Karin Marie Rasmussen

Grandma, I love you so so much. It is still so hard to believe that you are gone. You had so much life and love in you. I love the joy that you had and your competitive spirit when we played card games, board games, basketball, mini golf, ping pong, and bocce ball together. I am going to miss that so much. I love you and I can’t wait to see you again one day in heaven. :heart::heart:

I remember the day I met Karin, so long ago, like it was yesterday. We were camping in Azusa Canyons. Chris and Nonnahs hadn’t been dating long. Karin and Chris were disagreeing on something and of course being a Silva and a Davis it was not quite but quite loud. Of course being so protective of my brother I was so upset how dare someone yell at him like this! I screamed out in anger for Karin to stop then ran away crying. I was very young probably grammar school age. Karin came to me with her big beautiful smile, she had that way of making everything better. So loving, such a big heart we talked for a long time laughing. She loved my brother and was happy her sister had found such a great guy. They were having fun with their disagreement and were not angry at each other at all. From that moment I could not help love Karin. So loving, with the biggest heart. She lit up a room with that smile, always ready for fun and laughter. You will always have a peace of my heart love you so so much. Till we meet again gorgeous

Karin as I read your obituary, it makes it so final. I love you sis. The last couple of weeks have been tough, but knowing your in a better place helps. Remembering our time together, our talks, and our sisterly love will get me through this time. LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!

Karin you were the brightest light, your smile always instant and welcoming, true to your core. You loved everyone, would help anyone; you were friends with all who had the chance to know you.:blue_heart:Thank you for being the fun, cool big sister to me and Yvette, for taking us in with Momma, for being there and for being you; thank you for answering the phone that day. Thank you for the trips to the River, camping, living outside the box and taking everyone you loved along with you for the adventure.

Thank you, Karin, for the example of love and forgiveness, kindness and acceptance, graciousness and humility that you were to all of us. I love you 🦋

My precious mommy was received into Heaven by Jesus on Saturday, August 8th. My mom lived a vibrant life marked by passion, resilience and a spirit of adventure. Three years ago she was diagnosed with an incurable lung disease and put on oxygen. Even with that, she still engaged life fully with her tank by her side. She received a double lung transplant a little over four months and was absolutely thriving! Walked at least three miles daily post surgery, restarted her home massage business and embraced every single day as a precious gift from God. From January through mid March of this year, right up until her transplant surgery, we were able to attend bible study together on a weekly basis and I watched her relationship with God flourish. The peace she had as a result and her ability to forgive hurts from others, both big and small, still inspire me today. My mom was with us in her final responsive moments, doing something we all loved. We were together at the beach, kayaking and paddle boarding. She was on the water squeezing every moment she could from life when she unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest. After a week of being on life support, it was time to let her go. Even then, she gave the gift of life in her death by donating her organs, something she was incredibly passionate about. My mom was not a perfect person, none of us are. But her zeal for life, her incredibly strong adventurous spirit, her unpretentious and genuine way of being and her deep love for family and friends are all qualities I pray become a legacy carried on by those who were blessed to know her.

When cleaning out her house after her death, we found two rubber band bracelets carefully placed in her jewelry box. My 18 and 16-year-old daughters made those for her when they were in second grade. Also, my son had written a message to her on an Etch-a-Sketch the last time he was at her house. We found it displayed on a shelf in her home. Love and family meant everything to her. She will be u

There are a lot of different versions of this but this ones my favorite.
Don’t grieve for me, for I am now free. I followed the path GOD laid for me. I saw his face, I heard his call. I took his hand and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found peace at the end of a day. And even though my parting has left a void. Then fill it with a memory & a tradition that I enjoyed. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. A sisters love, a brothers love, a child love, a grandchild love, a niece & nephews love Ah yes, these things, I too shall miss. My lifes been full, I’ve shared so much. Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see me or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart you will hear, all my love around you, so soft and clear. And then when you must come this way, I will greet you with a smile and a welcome home:sparkling_heart::sparkling_heart::sparkling_heart:

Your zest for life never swayed, your huge smile was always a lite in my day. Loving you always :revolving_hearts: