
| Location | Rocklin |
| Age | 27 years |
| Cause of Death | Cystic Fibrosis |
| Date of Birth | 20/03/1981 |
| Date of Death | 15/05/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,296 since 14/04/2009 |
| Creator |
Kari Jolene Rankin passed on May 15, 2008 after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She
underwent TWO lung transplants at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto California, the first on
Christmas Day 2003 and the second on January 26, 2006. She is survived by her Mother Lisa Rankin,
her Father Brian Rankin, Sister Holli Jade Rankin, and Daughter Mayah Joelle Rankin. Also RF and
Margie McKinnish her Maternal Grandparents and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. She fought her
disease fiercely, she NEVER complained, or asked "why me" and she NEVER gave up. She asked for a
THIRD transplant and was devastated to learn that she would not survive another surgery. She then
accepted her fate with the same COURAGE and DIGNITY as always and began planning her own Funeral.
It was to be a "Celebration of Life" with purple everywhere... no one was allowed to wear black...
and she was to be cremated with her ashes to be spread on her favorite beach... Kari was and still
IS a BEAUTIFUL SHINING SPIRIT, our Guardian Angel... I am so very THANKFUL and HONORED to be her
Mother... Breathe easy and Fly Free Kari... I LOVE YOU.
When I come to the end of the road...
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not for too long,
and not with your heads bowed low.
Remember the LOVE that we all shared,
MISS ME, but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must make,
and each must go alone.
It is all a part of the Master's plan,
a step on the road to home.
So when you are lonely and sick of heart,
go to the friends we know.
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
MISS ME - but let me go.
♥♥ Heaven’s Gate ♥♥
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In the arms of Angels someone leaves.
Here on earth someone grieves.
In just moments from now,
A beautiful mystery somehow,
Someone stands at heavens gate,
Filled with happiness as they wait.
No more pain nor tears,
Only treasured memories of their years.
Down here we’re holding on,
We can’t accept they’re gone.
Weeping as we call their name,
Our lives will never be the same.
Someone stands at the gate to heaven,
As tragedy struck our world again.
In time we’ll begin to understand,
The Angels took our loved one’s hand.
They softly whispered God is love,
And He’s waiting up above.
God’s love has called for them,
To heaven’s gate to meet him.
They’ll enter heaven’s gate together
Where love lives forever.
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♥♥♥ Mum ♥♥♥
I know that you have missed me.
I really miss you too.
God had a special job you see.
There's something I've learned to do.
The Angels taught me wondrous things,
That help me everyday.
You see, today I earned my wings.
So I'll never be far away.
I have been chosen special,
To watch over you,
Now I'm your Guardian Angel,
Somehow I think you knew.
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♥♥ Pennies From Heaven ♥♥
I found a penny today
just laying on the ground
But its not just a penny
this little coin I’ve found
Found pennies come from heaven
that’s what ive been told
It`s said angels toss them down oh,
how I loved that story
It`s said when an angel misses you
they toss a penny down
Sometimes just to cheer you up
make a smile out of your frown
So do not pass by that penny
when you’re feeling blue
It may be a penny from heaven
that an angels tossed to you
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♥♥ Whispers from Heaven ♥♥
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When I left this world without you ,
I know it made you blue.
Your tears fell so freely,
I watched: I know this is true.
While you were weeping,
Days after I passed away --
While all was silent within me,
I saw you kneel to pray.
From this wonderful place called heaven
Where all my pain is gone,
I send a gentle breeze to whisper,
"My loved ones, please go on."
The peace that I have found here
Goes far beyond compare.
No rain, no clouds, no suffering --
Just LOVE from everywhere.
You need not be troubled
Just stay close to GOD in prayer
Someday we'll be reunited
My love, HIS love surrounds you always,
EVERYWHERE
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@}>-'-,-Goodnight Godbless Kari @}>-'-,-
@>---- Sweetdreams Beautiful Angel @>----
@}>-'-,- Love Tina (Callum Coulson`s Mammy) @}>-'-,-
ჱܓ♥♥ My Journey ♥♥ ჱܓ
♥♥ My Journey ♥♥
An Angel appeared by my side,
Whispered you have nothing to hide.
Her awesome glow let me see,
An Angel's love to comfort me.
She held me beneath her wings,
As she spoke of many things.
When I felt her warm embrace,
Many facts I had to face.
She never tried to rush me-
Waited patiently for me to see.
God's love for me is unconditional,
He blessed me with this Angel.
Sent her to join my journey,
So He could set me free.
I heard love in her voice,
Whispering "Have you made your choice?
If you're ready take my hand,
Together we'll find God's Promised Land."
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ჱܓSafely Home ჱܓ
I am safely home in Heaven, dear ones
Oh, so happy and so bright
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light
All the pain and grief is over
Every restless tossing passed
I am now at peace forever
Safely home in Heaven at last
Did you ever wonder why I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated
Every dark and fearful glade
And He came Himself to meet me
Is that way so hard to tread
And with Jesus' arm to lean on
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely
For I love you dearly still
Try to look beyond earth's shadows
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you
So you must not idly stand
Do it now, while life remaineth
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed
He will gently call you home
Oh, the rapture of that meeting
Oh, the joy to see you come.ჱܓ
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ჱܓGoodnight Godbless Kari ჱܓ
ჱܓSweetdreams Beautiful Angel ჱܓ
ჱܓLove Tina (Callum Coulson`s Mammy)ჱܓ
MY ANGEL
♥ ♥ ♥
I have my very own angel,
How lucky can I be,
If you could see my angel,
Im sure you would agree
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Her beauty is beyond belief
A smile could light a night sky
But before my angel could grow wings
My angel had to die
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So now my angel lives in side me
I take her every where
I dream my angel visits me
& tells me she is always there
♥ ♥ ♥
So I am a lucky person
I have a an angel in my heart
But everyday i wish we didnt have to part
♥ ♥ ♥
Copyright© Amanda Baird 2009.
Distance may separate us
But my heart will never let you go,
For I carry a part of you with me always.
It keeps me going through the day.
It brings a smile to my face
and tears to my eyes.
It is a part of my dreams that I live for and cherish.
That part is my wish, my only one,
To see you again soon.
I know that wish will someday come true.
But for now, I will hold in my heart
The memory of you
And never let you go xxxx
You Meant So Much
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain
love theresa xx
Special Angel Day - by Sam & Gordon Winson
We do not need a special day
To bring you to our minds.
The days we do not think of you
Are very hard to find.
Each morning when we awake
We know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.
Our hearts still ache with sadness
And secret tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you
No one will ever know.
Our thoughts are always with you,
Your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly;
In death we love you still.
There will always be a heartache,
And often a silent tear.
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.
If tears would make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.
We hold you close within our hearts;
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.
Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
ჱܓDANCING IN HEAVEN ჱܓ
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The angels are dancing
In the starlight tonight
Lighting the stars
With candles so bright.
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Smiling as they dance
Through the heaven above
Caressing the star tip
With satin laced gloves.
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The stars twinkle brightly
To let the angels know
No matter where they dance
The starlight will glow.
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Waltzing in time to
The harps lovely tune
Winking to the smile
On the face of the moon.
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Open your eyes
Stare at the heaven above
Imagine the angels
Dancing with love.
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If you look even closer
I am sure you will see
Grandma and grandpa
Angels swaying so free.
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Angels so radiant
They light up the sky
Dancing to the choir singing
The sweet by & by.
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Angels sway softly
In robes spun out of gold
Spreading star dust
As they dance on their toes.
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Slippers of silk on their
Little feet as they leap
Dancing on the star tips
Looking so sweet.
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Next time you look
At the stars twinkling so bright,
Imagine the angels
Dancing in the moonlight.
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ჱܓGoodnight Godbless Kari ჱܓ
ჱܓSweetdreams Beautiful Angel ჱܓ
ჱܓLove Tina (Callum Coulson`s Mammy) xXxXx ჱܓ
Jeff McKinnish
kari
Your laughter will always tingle my ears and lift heart. Your Name,Memory, and spirt inspires me every day. I Love You Forever and ever....
The King Jeff "jocky Strap.
kari jo rankin
KARI I MISS YOU AND THINK ABOUT YOU EVERY DAY.... YOUR WHOLE FAMILY MISSES YOU.. I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOUR MOM, DAD, HOLI AND MAYAH MISS YOU TERRIBLY. I TRY AND BE THERE FOR THEM AS MUCH AS I CAN. SOMEDAY WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I BELIEVE THAT WITH EVERY FIBER OF MY BEING. GIVE JESUS A BIG HUG FOR ME. AND WATCH OVER YOUR LOVED ONES... WE WILL SEE YOU SOON....LOVE AUNTIE LAURIE
rest in peace angel xx take long cough free brethes cos cf isnt gunna hurt u no more xx ur so brave and im positive that there will be a cure found soon xx sweet dreams xxx all my love xx
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