Author: David Wilkerson

Suzanne Gerson ~ Class of 1977

Arrived ~ 7/22/1959

Departed ~ 8/16/2025

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Kim Crist ~ Class of 1981

Arrived ~ 11/27/1963

Departed ~ 8/8/2025

Lovingly posted by: Lisa Foster-Soule

Yesterday, August 8th, we lost our ISB sister, Kim Crist. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and closest friends. As many of you know she had been bravely battling cancer and kicking its butt for over 6 years. Fighting with grace, grit, and the spirit of what one friend so perfectly called “a warrior princess” until the very end.

Hers was a well lived life cut too short but lived beautifully, intentionally full of deep interest in humanity and the wonders of our world. Kim leaves behind a legacy of what it means to be a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and, most of all, a true friend. She made a difference in everyone’s life that she knew. She wanted to hear your story and couldn’t wait to tell you about hers. She traveled this world over and over and had a bucket list she lived off of and accomplished much of it. Joyfully for me, in 2023 she and her sister Ellen made it to the Daytona ISB reunion which was barely enough time to catch up in person. And that same year she made her last big trip that included traveling to the Gallipolis Island with her best friend Carolyn Bird (ATA Airlines workmate for 13 years).

Today a big yellow butterfly soared past my window and I wondered if that was her and then a tiny little misplaced turtle ended up in my garage of all places…. Is that Kim coming to visit me???

She will be in all of the beautiful things that surround me. The sound of her laugh and her big smile will stay with me forever. I treasure her friendship dearly. Rest in peace my lovely friend. I will forever love you and keep you in my heart.

Lovingly posted by: Pam Reinhardt

Kim Crist They say one person can change the world. Throughout the many years that we have known each other and having the opportunity to be with you these past couple days and hearing from so many people, friends, family, daughter, coworkers, neighbors, the positive effect that you have had on our lives it’s hard to describe. Through your well fought battle you continued to help other people and go out of your way to do so. You always kept a positive attitude, and as you once said, after multiple things had gone wrong in one special day of yours, “well I’m not gonna get my underwear and a bunch over this. Let’s keep having fun!” The influence that you have had on people is amazing. Your smile, your laugh, your crazy dancing, doing outrageous things, the stories from people about being with you, your true caring with action, and the ability to talk like no other will continue in our lives and in our hearts.

Pete and I are forever grateful to have had you in our lives and you will always be held tightly in our hearts. Pete just added Kim, that you are one of his favorite people in the world. Water, lakes I’ve always been special for both of us. Now you are at peace and have no pain. Pete and I are heading out on the lake with a Miller Light in each of our hands and know that someday the waters will bring us back together.
Love you so much, Kim

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Stephen Mahaffey ~ Class of 1981

Arrived ~ 6/5/1963

Departed ~ 7/3/2003

Lovingly submitted by Doris Alexander Griffin.

Stephen Mahaffey Obituary

Stephen Ray Mahaffey, 40, of 1329 Brushy Creek Road, died Thursday, July 3, 2003, at St. Francis Hospital.

Born in Anderson, he was a graduate of Easley High School and earned his B.A. Degree in Political Science from Western Carolina University.

Surviving are his parents, Rev. Jack Mahaffey and Oneida Dodson Mahaffey of the home; a daughter, Destinee Raye Mahaffey, of Easley; two brothers, Phillip Edward Mahaffey, of Ontario, Oregon, and Mark Allen Mahaffey, of Sanford, N.C.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church in Dacusville. The family will receive friends following the service. Private committal services will be at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

The family will be at the home.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Building Fund, 4147 Dacusville Hwy., Easley, S.C. 29640.

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Steve Cates ~ Class of 1970

Arrived ~ 1/29/1952

Departed ~ 7/25/2025

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Connie Schulz ~ Class of 1966

Arrived ~ 3/1948

Departed ~ 3/1968

It was reported to Kate Boslett ’73 that Connie died as a result of injuries from a car accident.

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Paula Schulz ~ Class of 1969

Arrived ~ 2/12/1951

Departed ~ 3/15/2025

Paula Dahlke Obituary
Paula Marie Dahlke, 74, of Durango, Colorado, died 3/15/2025, at home, Born 2/12/1951. A service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on April 9, 2025 at Durango church of Christ 2100 West 3rd Ave. Durango, CO 81301. She is survived by her husband, Dennis; four siblings: Tim (Ann Beauprec) Schulz, Edmund Schulz, Gloria Schulz and Kathleen Strawn, her three children; Remy, Daniel, and Rachel (Clark), extended family and wonderful friends. Paula’s love for her family, friends and relatives was paramount in her life. She loved her health care clients and treated them with love and respect.

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Suzy Kane ~ 1975

Arrived ~ 10/24/1957

Departed ~ 7/11/2025

Dear friends and family,

It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that mom passed away on Friday. She died at her most favorite place, at her desk by her laptop. Her death was unexpected and we are all deeply saddened by her passing.

Her Facebook will remain as is. It was more than a website for mom. It was her way of showing her thoughts, her happiness, her sadness and her life.

She will be cremated on Saturday and in according to her final wishes, will be placed at a family plot in the United States. The service will be recorded and if wish to see it, don’t hesitate to reach out (mike.hamers@yahoo.com)

In loving memory of Suzanne Veronica Kane

“If you believe in the power of magic,
It’s all a fantasy.
So, if you need to believe in some,
Just pretend it’s me.
It ain’t enough that we meet as strangers,
I can’t set you free.
So when you look back,
Just remember what you mean to me”

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Sharon Black ~ Class of 1966

Departed ~ 5/30/2018

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