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In Memoriam -- Katie Tyson 1988-2009 - Fund Established
Katie Tyson, beloved daughter of Herb and Karen Tyson, was killed Thursday evening, July 2, in a car crash in Colorado, after attending UU General Assembly in Salt Lake City. To honor her memory and to continue her passionate leadership, her parents and friends have initiated the Katie Tyson Fund to train and develop leaders among Unitarian Universalist youth and young adults. Donations in Katie's memory may be made to the "Katie Tyson Fund" online through PayPal at:
or by check payable to "Mass Bay District" with "Katie Tyson Fund" in the memo line. Mail to: Mass Bay District, 182 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472.To learn more about Katie, view the remembrance of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church of Alexandria, VA, where she grew up and where her parents are members at this link. She was beloved as an active young adult at The Arlington Street Church in Boston where she is remembered at this link . Boston University, where Katie just recently received her undergraduate degree, also remembers her for her scholarship and involvement in student activities at this link. Visit the "We Love You, Katie Tyson" and "Katie Tyson" pages on Facebook.