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Kathleen Fosselman Obituary

Fosselman, Kathleen

Kathleen Kaveney Lane Fosselman died March 25th at 5:15 am. She was born January 2, 1921 in Baker Montana. Her parents, Joseph Michael and Reva Sinclair Kaveney moved to Colusa CA in 1924. She had two brothers, Joseph Michael Kaveney Jr. and Gary Sinclair Kaveney.
She attended schools in Colusa, received her BA in Physical Education from U. C. Berkeley in May 1942 and her MA in School counseling from Whittier College in June of 1972.
She was married to Herbert J. Lane, July of 1942 and was widowed December 1950. They had no children. She taught at Napa High School; 1952-53, She moved to Ontario CA and taught at Chaffee High School & Jr. College from 1953 to 1956.
She was united in marriage to James E. Fosselman on July 25, 1955. Jim & Kay with their two children, Kate & Joe, moved to Alhambra in 1959. Kay served as a teacher, counselor and administrator for the Alhambra School District for 24 years. For 7 years she was an active member of the Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce serving on the Business Education Council, served as President of Soroptimists International of Monterey Park in 1978 -1979 receiving the Golden Gavel Award in Denver CO, July 1981. For 7 years she was a member of the Industry Education Council of San Gabriel Valley, served on the Board of Directors of the Monterey Park Boys and Girls Club and was President of the Board 1986 - 1987. She was initiated into her P.E.O. Chapter in 1988.
Her beloved husband for 45 years, Jim Fosselman, who was well known in Alhambra and South Pasadena, preceded her death in 2001. Survivors include her daughter, Kathleen A. Fosselman, grandsons; Stephen and Sean Staunton, and her son Joseph C. Fosselman.
A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church on Saturday, March 31st at 12:00 noon.
At her request, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following organizations: St. Therese Church, 510 N. El Molino, Alhambra 91801.
The California P.E.O. Home — Benevolence/Sunshine Fund 700 N. Stoneman, Alhambra, Ca 91801.
Right to Life League of So. California, 1028 N. Lake, Suite 104, Pasadena, CA 91104.
Sisters of Social Service, 4316 Lanai Road,
Encino, California 91436.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Mar. 28, 2012.

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Joe Centola

September 22, 2012

We are sorry for your loss. She was a great neighborhood Mom to us all on Alahmar!!! Joe and Lucia Centola

Denise McMaster

April 12, 2012

Hi Kate... sorry to use this forum, but the number I have for you rings about 20 times and then asks for a code?? Anyway, could you contact me to give me your mailing address... A letter came here addressed to the Fosselman Family (from 224 E 64th St., LA). Thanks, Denise
~ Denise, Alhambra, California

April 2, 2012

My deepest condolences to the family of Kathleen. I knew her just a short time while I was employed at Heritage Gardens where I had the privilege of serving both Kathleen and her daughter. I know what a wonderful woman Kathleen was by the love that was reflected on her by her family.

My prayers go out to the whole family.

Marie Alaimo

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