Kiya Marie Strawbridge

ROCKFORD – Kiya Marie Strawbridge, age 43, of Rockford passed away peacefully Wednesday March 1, 2017 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Rockford on June 9, 1973 to Don Seehaver & Kathleen Lake. Kiya worked for many years at UPS. She loved NASCAR, Dale Earnhardt #3 and pulling weeds in her garden. She enjoyed rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and watching the despised Packers lose. Her babies were definitely her St. Bernards: Saint & Sheeba, whom she loved more than her husband. Beloved wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister and dearest friend, she will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her husband of 27 years " it's just you & me babe", Trent Strawbridge; mother, Kathleen (Randy) Olson; grandmother, Anna Lake; siblings, Mitch (Jessica) Seehaver, Heidi (Tommy) Lynx and Angela Seehaver (Anthony); nieces & nephews, Skylar (Kendra), Sarah, Kreaden, Cody, Brandon and Mariah; brothers & sisters-in-law, Becky (Curtis) Phinnessee, Larry and Kyle Lane; many dear friends; beloved St. Bernard, Sheeba and cats, Sabbath, Emmi and Highway. She is predeceased by her father, Don Seehaver; grandfather, Stan Lake; father-in-law, Bobby Strawbridge; mother-in-law Esther (Larry) Lane; and dearest St. Bernard, Saint.

Celebration of Life Memorial to be held on Saturday March 11, 2017 from 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm with Vigil Service at 2:30 pm at Beth Eden United Methodist Church, 3201 Huffman Blvd., Rockford. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

A very special Thanks to Dr. Mohammed and the nursing staff at Rockford Memorial Cancer Center for their exceptional care and kindness.