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Tiger_Blood
Tiger_Blood Member Posts: 270
edited May 2016 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

5/6/16 Katie went to her "New Home" as she put it. She was an amazing mother, wife, and aunt. She loved our son Leo more than anything here on earth. When Katie first was diagnosed, her #1 goal was to see him turn 10. She felt that he would be old enough to remember her, and strong enough to cope with her loss. She enjoyed some wonderful times and battled through much adversity to make sure that happened, but she accomplished her goal. She fought hard for 5 years and made lifelong memories for me, Leo, and her friends. Her legacy of living for the moment lives on with all who knew her. We love you Katie Jo and we will see you again.

My wife started coming to these boards about five years ago. I originally signed up for her account to find out what I could do to help her during her chemo treatments. She then took the account over. She made many friends and lost many over that time. She did not come on much after Lilylady passed as it affected her deeply. She would have been 39 in 2 weeks.

http://www.tuftsschildmeyer.com/obituary/Katie-Jo-Rupert/Maineville-OH/1614697

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  • stagefree
    stagefree Member Posts: 2,780
    edited May 2016

    my deepest condolodences.. Hope she builds a even better new home for you all, when it's time to join her..

    Ebru

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited May 2016

    We are so, so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and all who loved Katie at this difficult time.

    --The Mods

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  • pajim
    pajim Member Posts: 2,785
    edited May 2016

    My condolences to you and your family. May you find peace.

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  • Shutterbug73
    Shutterbug73 Member Posts: 791
    edited May 2016

    I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife. Love and peace to all of Katie Jo's loved ones.

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited May 2016

    I am so sorry. May you and her son hold many great memories.

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  • Bestbird
    Bestbird Member Posts: 2,818
    edited May 2016

    I am so terribly sorry to hear this sad news. I hope that over time, happy memories of your time together will help to ease the edge of your grief. My heart goes out to you and your family.

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  • Tina2
    Tina2 Member Posts: 2,943
    edited May 2016

    Sad news, indeed. May warm memories comfort you, your son and family, and all who knew and loved Katie Jo.

    Tina

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  • sandcastle
    sandcastle Member Posts: 587
    edited May 2016

    God Bless You, Your Son and Family in this Journey of Greif.....Liz

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  • Meadow
    Meadow Member Posts: 2,007
    edited May 2016

    So very sorry for your loss, may God comfort you and your son.

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  • 50sgirl
    50sgirl Member Posts: 2,527
    edited May 2016

    I am sorry for your loss. I wish you and Leo peace and comfort. I am sure Leo will have wonderful memories of the Mom who loved him so much

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited May 2016

    I am sorry to learn of her passing. I remember her posts on bco. My condolences to you and your family

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  • Beatmon
    Beatmon Member Posts: 1,562
    edited May 2016

    So very sorry for your huge loss. Hoping the sweet memories edge away the pain.

    Brenda E

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  • susan_02143
    susan_02143 Member Posts: 7,209
    edited May 2016

    I am so sorry for your loss. May you and Leo find comfort in her memories. *susan*

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  • Rosevalley
    Rosevalley Member Posts: 3,061
    edited May 2016

    May Katie's memories and love for you and Leo sustain you. Blessings and lovingkindness to you both.

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  • Heidihill
    Heidihill Member Posts: 5,476
    edited May 2016

    I recognize her avatar with her family and am so sorry to hear this news. May you and Leo gather strength together during this difficult time and be sustained by your memories of her.

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  • DivineMrsM
    DivineMrsM Member Posts: 9,620
    edited May 2016

    Oh, I am so sorry to read the news. The signature line of "My wife has tiger blood." always stood out to me as in, "she is tough." and I drew strength from that. You have my deepest condolences and many prayers for you and your son as well as your wife's other loved ones. May the memories of the times you shared be of comfort to you. She was blessed to have the love and support of her husband and son

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  • Kandy
    Kandy Member Posts: 1,461
    edited May 2016

    The news of another sister passing is always so sad to us. I join in with the others to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. I hope you find comfort in all the sweet memories that will live in your heart forever.

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  • LindaE54
    LindaE54 Member Posts: 2,054
    edited May 2016

    My deepest condolences to you and your family, and to all who loved Katie.

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  • brandall
    brandall Member Posts: 687
    edited May 2016

    I am so sorry to hear this. I would always look for Katie's posts because I am originally from Ohio and have little kids too. So I felt a little bit of kinship with her. I am so glad that she made it until her son was 10, I know how important some of those goals for our children are, she really did have tiger's blood. May you and your son find comfort in your wonderful memories of Katie.

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  • steelrose
    steelrose Member Posts: 3,798
    edited May 2016

    I am so sad to read this. TigerBlood was the one who treated herself to a new purse after she finished chemo treatment, and encouraged me to reward myself after my treatment too. A habit was born and continues to this day. Thank you, Katie! I can't imagine how much you will be missed by your young family. My sincere condolences to everyone who knew and loved Katie Jo.

    Rose.

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  • Mab60
    Mab60 Member Posts: 487
    edited May 2016

    my heart goes out to you and your family

    Mary Anne


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  • artistatheart
    artistatheart Member Posts: 2,176
    edited May 2016

    Life is so unfair....39 years old just makes me so sad and mad. I am glad she saw her son turn ten but wait for the day we all get to see all of life's moments happen. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May you and your son continue the legacy your lovely wife helped create and find peace and comfort in life.

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  • pwilmarth
    pwilmarth Member Posts: 235
    edited May 2016

    Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind.

    May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends.

    Words cannot express my sadness. May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.

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  • Xavo
    Xavo Member Posts: 364
    edited May 2016

    I did not have the chance to meet Katie on the boards. I watched the photo slides. Beautiful young woman, beautiful spirit, beautiful family, beautiful life. My deepest condolences.

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  • SweetCaroline2
    SweetCaroline2 Member Posts: 72
    edited May 2016

    My sincerest condolences on your loss. May you and your family find peace.

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  • SweetCaroline2
    SweetCaroline2 Member Posts: 72
    edited May 2016

    My sincerest condolences on your loss. May you and your family find peace.

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  • GrammyR
    GrammyR Member Posts: 702
    edited May 2016

    My sincere condolences,  may she now rest and may you and your son be able to pick up the pieces of your own lives now and carry on as she would have wanted. All we here wish we could be there to give big hugs and support close up. Hopefully our words here may be a small comfort. RIP Katie-Joe.













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  • RonnieKay
    RonnieKay Member Posts: 2,067
    edited May 2016

    I also loved Katie's "Tiger Blood" strength. Knowing her fierce love for her son made it all just make sense. My heart breaks that this disease has taken her from you two...who meant the world to her...and for us, who grieve another sister who's left this life too soon. I pray her passing was peaceful...that you had time to hold each other close. What a gift that she knew she had a new home awaiting...one with no pain or suffering. May you feel her love always. Thank you for your message...she will be part of us forever.

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