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Sad news in our blogging community

May 17, 2013 by Anne Weaver

KathreenThe news from Whip Up this morning is heartbreaking.  Founder Kathreen Ricketson died unexpectedly in tragic accident while on a year-long adventure with her family.  Her partner Rob Shugg is still missing.  For more specifics on what happened, I’ll point you over to Whip Up.  A fund has been set up to benefit her children.  Info about that fund can be found here.

[photo of Kathreen Ricketson from WhipUp.net]

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Comments

  1. Carla Pontious says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:38 am

    I am so sorry, have lit a candle, will send prayers up…sending Angels, Blessings and Hugs to her family and friends…

  2. chris says

    May 17, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    Oh my gosh.This is so sad to hear.My condolences.So young and talented.

  3. Belinda says

    May 17, 2013 at 5:34 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about this. A very sad day in the Crafting world. Sending hugs to everyone at craftgossip.com

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