Kimberly Dawn Schuchman

July 31, 1971 - February 14, 2019

On February 14, 2019, Kimberly Dawn Schuchman, 47 Years old, of Austin, Texas, and formerly of Randolph, New Jersey, passed away peacefully and gracefully, surrounded by family and dear friends. She died after a year and a half long fight against lung cancer. Kim drew strength from her love for her family and friends, and lived to see her daughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah, as well as her son getting accepted to his first choice college. She was the beloved wife of Mark Schuchman, and the daughter of Eileen Ames and Marc Ames. Kimberly graduated from Rutgers pharmacy school, and she later completed her certification as a Wellcoach. Kimberly had a passion for special education, and a strong interest in nutrition and healthy living. Kimberly was a loving wife, mother, daughter, step-daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who love her. Kimberly was respected by all who knew her because of her strong beliefs and her willingness to share herself to help others. In addition to her husband Mark of 21 years, Kimberly is survived by two children Joshua Gabriel and Sophie Isabella, her brother Adam Ames and his wife Marissa, of Arizona, her father Marc Ames and stepmother Nancy Ames, and her mother, Eileen Ames. A memorial service to celebrate Kimberly‘s life will be held on Sunday, February 17 at 3:30 PM, graveside at Austin Memorial Park, 2800 Hancock Drive 78731. Afterward, we will gather at her friend Stephanie’s home at 7204 Lapin Cove, Austin, TX 78739. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Kimberly. If you would like to donate to a scholarship fund in Kim's memory please make checks out to “Academy of Thought and Industry” with the memo line “Kim Schuchman Memorial Scholarship Fund” and mail it to: Academy of Thought and Industry c/o HIGHER GROUND 25 ORCHARD ROAD LAKE FOREST CA 92630. May her memory be a blessing.