KIMBERLEY ANNE CLARE

Condolences & Memories (44 entries)

• So strange that I should learn, five years after the fact, that you are no longer with us, Kim dear. Only in spirit. In words and experiences you shared. We were out of touch--different provinces, mostly. But I will never forget our friendship, and the social justice and women's perspective that we shared. Best wishes still, to Kathy and kids and relatives. - Posted by: Agi Lukacs (friend) on: Mar 25, 2019

• Kim was my advisor and Professor in 1980-1981. Kim was a gentle spirit and she really helped me with my insecurities and fears in university. She helped me overcome public speaking phobia, more than that, she was a cheerleader and sat at the back of the room encouraging not only me, also our group of 3 who undertook to do public presentations on Family Violence for various organizations as part of our studies and practicum. This project was at large forums, and she was there silent, strong, compassionate feeling our fears and guiding us with her gentle eyes, and spirit . May your beauty of spirit transcend the physical plan and be released to the next realm, Creator, Che Manitou, xo Miigwech. - Posted by: Elaine Marie Isaac (Advisor and professor to me in undergraduate studies.) on: Mar 19, 2014

• Kim was special to me and to many others - kind, brave, smart and loving. She helped change the world, making it a better place for her being here with us. I will miss her. Bev - Posted by: Beverly Suek (Friend) on: Feb 28, 2014

• “Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet, cherish it.” This brings me to the times when I would often see Kim's smile and I knew that she was aware, supportive and always thinking that things would be better. She will be missed. - Posted by: Martin Itzkow (Friend and colleague) on: Feb 27, 2014

• I'm very sad to hear about Kim's passing. She was one of my favourite profs at WEC and provided me with so much support, especially in times when I wanted to quit. I've been a social worker for the last 15 years, and I have Kim to thank in part for this. My sincere condolences to Kathy and the kids as well as her family and many friends. - Posted by: Miguel Lecuyer (Former Student) on: Feb 26, 2014

• My condolences to Kathy and family. Kim was my advisor in my last year and she had quite a gentle way of inspiring you to be your best. - Posted by: Brenda (WEC grad 2001 ) on: Feb 26, 2014

• Words cannot express what I am feeling. Kim changed my life in so many ways and was there to help me through more than one rough patch in my life as I know she did for hundreds if not thousands of others. I am so grateful for everything she taught me and just for the privilege of knowing her. My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends as well as colleagues, students, alumni and others affected by her loss. Kim was one of the most caring and loving people I knew who did what she could to help anyone ... RIP Kim - Posted by: Adriana Brydon (ICSWP Graduate/Mentee/Former ICSC President) on: Feb 26, 2014

• To the family of Profesor Kim Clare, allow me to share this quote by Helen keller *What we have once enjoyed we can never lose... All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. I am truly saddened about Professor Kim Clare passing. R.I.P. - Posted by: Arleni Pérez (Former student at ( WEC)) on: Feb 25, 2014

• What a tragic loss of this wonderful woman who gave so much of herself to all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her welcoming smile, gentle chuckle and rocking but silent laugh, and her kind, wise nod of understanding. My heartfelt condolences to her family and all the W.E.C. family. - Posted by: Diana-Lynn Barry Petrash (Cohort 3 Social Work Student 2001-2007 ) on: Feb 25, 2014

• I respected and admired Kim’s deep and passionate commitment to social justice. She was a shining example of a fine feminist scholar and activist – always walking the talk she taught. She was warm, quietly funny, and touched everyone who knew her. My deepest sympathy to Kathy and Gina as well as other family members, friends and colleagues, and students past and present, who will miss Kim very badly. - Posted by: Susan Prentice (Friend and colleague) on: Feb 25, 2014

• Last year I had Cancer, surgery, then Chemo. Kim was one of my greatest supporters through my difficult journey. She would call me when I was in the hospital to encourage me and just listen to me, telling me she knew exactly what I was going through and always telling me she understood. She helped me through many situations and I was always encouraged by her gentle spirit. She will be missed. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: E Doerksen (Student ICSWP) on: Feb 25, 2014

• Kim was our advisor at WEC. I was saddened to hear the news of her passing. She was always helpful to her students if you asked her a question and she did not know the answer, she would say to us " I will look into it for you". She always offered Werthers candy to you when you went Into her office along with a smile. Kim believed in helping the students to advance and did what she could to help. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. - Posted by: Sonia (Student) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim was a kind soul and I was honoured to have her as my student advisor. She helped me a great deal, she was so easy to talk to and always had all the answers. Kim you will always be remembered and thank you for all your support in my educational journey. - Posted by: Nancy (Student) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim truly is a rare gem who has been a gift in so many of our lives. Her smile always lit up any room and her wisdom, passion and advocacy have left a powerful legacy. My thoughts and my prayers go out to Kathy and all your Sweet Peas. - Posted by: Rosie O'Connor (friend) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Will so miss Kim's warmth, wit and wisdom. She leaves a long, accomplished legacy of community involvement and, as Chair of the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council, brought/gave so much to that position. I will cherish my memories of Kim from early days at YWCA Camp Kinnaird, the Winnipeg Folk Festival and peace marches to her time at the helm of MWAC. As one (adapted) Kinnaird song says, no woman is an island. Still can't believe I won't see her smiling face again. Hugs to Kathy, Gina and family. - Posted by: Gerri Thorsteinson (Friend and colleague) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim always made time to say hello, always took the time to 'catch up' on where I was now and what I was doing. She made sure that the time she took to say hello that regardless of what she was in the middle of doing, she was giving her undivided attention and it always made me feel welcomed and that I belonged. I will truly miss popping in to say hello and will miss her. Condolences to her family. - Posted by: Kim Johnson (Graduate from the Inner City Social Work Program) on: Feb 24, 2014

• I will always remember your smile and humble ways. You taught me how to approach difficult situations with humbleness. RIP Kim, miss ya and love ya. Angela White (Inner-city Social Worker) - Posted by: Angela White (Student) on: Feb 24, 2014

• I am deeply saddened to hear about Kim. She was a kind and gentle person who will be deeply missed. May her family find comfort in knowing how many lives she touched with her kind and loving spirit. Sincerely, past student, Tamara Dicks - Posted by: Tamara Dicks (Kim was a committee advisor and Instructor of mine when I did my MSW in 1997.) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim has been a lifelong mentor and friend to me. We first met when I was a camper at the YWCA many years ago. Our paths crossed again when Kim was a leader at the YWCA Leaders program where I was a youth participant. Throughout my personal and professional life, I have crossed paths with Kim in many situations and have always appreciated and valued Kim's positive outlook and gentle perspective on life. I will always remember her kind approach and her "giggle" that was always so warm and welcoming and supportive. Heaven has gained an angel from earth. Your presence amongst us will be missed. Hugs and caring support to her family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Deb Radi (Abraham) (friend) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim was an incredible, warm, sweet woman. The love between Kathy and Kim and the depth and commitment of their relationship was to be greatly envied and admired. I know that Kathy will carry Kim in her heart always. - Posted by: Skeeter Jones (sister-in-law) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim was such a special person to me. We connected as youth leaders at the YW and both chose a career in social work. Over the years our paths would cross at various junctures and more recently we kept in touch on a more regular basis. I will miss her support, laughter and positive outlook. Kim was a strong, compassionate and caring woman who maintained a zest for life. My deepest condolences to Kathy and her family. - Posted by: Margaret Paterson (Long time friend from YWCA days) on: Feb 24, 2014

• Kim will be greatly missed, she was such a gentle soul, she was always supportive and always had time for me. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and their family. I believe Kim's spirit will continue to live on in those she has touched. - Posted by: Valerie (former student from Inner City Campus) on: Feb 23, 2014

• I had not seen Kim for many years, but just the other day I vividly remembered how she loved the music of Anne Murray. Now I will always remember Kim for her deep kindness, dry sense of humor and her alert but quiet eyes. I send love to Kim's family, Rachel - Posted by: Rachel Anderson () on: Feb 23, 2014

• I had the incredible privilege of having Kim as my adviser for my Master's degree. Kim provided ongoing support, guidance and wisdom throughout this journey and continued to do so afterwards. When starting the Ally program at the University of Manitoba, Kim championed the belief that of course we could make change and make the U of MB more welcoming and inclusive and was involved from the start. She also gave me my first opportunity to teach of many at the Inner City Campus. Kim will continue to inspire through all she has inspired. - Posted by: Chad Smith (Friends & Mentee) on: Feb 23, 2014

• Kim was so supportive to the students, I will always have fond memories of Kim. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Karen Beauchamp-Pangman (Friend/former student ) on: Feb 23, 2014

• Kim, I will miss you. Truly a gentle and caring soul. My condolences to Kathy, Gina and Mary. - Posted by: lisa taylor (cousin by marriage) on: Feb 23, 2014

• I never had the honour of being in any of Kim's classes, but I did meet her through the Faculty. She was a remarkable and inspiring woman! All my condolences to her family and friends. - Posted by: Jillian Wheeler (student) on: Feb 23, 2014

• I am still in shock with the sad news of Kim passing, it is very hard to understand that a person like her has to leave her path so suddenly. She was an inspiration as a person, as a social worker and as a professor. My sincere condolences to Kathy and their family. - Posted by: Maria (Student ) on: Feb 22, 2014

• A remarkable woman! Our community has suffered a great loss ... her family a greater one. My condolences to all! - Posted by: Karen O (Student) on: Feb 22, 2014

• Kim was a very kind and supportive person while I was at WEC and always. My thoughts are with her family. She will be missed... - Posted by: Cecilia Ayala (Former student) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I met Kim when I was working at the Faculty of Social Work at the Fort Garry Campus. I was always impressed with her great insights and gentle ways. She will be missed. Prayers to her family and close friends. - Posted by: Moneca Sinclaire (worked at the Faculty of Social Work ) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I am a graduate of the Inner City SW Program, like Kim I grew up in the West End of Winnipeg. As director Kim always had her door open to students. Her kind and gentle manner made it easy for me to open up to her. Even after I left Manitoba I still connected with Kim. Most recently she encouraged me to apply for a MSW program and provided me a glowing reference. I will miss her as a role model and mentor! Condolences to her family. - Posted by: Charity Lui nee Fadun () on: Feb 22, 2014

• A warm loving light has gone out. Cathy, Gina, Dennis and Richard - many are grieving with you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Kim's passing leaves a huge void. - Posted by: Mallory Neuman and Barbara Bruce (Friends) on: Feb 22, 2014

• RIP Kim, you will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for being such an awesome director and trailblazer. - Posted by: Charlene Baldwin (Former student) on: Feb 22, 2014

• Kim was a great person, and I'm terribly sad to hear of her passing. She was an extremely supportive individual to all students at WEC, and she will be fondly remembered. Hugs and prayers to the family. - Posted by: Penelope Sutherland (Student) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I still can't believe that Kim's spirit has left us!!!! She was truly a gentle, kind person who guided many students on their journey at the William Norrie Centre Access Social Work Program, she will be truly and sincerely missed by all who had the opportunity to know her... Another of earths Angel's has left us but memories of her will continue on 👼 - Posted by: Tina Bazilewich (Previous social work student at William Norrie Centre) on: Feb 22, 2014

• Kim was a blessing. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. We will certainly miss her radiant smile (that you could always feel across a crowded room especially at events like "Lighting up the Avenue") and her big heart. We are so very sorry that our world has lost such a treasure of a soul. Much love and the highest regard. Rest in peace, our friend. Deb and Chris - Posted by: Deb Dyck and Chris Leskiw (Friend and colleagues) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I feel truly saddened to hear about Kim's recent death. I considered Kim a friend and colleague throughout many years which span from the 'Y' days to the Women's Movement and other Social Justice Issues, when our paths would cross. Kim's friendship never left her glowing spirit. She will be missed, however, never forgotten. Beverley Goodwin - Posted by: BeverleyBev GoodwinBever (Friend) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I, along with so many others, have been touched by Kim's open heart. She was such a gift and I have been thinking this last week how I might still be struggling to complete a thesis had it not been for Kim's gentle but stern hand. I loved her warm presence and humour. I adored her weakness for Anne Murray. My partner and I have a sweet folk festival memory of walking from stage to stage with her family. There is this unlikely image of Kim's hands being full of a cluster of Gina's Barbie dolls. It may have seemed incongruent yet it was a beautiful symbol of Kim's generous and affectionate nature. Kim's vision of a better and more compassionate world will live on in the practice of the many social workers she touched along the way. My thoughts go out to Kathy and Gina. - Posted by: Jaik Josephson (Friend and mentee.) on: Feb 22, 2014

• To Kim's many friends: CORRECTION: Kim's Service is FEBRUARY 27th. A corrected version of her obituary will appear in Monday's paper. - Posted by: Eveline Milliken (Friend and colleague) on: Feb 22, 2014

• Today I feel a great loss. Kim was my teacher, my mentor, my friend. She always had a smile, a hug and, most important, time for her student, her door was always open for us. Kim loved what she did and has made many changes in social justice, she empowered many students and one of these student was me. She will forever be in my heart. She will never be forgotten. I would like to express condolences to her partner Kathy and her children. May you find peace. Also condolences to her parents and the rest of the family members. - Posted by: Francesca Cotroneo (W.E.C. graduate. friend.) on: Feb 22, 2014

• Kim was so caring and loving and she loved the work she did. Kim was always available for any student who came to her. She will be missed greatly and she was one of a kind. - Posted by: Rhonda Thomas (Former student at inner city campus) on: Feb 22, 2014

• A very special person has left us but her memory will live on in our hearts and minds. My sincere condolences Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. - Posted by: Kit Kress (Cousin) on: Feb 22, 2014

• I was so very sad to hear of Kim's illness and death. She was a neighbour and friend from the days I lived and worked in Winnipeg. What a strong and gentle soul she was. She was so happy and proud of Kathy and Gina and the rest of her family. My sympathy to her family and friends, this is such a loss. - Posted by: Dorothea Hudec (friend from Winnipeg days) on: Feb 22, 2014