All are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Saturday April 26th, 3pm at Calvary Baptist Church Norristown, community meal to follow.
Please use the space below, as well as the other pages of this site to share your memories, photos, and stories of Kim and how he touched your life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to:
Norristown Ministries Hospitality Center
530 Church St.
1st Floor
Norristown, PA 19401
Calvary Baptist Church
801 W. Marshall St.
Norristown, PA 19401
The ALS Association of Greater Phila.
321 Norristown Rd.
Suite 260
Ambler, PA 19002
Tributes
Leave a tributeMax Ehrmann's
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
He came to us and was with us for about 21/2 years .
He was a great listener and we had great confidence in his leadership style. He took this job very seriously and helped us in so many ways. His gentle mannerism and caring for our congregation was second to none. We at Point Pleasant Baptist are better in our faith today because he cared and was called to lead us.God bless his family at this time of sorrow. Pastor Kim we thank you for being there for us. God bless you
I am not sure if you remember me from your early days at Calvary, but I just heard of Kim's passing and wanted to express my condolences. My mom, Janet Moore, also passed away in February so I share your grief.
Sheila Markle Lanzalotto
Thank you, Kim, for showing me the face of God so many times in my youth.
I would like to extend my sympathies to your family on the loss of Pastor Egolf-Fox. I never had the honor of meeting Pastor Kim, but I always enjoyed the time he spent on the phone with me while placing orders with the company that I work for.He always had nice things to say, and he had a special way of making you feel good about yourself. He will be missed.
Marlene Cohen
Landes Brothers
In deepest sympathies' Catherine from NMHC
I came to know Kim through volunteer work I and our company PJM perform periodically at Norristown Ministries. There are people that come into one's life and leave imprints of all types. I will forever remember Kim's model professional behavior and his ever postive kindess towards others. Kim never complained about what the physical environment could not provide, yet focused on what he could improve with limited resources. Kim was a positive thinking, extremely dedicated, compassionate, and gentle individual. I consider myself fortunate to have known him. Know, that I try to model his compassion in each day of my life as a tribute to his imprint on me.
Our sympathies to you all during this time of his passing
Dave and Colleen Ludeker
Leave a Tribute
Max Ehrmann's
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.
Curse Words
My brother
Recalling almost 60 years is, at best difficult... playing Roy Rogers and Dale Evans on the steps while Grandma Kiger patiently hand sewed quilt tops for every grandchild, riding the tricycle through the downstairs, patiently waiting to leave for Sunday School and Church which was always followed by visits to Grandad and Grandma Fox, then the circle to Aunts and Uncles...picking up potatoes behind the plow horses and harvesting hay on the farm... our venture with Herford cattle... riding the hood of an old car down the hill at Uncle Stanley's and catching frogs in his little pond on the hill...stick ball and flag football in the back yard and drinking water out of the lead piped faucet on the patio.. bicycle rides, board games, and Canasta...Christmas tress which engulfed the living room and one which "made it's mark" on the ceiling...the youth groups which stayed with us (sometimes at last moment's notice to Mom and Dad)...the "hidden" gold fish on the third floor which did not survive the heat of the summer...Chico... ordering ice cream from you at Bryan's Dairy...post cards and notes from Colorado and then Oak Brook and then St. Louis and finally Pennsylvania...your much valued phone calls and trips to visit...officiating at my wedding and the renewal of our parent's vows...advice to "be" rather than "do"... your patient listening..."meanings are in people, not words"...the poignent one question which seemed to summarize it all and provide an answer without giving one... the patience, dignity,respect and love you demonstrated consistetly, without fail...life lessons taught, if only by observation... there is not "a story"... only treasured memories for which I am eternally indebted and grateful...and yes, I "love you, always and forever"