KRISTINE HOCKRIDGE

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• On Labor Day weekend 1964, just before we started college, Terry, Gary Ostwald, Richard Stovel and I drove to Minneapolis for a brief vacation. Gary met Norrie Olson and though Gary and Norrie Terry met Krissie. My inadequate arithmetic makes that a fifty-plus year relationship. How many among us can make such a claim? Krissie and I hadn't seen each other since June 2010. My best to Terry and Krissie's family. John Thompson - New Westminster, British Columbia - Posted by: John Thompson (friend since 1964, but out of touch, alas) on: May 28, 2015

• Kris gave me my first "real" job at Fool's Paradise. I have some amazing memories of my summers spent working there. She was always smiling or laughing, and I've thought of her often over the years. I will always wish I got to see her again. Thinking of you Kris! You will always have a special seat in my memories. - Posted by: Mel B (Employee) on: May 23, 2015

• To my cousin Kris ... how sad I am to hear that you are gone, but I am so grateful that you and I reconnected after all these years. Krissy, from the tributes I have read these past few days, it is clear to me that you grew up to be just like our Grandma Jenny. Like you, she always made us kids feel like we were special ... and her favorite!! There was nothing like a hug from Grandma to make everything better. I cherish the memories of growing up with you, Norie, Julie and Robin ... all the fun we had at the Lake. I know that you're up in heaven with your Mom and Dad, and Grandma (giving you hugs)and Grandpa Olson ... and pretty sure my folks are close by! You were so good to my Mom, Krissy. To Krissy's family ... God bless and comfort you Terry, and all of your girls, as you say "good-bye" to Kris. She will never leave you, she will always be in your heart, and that beautiful smile in her picture is telling you that she is with her Lord and she'll be okay. My prayers are with you all. Love, Charlene - Posted by: Charlene Olson Merrriman (Cousin) on: May 21, 2015

• When ever I saw Momma H it was as if no time had passed over the years. Always met with a bright smile, huge hug and happy to see you. A beautiful woman of strength, character and kindness. I am so glad to have known you Kris, your sparkle will carry on in your family. Rest in peace now, love K - Posted by: Kathy Simonson (friend) on: May 21, 2015

• Kris loved others much and in return we loved her deeply. She was surrounded by this love during her last few days and will be immersed in for eternity. - Posted by: Doug & Nancy Fearn (Brother and Sister - in law) on: May 21, 2015

• Dear Jen, Hilary and Sara, and each of your beautiful Children and Families of your own: I’m sorry for you loss. You girls are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult this sudden loss must be for you. I’m fortunate to have and keep memories of good times shared with your Mom. One of several is of when your incredible family moved to Sanford, a somewhat self-absorbed town with ingrained cautiousness, and others who had been waiting since the ice age for the arrival of a breath of fresh air, Kris Hockridge lightened up the town. Your mom brought excitement and fun where there had been little to none. I even had fun with my own mother when Kris held her aerobics classes. The tunes on her cool ghetto blaster really cranked in the room that echoed where the classes were held. She worked us hard with her strenuous aerobic drills and we were very sore. None of us were used to this different kind of laughter and fun when she took the lead. With portions of a new town sporting clicky egocentrics and a “welcome” being very rare, Kris Hockridge’s strength and valour will never be forgotten, amongst many other sweet memories. Like the way the house felt when she was in it so warm and welcoming, the way she called you when a fight broke out and her sense of humor; she was genuine. I am grateful to have known her for the time that I did. Please know my family and I are thinking about you during this difficult time. Your friend always, Kristine Horn “Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.” -Anonymous - Posted by: Kristine Horn (Friend) on: May 21, 2015

• My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Hugs to you all! Your Mom was a very special lady, she had the greatest laugh. Stays Strong my friend. - Posted by: Dawn Schneider (Elke) (friend of Hilary's) on: May 20, 2015

• Kris bought me my first bra......took me under her wing as the older sister. I remember Kris lived with her "heart on her sleeve". We lost touch when we moved to the opposite sides of the world....but Facebook actually brought us back together. In fact she was my most loyal "like"er......and last week when I had posted some things that I knew she'd "like" and didn't see her name....I suspected something, especially after she texted saying she was having a hard time after her surgery. She said we'd talk later...her last words to me...and last Thursday was her last "like". I read on a Facebook post...."she was the best grandmother".... So of course I asked why the word 'was' was used.....Kris had died....it hit in a surreal way. I watched mom die only 6 months earlier.... I'm very sad for all of the Hockridge family who obviously loved Kris so much....she was a blessed woman....Terry, I'm so sorry for your loss.....I know she's with mom and dad now....no question....she loved Jesus...knew Him very well. He knew her.....loves her now.....I have a deep comfort knowing that...and that I know I will see her again....God bless you all....thank you for loving Kris so much....peace. - Posted by: Julie Olson (Kris's younger sister) on: May 20, 2015

• Having known Sarah the few years, you can tell a lot about the mother. Sarah is a wonderful person, and therefore I know her mother was cut from the same cloth. RIP Kristine. - Posted by: candy clausen (friend of daughter Sarah and family) on: May 20, 2015

• A beautiful spirit and loving person who it was evident loved her family and friends very much. She had a smile for everyone, and people gravitated to her and felt comfortable in her presence. She had a non-judgmental aura about her that made people feel at ease sharing what ailed them. She will be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Dolly Peters (Friend) on: May 20, 2015