Kristie Westover
June 14, 1950 - February 08, 2015
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Kristie Westover
June 14, 1950 - February 08, 2015
Obituary
Kristie Lundstrom-Westover, 64, who reigned as one of Bellingham’s most gregarious and fun-loving dinner and party hostesses, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital February 8, 2015 surrounded by many friends and family who cherished her.
Born Helga Kristina Clark on June 14, 1950 in Taft, CA, to James Clark and Gunvor Solvaig, Kristie inherited a passion for the culinary and decorative arts and for fashionable shoes from her mother, an immigrant from Ålesund, Norway.
For most of her adult life, Kristie created sumptuous meals and party fare, catered weddings and other large events, and wore through many stoves and kitchens with her love of cooking for family and friends. Her fabulous recipes have been published in Sunset Magazine and the Lynden Tribune. She loved nothing more than to entertain guests, and she enjoyed a good happy hour.
At the age of 16, her family moved to Tacoma, WA, where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. In the early 1970s, Kristie graduated from beauty school and soon met her first husband Larry Ivan Lundstrom.
Kristie and Larry enjoyed over 30 years of marriage in Bellingham, WA, until Larry passed away in 2005. They had two sons together, Brent and Robin Lundstrom, along with grandchildren Ashton and Lyla Lundstrom. Soon after Larry’s death, she met and married the love of her life in Jim Westover. Jim and Kristie enjoyed cooking, entertaining, traveling, shopping for shoes, and playing trivia, Yahtzee, and cribbage.
Kristie worked for Western Washington University for over 30 years, where her career blossomed as the Events Manager in the Alumni office. Students, staff, faculty and alumni remember her for putting on amazing events and trips and for helping to establish the Golden Vikings program for those who have spent 50 years or more as WWU alumni. She was also the creator of the official WWU raspberry brownies that were served at Homecoming events.
Kristie was also able to unite people with her generous spirit and volunteered her time to the Bellingham YWCA and Heart Association.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a Memorial Service starting at 3PM Monday, February 16th at Lairmont Manor in Bellingham, with happy hour to follow.
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 15, 2162 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Lairmont Manor
- Location: 405 Fieldstone Rd Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
10 responses to Kristie Westover
Susan Decima says:
February 8, 2015
I have had the privilege to know Kristie at the Cancer survivor’s group and remembered fondly of her kind spirits and her sense of humors . Rest in peace Kristie , you will be remembered in our hearts . My sincere condolence to the family !Susan Decima
Barbara Davidson says:
February 8, 2015
Condolences from me and other Women of Western members that enjoyed sharing many activities with Kristie over the years – we will miss her.Barbara Davidson
Sandra Smith says:
February 8, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss for Psalms 68:19 says: “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” May God’s comfort bring relief as you feel the love and support of family and friends at this time of sorrow.
The Kindred Family says:
February 8, 2015
Our hearts go out to you and your family for the loss of Kristie at this time and in the days ahead. With each new day may God’s love and support (Ps.34:18) help as you try to cope with such a big loss. Nothing can erase the deep pain of losing a dear one but we wanted to let you know that others care about your loss. Kristie touched the lives of others and will be sadly missed.
Rebecca Meloy says:
February 8, 2015
To laugh, dance, and celebrate with Kristie is the best. Her love is true.
I know she will be missed by many friends, grandchildren, and family. Our hearts will remember and embrace her wonderful, bubbling spirit as we proceed on our journeys. Yet, she will walk with us — as her love is with us forever.
Sister in life, I am sad and understand that our short friendship has been a marvelous gift. Our smiles and chuckles have been most fun.
I love you.