Carrie Link

KELLY T. CAMPBELL March 16, 1963 - August 24, 2008

Somehow you found it in your big heart to befriend this little lost soul in 1977, and remain a champion of my soul ever since. You were the first friend I had after moving back to Eugene and starting in a new school, a new step-family, home and life. I will never forget your kindness then, nor the 31 birthday cards that have arrived without fail, ever since.

You loved big, and you will be missed big.


KELLY

You were from Eugene and Catholic, from questionable notes and Brother John of the Cross.
You were from friends with broken necks, "Here, let me help you."

You were from class reunion organizer and come to my house let me serve you.
You were from Roger, Elaine, Doug and Chris, three stair step kids with you on the top.

You were from first car with a phone and brown cigarettes of your mom's.
You were from a house with cleaned daily toilets and own phone number for the kids.

You were from "Birth Months" and Visco, from Mrs. Murphy and Sr. Helen Nelson.
You were from Keegan, surprise parties and Brother John.

You were from Marist and St. Paul's, and "We Are One."
You were from cooking and gardening, from "May all your wildest dreams come true."

You were from Sun Valley, Idaho and a man named "Campbell."
You were from Kamikaze Kids and mopping The Pit.

You were from "Go Ducks!" and Aunt Lucille.
You were from Karen and Mary and friends 'til the end.

You were from Nick now at Marist, traditions continuing.
You were from Dan in 8th grade and little first grader Sara.

You were from memories and celebrations, from Dance-A-Thons and fun.
You were from teenage to middle age and I'll never forget you.