Sunday, July 19, 2009

A Sad Day for Etsy, My Etsy Friends and I

I found out today that a really wonderful person, a great friend I had met through Etsy has passed away. Uleen Ann Toovey aka ChromaSmear died in a white water river accident yesterday in British Columbia, she was 34. Apparently she and members from her work (her boyfriend may or may not have been there I am not sure) went rafting and two of the rafts overturned and they were not able to revive her. I am in a state of shock and disbelief. I had a brief online conversation with her mother who informed us all. As you can guess many people are skeptical, but because I know enough about her family and her character I do believe this information to be true. I am deeply saddened and will miss her greatly. I love you Uleen. I hope to meet you again someday in another time.

Nicole

5 comments:

For the Love of Bella said...

I too was a friend to her. It is a sad day on Etsy. I will miss her very much. She was a great person!!

Samantha said...

I also talked to her often online. Thanks for informing us.

daniii♥ said...

So sad. Rose (2kute) actually spoke to her mother on the phone.

Unknown said...

yes, it is true unfortunately.

Anonymous said...

oh wow... i remember seeing her in etsy chat all the time. so sad. :(