A Tribute From Nathan

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The first were her days on this earth and the second were the joyful days we had together.

I look back with happiness and pride.

Nothing is forever.
As she told me when I was a young boy who had realized that one day she would be gone... everything has it's season, Nathan. It's the way of life.

In her passing I want to give some thanks to:
1.The staff at University Hospitals who first saved her life ten years ago. Since then, a few more times. You all deserve an award.

2. My wife Mary who has taken my mother's care as yet another part-time job. Mary was meticulous, from calling her doctors and getting special treatment, to medication verification,  to you name it.  Mom had a greater quality of life because of her efforts.

3. My sister Rachel whose intuition was uncanny. She also provided massive amounts of support and filled many cracks as they formed.

4. To her two husbands who gave her all the love they could, my father and another very fine man named David Streets.  I am proud of you both.

5. To Denise Kase who was best friends with my mother. The joy these two women had over the years was immense, a very true friend through thick and thin. This woman is a saint.

6. To family, friends and the rest of the cast in her beautiful life.

I personally want to thank my mother for being my best friend, for being my advocate, for being the person who was always on my side and there for me. Thank you Mom for filling me with love.  Thank you for being the inspiration as I formed who I am as a man.
You were a great Mom.

Nathan.
 

My Aunt Kathy Streets  was a rebel. She went home to our Heavenly Father on Friday night. This is my favorite picture of her, because it perfectly captures her personality.

According to my father, "Mom (my Baba) had made appointments to have the girls' photos taken.  She spent hours fixing (my Aunts) Cookie and Kathy’s

hair."

"While driving there, Kathy stuck her head out of the car window, resulting in this ‘look’. Mom said something to the effect of ‘See what you have done! Now that’s the way your hair will look when you get your picture taken! I am not going to fix your hair!" It makes me laugh, because my Aunt looks very pleased with herself!

Our family on my Dad's side is very close. When my Aunt Kathy received a terminal diagnosis earlier this year, I called her right away. I told her that it was very important to me that she knew how much I loved her. Then I asked her if she was scared. She said, "Nope. Not at all."

You see, 10 years ago, she had had a massive heart attack and had actually died 3 times in the Life Flight helicopter.  We almost lost her then. We were so extremely blessed to get another 10 years with her.

She knew where she was going and she was ready. That gives me comfort. Yet, it hurts. I am the oldest of 16 very close cousins (not counting spouses) and I know we're all hurting. My heart breaks for my cousins Nathan, Rachel, Mary, and Ryan, who lost their amazing mother. But, I can't cry. Every time I tear up, I hear my Aunt very clearly say, "Nancy Ree, don't you dare!"

So, Aunt Kathy, I won't cry. But, I will always, always remember you as the fierce, tough, incredibly loving woman you were. Goodbye for now. I love you so very much.

P.S. I might have lied about not crying.

Nancy Briscar Martel
 

Had the opportunity to work with Kathy at Holden. Kathy was a great co-worker and friend. She will be deeply missed. Our deepest condolences. Andy & Salli Mehall

I met Kathy when I worked at Progressive. We instantly shared a love of Old Skool R&B. We talked about our favorite Temptations and Smokey Robinson songs. We even shared videos on FB of the temptations. You were such a good friend

 met Kathy back in 2012. We worked together at Progressive. We shared laughs every day. Not only was she a dear friend but a mentor and role model. I’m blessed for having the opportunity to know Kathy. She will remain a fond memory and send love and prayers to the family.

 

As far back as I can remember, Kathy was my First and Forever Friend. We met when we were about 4 years old and we became thick as thieves! We were always together while they lived on E. 60th St. Her Mom and Dad were like a second set of parents to me. I have always loved the whole Briscar Family. I was her Maid of Honor and she was in my Bridal Party. That was a Promise we made when we were little kids. I was also honored to be her First Daughter's godmother. Kathy, I will miss you and pray that we will meet again, someday. I hope you are having a Wonderful time in Heaven, Partying and Dancing with the Angels!

Even though we didn't get together often, it was as if time stood still and we always picked up where we left off.
All my Love, Linda Telban Asher

My mom was my rock. My greatest memory is knowing that she adopted me after having three kids of her own. She was a foster parent for a while, along with her good friend Denise, and for some reason, when she saw me, she just had to have me. Throughout my life, my mom has been my rock, but when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer, she never left my side. On the day of my surgery, I remember trying to act strong. My mom and my brother, Nathan, came to see me before I was rolled back. I kept up the brave face, but she knew. As soon as Nathan was out of sight, she looked at me and said, “Hey, you’ve got this. I know you’re scared, but you will pull through.” She helped me whenever she could. I hope to carry on my mom’s kindness and do better in my life, in her honor. I love and miss you, Momma.

Kathy and I were teenage friends back on Lockyear Ave. We shared many laughs over about 5 years as teenagers that knew everything. I loved the Briscar family because they treated me like a part of their family. This is Margie Misch from back then.