Kristen Michelle Vannoy

Boulder, CO: July 31, 2012, age 29, passed away suddenly.

Survived by Mother, Elizabeth Gonzales; Father, Gary (Karen) Vannoy; Sister, Erin Noel (Ashton) Rose; Niece, Evelyn Cyndall Rose; Grandmother, Winona Vannoy; Grandmother, Mary Gonzales. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. Kristen was predeceased by Grandfather, Bill Vannoy and Grandfather, Lou Gonzales.

Kristen was born September 27, 1982 in Ravenna, Ohio. She also resided in Virginia and Washington prior to settling in Colorado with her family. Kristen graduated from Conifer High School in 2001 and graduated from the University of Colorado in 2005 with a degree in Asian Studies. Kristen was employed by the University of Colorado as a Faculty Assistant in the Boulder Law School.

Kristen was a sweet, vibrant, compassionate, witty and loving soul. She was a cosmopolitan woman and liberal thinker. Kristen was fluent in three languages. Her passion was Japanese culture. Her fondest wish was to travel in Japan. All of her family and friends love her deeply. Kristen touched many souls across the world and across time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Crohn's Colitis Foundation via [email protected]

Even in the face of our most trying hardships, we are all still far more fortunate than we will ever know. It is our responsibility to not only rise to the occasion to find the beauty in the dissonance within our own lives, but to also show compassion and do what we can for others whenever possible. We all have a place and a purpose. We are all connected. We cannot afford to forget that.

-Kristen