Obituary of Karim F. Kawmy

Karim F. Kawmy, 58, a Director of Sales Operations of PepsiCo International, died Nov. 15 of non-Hodgkin lymphoma while at his home in Great Falls, VA. Mr. Kawmy worked for PepsiCo International for the past 21 years and at the time of his death was Director of Sales and Operations for Central Saudi Arabia. Over 32 years he worked in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Dubai, with frequent trips to the U.S. to visit family. In 1999 he was a PepsiCo President's Ring of Honor Recipient for Top Sales Performance. He was born April 14, 1950 in Tripoli, Lebanon, moved to Danville, Illinois in 1968, and became a U.S. citizen in 1976. He held an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Susan Kawmy of Great Falls and four children: Jumana M. of Chicago, IL; Rashad F. of Arlington; Marya M., attending Roanoke College in Salem; and Elie W., attending Langley High School in McLean. The family are congregants of St.Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, where a memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. Suggested recipient of tributes in lieu of flowers is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society : www.leukemia-lymphoma.org ; P.O. Box 4072 , Pittsfield , MA 01202 .