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Katherine Emrick Obituary
Katherine Mary Emrick, 59, of Kittanning died at 11:55 p.m. Monday at Butler Memorial Hospital.
Born March 9, 1951, in East Butler, she was the daughter of Robert Paul Vandervort and Betty Manny Vandervort.
Katherine worked for Magnetics for 16 years, following which she owned and operated the Happy Trails Equine Center.
She was a foster mother. She loved to show quarter horses and was active in the American Quarter Horse Congress.
She was a very merciful and giving woman, taking many people in on different occasions.
Katherine is survived by her parents; two sons, Jim and his wife, Crissy, Emrick of Butler and Rocky Emrick of Kittanning; one daughter, Kassie Emrick of Kittanning; four grandchildren, Jimmy, Justin, Jesse and Dusty; one brother, Paul Vandervort of Dayton, Armstrong County; one nephew, Joe and his wife, Steph, Vandervort; and one niece, Bobbi Jo Vandervort.
Katherine was preceded in death by one brother, Robert E. Vandervort.
EMRICK - Friends of Katherine Mary Emrick, who died Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, will be received at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 E. North St., Butler, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial services will be at the Happy Trails Equine Center, 1241 Martin Road, Kittanning, on Sunday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Applebee of the Alliance Church in Kittanning officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Happy Trails Equine Center, 1241 Martin Road, Kittanning, PA 16201.
Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katherine Emrick
September 27, 2010
I knew Kathy since junior high school. She was such a sweet, nice person then and that personality continued throughout her life.
Glenda Sherman Orosco
September 24, 2010
Our condolences to the family. Your beloved will live in your hearts forever.
Erna and Lucy (friends of Susan)
Los Angeles, California
JIM AND RUTH MATTHEWS
September 24, 2010
JIM, KASSIE, ROCKY AND FAMILY, SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF KATHY'S PASSING. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS.
Jon Thompson
September 24, 2010
With the deepest of sympathy for your loss, let God and family be a comfort of joy.
Lorraine (Garis)McDonald
September 24, 2010
Kathy was an unconditional loving friend who will live in my heart forever.I will never forget my life with Kathy as a child and as an adult.All the fun times that were had horseback riding,dancing and Grandpas truck.In my adult years she led me to the christian life and made me in to the person I am today.May God bless all of you in this sad time .May she rest in peace.
Sue Hetrick-Sasse
September 23, 2010
Emrick and Vandervort family's,
So sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful,caring person. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she touched. Many years ago in East Butler...She taught me to ride a horse for the first time. It was her horse Dusty I remember how scared I was but by the time we were done riding I
wanted to ride all the time. God Bless
Rhonda (Bortmes) Finney
September 23, 2010
Emrick Family,
My sincere condolences. Kathy was truly a lovely lady. Keep your memories close and may the love of God, your family and friends bring you comfort.
Dianne Mattace
September 22, 2010
I am so sorry to have learned of Kathy's passing .She was a sweet and wonderful person.Kathy played a great part in me being who I am today.She was a great role model and a trusted friend.Altho our paths may not have crossed in these last years I will always remember her love of horses and her dedication to her family. Forever in our hearts Rest in peace
Vickie Flockerzi (Hicks)
September 22, 2010
Jim, Rocky & Kassi, I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. May the grace of God comfort you in your time of need. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy was a truely amazing woman!!!
Susan Lashier
September 21, 2010
I'll miss you. You are in very good company Grandma-Grandpa-Debra-Cliff-Bobbie. It has been wonderful knowing you and laughing with you. You truly are a joy and can make anyone belly laugh. I Love You now and forever Susan Lashier
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