Kristin Lynn Saragusa, 38, of Kansas City, MO, died Sunday, May 20, 2007 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial Services will be 12:00 P.M. Friday, May 25, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 7207 N 9 Hwy Kansas City, MO 64151. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M., Thursday, May 24 at the Porter Funeral Home 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to The Children of Kristin Saragusa c/o Security Bank Kansas City, KS. Kristin graduated from Washington High School, KCK in 1987. She attended Bethany Medical Center-School of Radiation Technology, graduating in 1991. For the last seven years she has been employed as an x-ray technician and special assistant to Steven Smith, MD at Northland Bone and Joint. She is survived by a daughter, Breann Drew, age 11, and a son, Zain Drew, age 8; her mother, Pat Quirk and husband Larry of Weatherby Lake, MO; her father, Jim Saragusa and wife Suzanne of Topeka, KS; two brothers, Dirk and Jeff Saragusa; her special nephew, Alex Saragusa; her nieces, Jill and Jane Saragusa, and nephew, Philip Saragusa; the children's father, Russ Drew; and her close friend, Jay Fenton. She was a very loving and devoted daughter, mother, and friend. Kristin was a beautiful and vibrant person. She was an avid sports fan and loved the KC Chiefs, KU Basketball, and cheering at her children's soccer games. She cherished her family, friends, and co-workers. Kristin will always be in our hearts. (Condolences may be expressed at: www.porterfuneralhome.com. Arrangements: Porter Funeral Home & Crematory, 1835 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS (913) 621-6400)
Published in the Kansas City Star from 5/23/2007 - 5/24/2007.