Kimberly Statham Ringen

Kimberly Statham Ringen, “Kim” 39 years old, resident of Denver, Colorado passed away, May 28th 2017 from non-small cell lung cancer. Kim was born in New Jersey on July 18, 1977, the daughter of Susanne Badawi. She grew up in Margate, FL. Kim married Davin Ringen on November 8th 2008 and is survived by her husband, older sister LaRoux Klein and twin sister Michelle Calderbank, niece Sophia Calderbank, and nephew Clayton Eggan. Preceded in death by Kim and Davin’s son, Haakon Ross Ringen.

“Wife, fashionsita, runner, fly fisherman, sister, lung cancer advocate, daughter, artist, oncologist, writer, crazy chicken lady, animal lover, friend, champion, cheerleader of others, and the ultimate underdog”

Kim received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Colorado State University then completed an internship at Kansas State University where she met her soul mate Davin, followed by a medical oncology residency at the University of Missouri from 2007-2010. She then practiced in Denver, Colorado at VRCC as a veterinary oncologist from 2010 until her diagnosis in 2013.

She fought a 4-year battle against stage IV non-small cell lung cancer, with grace and tenacity. During this time, Kim not only advocated for herself and was very active in her medical treatment options; passionately encouraging others to think out of the box. She was an inspiration for other lung cancer survivors to do the same. Kim was the most vibrant person that could light up any room with her infectious smile and has truly changed the face of lung cancer.

Kim's memorial service will be held on Monday June 12th 2017 at 11:00 am with reception to follow at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery located at 7777 W. 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

We are also asking that in lieu of flowers, please choose a charity donation to one of the foundations that meant a lot to Kim.

Lung Cancer Colorado Fund: https://uch.thankyou4caring.org/lungcancercolorado

Chris Draft Family Foundation: http://www.chrisdraftfamilyfoundation.org/

Kim Ringen Translational Oncology Award: A college scholarship in honor of Kim started by her peers. Below are the three ways to donate to the scholarship

1) https://www.Giving.missouri.edu

2) 573-882-0548 to give cc information over the phone

3) Can mail checks to W210 Vet Med Building Columbia Mo 65211 attn Kim Bussard

Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.