April 28, 1986 - January 4, 2025
"If you are reading this, know I have gone to be with the Lord. For my Lord, my Father, had different plans for me than I expected. I dealt with several health issues throughout my life. However, an extremely rare, aggressive sarcoma blindsided me in my mid 30s. Faced with this, I had to research for myself, advocate for myself, and combine conventional as well as alternative medicine. I never ever gave up. I outlived my 'prognosis' by years. The body follows the mind; I kept pushing forward.
My advice is to live fully. Cherish each and every breath, bite, sunrise and sunset, every bird chirp, sunbeam, and special moment. Don't put things off and plan on 'next time.' You never know… tomorrow is not guaranteed. Look inside your heart, then shine outward with love, light, and gratitude. Thank God for all the incredible blessings bestowed upon you each and every day. Make time for people and hobbies. Don't lose sight of their importance. Love your pets and be kind to animals. To the youth of today: work hard, keep trying, and never give up on your goals. Help those in need, lend a hand, a kind gesture, a smile, a prayer. Leave a positive impact on the world, even if small. Plant a tree. Plant flowers. Feed the birds, enjoy their songs and exquisite colors and patterns. If you see a hawk, think of me and know I am soaring. When you watch the sunset, know I am there. See me in the stunning colors of the sunrise. Be grateful for another God-given day.
Don't let little stuff ruffle you (basically everything except cancer). And, if faced with cancer, do your own research, listen to your gut and fight full on. There is no screening test for sarcoma. For screenable and early detectable cancers-know your risks and get screened. Don't wait to make healthy lifestyle and diet changes if you've been thinking you should. There is no time like the present."
She is survived by her husband, Mr. James Moore II of Auburn, NY; her mother, Dr. Susan Hume Leeson of Syracuse, NY; her father, Dr. Mark (Jessica Simkulet) Leeson of Orwigsburg, PA; her in-laws, Jamie and Elaine Moore of Auburn, NY; her grandmother, Mrs. Natalie Hume of Harrisburg PA; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Wear your brightest colors!
Memorial Service:
April 26, 2025 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.,
St Francis of Assisi Church, 299 Clark Street, Auburn NY 13021
Celebration of Life:
April 26, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m.
Springside Inn, 6141 West Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Kristin's name to:
To continue Kristin's work and honor the legacy she leaves behind, a fund will be established to support patients facing cancer in our community. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for you to consider donating to the SPARKLE Endowment (Supporting Patients, Alternative Research, Kristin Leeson Endowment) at Upstate Foundation in Kristin's honor. To contribute to this fund, donations can be mailed to The Upstate Foundation at 750 E. Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 or online at
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