Obituary of Kayla Brungardt

Kayla Kathleen was born on March 20, 1985 in Olympia, Washington. With family by her side, she passed away on January 19, 2017, in Seattle, Washington, after being hospitalized for meningitis. Raised in Tumwater, Kayla graduated from Black Hills High School in 2003. She then went on to receive her degree from the prestigious School of Apparel Design and Development at Seattle Central Community College. This led to design oversight and quality control positions at Utilikilts and Kische. Seeking a new challenge, Kayla enrolled in the University of Washington. In 2014, she graduated, near the top of her class, with a B.A. in Communications. She then went on to work for Wright and Runstad as a Property Administrator. She was dedicated to her work and especially enjoyed coordinating community outreach via charitable events. Kayla was a vibrant, strikingly beautiful, and healthy young woman. She loved hot yoga and long walks with her beloved poodles, Teddy and Jesse. Selfless and empathic, she would do whatever necessary to ensure the happiness of her family, friends, and poodles. Her smile and infectious laughter could brighten the darkest day and she will be missed by all who knew her. Kayla is survived by her mother and father, Kathleen and Robert Brungardt; her elder sister, Johanna Brungardt; her younger brother, Leland Brungardt; and her partner of 11 years, Kristofer Kornegay. To those that knew and loved Kayla: On Thursday, January 19, 2017, we lost our dearest Kayla at the age of 31. This was a sudden, devastating, and unforeseen event that we are all still trying to process. Kayla is survived by her mother and father, Kathleen and Robert; her elder sister, Johanna; her younger brother, Leland; and her partner of 11 years, Kristofer. We thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. Your kind words and gifts-in-memoriam have been helpful during this trying time. Regarding future donations, Kayla’s poodles were the loves of her life; we ask that you consider making a donation in her name to a cause that was dear to her: www.seattlehumane.org/donate. –The Brungardt Family Please leave memories of Kayla or condolences for her family in the Guestbook below.