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Karen Tobias
submitted by her son Kris Tobias

Dedicated to the memory of my mother Karen Tobias who bravely fought breast cancer with the vigor she displayed in every aspect of her life.

You are missed every day.

June 6, 2003

On July 4, 2002 my wife Karen lost a 4 1/2 year battle with Breast Cancer. I wrote and read the below noted letter at her service and wanted to share my life and love with the Coast-To-Coast Team as one of their dedications. I know Karen would be impressed and in awe of what they are doing.

Kal Tobias
Candlelighters Canada

July 7, 2002

My Dearest Karen:

More than 37 years ago I met and fell in love with a wonderful young woman who became my wife and bore two wonderful children. Times during these years had many forks in the road where we jointly made decisions which would lead us through a love filled life surrounded by family and friends. You single handedly raised our sons as my business travel was great and my time at home was limited. You did an incredible job with both of them. They are our love and life as are their lovely and compassionate wives and now our three grand children.
We developed, you and I, a relationship that was extraordinary. We were husband and wife but more important we were lovers and truly best friends. We were always Kal and Karen. We were always like one. We blended together perfectly.

Four and one-half years ago we began a journey in a new area. You developed an auto-immune disease, and we don’t know why, and you battled many consecutive medical issues. I was with you through all of the times and tried to support you as I could and only care that you were as happy and comfortable as you could be. During this time Kris and Sue gave us Isabel and Johan. What a joy for us. What a blessing. You loved them like I have not seen anyone love to that extent. You were a wonderful, caring and compassionate grand-mother as you were as a person in your overall life. But the sparkle was always there. Then six months ago Kirk and Paula further blessed us with Liberty. There is no way to describe the love and interaction with her. The times we spent together were joyous. They formed a new adventure in our lives.

You battled fearlessly. You have courage. You have a sense and aura that always was positive. You stared Cancer in the face and would not give one inch. You continued your passion for life, your determination to provide for others. You are my hero!!

Darling Karen….You will always be in my mind, heart and thoughts. You are my life and love and will always be. I will be here for you forever for eternity.

I love you……….Kal