A collection of shared stories from patients, colleagues, friends and family
After Kim's colleague and friend at Saint Francis, Ashley Farrar, posted about our mom’s passing, our family saw a spontaneous outpouring of personal stories and heartfelt words from hundreds of individuals, most of whom were her patients, replying to Ashley’s post — all of whom Kim had impacted with her spirit and compassion. Our family was incredibly moved by these responses; they are a testament to how she lived her life and the extraordinary compassion and joy she brought to this world. We have collected (and will continue to add) these messages from patients, colleagues, and friends and share them below.
She delivered my son. I would not have my two children if it was not for her kindness and compassion. She listened to me. Did all she could and than sent me to a infertility specialist. I received many after hour phone calls from her herself. I’m telling you 10+ years of being told my symptoms were normal. But to her it mattered and she was not giving up until we figured it out. I’m so forever thankful to her. I was sad when I found out she was not going to be able to deliver my second baby and even sadder now hearing of her passing. She was truly an amazing doctor. Prayers for her family and friends.
Nichole Ryan Webb
Dr. Roos gave me so much support through our miscarriage and resulting D&C. She held my hand in the OR as they were putting me to sleep because she could see my panic. I can’t express how much that meant to me. She also delivered Isaiah and was always willing to hear my concerns or anxiety. I can’t imagine having another doctor guide us through the hardest and best times of our lives.
Heather Elkins
She took me under her wing as a brand new baby nurse. She taught me so much about medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and most importantly, she taught me so much about life.
Her practice was insanely busy, but she would somehow still make clinic days so fun. People would often tell me they found her intimidating because of how busy her days were and how focused she would be on her work, but in reality, she was the biggest teddy bear and goofball and always knew how to make me laugh, she was seriously one of the funniest people I’ve ever known.
I never had to question my value or worth with her. Even after a bad day on-call, or a bad day on L&D or in the OR, she ALWAYS ended the day with thanking me and telling me how much she appreciated me. She always had my back, even if I screwed something up, she would stand by my side.
She cared about her patients. In fact, I would often tell her that she cared too much as she would lose sleep worrying about her people.
And probably the thing that means the most…in July 2019, just 1 year prior to her own cancer diagnosis, my father was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, sarcoma ironically enough. His illness was brief and when there came a point during his illness when there was no more sound advice to be shared and there were no more encouraging words to be said…she simply sat with me and cried with me…on multiple occasions. Her heart was hurting because my heart was hurting. Her friendship and support during the worst time of my life is something I’ll forever cherish about her. I hope I was able to support her in the same capacity during her time of need.
Dr Roos, thank you for your friendship, mentorship, guidance and support. You were the most incredible physician, friend, work-mom, and just truly one of the most incredible people I have ever known. I hope you know what an impact you have had on my life. Love you, KKR, rest peacefully.
Ashley Farrar
My heart is broken over this! Dr Roos was one of the greatest! I was one of her many patients for a very long time. She took care of some very very important issues for me along with taking care of me my entire pregnancy with Gianna along with giving me the best oncologist around that she knew.
She helped me, she comforted me, she calmed me, when I heard that word everyone hates she told me it would be okay, she held me in her arms and cried with me, she looked me in my eyes and told me she would pray for me and she would take the greatest care of me and she did, she told me it would all be okay and fwd time, it is!
She also delivered Gianna and removed a massive ovarian cyst along with my left ovary. She did many other procedures on me along with too many biopsies to even say.
She wasn't just a Dr, she was my friend!
I even drove to Cape Girardeau just to see her for my regular check ups after moving back home (3 hrs away) bc of how serious things were and not trusting anyone but her to handle it.
Saint Francis will never be the same without her! Fly high Dr Roos, you were one of a kind with a heart of GOLD with one of the purest souls I've ever met!
Carrie Renee
I owe this woman my life. She was an incredible doctor and saved my life not just once but twice. If it wasn’t for her, me and all three of my girls probably wouldn’t even be here. She was an awesome human being and never judged and really got to know her patients. She was a blessing to those that knew her and was truly a wonderful woman.
She may be gone, but she’ll never be forgotten.
RIP Dr. Roos
Jasmine Destiny Alexander
I have NEVER met a more amazing OB than Dr Roos! She supported me so much through my pregnancy with Lucas! She was always so tender on breaking bad news & always made sure to go above and beyond to make sure he was ok. She did my c section just hours before She got on a plane to see her own daughter in-law have a baby. During my c section she was the one who held me when I got my spinal. She talked to me throughout my entire surgery, assuring me everything was ok, she yelled at the CRNA when my blood pressure was dropping She was a true angel who truly cared about her patients. I was completely heartbroken when I found out she wouldn’t be there when I had Shep. Even though I had a great OB, no one compares to Dr Roos. She’s now resting with our father & I will forever be grateful for the compassion she showed me
Barbara Ann Buckley
Sending so many prayers for this beautiful lady’s family. What an honor and privilege it was to work alongside someone who put their whole heart and soul into caring for others. Dr. Roos you have no idea how much you will be missed
Taylor Noe
This woman is the only reason my daughter and I are alive. She listened to every irrational fear and worry I had during my pregnancy, that any other doctor would have brushed off. She's taken care of me in more ways than one and is the reason I'm living a healthy life today. I don't trust a lot of doctors, but I trusted her with anything. Life just isn't going to be the same without her. I'm going to hug my baby extra tight tonight with gratitude that Dr.Roos was the reason she's with me today.
Dakota Jade
I'm SO heartbroken to hear of the passing of this amazing lady & OBGYN! She was my doctor during my pregnancy w/Grayson & was incredible in more ways than one. When this post states what a loving & incredible person she was, that's the absolute truth!!! I couldn't have asked for a better & more wonderful doctor during a very scary & stressful time in my life. Rest Easy sweet lady. I hope all your pain is gone & you're smiling that sweet smile, dancing, & doctoring in Heaven. R.I.P. Kimberly Roos. Prayers to all who loved you & your Saint Francis Family — feeling heartbroken.
Brandee Morton Rister
Dr. Roos I can’t thank you enough for delevering my sweet baby girl, and making sure we were healthy the entire pregnancy. Prayers to you and your family. I will forever tell my daughter what an amazing doctor you were and how great you were to us.
Kassidy Gowan
This wonderful soul brought my sweet Raelyn Ann into this world & she was nothing shy of phenomenal throughout my entire pregnancy & delivery! She will be missed by MANY, I am sure of that. Rest easy, Dr. Roos.
Lana Victoria Hughes
As I lay in bed tonight reading this, I’m in tears. As if I’ve lost a family member. I have no words, no words for her family or friends during this time. So many prayers She had such a huge impact on me, helped me during all of my losses, never seemed to amaze me how much she truly cared for her patients and loved what she did as a physician. Always smiling, happy, full of pure joy! I became a mom almost 5 years ago and she played such a HUGE role in that, with all my struggles trying to conceive and carry to term, God had his hands on me and had his purpose of allowing me to finally become a mom, what i had wanted for so long. But Dr Roos, that woman never left my side during my pregnancy, would call me after office hours from her personal phone to check on me. That’s how much she cared, you will be missed. Such an amazing woman….may you rest in peace finally beautiful
Bethany Cook
She was such a great doctor, she helped me through my pregnancy with Saige, and was amazing through all of it. I was way more nervous with Saige than Briar, a completely different pregnancy, and she was a rock, that answered all my stupid questions. Prayers for her family. Rest In Peace, Dr.Roos, you touched so many lives and we will never forget you.
Alison Kelley
She was absolutely one of the best doctors I’d ever known. Dr. Roos took me, a young and scared first time momma with a traumatic background story, and made sure I had THE BEST care in the world with the safest and happiest ending. You nurses were top notch in my book, and will always consider you all family!!!! Thank you for taking such great care of me..all 3 rounds!!!
Stephany McDermott
Goodness I sure loved her! Working with her, being cared for by her, delivering our miracle baby, she has left a legacy! This is just so heartbreaking. I have yet to see a physician care quite like she did
Jacque Wicker
This hurts my heart so bad i know Dr. Roos lost sleep over me a couple times. She made me feel like I was the only patient she had. I will forever be thankful for her giving me my babies and saving my life. Shes is a real hero to me rest in peace Dr. Roos
Hanna Gray
I can't even find the words. I'm just so sad. I am so glad she isn't in pain anymore but she is missed very much. Such a great Doctor and friend and she took excellent care of me and my girls. I will never forget her.
Catherine Chandonait Francis
She will forever be my favorite doctor. She was always so kind and made you feel like you were family. She will be missed by many and my heart is breaking for her family
Molly Katherine Goetz
She was my doctor when I was pregnant with my one and only child. I was 28 when I found out and still scared. I had a very difficult pregnancy and had so many questions. She answered every one of them and always listened to any concerns without judgment. I will never forget her and still talk about her 7 years later. I pray for her family, friends, and loved ones. Such a devastating loss for so many.
Brandi Sue Little
his hurt my heart so badly..she delivered my one and only Quinn. and was the most amazing doctor and the few times I was on her hall she was kind and patient. She will be missed prayers for you and anyone who knew her
Brittany Gustafson
She had an amazing ability to make everyone feel as though they were so special & meant a lot to her. She was so smart and you’re right she cared so much for her people. Such a huge loss
Crista Heuring
Sorry to hear this, she took care of my 90 year old mom and helped her when no one else could, she was a Jewel to her and our family
Mary Holtzclaw
My heart hurts so badly. This woman was truly the best!! She is the only reason I got through my second pregnancy. It was a tough one mentally and she did everything possible to make sure I was happy.
Kaycee Livingston
I loved Dr Roos, she was truly a remarkable woman. I could feel her passion for her work every time I was around her, I felt confident I was in the best hands with her as my doctor. Sending so many prayers for her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Logan Schlosser
This breaks my heart to the core.. She was soo amazing when she delivered my son, just 7 years ago (July 28th).. She even let my, then 12 yr old, daughter stand right next to her and help deliver my boy
She always listened to me and my concerns, and even the things I was going though personally at the time. I always recommended her, cause she was the absolute best OB/GYN I had ever had.
So many prayers to her family, friends, and medical staff
Patricia Celeste Welch
I'm so sad to hear this, she always made me feel so comfortable and I truly felt that I was seeing a friend every time I had a checkup.
Stacie Buhler
She was an amazing doctor and person. I was blessed to work with her. She will be greatly missed.
Vicki Roberts
This saddens me so.
Dr Roos was SO good to Lindsey Marie Strubbe and our family. Dr Roos delivered both of our Granddaughters, and for taking such good care of them all I am forever grateful.
Dr Roos, will forever hold a special place in my heart
Bridget and Tim Hecht
I can’t even find the words.. I’m absolutely heartbroken Dr Roos was an amazing person and doctor. Prayers for her family.
Melissa Culberson
I absolutely loved her. She delivered my grandson and was my Dr also. She took so much time with me explaining what things meant for me. She was so caring.
Ronna Kay Moon
Dr. Roos also delivered my two grandbabies, she was a awesome, and very special Dr. She will be greatly missed. Such a beautiful . May the good Lord keep her family in his loving arms, and give them piece and comfort, knowing she is not in any pain, and she will always be looking down upon you all.
Bobbye Marks
She was an amazing woman and definitely a fighter. I’m so sorry and will praying for her family, friends, loved ones and patients.
Kim Hartwick Peters
She was truly a great Doctor and I am grateful for the opportunities that I had to work beside her in the operating room. She was so compassionate to her patience and was a very funny and friendly lady. Sure have missed her over the years. Many prayers for her friends and family in this difficult time.
Marian Jameson-Levan
She was a fantastic example of a skilled clinician, excellent patient advocate, but mostly just a kind human. I am thankful for the time working beside her, and having her as my provider.
Ashley Poole
Prayers for her loved ones. She was one of the good ones, truly called to be a physician. May she rest in peace and be rewarded for the many lives she made better with her touch.
Jaynee Juneau
She was such an amazing physician and person. She truly embodied what it means to “do no harm;” her patients always received wonderful care! May you Rest In Peace, Dr. Roos. We will all miss you!
Rachael Daume
Such a sweet person and great doctor. She was my GYN and also delivered 6 of my grand children. She will be missed. Prayers for her family.
Dorothy Green
It was an enormous privilege and honor knowing Dr. Roos. An amazing women and human being. There is a huge hole in this world now, but will forever be an amazing imprint that she has left behind.
Mendy Kirk
Fly high you precious lady. Greatest Dr I’ve ever known. One of the kindest and most radiant individuals I’ve ever met. You’ve already been missed. But you’ll never be forgotten. Thanks for all your service. My heart is broken!
Barb Dunning Scott
Such a wonderful physician and person. I truly respected her and am so glad I was able to work alongside her. She was truly a gift to everyone she encountered. Sending love to her friends and family
Jessie Livesay
Dr. Roos was a wonderful person and an incredible doctor. She helped me through a miscarriage and delivered my sweet rainbow baby. She helped me get my endometriosis diagnosis and found a specialist to treat me.
I will always appreciate everything she ever helped me through. Sending love and light to her loved ones Thank you for everything dear Dr. Roos. My life wouldn't be the same had you not been in it. I hope you find peace and rest on the other side.
Jule Mosley
She is in paradise now with Jesus. She took care of so many birthing mothers we are all blessed to have had her
Jessica N Jamie Myers
She was so special. We experienced some medical issues with my wife and I can tell you, Dr Roos made all the difference. I am genuinely sad for her family.
Justin Winkler
Such an amazing soul, I don't have any other words besides rest in Heaven sweet woman
Jessica Whalen
My name is Dominique. I had the extreme pleasure of being MA to Dr Roos while she was at the Womens Health Group in Lafayette. She was far and away the BEST doctor I have ever worked with/for. I received the news about her passing from Dr Colleen Begley who is still with the womens health group today. I am shocked and truly saddened by this news. I would like to offer my condolences to you all. Dr Roos was loved by all of her patients. I LOVED working with her- her journey to MD was so inspirational, she was so beautiful, a wonderful and loving mother and wife, her bedside manner was just impeccable. She taught me so much I felt like I could have seen patients myself :) . Just the way she cared for people , made you want to do the same, even at 4:58 pm on a Friday- if she was there and someone walked in with a problem , she would see them. I would gladly stay to help her, because I would do anything she asked of me. When she told me that she would be leaving the practice, I was devastated- I loved and enjoyed working with her so much. Again, I am so sorry for the loss of this beloved woman, but you now have a beautiful guardian Angel. May she Rest in Paradise.
Dominique Maloney
What an astounding legacy this amazing physician, mother, and mentor Dr. Roos has left. While I thought she may have been “intimidating” when I began as a brand new nurse at Saint Francis, I found that through discussion, she was one of the most caring and empathetic people I have ever met. Dr. Roos has a heart made of pure gold. I will forever cherish the deliveries I was able to attend with her and the time she spent to talk with me and teach, even if it was at 3 am. Her love for her family, patients, and career are highly admirable and can not compare. Anyone who has been a part her journey should consider themselves graced with her presence.
We will forever miss you, Dr. Roos.
Bailey Hengst
From the moment I met you at my first appointment after learning I was pregnant with twins, I was instantly filled with a calmness. Your knowledge, professionalism, expertise, kindness, and caring soul guided me throughout my pregnancy. I knew myself and my babies were in the best possible hands and I thanked God for your help. You also had the best sense of humor which I loved.You did your best to make my desires come true with my delivery and I knew you and God had all three of us. I remember you knowing that it was important to me to be able to hold my babies as soon as we were able. You scooped them up and placed them in my arms. You were a God send. A beautiful, intelligent, and special person. You will always be remembered by everyone whose lives you touched.
Colby Houart
Wow, I love reading all the stories of what a wonderful and impactful doctor Kim was. But I didn't know Dr Roos, the Kim I knew was Momma Roos, the mother of 4 boys. Our family met Les and Kim when our now 30 year old sons were 8 year old soccer players. Will and Landon continued playing together all the way through high school and still remain loyal friends. The Momma Roos I knew loved her boys fiercely and completely. The smile on her face at soccer games said it all - she was so proud of them and loved being their momma. And it was obvious all the boys adored their momma. Kim was blessed with her sons because she taught them how to love and care for family. Roos boys, I know your mom's compassion and grace for others will live on through you.
Yve Roberts
Dr. Roos delivered all three of my babies at St. Francis. She wasn’t there for my first child’s birth, because she was out of town. But first thing the next morning she came in and apologized multiple times saying how sorry she was she wasn’t able to deliver her. She gave me a big hug, and instantly asked to hold and love on my daughter. Three years later I was pregnant with my son and I knew right away I wanted Dr. Roos to be my OB again. She was there to deliver him and again exceeded my expectations and showed how much she loved her job and delivering newborns into the world. Fast forward only 4 short months later and I became pregnant with my third child! Although she was a little surprised to see me back so soon. Her love for her job still shined through. With this baby I had a rather crazy idea of having him all naturally with no epidural or pain medicine. She didn’t doubt me once and when it came time for me to be induced she was there for the whole thing coming in regularly to check on me, coaching me through the whole thing telling me “we’re almost there you can do this”! I was very sad to hear this because she truly was a beautiful caring soul and she will surely never be forgotten!
Amber Pinkerton
She will forever be my favorite doctor She was always so kind and made you feel like you were family. When I had to switch OB drs due to insurance changes after having Auggie she was the one to help me through my surprise pregnancy with Bennie and was always there to talk and give me a hug and a shoulder to cry on when I was missing my mom as she knew she had passed away from cancer right before I found out Bennie was on the way.
Then when we had Charlie, he gave us all quite a scare right before delivery and I’ll never forget seeing the look on her face because there were 5 moms all delivering at the same time and staff were tied up in other rooms. She immediately acted and physically picked me up and flipped me over onto all fours since I’d had an epidural I couldn’t help much with the repositioning and then acted quickly to get Charlie delivered safely since his cord had wrapped around his neck right before delivery.
Finally with our sweet Marlowe she was so excited with us and for us that we were finally having our girl! She wasn’t able to deliver Marlowe due to her having to go out on leave with her cancer diagnosis and all I can remember is that her biggest concern was that she thought she was letting us “her patients” down. She was the best and She will be missed by many and my heart is breaking for her family.
Molly Goetz
Hi my name is Kayci and I am a former patient of Dr. Roos. She absolutely saved my life in 2018. She saw me in the ER at St Francis and demanded I have an emergency D&C. She sent the specimen off and it was determined that I had uterine cancer at 35. She called me at 7:45 in the morning to go over these results with me and stayed on the phone until I was done crying and she knew that I was okay. She was an amazing doctor but an even better human being. I know that you all know how special she was but I wanted to let you know how much she was loved by her patients. This world is a little dimmer without her in it but just know she was a bright light that I will never forget and am forever grateful for. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kayci Kinsey
When I found out I was pregnant I was over the moon. At 38 I didn't even know I could be. I was assigned a specialist OBGYN at St Francis who cared more about what I put in my mouth and my age being pregnant then just about the joy I felt getting to be a mom! It was decided that we would deliver at 38 weeks as my daughter was measuring a month ahead. My specialist Dr was not on call that weekend but Dr Roos was. She wanted to meet us so we made the trip from Kennett MO to Cape just to do so. The second she walked in I fell in love with her. So bright and bubbly. We picked our date 2-2-2018 and from there we were set. After my C Section she had encouraged me to walk to increase healing. As soon as I could I walked 3 times the first day, passing her in the hallway. She was impressed! She checked on me every morning with a huge smile and I so looked forward to her coming in. When we left I would see her a couple more times as I developed an infection in my incision. I went to the ER for treatment and 5 days later she personally called me, not her nurse, but Dr Roos herself. How often does that happen! I had sent photos of the incision and she was concerned and asked me to come in. She fixed me right up. Everyone at St Francis was amazing! The last time I saw her I snagged a pic with her, me, and my daughter Cortessa so I could have it for her. I am so glad I did! One of the happiest moments of my life was given to me by the wonderful human! I thank God for her and I am blessed that I had her as my Dr. I asked her once if we got pregnant again if I could just come to her, but she said she didn't specialize in diabetes. I told her maybe she should and she laughed. She was just purely amazing!
Brandy Wilkerson
Dr. Roos took great care of my sister during her high risk pregnancy with my niece! Every decision that had to be made was made with great wisdom! I will forever be thankful for her loving care towards my family! Her life is truly a inspiration! Much love and prayers to her family!!
Rachel Schuenemeyer
I had the honor to work with Dr Roos as a certified Surgery Technician on the Gyn/General Team at St Francis. I also worked as an Surgery Assistant for Cape Care For Women. I was struggling in the laparoscopic surgeries and Dr Roos generously lent me her “ laparoscopic training box” . She was always encouraging me and trying to help me become better , to never give up. I have never worked with a Surgeon that cared so much for her patients and had the time. I was so lucky to have worked with her for many years. A beautiful soul gone too soon . Love and prayers for your family,
Sue Kern
Dr. Roos was my doctor with our second daughter, Ilsa. We have an 8 year old, Lilly, that I had up in St. Louis. Our daughter, Ilsa, is now 3.5 years old and was delivered at St. Francis by Dr. Roos. I had a high risk pregnancy...Lilly was my 8th pgrenancy and Ilsa my 9th pregnancy. During my pregnancy with Ilsa, we decided to wait and find out her gender when she was born. What a special moment and I was so glad Dr. Roos was there for it! She provided me EXCELLENT care and she truly cared for our little family. I'll never forget her and I'm so thankful to read about her many blessings during her life. I just wanted to thank your family for sharing her with us! She was truly the best.
Amber Driskill
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr Roos at Cape Care. She was a brilliant woman with a mind that never stopped. She delivered third baby, Matthew, in July 2017. I suffered 3 losses trying to get pregnant with him but she never gave up. I loved working with her and was also honored to call her a friend. Sometimes things in life don’t make sense and people leave too soon. I prayed for her the past 2 years and will continue to pray for your family. Her legacy lives on through you all, through her friends that lived her, and the patients she has taken care of through the years.
My deepest condolences,
Jennifer Foley
I just wanted you to know that this was so moving. I was one of Dr. Roos’ patients and without her I would not have my family. She guided me through a difficult journey to make my family and two high risk pregnancies. She was incredibly kind and definitely went above and beyond. There is not a day that goes by that I see my children and am so thankful for all she did for us. She was an incredible, person and doctor and she will be missed.
K Jamie Clark
What an incredible woman she was. She was loved by many. This is a great loss to the world. She loved her family. She loved her patients and profession. She was loved in return. Her family should be proud of the footprints she left on everyone’s hearts.
Morgan Meyer Loesel
Fly high you precious lady. Greatest Dr I’ve ever known. One of the kindest and most radiant individuals I’ve ever met. You’ve already been missed. But you’ll never be forgotten. Thanks for all your service. My heart is broken!
Barb Dunning Scott
Dr Roos became my doctor around 2016. She and I clicked immediately. I had never had a Dr who really listened to me before her. She was wonderful in so many ways. The last time I saw her I told her that I loved her. She looked at me strangely and I told her that I loved her for her care, for making me feel heard, for making me feel real and for taking care of me. She is and was the best GYN I have ever had. I am thankful to have been her patient and to have met her.
Maria Hanschen RN, BSN
I started at Cape Care for Women in 2013 right before Dr. Roos and Les moved to Cape Girardeau. I was her surgical assistant as well as working in her clinic. We clicked and became close right from the start. She inspired me to further my education and so I did. When I decided to leave Cape Care and move onto the Surgery department because I needed more money to grow my family, she selflessly offered to help off-set the cost to help me so I could stay there. Unfortunately, I couldn’t let her be responsible for that and had to move on. Her generosity was without bounds and I owe a lot of my professional attributes to her.
I got married in May of 2017 and Dr. Roos and Les were both in attendance. A year after getting married my husband Alex and I were ready to start having children. I have had many GYN issues that caused hurdles when trying to get pregnant and she is responsible for helping us get our family. I have two beautiful girls she delivered the first one Camryn in January of 2020, and I was lucky enough to see her part of my second pregnancy in 2021.
She was a true gift to Cape Girardeau’s women as well as me and my family. The kindest, most genuine person I have ever met. I texted her right before she moved from here to thank her for helping me get my beautiful children and for helping achieve all I have today. She told me how proud she was of me.
She will forever for a driving force in my career and life. This small short story doesn’t even touch all the individual memories I have of her and our time together. I just wanted you all to know how much of an impact she had on me and my family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing her with us.
Brittney Bettinger
She achieved so many amazing things in life, even while having young children. Such a remarkable person! Dr. Roos was my absolute favorite doctor when I worked with her in Labor & Delivery for a few years. I then chose her to be my OB/GYN because she was always so caring, loving, and genuine in her care of her patients. The absolute best. And such a wonderful human being. I was in an accident 10 years ago and had to take off work for a while. When I returned, I had issues with my memory, and Dr. Roos was the kindest doctor to me and helped me so much. She didn't get frustrated or upset with me at all and that meant so much. She was very understanding. She has left behind a legacy and will be missed so much.
Kelly Westbrook
Truly one of the very best! So blessed to have worked beside her and see her touch so many lives as well as mine. I am incredibly thankful to have had such an amazing physician take care of me and deliver my twins. She definitely was an admirable woman and physician to say the least. Thoughts and prayers with the Roos family
Brittany Musgrave
Such an amazing provider and wonderful person. She took the best care of her patients. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to work alongside her. She will be greatly missed by her OB family.
Amber Gramlisch
Dr Roos was the epitome of selfless devotion and love for all she had the privilege of caring for at Saint Francis. She delivered my twin boys via cesarean section in 2016. She held my hands and said a prayer in the OR while I received my spinal block. Her soothing voice calmed my nerves. May her beautiful soul rest in peace.
Danielle Liley Torbet
When I went to work at Cape Care for Women, I was amazed by how dedicated and hardworking the providers there were! The amount of patients they saw during a day, while doing deliveries in between was unreal. Dr. Roos being at the top of that list! Her patients loved her!! She also delivered both of my precious nieces, Maya and Layla. She will be missed dearly. So very sorry for you loss, she was one of kind
Bailey Bowers
How much this saddens me, Dr Roos was such a phenomenal doctor! She delivered my 4th baby Jocelyn via c-section and took me over because my regular ob was on leave, she put my mind at ease to say the least because I was high risk and had gestational diabetes, she never left a question unanswered. She may be gone but will never be forgotten and will forever be missed
Lisa Eftink
As a nurse myself, Dr Roos was always so respectful of my thoughts and beliefs when it came to my pregnancy. She allowed me to labor for longer than I should have, but when the moment came, she didn’t hesitate to tell me what consequences I was facing if I didn’t let her take my baby out. You can’t tell a nurse that she’s going to bleed to death and not expect to get your way! Within two hours my Beautiful baby boy was here……15 years to this day. Without you Dr Roos, I wouldn’t have him nor would I have survived my post partum period . She’s the only person I had the courage to tell that I was so depressed and filled with anxiety. She kept me in this world. I am forever grateful to her for my son and my life. I’ll always love you Dr Roos! May you rest in eternal peace. Btw, I’m now a med onc nurse….
Cassandra Hammond
I had never met this precious lady until my granddaughter was in danger during the end of my daughter’s pregnancy. She watched and worried like she was the mother- not the doctor. She finally made the decision very late in the evening to do an emergency c-section. I believe she also delivered two more risky cases during that night. Later we discovered that her husband had had surgery himself that day. After checking on him, she went back to help her patients who needed her. The next morning I was on the elevator with her and she asked about my granddaughter and daughter! There will never be another doctor who had such expertise, while at the same time such love, as Dr. Roos! Our family was blessed by her care and concern.
Connie Merriman
I’m one of those who wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Dr. Roos. No Dr. wanted to take me and I was being seen only at the specialist office. I was pregnant with my fourth child, the one that I wasn’t supposed to be able to get pregnant with nor live to birth. My last child had been an emergency C-Section and it had been botched. I’d also had cervical cancer and I didn’t know that the surgery that had been performed years earlier had taken most of my cervix. Dr. Roos let me know that and a few other things about the last delivery that I had not been privy to. She came into the “ballgame” late but she helped me out as best as she could and sent me to St. Louis to have my daughter fetal heart monitor done where we found out that her heart had many holes. With careful monitoring most holes were closed by birth. When I came to the hospital because my water had broke and I was having contractions the nurses wanted to send me home. They said that I wasn’t having contractions that the monitor was blank and I had only dilated to a 4 the whole time I had been there. I’d already been there for hours. Kim took a good look at me, checking my vitals and everything and then looked at the monitor herself, but then she did something that the nurses never did. She actually checked the paper that came out of the monitor. The contractions were so strong that they were off the chart. She told me that I had two choices. I could either wait until my cervix decided to fully efface or I could go ahead and schedule a c-section even though I had wanted to do a natural delivery after having had the emergency c-section last time. I told her to schedule the procedure! I am so glad that I did. My daughter ended up being 10#10oz. and that was 10 oz. over the amount that I could safely deliver, plus like her siblings she had her cord wrapped around her neck and she had decided to best her brother and had put 2 knots compared to his one. So she wouldn’t have made it through a normal birth either.
So if the nurses had of sent me home, I don’t know if I would have been able to get back to the hospital and I definitely would not have been able to do the natural birth as I had planned on doing. Kim let me know afterwards that I had not been sewn up correctly after the birth of my son and that I would not have any way to be sewn up if I ever got pregnant again. She advised me to get on birth control as the hospital would not allow me to get fixed and my body would not allow me to be operated on again.
So yeah Dr. Kim Roos saved not just my life but my daughter’s life, and I will forever be grateful.
Christy Parr