Kassidy Christine Holman
ANDALE - HOLMAN, KASSIDY CHRISTINE, 10, Andale Elementary School student, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, July 30, 2006, where she is now safe in His arms and enjoying eternal pleasures. Visitation with family, 7:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 2, Downing Lahey Mortuary West. Service, 4:00 P.M., Thursday, August 3, Westlink Christian Church. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Highland Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Kassidy was an “Honorary Hero” for the Leukemia Lymphoma Societys Light The Night program. Survivors: parents, Brian and Jami; brothers, Scott and David; sister, Jeffi, all of Andale; grandparents, John Deanna Ulrich of Winfield, Richard Nedra LeMay and Charles Holman of Wichita; great-grandparents, Bob and Martha Ireton of Winfield, Leona Ulrich of Wichita; faithful dog, Tuffy. Memorials established with Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Light The Night, 555 N. Woodlawn, S-113, Wichita, KS 67208 and Andale Elementary School, Library Book Drive for Kassidys Korner, 500 W. Rush, Andale, KS 67001.
Visitation with the family, 7:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 2, Downing Lahey Mortuary West
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Dear Holman Family, It is so sad that Kassidy has almost been gone for a year. I will always remember her first day at Andale when I first met her. I will always remember that the sun will come out tomorrow.
Dear Brian, Jami, Scott, David and Jeffi, We, as a family, feel so lucky to have had the honor to get to know Kassidy during our Titan season. What a special ray of sunshine she was…I asked Madisen the other day, was she always happy? She said yes and that doesn’t surprise any of us. Your family was especially lucky because she got to call you family. But, we all were lucky because you shared her with us. We will never forget her beautiful smile, her courage, great sense of humor, love for animals, easy going personality and strength she gave to everyone by being a brave little girl. We didn’t get to see her struggle with this horrible disease like you all did, and we can’t imagine how hard it must have been and how hard it is now. We hope you all are comforted by faith that God has her now and she is smiling that beautiful smile up in heaven. We thank God for blessing your family with her and you for blessing our family by introducing us to her. I hope that each and everyday you can smile because you remember something about her. We are thinking of you all and pray for strength to find that smile that Kassidy so readily gave to all of us. Love, Steve, Michelle, Garrett, Beau and Madisen
Brian, May the memory of Kassidy’s spirit remind us to soak up every moment, living and loving in light of God’s grace. I am so sorry for your family’s loss. In His grip, Greg
Dear Brian – I was the tournament manager of the Merrill Lynch Invitational golf tournament, held each year at the TPC Snoqualmie Ridge golf course in Snoqualmie, WA. The event was a fundraiser for Children’s Hospital, and a few years ago I was the point person for arranging you and your daughter to make an appearance at the event. I did not necessarily get to know you personally, but I do remember you and Kassidy. I rarely read the newspaper anymore (what with internet, TV, etc.), so it was just by chance that I happened to see in the paper last week the notice of Kassidy’s passing. It stunned me, and I have been thinking about her all week. My wife and I send our deepest sympathy to you and yours. She was a beautiful child, and she made it a beautiful world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -Tom Cade Bothell, WA
Brian- As a member of the Ronald Blue and Co. family, I am one of many who have been praying for Kassidy and the entire Holman family during this challenging time. The Chicago office has been praying at least weekly for all of you and will continue to do so. It’s wonderful how God allows the burden of believers to be shared through prayer at times when we can not carry our burden alone. God is faithful. May God grant you peace that passes all understanding. Psalm 29:11 ‘The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.’ With Christ’s love,
Dear Brian, Jami and family, We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss and we send you our love and our prayers. Love in Him, Doug and Judy
Please accept condolences from my family. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you through this whole process. Although we don’t really know you and certainly didn’t know Kassidy, we can tell what a special person she was and praise God for the wonderful impact she made during her short time with us. Zack Fulmer – Ronald Blue & Co. – Orlando
Dear Holman Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Although we never met Kassidy, we were struck by the tremendous love and faith your family has shown over the past few years. May the peace of God be with you all and with Kassidy in heaven. Bill and Nikki Wagner and Family (Seattle)
Brian and family – words certainly fail at a time like this. I will simply say on behalf of my family and so many at RB&Co. Indy, we are supporting you in prayer and have been so deeply touched by Kassidy’s life. She is an inspiration. So are you. May God give you comfort.
Holman Family, I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry for your loss. Sometimes it’s so hard to understand these things. To hear of the faith you stand upon during all of this is so encouraging. I know you don’t know me, but I’m praying for you. Kassidy has found her way into my heart as well as many others here in the Phoenix Branch. Though I’ve never met her, she is an encouragement to me. I pray the Lord will comfort and guide you during this time. Jer. 29:11
I work at RB&Co. in Phoenix, AZ and have been receiving emails throughout the last 6 months or so and have been praying for all of you. Your little girl has touched my heart in such a way that I can not explain. God is so good and his love is so perfect and knowing that Kassidy is dancing with the angels with a perfect body and beautiful hair in her very own mantion is such a happy (and real) thought. She sounds like she was a beautiful, kind and wonderful little person and to know that she will be safely awaiting her family in the arms of our heavenly Father is a reminder of what we have to look forward to if we just continue to know and follow Jesus. God Bless. Tabitha
DEAR BRIAN, JAMI AND FAMILY, OUR HEARTS GRIEVE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND ESPECIALLY FOR SCOTT, DAVID AND JENNIFER. MAY THEIR FAITH REMAIN STRONG AND THE ASSURANCE OF SEEING THIER SISTER KASSIDY AGAIN BRING THEM A MEASURE OF PEACE. WE NEVER DREAMED THAT WE WOULD SAY GOOD-BYE FOR A SEASON TO OUR BEAUTIFUL GRANDBABY BUT THE END OF MARCH WE DID.WE KNOW THE PAIN AND ALSO THE ‘KNOWING’ OF GOD’S SECURE ARMS AROUND US WHEN WE RUN OUT OF STRENGTH. MAY YOU REST IN HIS PRESENCE WHERE HE BRINGS US STRENGTH AND A SAFE PLACE TO GRIEVE EVEN AS WE KNOW THAT OUR LOVED ONE IS EXPERIENCING LIFE IN HEAVEN, DANCING IN HEAVEN’S COURTS AND WE ALL ARE WAITING FOR THE GREAT REUNION THERE. ‘HE IS NOT THE GOD OF THE DEAD, BUT OF THE LIVING.’, JESUS SAID. PRAISE GOD, KASSIDY IS ALIVE TODAY! IN CHRIST, BONNIE & TERRY SHARNBROICH
Thank you Holman’s for your bravery and courage. You have been a wonderful testimony to me and your love and grace and strength in this whole ordeal has been nothing short of amazing. The character and love and strength you have demonstated over the last few years has emboldened me in my faith. I look forward to seeing young Kassidy in Heaven when our Lord promotes me.
Jamie, I remember when my mom found out she was having Bailey and she was apprehensive of how she was going to start completely over. You reassured her that you were going to do it with her, that you would adopt. And you went to the Marshall Islands and the adoption fell through and you were devestated and didn’t know what what was going on. I remember you telling me how you went down to the beach and cried and yelled. And then Kassidy was brought to you, from out of no where, she came into all of our lives with her beautiful smile and sweet spirit. We have so many precious memories of her to treasure. She is so loved and you brought her to a place where she could get the love she deserved. My mom called me on Sunday to tell me the news. I was absolutely devestated. I went to down to the beach and cried and stared at the same ocean and asked the same questions you asked that day Kassidy was brought into your life. And I don’t know the answers but I have the peace inside that we will see her again, and what a joyful day that will be. I can’t even begin to say how sorry I am. I love you guys.
Dear Kassidy’s Mom and Dad, My name is Emmaline and I was Kassidy’s classmate and friend at ECS in Ellensburg, WA. (My Mom is helping me write this note to you.) I really missed playing with her when she changed schools. School wasn’t nearly as fun without her! I loved our playdates. I remember watching Monsters, Inc. with Kassidy at your house. We had chocolate milk with straws at my house. My Mom even let us drink it on the couch because Kassidy is special. I think that she was always sweet, fun and exciting. I know she is in heaven and we will see each other again. That makes me feel happy. I will pray for you. Love, Emmaline Johnson
Dear Holman Family, We send our love and prayers to you. May the Lord’s love and light shine brightly in your days ahead and lift you up. Scott, Nicole & Natalie send their love. Much Love, The Levine Family, Ellensburg, WA
Brian, Jamie and Family, We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. We never had the opportunity to meet her, but through mutual friends heard wonderful things about her. Our little angel Grace is sure to take good care of her in heaven. Grace was stillborn at 9 months on September 28th, 1999. We will keep your in our prayers during this most difficult time. God Bless you and your family. Love, Tracy(Wiesen) and Bill Gardner Olive Branch, Mississippi
Dear Holman Family, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Kassidy and your family has inspired us. We thank the Lord for your perseverence and hope. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Heidi and Gavin Coffee and Family Seattle
TEARS IN A BOTTLE God stores Kassidy’s tears in His bottle and records them in His book. Psalm 56:8 BLESSED ASSURANCE! EVERY SPARROW AND HAIR NOT FORGOTTON Not one sparrow is unaccounted for by God; likewise, every hair of Kassidy’s lost here on earth has been accounted for and restored in heaven! Luke 12:6-7 Dear Brian, Jamie, Scott, David and Jeffi, There are no words to adequately express how deep our sorrow is for the loss of your beloved Kassidy. Her life and that of all your precious family has been a personal inspiration and a source of hope to us by the Godly ways in which she and you’ve coped with such incomprehensible trials most of Kassidy’s life. The tears, grief and sorrow from the hole she has left in the hearts of many can only be transcended by the blessed assurance that she is gleefully dancing in the arms of Jesus with a beautiful, flowing, healthy head of hair ‘down to her b—‘! Our love and prayers are with you all. Roger and Judy Williams
Jeffi, David, Scott, Jami & Brian. How privileged you were to have loved her and have have been blessed beyond measure by that love returned. Kassidy was special. God intended her to be so and He used each of you to help Him make her so. How privileged we, your family and friends, were to observe your faith-filled selfless love and commitment to Kassidy. You didn’t have to go through with the adoption, but you did. You didn’t have to seek the very best medical care, but you did. You didn’t have to move for her benefit, but you did. You didn’t have to sacrifice so much of your time and energy and resources, but you did. Most importantly, you didn’t have to keep the faith, but you did. You are a living testimony to each of us. Thank you. Today, Kassidy is whole again. No more needles or chemicals or pain. Her body has been fulfilled. She dances the dance of a thousand ballarinas. Ten years old is way too young to die. But, ten years old is a great age to go to heaven. She lives. Kassidy lives. Psalm 147:3 Tom Burley
To the Holman Family, We are all saddened with the news of Kassidy. She was the sunshine of our classroom and our school. Kassidy’s upbeat personality, contagious smile, artistic talents, love of animals, and eagerness to learn were missed from the day she moved to Kansas from the Woodmoor community. We loved each minute we had with her. Kassidy will continue to inspire all of us through her strength and will to beat her illness. May God embrace and hug her forever!
Brian, Jami, Scott, David and Jeffi, I am so proud of all of you. You opened your home and hearts to Kassidy and gave her such an amazing family to love. I also believe you are such an amazing family because of Kassidy. I don’t know why God allows these things to happen, but I know that he uses your family to show His love to so many of us. I guess that’s how His plan works, He wants us to all be part of it, praying for each other and helping each other. Making Kassidy part of your family was a beautiful example of His love. She changed all of us who new her. I will always remember the first day you brought her home to your house. She was so beautiful! She was smiling and instantly part of your family. We are so thankful to have been part of her life. Thanks for being the family that you are and sharing your beautiful daughter wtih us. We will always treasure you and Kassidy! God Bless you and comfort you. Love Always, Julie Fischer
Kassidy was such a bright spot in Connor’s class. Always smiling and so playful despite all she was fighting. She was so courageous. Jami, you were a blessing too. We were new to Woodmoor that year, and I was blessed by your friendliness at class parties and field trips. My heart breaks for your family and how much you’ll miss Kassidy until you get to see her again in heaven, but I know a part of you must rejoice that she has her new body now that doesn’t have to fight this hideous disease and is free from pain. Connor and I will be praying that God will wrap His arms around your family and comfort you. Bless you.
I wanted to let you know that I feel your loss and you are in my prayers. I have also spoken with another parent in VA whose 8 year old is battling the same illness, who is also the Honary Hero in Manassas, VA. They also want you to know you are in their prayers. Your angel is in heaven looking down on us.
Brian, Jami, Scott, David and Jeffi, We can’t imagine the pain you are going through, but we want you to know how much your family is loved, and what a testimony you are to all of us. You are incredible, and we have all been blessed that God gave you Kassidy. We love you all, and pray that God will sustain, and comfort you. The Pfeifer’s Ellensburg, WA
As you are missed when your family moved from Woodinville, Kassidy will be so greatly missed by all as she has moved on. We are so glad we were able to share time with your family during the 2005 Spring/summer baseball season. Getting to know you, your children and Tuffy and sitting with that big piece of sunshine named Kassidy was truly a gift. Take care and take comfort in how much love surrounds your family from all you know combined with the love Kassidy has given you. The Vieira’s – Steve, Leah, Wes and Spence Woodinville, WA
Brian and Jamie, Sorry to hear about your loss. My family was fortunate enough to witness the love you have for your children. You are very loving parents and I know you made Kassidys time on earth precious. You are in our prayers always. God Bless you and your family as you go through this tough time. We will be praying for you…Your friends from Cedar Park Christian School, The Dresslers, Jeff, Cathy, Tim and Steve. Tim says hello to David and that he is in his prayers. God Bless…
Dear Holman family, Thank you so much for sharing Kassidy with us this past year. She has touched all of us, and has left a hole in our lives that cannot be filled. Her beautiful smile will be missed here at school, but her spirit will live on forever. Thank for the privilege of knowing Kassidy and allowing us to be a part of her life. I will miss you ‘sunshine’.
What an incredible, selfless, family. Kassidy and all of you have been a tremendous inspiration to all of us looking on. Though this time has been trying, the way in which ya’ll have kept pressing forward, has been impressive, to say the least. I just wanted to say how much ya’ll are loved and that we are very pleased to have you back home in Wichita. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers, as well as in our daily lives, in the days, weeks and years to come. I know that your hearts are hurting but, we wanted you guys to know that we would be honored to share your burden in whatever way we could. God bless your family!! We Love You!
Kassidy was a good friend in 3rd grade and I think all of Mrs. Kwock’s 3rd grade will miss her very much. I know I will.