This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Natalie Fossier who was born in Ohio on May 04, 1997 and passed away on February 13, 2007 at the age of 9.   Natalie Fossier was killed by a falling, ice-covered tree limb on February 13, 2007 while she was outside playing with her dog Angel.  Natalie was an excellent student and wonderful daughter.  She loved to read, she loved animals, loved to play outside and enjoyed helping others. We love her and miss her so much and will remember her forever.

                                                                                                 
Natalie Fossier was not your ordinary 9 year old girl. She was truly an angel here on earth. Natalie's life here was filled with love, purpose and the desire to see others happy. Shortly before Nattie left us on Feb. 13, 2007, she donated 11 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, in hopes of giving a cancer patient a bit of happiness.

The purpose of this site is for others to remember Natalie, but she will always be in her families hearts. Our mission is to hold meaningful events and donate the proceeds of those events to the Natalie Fossier Scholarship Fund, the purchase of books for children within her community and other causes Natalie would have enjoyed. 

Our Message

We love and miss our Natalie so much. We have so many great memories of the 9 1/2 years that we had with her and realize what a blessing it was to have all of the wonderful times that we did. We always thought we would have Natalie with us for the rest of our lives. But our lives were forever changed in the tragic accident that happened in less than a second on February 13th 2007. We suddenly went from what we thought was one of the happiest families to realizing that we are going to have to live this life without Natalie here with us and learn how to live the rest of our lives the best that we can with the pain and sadness of our loss. Natalie meant everything to us and we are trying to find meaning and purpose in our lives. We don't have a lot of regrets since we were able to spend a lot of quality time with Natalie.....all of the fun, games, laughter, running, playing, vacations, helping with homework, schoolwork and on and on. But we miss her so much....miss her laughter, watching her play, hugging and loving her. One message that we feel is important to share is that we need to appreciate the time that we have to spend together and that we don't know how long that may be. To try to make the best of each day and take the time to let our families and loved ones know how important they are to us and how much you love them.

Mission Statement

We will always remember Natalie and all of the wonderful times we had together. We want to share our story of love with others and hope to make a difference in their lives. We want to help others in our local community with things that Natalie loved and that we feel Natalie is guiding us towards. Natalie loved to read, she loved animals, she wrote about helping the homeless, the elderly in nursing homes and she loved to help others. We have started a couple of memorial funds for Natalie so that we can try to make a difference. Some of the things we have done and organizations we are working with are:

A memorial scholarship fund for the Milford School District.
Supplies and donations to needy students at McCormick Elementary.
Various learning activities and supplies for students at McCormick elementary.
Donations to Clermont County Humane Society.
Donations to local nursing homes.
Reaching out and supporting other grieving parents.
And other activities that we feel support our local community and that Natalie is guiding us towards.

You can make a tax-deductible (501C-3 non-profit) donation online to the Natalie Fossier Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation by following this link and selecting the Natalie Fossier Fund from the drop-down list of funds. You will receive a receipt for your tax records from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

www.greatercincinnatifdn.org/page20423.cfm

You can also mail a check or money order payable to Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund to:

Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund
PO Box 145
Miamiville, OH 45147

Contributions to the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund are not tax deductible.

Pictures & Race Results from Natalie's Second Annual Fly Thru The Park

July 12, 2008

The second annual race to honor and keep Natalie's memory alive for all of us was held at Miami Meadows on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The race continues to grow each year along with the silent auction. Proceeds from this annual event go towards the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund, a Scholarship Fund and other causes Natalie held close to her heart. Our family would like to thank all sponsors, volunteers, and participants. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Thank You
to the Following Sponsors
of the 2nd Annual Fly Thru the Park

Gold
Miami Township, Fleet Feet, Coca-Cola, Don Connolly Stan & Susan Chesley, Robert & Adele Shiff

Silver
Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky Speedway

Bronze
JTM Meats, Jerry's Truck & Diesel Repair, Hamilton County Sheriff, Reebok, Totes, Home City Ice, Nestle, Kroger, Marc's Hot Bagels



Thanks to the following for their Donations

Advantage Signs, Chili's, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Zoo, Coco Key Water Resort, Cookies By Design, Dave & Busters, DeSha's, Dewey's Pizza, Engels Auto Service, First Watch, FedEx Kinko's Montgomery Rd, Ganz, Grand Victoria, Greensburg Skydive, Grippo's, Hannekin Jewelers, Honey Baked Ham, Home Goods, Hooters, Jimmy John, Kelly Kopp, Lazer Kraze Lazer Tag, Marriott Hotel, Marc's Hot Bagels, Melinum Hotel, Original Pancake House, Perfect North Slopes, Pipkin's, Quaker Steak & Lube, Sara Lee/Kahns, Texas Roadhouse, Treasured Friends Gifts & Home Decor, Truck & Trailer Supply, Wine Store Montgomery Rd, Z Place


And a special thanks to all our Volunteers!!!

 Results:

Women Runners
Race # Last Name First Name M/F Walker/Runner Finish Time
1269 SHELBY AMANDA F Runner 20:17
1222 CLARK SHERI F Runner 22:28
1249 FREDERICK R F Runner 22:41
1290 DULUDE JACKIE F Runner 24:05
1267 MCMANUS KARA F Runner 24:17
1226 HOFF ABIGAIL F Runner 24:46
1246 HELMAN LAURIE F Runner 24:49
1250 KAISER ANNE F Runner 24:56
1216 BLACK JENNIFER F Runner 25:25
1223 CONNER JILL F Runner 26:56
1239 ROSS SHANNON F Runner 27:03
1289 ANDREWS KATHY F Runner 27:07
1234 SCHMIDT JEAN F Runner 27:07
1045 HARRIS JENNIFER F Runner 27:08
1276 HESS CHLOE F Runner 27:51
1259 GROME KAYLA F Runner 28:32
1225 HOFF SHEILA F Runner 29:03
1282 SCHOLZ CHERYL F Runner 29:19
1231 ROESSNER CHRISTA F Runner 29:21
1218 BURKERT DENISE F Runner 29:36
1105 HESS HANNAH F Runner 30:43
1253 LEFKER RACHEL F Runner 30:46
1236 STEVENS STACI F Runner 30:49
1271 WELSH TRICIA F Runner 31:01
1272 HUMMER TRACI F Runner 31:02
1273 GILBERT ANGIE F Runner 31:03
1227 HORN AMY F Runner 32:17
1244 HORN CASSIDY F Runner 32:18
1232 ROESSNER SARA F Runner 32:57
1210 ROESSNER LAURA F Runner 32:58
1229 PORTER JAMIE F Runner 33:07
1011 DIMARIO SHARON F Runner 34:00
1205 JACKSON EILEEN F Runner 34:57
1018 HIRST MELISSA F Runner 36:56
1274 OFFENBERGER ALLISON F Runner 38:41
1213 ARLEN LILIA F Runner 40:02
1221 CANDITO DORIS F Runner 42:07
1208 PEARON CAROL F Runner 42:40
1260 ACKINS MEGAN F Runner 42:45
1261 ACKINS H F Runner 42:45
Men Runners
Race # Last Name First Name M/F Walker/Runner Finish Time
1284 HOLMER BRADY M Runner 16:47
1242 BEVER AUSTIN M Runner 17:22
1214 BAYMAN MARK M Runner 17:54
1283 CROWDER CHRIS M Runner 18:30
1288 SHERMAN CHUCK M Runner 18:36
1215 BAYMAN MATTHEW M Runner 18:47
1285 MEDINA JERRY M Runner 18:51
1243 FURTUN JARRET M Runner 18:54
1251 RHODES TOM M Runner 18:59
1248 HINGER SCOTT M Runner 19:06
1241 BERNARDICIAS KEVIN M Runner 19:06
1245 BELLISTON RYAN M Runner 19:07
1258 CLEVIDENCE WILL M Runner 20:16
1262 HAMILTON KEVIN M Runner 21:36
1206 JACKSON BRUCE M Runner 21:39
1247 BALOGH MARLIN M Runner 21:44
1240 HAYNES NATHAN M Runner 22:10
1224 HASSINGER RICHARD M Runner 22:38
1238 ROSS DAN M Runner 22:55
1235 SCHOLZ ERIC M Runner 23:09
1209 REISENBICHLER ROB M Runner 23:16
1220 CANDITO JONATHAN M Runner 23:26
1237 WIRTH SHANE M Runner 24:31
1211 SHEY MICHAEL M Runner 26:13
1268 MCMANUS KEVIN M Runner 26:28
1286 WELLS ROBERT M Runner 26:36
1263 SULIER ED M Runner 26:41
1278 CUNNINGHAM PHILLIP M Runner 27:00
1255 SZCZUBLEWSKI DOUG M Runner 27:22
1207 MUSGRAVE DAVID M Runner 28:00
1287 PETERS TERRY M Runner 28:25
1230 PORTER TOM M Runner 28:29
1219 CANDITO JOSEPH M Runner 28:42
1277 CUNNIGHAM MATT M Runner 30:03
1254 NUGENT BRYAN M Runner 30:52
1275 SELLIE CHUCK M Runner 32:26
1270 WELSH ED M Runner 32:41
1264 FOSSIER DAVID M Runner 32:47
1233 ROGERS ANDREW M Runner 33:30
1212 ARLEN DAVID M Runner 40:00
1029 STANSELL JAKE M Runner 40:01
1202 COREY ROB M Runner 42:39
Women Walkers
Race # Last Name First Name M/F Walker/Runner Finish Time
1028 STANSELL BECCA F Walker 40:30
1014 GROME NANN F Walker 41:35
1030 SZCZUELEWSKI BRENDA F Walker 42:45
1065 SHELANDER STEPHANIE F Walker 43:41
1069 ZINNI KARI F Walker 43:41
1111 PARULIS ELAINE F Walker 45:07
1016 HARRIS MISSY F Walker 47:03
1051 PERKINS RITA F Walker 48:11
1066 REINECK JENNY F Walker 48:17
1027 STANSELL LORI F Walker 48:37
1063 HERRALA M F Walker 49:20
1085 RAHLMAR DEB F Walker 49:21
1043 DAYMAN ALICE F Walker 49:46
1090 WELSH DEE F Walker 49:48
1032 THURMAN MICHELLE F Walker 53:08
1019 HORTON WENDY F Walker 53:09
1107 BACH TOM F Walker 53:40
1101 BACH EMILY F Walker 53:41
1106 BACH JENNY F Walker 53:42
1047 LOTHROP VIRGINIA F Walker 54:33
1036 WIESMYER KENDRA F Walker 54:42
1012 DONAHUE JUANITA F Walker 54:43
1119 SNELL A F Walker 55:07
1056 SISCOE CAROL F Walker 55:16
1113 FOSSIER MELISA F Walker 55:16
1070 GARRISON LINDSEY F Walker 55:17
1087 GERTZ PEG F Walker 55:27
1098 DIAIANTONIO TIFFY F Walker 55:33
1034 WERNER EMILY F Walker 55:40
1112 CUNNINGHAM SUSAN F Walker 55:42
1093 HUXEL CINDY F Walker 55:45
1092 WOLFF MARY F Walker 55:45
1068 SCHUTTE REBECCA F Walker 56:10
1076 ILLEGIBLE F Walker 56:18
1009 COMBS BEVERLY F Walker 56:22
1072 REYNOLDS LISA F Walker 56:34
1256 FINN KYLEE F Walker 56:35
1071 GALLOWAY CARLA F Walker 56:36
1060 SHROUT SUZY F Walker 56:53
1094 HIMES DENISE F Walker 57:24
1122 WILMIN KIM F Walker 57:25
1073 DUNCAN LINDSEY F Walker 58:13
1074 SCHLACHTA CASEY F Walker 58:14
1055 SCHEFFT MELANIE F Walker 59:12
1095 RUTHERFORD DENNY F Walker 59:12
1002 BURLINGHAM REBECCA F Walker >60
1084 RAYBURN ANGIE F Walker >60
1003 BURLINGHAM NATALIE F Walker >60
1091 MILLER APRIL F Walker >60
1080 EBBING KATIE F Walker >60
1097 PESCHE HEATHER F Walker >60
1108 HOULTON ALLISON F Walker >60
1088 WHISMAN LANA F Walker >60
1064 FROELICK STACY F Walker >60
1116 JETTER JENNIE F Walker >60
1117 SEITZ SUSAN F Walker >60
1052 POTTER MARLENE F Walker >60
1040 ABS JANETTE F Walker >60
Men Walkers
Race # Last Name First Name M/F Walker/Runner Finish Time
1026 STANSELL RUSSELL M Walker 42:41
1031 SZCZUELEWSKI DAVE M Walker 42:45
1038 YOUNG DAVID M Walker 43:52
1050 PERKINS DAVE M Walker 48:12
1067 GRIFFITH LARRY M Walker 48:17
1048 MCCUNE DAVE M Walker 50:09
1104 HESS M M Walker 52:17
1046 LOTHROP JIM M Walker 54:33
1086 GORLICK HARRY M Walker 55:03
1120 SNELL S M Walker 55:16
1103 GARRISON RUSSELL M Walker 55:29
1099 ALEXANDER JASON M Walker 55:38
1033 WERNER CHAD M Walker 55:39
1035 WERNER BENJAMIN M Walker 55:41
1100 CUNNINGHAM CHRIS M Walker 55:42
1059 PATTERSON DENNIS M Walker 56:05
1008 COMBS DARREN M Walker 56:21
1061 PFEIFER JOHN M Walker 56:43
1041 ABS JOE M Walker 57:22
1042 ABS MICHAEL M Walker 57:23
1010 DIMARIO MICHAEL M Walker 57:28
1054 ROESSNER DAN M Walker 58:51
1025 ROESSNER DEAN M Walker 58:52
1062 NIGMEYER DEAN M Walker >60
1257 RAYBURN GABE M Walker >60
1114 HOULTON SETH M Walker >60
1123 ENERNICK DAN M Walker >60
1039 ABS DAVID M Walker >60
1115 DUNCAN TIM M Walker >60
1075 DUNCAN WAYMAN M Walker >60
Incomplete Information
Race # Last Name First Name M/F Walker/Runner Finish Time
1121 ILLEGIBLE NR Runner 25:53
1266 WILLIAMS E NR Runner 29:40

We stopped by Destin on our way to Panama City and could not believe how the beautiful beach that we had such a great time at just one year earlier had been destroyed by Hurricane Charlie. We also saw the effects of the red tide in Destin. We couldn't handle the sight and smell of all the dead fish covering the beach so we quickly headed for Panama City. 

The next afternoon Natalie and I went to check out the Gulf World that was across the street from the motel we were staying at. They had a deal where you could swim with the dolphins. They still had openings for that afternoon so we checked with mom and then signed Natalie up for it. It turns out that nobody else signed up to swim with the dolphins that day. Normally they could have up to 20 people swimming with the dolphins but I think because of Katrina and it being off-season Natalie was the only one that afternoon. There were 2 instructors, 2 dolphins and our shy Natalie in a large pool.  She had a great time and was able to spend a lot of individual quality time with the dolphins and the instructors that normally would not have happened. We all had a great time and we have so many wonderful pictures and memories of that day!!!!

She also was kissed by a Sea Lion that day!!!

Happy Birthday Girl!!

Natalie Paige Fossier - May 4th, 1997



Your 1st birthday party was held at our house. We didn't want to get into having huge parties for you so we only invited Russ, Grandma & Grandpa and your cousin Samantha but didn't mention to Samantha that it was for your birthday. Samantha's mom Cathy figured it out and Samantha came over with a gift. We had dinner, I baked a Winnie the Pooh cake, we all hung out with you and enjoyed watching you play and have cake.

On your 2nd birthday we decided to have a party at Swaim Park. We sent invites out with a request for no gifts. If anyone absolutely wanted to bring something they could bring you a book. You had lots of books!! We played games & won prizes and had fried chicken, cake, ice cream etc. I remember at one point I walked away from where you were sitting. There were quite a few people there so I guess you thought your aunt Janie was me standing next to you. You looked over at me & realized I wasn't next to you and you started balling your eyes out. Looking back now I realized we spent a lot of time together and we were as close as close could be.





On your 3rd birthday party Aunt Donna came in from Colorado, we had you a party at home with dinner and cake. Russ, Chelsea, Grandma and Grandpa all came over. You got a lot of Barbie Doll things and a chalkboard. We all sat on the floor and played with your gifts. As with all of your birthdays the celebrations lasted for a whole week. We also went out to dinner at Sloppy Joe's on the river. I think you had 3 or 4 birthday cakes that week.

On your 4th birthday we went to Chuckie Cheese's. Again we invited a lot of people, but this year Dad & I realized that after being so shy & quiet all year long that you blossomed on your birthday celebration. You were dancing and singing, hugging your little friends and family members and talking up a storm. The next day you were back to you shy and quiet and angelic self.

Your 5th birthday party was held at Family Fun Center in Eastgate. You were a real princess wearing a beautiful pink dress with a tiara on your head. You greeted all your friends with an excited hug and a big smile. You enjoyed planning your birthday parties and did such a good job. Dad and I saw again this out of the ordinary outgoing person. Did you blossom again? No, the next day you went back to being your shy, quiet angelic self.





Your 6th Birthday party was held at Kid's First gymnastics place on Kemper road. At the time you were taking gymnastics. You invited your closest friends and we had so much fun. We finished with pizza, cake and ice cream. You really lit up!! Dad and I need to laugh about how different you are on your birthday celebrations. The next day you returned to your shy, quiet, angelic self.

Your 7th Birthday party was held at Swaim Park. Again you planned it out and invited your closest and dearest friends. We always enjoyed watching Fear Factor so we decided to plan a Fear Factor theme birthday party. Wow - how much fun can a person have on their birthday? We had vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookies & gummy worms crawling out of the smashed cookies. We had another cake which was carrot cake with cream cheese icing. We had chicken and a few other side dishes. We played games consisting of prunes in a plastic baggie of cooked rice (we called them sheep eyes). You eat one and you win a prize. We spread limburger cheese out on trays with gummy worms laying in the stinky cheese with your hands behind your backs you had to pick up a gummy worm with your teeth, run down the field and spit it in the garbage can to win a prize. Another game we had was Jell-O in a show box with odd things inside - you had to pick something out (blindfolded) and tell what it was and of course win a prize. You blossomed again on this day and again the next day you were your quiet, shy angelic self.

Your 8th birthday party was held at the roller skating rink in Loveland. You planned it and invited your closest friends. You had a Barbie cake and I saw you blossom again. You were roller skating with your friends and just so happy & having so much fun!!! You were laughing so hard one time that you fell down with a couple of your friends. The next day you were your quiet, shy and angelic self.




Your 9th birthday party was held at Just For Fun in Loveland. Again you got to plan the party and invite your closest friends. That was fun!!! Russ was actually in the tumblers with Brooklyn. While we were all eating pizza your friend Tyler took a drink of Sprite and it came out his nose and everyone laughed so hard. Tyler was so embarrassed. You are truly an angel. You were so excited and so happy greeting everyone, smiling, laughing and having so much fun!! Again the next day you were your quiet, shy, angelic self.

I found a tablet you had written on, planning your 10th birthday celebration out. You had games, prizes, names of guests and where you wanted to celebrate it. You must have started this the same night of your 9th birthday party. What would have been your 10th birthday you were in heaven being your sweet quiet angelic self. You will always be our nine-year-old baby girl.

*For your tenth birthday we purchased a brick with your name on it at Oak Hills Cemetery in the Angel Box Statue area.

*For your eleventh birthday we purchased a gold leaf with your name on it that is at Cumberland College in Kentucky.


We love you and miss you so much.
We'll see you in Heaven.
Mom & Dad