Kris Walbrun
February 06, 1957 - April 28, 2020
Greenacres Memorial Park
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Kris Walbrun
February 06, 1957 - April 28, 2020
Greenacres Memorial Park
Obituary
Kristen Marie Iverson Walbrun died April 28th 2020 after a short battle with cancer, which she fought with courage and optimism. She often referred to herself as “Just a kid from Custer.”
Kris was surrounded by her friends, family, and her best buddy Parker at her home which she loved and found peace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Dora Iverson of Custer.
Kris loved her yard, garden, everything out of doors and traveling during the winter months in their RV. Where Kris went, her beloved Golden Retrievers were right behind her. She was an avid athlete, completing four Seattle to Portland bike rides and mastering all sports that required boards under her feet. The story goes – “if you think I’m tough, you ought to see my sister!”
Kris was an accomplished horse trainer and rider, with numerous awards and trophies to her credit.
Kris retired from Samson Rope in 2017.
Kris is survived by her husband Nick, step daughters Tessa (Mike and their children Fisher and Van), April (Matt and their children Charlie and Lola). Siblings: Laura Irwin (Greg), Jan Iverson (Russ Summerlin), Tom Iverson (Brenda), Jerry Iverson, and Nancy Griffith. A special mention of her uncles: Leonard Ebe of Custer who thought of Kris as his own daughter, and Don Harbaugh, who lives in Southern California. In addition, there are several nieces and nephews, many cousins, and hundreds of friends. We will all miss her smile and hugs.
There will be a Catholic Mass and Celebration of Life, both to be announced at a later time. The family expresses their sincere thanks to the staff of Whatcom Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Rancho Laguna’s Heart (Home of Equine Assisted Rescue Therapy) and Old Dog Haven (animal rescue).
12 responses to Kris Walbrun
Teri (Fiscus) Christensen says:
May 5, 2020
I met Kris in my 5th grade class when my family moved to Custer. To me, she was always the girl who could do anything, she made you a better person just by hanging out with her. Her wit, smile and kind heart made her beautiful both inside and out. We earned our Presidential Physical Fitness Awards together while at Custer, played on softball teams together, marched in band, picked berries in the summer, skied Baker in the winter and rode our horses together in our 4H group, Doran’s Trailblazers. As happens to many school friends, we didn’t stay in close touch once school was over, but that didn’t matter with Kris- every time I did get to see her it was as if no time had passed. She was not only taken too early from this earth, but her last days passed much too quickly. My deepest condolences to her family and close friends who were able to be with her those last days, you were all very blessed. Hold her memory close to your hearts.
Rebecca Bierlink-Teeuwsen says:
May 5, 2020
Kris was one of those lights that cannot be extinguished. I send wishes for peace and comfort to all who grieve her loss, especially Nick and the Iverson family.
Nicola Anderson says:
May 5, 2020
It’s been said that you might forget what someone has said to you but you never forget how they made you feel. And this was certainly true of Kris. We’d laugh, hug and discuss stuff! She was full of life and encouraged you to, too. I worked with her at Samson and we just “took” to each other. Her precious golden retrievers were always right at her heels and you just fell in love with them. Yes, it seems so surreal … what a great husband and family, though, that got to be by her side every step of the journey. I’ll miss her … lots.
Leslie tiemersma says:
May 5, 2020
Even though we didn’t spend a lot of time together, my dear cousin, you are missed. I remember WAY back when our mom and dad when back east and left Lynn and I at auntie Dora’s and uncle Leo’s. You would saddle up the horse and down the road we went to go see grandpa and grandma Ebe. Just fun,. You will forever be in my heart.
Splendora Huizenga says:
May 6, 2020
I was so surprised and sad about Kris’s passing. I did not know she was sick. I’m so sorry. She always was so nice and friendly. God speed my friend..❤️❤️