1930
2015
Born in Chico, California on March 22, 1930. Passed peacefully at home in El Dorado, California on November 18, 2015. Kathryn was a sixth generation Californian descended from early gold rush pioneers. She attended Chico High and Chico State as well as St. John's Episcopal Church in Chico. Kathryn loved life and enjoyed a youth full of mischievous adventures. She later lived many years in Sacramento before settling in El Dorado with her husband George. Together they owned the KAGE sheep ranch where Kathryn raised numerous prize winning animals. She also served as Treasurer for the Sheet Metal Local 162 Retirement Club. Predeceased by her parents, her sister Barbara W. Collens and her nephew Paul W. Collens. She is survived by her beloved husband George, daughter Mardi, son Charles, niece Janet Durant and her daughters, Melanie and Melissa. Additionally survived by stepson Walter Morris, brothers-in-law John W. Collens, Kenneth Morris and his family and lifelong friends and neighbors by whom she will be sorely missed. Services private. Donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines, Placerville.
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You were my best friend forever. Well rest in peace my friend, I love you Mom
Charles Morris
November 23, 2015
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