Kimberly Marie Laramore
August 26, 1960 - September 2, 2007
Obituary
Kimberly M. Laramore
Born on August 26, 1960. She passed away peacefully on September 2, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kim served her country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy. She is survived by her son Anthony of Virginia Beach, VA, her mother, Janice Kirby, her three brothers and many loving family members and friends. Visitation Thursday, 1:00 – 8:00pm with Funeral Services Friday September 7, 2007 at 12:30pm all at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188, 206 242-1787.
Kim & I served together on the USS Wasp. I am so fortunate to have met her. She was my dear friend who’s courage, strength, love and loyalty were unmatched. It is my honor to be able to sail w/ her 1 last time to take her to her final resting place. Now there is another angel in heaven watching over us. Take care my friend I miss you so much.
I met Kim on her very first day of chemo at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth VA, she was so scared and needed a friend. I am a 44 year old cancer patient was sitting next to her and we hit it off immediately, I held her had as they gave her her first treatment and we talked and got to know each other. We became chemo buddies! I would run into her on the oncology floors and we would always talk and she always was positive and so sweet. She was delicate and sweet yet was a strong fighter. I will miss seeing her and having her as one of my buddies. My sympathies to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort with the Lord knowing she is now a beautiful angel. Warm personal regards, Suzette Greger
I am so sorry for your loss. Kim was an exceptional sailor I served on board the USS Emory S. Land with her and its where we became friends and friend. I will truely miss her! Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Please tell Anthony that we love him and he is in our prayers, as are all the family. Love, Miss Joan
Someone told me one time that Kim was a screw-up. She was the most organized person I have ever met, and I will miss her smile, her laughter, and trying to get her to eat. She’s left a goodsize hole in my life. She’s Blessed us all for a while. Thank God for what time we did have with her. Orris
I knew Kimberly from birth. She was very sweet. It was a privilege to spend some of her last hours with her, in the hospital. She was a very brave woman. May she rest in peace.
Oh Kim. I have thought about you so many times over the years. I started looking for you when I retired. I hate that I found you through your obituary.
So many good memories. That restaurant we went to in West Seattle for our birthday. You calming me when my bridesmaid dress didn’t fit because I was pregnant. Your wedding.
You were one of the nicest people I’ve ever known. I never once saw you lose your cool.
Miss you.
I am heartbroken; Kim crossed my mind as I was telling my current co-workers navy “sea stories” and one of them is of an “adventure” she and I had when our ship pulled into Turkey; we were invited by a local family that we met at a bazaar, to a traditional meal! Had I known of her passing sooner, I would have wished her spirit, “Fair Winds and Following Seas”, and today… I do.