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Kathryn Rand Hoolihan

Kathryn Hoolihan Obituary

HOOLIHAN KATHRYN RAND, 70, passed away June 20, 2003 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Kathryn moved to Florida at the age of ten. "Mrs. Hoolihan" as she was known to hundreds of students, was a devoted teacher at Sabal Palm Elementary School in North Miami Beach for 35 years before her retirement in 1996. Her passion for travel took her all over the world. Kathryn was a proud member of the "Daughters of the American Revolution" and "United Daughters of the Confederacy". Her love of geneaology led her to write a book about her family and their colorful lineage, which she completed just weeks ago. She is survived by her son, Bill; daughter-in-law, Kelly and grandson Jack; sister, Lucy (Christian) Johnson; sister, Martha (Lawrence) Hand; sister-in-law, Barbara Rand; nephews, David (Jeanine) Briggs, Charles and Jones Hand, and niece, Debbie (Daniel) Markley. A celebration of Kathryn's life will be held Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Spanish Monastery, 16711 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Jun. 22 to Jun. 24, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Hoolihan

33 Entries

Bettye & John Roche

June 29, 2022

So much time has passed but it doesn´t dull the fun days we shared at Sabal Palm and doing exciting things together.

Phyllis Sandow

July 8, 2003

Dearest Billy and Kelly,
I was shocked to hear about your Moms' Passing.
We went on vacation and just came back when someone told us.
Dearest Billy, I don't know if you remember me,I used to teach with your Mom in '59 & 60 and we continued our friendship. You were always her shining light and even though her eyes always sparkled when
Kathy spoke of you they glowed.
Your Mom recently was so overjoyed about Kelly being on National TV .
When we were youger we did our hair together plus many other things and as we got older we shared many things together. Her major stories about Billy and in the recent years with her Grandson & Kelly.
Your Moms'wide range of talent from art to the family history was always done with vigor and talent. I can see her now with all her charm and grace and her laughter telling me aboutyou, her daughter-in-law and her grandson.
WE WENT BACK MANY YEARS BUT EVERY TIME WE MET IT WAS LIKE YESTERDAY.
BILLY, YOU WERE YOUR MOMS' SOURCE OF PRIDE AND SO WAS KELLY AND YOUR SON. KEEP IT UP FOREVER BECAUSE I KNOW SHE'S THERE WATCHING .I LOVE
YOU BILLY.PHYLLIS & SIDNEY SANDOW

Tenaya Tyler

July 2, 2003

Bill, Kelly & Jack -
Art and I are sorry we could not be with you all for Kitten's Memorial service. She was a special, long-time, very close friend of our family and we loved her and will miss her a lot. I still have my Christening dress she made, it is framed and hanging in my old bedroom.
With love and sympathy,
Art and Tenaya Moore Tyler

Ann Brown

June 29, 2003

In UDC friendship,
Ann Butler Brown,
Chaplain, Florida Division

Beverly and Al Madoff

June 28, 2003

Dear Billy,
We were so very sorry to hear about your mother. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Ronnie was very lucky to have had her for his 2nd. grade teacher.
She was a wonderful teacher and will be missed by all.
Beverly and Al Madoff

Zee Porter

June 26, 2003

Sympathy is extended to Kathy's family in your loss, but you are blessed with fond memories forever.

Zee Porter, UDC

Thomas Benton Ellis Chapter

West Palm Beach, FL

Fred Adler of the Sabal Palm Elementary School Roadrunner's Class of 1977

June 25, 2003

On behalf of my family, we send our deepest condolences to Mrs. Hoolihan's family and friends. You will be missed.

marc tescher

June 24, 2003

To Bill and Family: As Mrs. Hoolihan's eye doctor and former second grade student, I was saddened by the loss of my favorite teacher. Please accept my condolences. We will never forget her kindness and dedication.

Jere & Jean Miles

June 24, 2003

Bill:

You have our deepest sympathy, friend. love and peace, Jere & Jean

Gary Alvo

June 24, 2003

To Bill and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a great lady and I consider myself fortunate to have had her as my dental patient for so many years.

My condolences to her whole family.

Sincerely,

Gary Alvo

CJ Mariani

June 24, 2003

Dear Jack,

I am sorry that you lost your Grandma. I am not happy about it. I miss your Grandma and liked seeing her at school.

Love, CJ

Sharon Michaelis

June 24, 2003

I was so surprised to hear of Kathy's passing. Kathy was a joy to talk with about genealogy. She was always encouraging. She will be missed by Florida Division, UDC, and the Great Great Granddaughters Club.

Sharon Michaelis

Second Vice President

Florida Division, UDC

Pres., General GGGDs Club

Stephanie Murphy

June 23, 2003

Kathy, thank you for all your contributions to UDC. Thank you

for being my mentor. I will miss you.

Steph

Monica LaRocca

June 23, 2003

Billy,

I am very saddened by the passing of your mother. She was a special lady, and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Sincerely, Monica

esther richter

June 23, 2003

A nice lady and she will be missed. From, Esther, Sam, Howard, Eric and Bob.

Howard Kosoy

June 23, 2003

Dear Billy,

I just heard the news of the passing of your mother. On behalf of all the Kosoys I want to offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. It seems like yesterday those great memories of Sabal Palm, JFK and NMB. I remember cub scouts, sleepovers (even when you lived in the apartment)and the plays at Sabal Palm that your mom and Mrs. Mendelow worked so hard on. You were a great Captain Hook! As much as I wanted her as a teacher, it was easier having someone else since we were such good friends. Your mom was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all.

Paula Lamont

June 23, 2003

What is loved remains in the heart...and that is where Kathy will be for all of us in the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Souhtern Dames of America. Her smile, love of her family and the light of her life, Jack, are only a small part of what made her so special. She will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy.

Amy Diaz

June 23, 2003

Dear Bill and Kelly,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your life. We were so sorry to hear of your mother's passing and wanted to let you know that our hearts are with you. Warmest Regard, Amy, Jesus and Elizabeth

Evan Wolfe

June 23, 2003

Dear Bill:

Please accept my condolences on your mom's passing. My best regards to you and your family.

EVAN R. WOLFE

Kathy Dolbow Doran

June 23, 2003

Dear Bill,

I'll always remember your mother as someone who met the world with grace, warmth and a friendly smile. She was a kind and loving person with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge...a natural born teacher.

You made her very happy and she was extremely proud of you.

I feel lucky to have known her.

With Sympathy,

Kathy

Janet & Harold Bierman

June 23, 2003

Many, many people will miss Kathy

Hoolihan. Warmth and friendliness

radiated from her and she was a fine

human being. We regret that our

children never had her for a teacher.

Freddie Neal

June 23, 2003

Dear Bill and Kelly,

Kathy was a very special person, and a dear friend. We worked together in Golden Anchor Chapter, DAR. She was so creative, and organized and efficient, she put the rest of us to shame. Even under pressure she could create something from nothing and whatever she did was always "first class". That's the word. She was a classy lady, freely giving her time and skills to help others. She definitely fit a lot of living into her 70 years, but it was still not enough time for those who loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jack.

Freddie Neal

Bettye Roche

June 23, 2003

Kathy's passing has left a void in many lives. Our days together at Sabal Palm were a wonderful experience that has lasted for many

years. We had fun-filled days planning activities for our students. Nothing was ever a problem for her if friends were in-

volved. She was truly one of a kind

and John and I will miss her.

God has called home a beautiful angel and we know that he only chooses the BEST.

Our prayers and love to the family.

B.J. and John

Virginia Fettes

June 23, 2003

Condolences from the Kirby Smith Chapter #202, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Gainesville, FL

Judy Gray

June 23, 2003

On behalf of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Florida Division,District VII for which Kathy was a former Director, I send my deepest expression of sympathy to your family. Kathy was a loyal member of our organization and will be fondly remembered for the contributions of service that she made through the years to the Florida Division. She will be memorialized at our Convention, October, 2003.

Judy Gray

Florida Division

District VII Director

UDC

Charlotte Thompson

June 23, 2003

I am sorry about the passing of your mother. I met her through the UDC. She was always friendly with a big smile for everyone. We will miss her.

Anna Jackson Chapter #224

Stan Nathan

June 23, 2003

Bill, I was so shocked to read about your Mom's passing this morning. I can remember the Sabal Palm days like it was yesterday.

"Mrs. Hoolihan" was truly a dedicated educator and so kind and caring to her students.

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Barbara Rosenthal

June 23, 2003

Mrs. Hoolihan was one of the kindest human beings I've encountered. She was a wonderful second grade teacher and an inspiration. My thoughts go out to her family.

marilyn burns

June 22, 2003

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of a wonderful woman. I have terrific memories of the times we shared, how talented she was, and how much she loved her family. Kathy was always an inspiration to me and I will truly miss her.

Laura Armstrong

June 22, 2003

I had the privilege of getting to know Kathy through her kind efforts to help me with my family research to become eligible to join the United Daughters of The Confederacy, for which she was a past president. She was a genuinely kind person and always helpful. I regret that it has been several months since I have spoken with her, although I am grateful we did exchange e-mails in the past couple months. My heart and prayers go out to her family...Kathy will surely be missed.

Deborah (Wong) Mar

June 22, 2003

I have very fond memories of Mrs. Hoolihan and our second grade class in 1962-1963. She created a warm environment where every child felt welcome and accepted. Little did she know how much she meant to all of us as she instilled a lifetime love of learning. Teachers like Mrs. Hoolihan shape and mold the future.

Bob Horland

June 22, 2003

I was saddened this morning to read about the passing of Mrs. Hoolahan who was my second grade teacher in 1961. In my 12 years of public education, she was the finest teacher I had. When I think about Mrs. Hoolahan, I fondly recall my wonderful years growing up in NMB.

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