Kristin Jean Broadwater

Kristin Jean (Lorenz) Broadwater
Kansas City, Missouri
Formerly of Appleton

Age 31, died on Monday, January 1, 2001 at her home, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kristin was born in Peoria, IL on September 2, 1969, daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Teal) Lorenz. She graduated from Appleton East High School, and then attended the UW Fox Valley. Kristin’s love of photography led to her chosen profession in digital imaging at Phopar in Appleton, and to become a photographer’s assistant for Steve Bartell in Oshkosh. She continued her studies in graphic design and website design at Southeast Iowa Community College. Kristin married Randy Broadwater on July 2, 1999 in Appleton. Kristin enjoyed dancing and laughing with her friends. She loved to ride motorcycles, and would like nothing better than being on the back of Randy’s bike on her way to Sturgis. Kristin was a free spirit with an easy smile who had a zest for life and loved adventure and new experiences. She is survived by her husband Randy; her parents Robert and Genevieve, Appleton; her brother, Michael Lorenz, Appleton; her sister, Susan (Eric) De Groot, Pewaukee, WI; her godmother and aunt, Geraldine Frew, Glendale Heights, IL; and her uncle and godfather, Paul Lorenz, Falmouth, ME. She is further survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Esther Lorenz, her maternal grandparents, George and Genevieve Teal, and her uncle, George Teal. Kristin’s Remembrance Service will be held at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 13, 2001, with Ann Barker officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday, January 13, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association; 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018. In Kristin’s spirit of caring and helping, she has donated her body to the University of Kansas at Kansas City, to benefit others through further medical research on cancer. A website has been established for family and friends to share their memories of Kristin: www.karleenworks.com/kristin/

“In the depths of winter, I’ve finally learned that within me, there lay invisible summer.” Albert Camus

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 North Superior Street
Appleton 739-1231