Katelyn (Katy) Silverman
Jul 21, 1959 - Mar 21, 2014
Resident of Concord
Katy passed away after a very short illness on March 21, 2014 with her loving husband and children at her side. She married Gary Silverman on June 4, 1989. She is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Hannah, and twin sons Ryan and Tyler. Also survived by her brother John Kelly Donohue, sister Meredith Vaughn.
Katy grew up in Orinda, graduating from Miramonte HS in 1977, and from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1981 with a degree in Business/Accounting. The past 3 years she was the Director of Financial Planning at Alameda Hospital, after 14 years at Children's Hospital Oakland in the same position. Katy loved dogs, with three at home including her 6 year old Black Tri Australian Shepherd Bindi. They competed in Agility and quickly rose through the ranks to the highest levels in both AKC and CPE. She had a very close group of friends from her college days at Cal Poly who got together with their families every summer for the past 25 years. She also loved Lake Tahoe, and Cal's Lair of the Golden Bear alumni family camp, camping with the entire Silverman family for more than 25 years, and helping her husband Gary manage Camp Gold for 4 summers. She loved watching "Friends" and "Jeopardy", and enjoyed cruises and traveling with her family. Katy also was the inspiration in hosting many foreign exchange students in their home.
There will be a Celebration of Katy's Life on Sunday, April 27 at 3:30pm at the Shadelands Art Center, 111 North Wiget Lane in Walnut Creek. As a lover of desserts, they will be served directly following and her family asks you to join them and share stories. There was a private burial at Gan Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, or the charity of your choice for Stroke research.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 19, 2014.

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Ralph Oda

January 12, 2015

Gary - I hope you receive this, but it was a shock to both Sandy and I to hear about Katy. I feel absolutely sick that I never reached out to her just to say "HI".

I hope you are doing OK, I know I would be lost, if I loss Sandy.

I'm not sure if Katy ever mentioned me, but we meet in 1983 while we both were working for Blue Cross in Oakland. She was a great person and a great friend. We would both laugh at the exploits of the hospital audits (because it seemed no one knew what they were doing). I can still remember her cute little laugh. A couple of year later I met Sandy and we pretty much went our separate ways, until we started receiving your Christmas cards with your family updates. I was amazed the Hannah was born the same year as our daughter and your twins were born the same year as our son. Looking back, I really didn't know Katy for that long, but the time I did, I knew she was a kind and generous soul, who always had a positive effect on everyone she met. She will truly be missed. Ralph and Sandy Oda

Dawn Rinehart

April 26, 2014

Katy was an absolute sweet and wonderful lady. She became like a second mom to me during my stay in California. She was always there for me if I needed anything. I remember how hard she tried to find me some Little Debbie peanut butter bars, like I had at home, and she found them for me!!! I also remember what a strong woman she was having 3 little ones at home and a business to run. She always had it together. We kept in contact all these years. I loved getting the annual Holiday card and family picture. I loved playing Words with Friends with her. Katy hated to loose! I miss her. Heaven truly gained an Angel. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and thoughts of comfort to all those who loved her.

Kathleen Kassebaum

April 22, 2014

I am very sorry to hear about Katy. To realize we will never see Katy and Bindi run another Agility course is hard to accept. I only knew Katy through our mutual love of Australian Shepherds and competing/playing with our dogs and friends on weekends. I know she will be missed by so many but never forgotten. Gary, family and friends of Katy, I am so sorry for your loss.

Marcia Marshall Margolis

April 20, 2014

Katey made you smile when you saw her, remembering Katey with kids busy at the Lair,but always time for a friendly chat. A beautiful life cut short.love Marcia and Marshall

Nancy Loughridge

April 20, 2014

The Loughridge Clan sends all our love and support to Gary and his family. We will always remember Katy lovingly at "The Lair."

Meredith Vaughn

April 20, 2014

Rip to a special sister You have been trurly missed but never forgotten we love you Kelly and Meredith

Dan & Rhita Williams

April 19, 2014

Dear Gary, Hannah, Ryan and Tyler. We are very sorry to learn of your loss. You are all in our thoughts. Deepest sympathies.

April 19, 2014

Gary, Hannah, Ryan, & Tyler; We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and the whole family. The obituary is beautifully written and from it I see you have many wonderful memories. May Katy Rest in the Peace of the Lord. God's blessings to you all. Jim and June Ogden

Rachel Garza

April 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.

Aaron Coombs

April 19, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to the Silverman family Aaron & Jena Coombs

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