Kara Lea Hulke, 41, of Valley Mills, formerly of Waco, passed away Thursday, October 4th at a local hospital after a brief illness. To honor Kara
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Billie: Eva and I are praying for you and Frank during this very difficult time. May God give you a special measure of grace, peace, and comfort. It is such a blessing to know that, as Christians, once we are absent from the body, we are "present with the Lord." (2 Cor. 5:8)
"Kara’s Journey’s Just Begun"
Don’t think of Kara as gone away –
Her journey’s just begun
Life holds so many facets –
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.
Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of Kara as living
in the hearts of those she
touched. . .
for nothing loved is ever lost –
And she was loved so much.
(E. Brenneman)
"In Paradisum"
May the angels lead you, Kara,into paradise;
May the martyrs great you at your arrival and lead you into the Holy City, Jerusalem.
May the chair of angels greet you, Kara,and
may you have eternal rest.
In loving memory of our precious daughter Kara Lea Hulke
Oct. 16, 1970 – Oct. 4, 2012
Mom and Dad
In memory of our beloved daughter Kara Lea Hulke
Oct. 16, 1970 – Oct. 4, 2012
Treasured Seasons
For everything there is
an appointed season
And a time for everything
under heaven –
A time for sowing,
a time for reaping;
A time for sharing,
a time for caring;
A time for loving,
a time for giving;
A time for remembering,
a time for parting;
You have made everything
beautiful in its time,
for everything you do
remains forever.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Mom and Dad
I will light a candle this Christmas" Howard Thurman
I will light Candles this Christmas;
Candles of joy despite all sadness,
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present.
Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,
Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living,
Candles that will burn all the year long.
Merry Christmas my precious Kara, Mom
December 15, 2013
Billie,
All my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this sorrowful time.
Dear Kara, I always felt like we had a connection even though we didn’t actually know each other. I have missed you for months and now I know why. I can’t wait to meet you when time has no meaning.
Troy and I are so deeply saddened by your loss of your beautiful Kara.
Our thoughts and prayers are wth you.
Billie, we have walked through a lot of life together but this is most devastating of all. But I knew you were strong when I read your chosen verse of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. We will hug again soon. My prayers and heart are with you and Frank.
Kara was a very special person with a quick wit and huge capacity for empathy. Kara had made many friends here in Australia.
We will miss her a great deal and I will always cherish the connection we had.
I send my deepest sympathies to all Kara’s family and friends.
Yours sincerely,
Darren
Dear Billie and family,
Kim and I send to you our deepest condolences over the loss of your daughter, Kara.
Dave and Kim Uber
Billie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Billie and Frank, what more can be said than you have already stated on Kara’s page? You have said it all. What a beautiful daughter Kara was, and her tender spirit and love for others was evident in her life. Much peace can be gained from the scripture that you posted from Ecclesiastes, and I know that the Lord will give you the peace that He promises to those who mourn.
May God bless you as only He can do.
Mrs. Hulke-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless you,
Donna Adams Zemanek (RHS’69)
Janet Adams Slaughter (RHS’72)
i am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heartfelt feelings of sympathy go out to you. I will keep you two in my prayers and thoughts. may Kara rest in peace. Love Eunice
Dear Billie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you and keep you.
Heidi
Dear Frank and Billie:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. May she rest in peace.
You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
Kara,
I am so sorry sis ~ I wish we would have kept in touch more as of late..but I never told you, I myself am battling a deadly infection that we have not found a treatment for~ My thoughts are with you! We always joked that we were total opposites~ but we weren’t at all! Just on FB. On the phone and messaging ~ we related so well and laughed a lot~ I was crushed to hear about you. I find comfort in knowing it is not the end.You have just gone ahead of me. We will laugh together again… There is perfect peace where you are! Thank You for coming into my life! I LOVE U! <3 Helga
May God bless and comfort you all as you learn to continue without Kara while holding special memories in your heart. I shall pray daily for you, the family members.
My love to you, Billie.
Kara, you were a true friend who will be greatly missed. I will always remember the radio shows we did together when we agreed and didn’t. Rest in peace and go with god.
I am so sorry, Billie, for your loss and your family’s loss. My thoughts are with you and my heart is breaking for you. Love, Jennifer
You will be missed my friend ..
Kara tutored me in French when she was in high school and I in junior high. We became friends as well, and often went for 3-4 mile runs. I so looked forward to her visit each week as I was so found of her. I looked up to Kara as she was an excellent teacher and kind friend. Her passion for traveling profoundly motivated me. By the time I entered into my second year of College I had traveled a summer through most of Europe, spent a three week winter break in England, and traveled to Australia for two months, as well as gone on my first cruise to the Caribbean. Those meaningful experiences I owe a great deal to the ideas and passions Kara shared with me.
Only a few months ago my sister Kathryn Dunn told me that Kara was living across the way from her in Clifton/Valley Mills. Kathryn had spoken to Kara and suggested I call her. I was looking forward to talking to her and becoming friends again, as my feelings and thoughts were of the fondest when we were in school. We friended each other on Facebook a couple of months ago, but due to my untimely action, unfortunately I had yet to engage with her.
I can only imagine the number of people who will miss her. As even though our friendship was years ago, I feel sadness knowing I have lost the opportunity to know her in a renewed friendship.
I send my sympathies to all Kara’s family and friends, as you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Joanna Dewald
Joannadewald@ gmail.com
Kara you were the best and most loving friend a guy could have. I will love you always.
Sleep in heavenly peace…
Love
Kristian Kj
Kara, you will be missed my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Thinking and praying for you. I was so glad to meet Kara even for a little while. I pray God’s peace be with you during this difficult time.
Dear Billie,
We were all so very sad to hear of your precious loss. We pray that the Lord will comfort you and your husband and dear ones.
Que Deus te aben
Billie, you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Un abrazo fuerte, Linda
Billie,
So very sorry for your lose. You and your family are in my payers.
Sincerely,
Lupe Goodman
Billie and Frank,
I just now learned of Kara’s passing, so please forgive the lateness of this message. Kara was our most precious, adorable next door neighbor. Her love of animals dates back to your dachshunds and miniature pincher, and I will always smile as I remember how little Kara always came to the back fence to talk to "Barmit," as she called my dog Varmint — and when she was a toddler, she often shared a lollipop through the chain link fence with Varmint. I also will never forget how Kara, despite having been on crutches, came up with you to the hospital room to visit my Dad after Mom passed away; she was so sweet and caring to do that, even though I’m sure it hurt to walk that far on crutches. By then Kara had grown into a beautiful young lady. I grieve with you this loss. May God comfort you both and be with you always.
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF OF YOUR GRAND~DAUGHTER. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.
Dear Billie and Frank,
I am so very, very sorry to hear of the loss of precious Kara. She was lovely in every way. She had a kindness to others that was so touching. I felt so close to her in those years at Midway. She will leave an empty place in my heart. My deepest condolences to you both.
Love to you and the peace of God which paases all understanding be yours.
Mary Hall
Billie: Our prayers are with you. May He give you strength and comfort in what is surely the hardest time of your life. We are happy to support you in every way possible. We have banked everything on God’s faithfulness, and the good news is that He is faithful to His promises, always. Blessings, Mike & Janice
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Pat Pierce
No sabes cuanto siento esta tragedia. Que Dios os acompa
Dearest Billie,
Am walking by your office many times a day with a heavy heart. I cannot imagine the pain you must have. I pray the good memories of your travels and time together are a source of healing for you and your husband.
You are in my heart and on my mind.
Rita
We haven’t seen Kara in several years, but we often wondered how she was doing. We are sad to hear that she has passed from this world. She had a loving spirit and a beautiful smile that will be missed.
Sr. Hulke, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you.
Francisca
Many condolences to her family and close friends. Kara was a very unique person. It’s only within the last 10 years or less that I was able to get to really know her. She made a difference in my life and will be deeply missed. My facebook days won’t be the same without her.
Billie, I am Cindy Loutherback’s sister and met you several times at TFLA conferences and always admired your gift of teaching and mentoring teachers. I am so heartbroken for your loss of Kara. I have prayed and will continue to pray for you and your husband as you face the days to come and deal with your grief. May God be an ever present source of comfort and peace.
Dearest Billie & Frank, There are no words to offer you, only my loving prayers. I know that you hearts are broken in the loss of your precious daughter. My deepest sympathy, my friends.
Love, Shirley
Dear Billie and family,
Know of my prayers for your strength and comfort at this very difficult time. May God bless you and lift you up.
Stephen
There are no words to express my hearfelt sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Dear Frank and Billie, I am so sorry about your loss. I did not know Kara, but she was just a few years older than myself. I will be keeping you both in my prayers. I know this must be such an extremely painful time for you both. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. But there are so many people whose thoughts are with you and you will find comfort in that.
Frank and Billie,
I am so sorry to hear of Kara’s death. You are such a close family and I can’t even imagine your sense of loss. My thoughts , prayers, and love are with both of you.
Dear Billie,
I am deeply saddened by your daughter’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God give you peace and strength.
Dear Billie and family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Miss my cuzz and aunt very much would love to here from you aunt billy