Kimberly 'Kim' Erlewine Obituary (1958

Kimberly Jon Erlewine passed away peacefully on March 16, 2019, surrounded by friends and family following a courageous 15 year battle with ovarian cancer. In January 1958, Kim was born in Three Rivers, Michigan to John and Marlene Warner, the first of 3 children. At an early age her family moved to Seattle where Kim grew up and graduated from Nathan Hale High School. Kim attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where she met and married her husband, Lyle in March 1983. Lyle convinced her to accompany him and move back to his home town of Yakima for employment reasons in the cold and snowy December of 1984. In January 1985, their first daughter, Olivia was born. Their second daughter, Roslyn "Rozie" arrived in March 1993. It was a 2 income family. Kim worked in retail sales, most notably at Corday's women's clothing and later at Dunbar Jewelers until her retirement for health reasons in spring 2018. All those who knew Kim would agree that she was a very kind, gregarious and strong willed person. She had an infectious laugh and a dry sense of humor which sometimes would confound her doctors and care givers. She truly enjoyed her work and working with people, became an expert in what she did and was sought out by her customers. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and had many friends and acquaintances. Kim also loved animals, especially her pet goats. Kim's long battle with cancer did include almost 10 years of near total remission, giving her time to do some of her favorite things which included camping in the Cascades, traveling to Europe and various US destinations to visit friends and relatives, including a trip to New Orleans and past family trips and a recent cruise to Cabo, Mexico thanks to Lyle's sister and her husband Jeanette and Chris Smith. Kim was a dedicated mother and was very proud of her two wonderful daughters and their achievements. She had a special bond and many good times with some of her longtime friends including her college roommate, Suzy Duvall, her one time neighbor, Julie Jones and current neighbor, Charity Finch who all accompanied her and her family until and after the end of her life. Kim, you know we miss you and will always love you. Kim, Lyle, family and friends all sincerely appreciate and highly commend all the fantastic talented, dedicated and compassionate doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at Memorial Hospital, Northstar Lodge, Seattle Cancer Care Center, UW Medical Center, Cottage in the Meadow, and others who assisted her. Kim was preceded in death by her father, John Warner and her mother, Marlene Chidester. She is survived by her sister, Karin Warner and her children, her brother, Kenneth "Charlie" Warner, her daughters, Olivia (Charley) Wilson and Rozie Erlewine, her always supportive and generous stepmother, Sandy Warner, her aunt, Phyllis Vanzile, and numerous cousins in Indiana. At Kim's request, there will be no formal funeral services. A Celebration of her Life will be held in Yakima in the spring of this year, date and location details are displayed in the following link provided. Please visit the link to RSVP. https://www.evite.com/event/0381RH3GAKTZLUPMEEPJJ2VANJQAME/rsvp?utm_source=NA&utm_medium=sharable_invite&utm_campaign=send_sharable_link. Also, If you may be able and wish to attend please let us know by contacting Lyle or Brookside Funeral Homes website so we can stay in touch. Lyle likes flowers but so does our cat Felix, so, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society or another charity of your choice and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Celebration of Life Saturday, May 11, 2019 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM This Celebration will be held at the Erlewine Residence (1308 S 91st., Ave, Yakima). Please follow the link provide in the obituary to inform the family of your intent to attend. All are welcome!