figured it'd be better to get some sleep rather than fray our nerves whilst looking out the window. :) ...The trip around Peru would not have been half as fun without you. You always had a funny story and comments on hand. You are such a wonderful, warm, positive person, one who brings the sun out on a gloomy day. The world is a bleaker and poorer place without you. May you rest in peace and may your soul have a safe journey. So long, Kim. I hope we'll meet again.
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. Aloha nui loa, Tasja

Tasja Ebersole

July 1, 2011

I have been honoured to know Kim, even if only online. I will forever be amazed at her ability to make US laugh and sing through HER pain. She will remain alive in all of our hearts and all of our songs.

Kitty Novich

July 1, 2011

Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Kim was true gold.... and she will shine on in our memories and the love she left behind.
Heartfelt condolences....

Lisa Baucom

July 1, 2011

I never got to know Kim very well, but saw her messages & humor online & loved her spirit & generosity with our friends. She was a very special lady. She is greatly missed.

Pam Barbeau

July 1, 2011

My condolences go out to Kim's family and friends. Though I never had a chance to meet Kim in person we interacted through the lolcats web site, a place of friendship and good humor. She was a brave lady and she will be sadly missed.

Bridget Casey

July 1, 2011

I only knew Kim from ICHC and Facebook but her personality shone through the impersonal internet like the sun burning through the fog. She will be much missed by all of her internet friends....her Monday morning singalongs will be in the Princess Mu Meadow from now on. {{{{Kimkiwi}}}}

Boo (Williboi) Roy

July 1, 2011

Kim brought love,laughter and light to so many people all around the world. Her strength and courage was a remarkable testament to ...in her own words.."The Fabulousity that is Me"...Kim,You will be sorely missed.
Go Well, sweet Kiwi..May Angels lead you in.
With Love and sincere Condolences to Kim's Family and Friends.

Claire White

July 1, 2011

Dear Kim,

You fought bravely, but you aren't among us anymore. I'm so sad that I never got to meet the strong, fabulous, funny, amazing KimKiwi who was such an inspiration to all of us, but so relieved that you are no longer in pain.

Your passing left a hole in the world, and all the love and memories from all the people you've left behind can never truly fill it.

Lots of love.

Ashley Cowles

July 1, 2011

So sorry that Kim has passed. She will be very much missed by all of us.

Janet Smith

July 1, 2011

I will always have a special place in my heart for Kim. She radiated love and courage, continuing to make us laugh and sing throughout her struggles. She has left a world of people mourning her passing.

Mary Ann Jones

July 1, 2011

Another special person gone too soon, you will be fondly remembered in many peoples thoughts and prayers

Nyia Weidenbohm

June 30, 2011

I knew Kim only through the internet, though had hoped to meet her in real life. Instead our friendship remained online and we were joined by humour, song and the same fight against breast cancer. We offerend one another hope and support through trying times - that Kim lost her fight ahead of me means only that I have a new friend to meet, when my time comes.
With much love from half a world away,

Ruth James

June 30, 2011

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