From the moment I met her, I knew that she was "one of a kind", and that our friendship would never end.  Her genuine concern and compassion was always for others - her grandmother whom she devoted her younger years to, her loving husband, Mike whom she loved at first sight, her children, Amy and Todd whom were always in her thoughts and to her dear grandchildren whom she was so proud to have.

Ivy was, to me, the sister I never had.  My fondest memories, as a child, were riding our bikes together, picnics with my parents at the beach, and sleepovers where we would spend the night laughing and talking about boys til dawn (this was before you, Mike!). 

What an accomplished woman she was, as a physician. caring wife, mother, grandmother, and as my best friend.  She had such a warmth and compassion for helping others.  She gave of herself in a way that no other person, I have known, ever did - always putting others before herself. She had a heart of gold that could be instantly felt by others, even those who hardly knew her. For all that knew her, how blessed we are.

Ivy, I promise we will all, once again, be together.  I also know you are up there preparing meals and getting things in order for the cocktail hour!

Forever and Always Love to You, Sis

Karen Knill Swanson