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Catherine Kavanaugh Obituary
Born June 29, 1941. Entered into rest August 25, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Katie grew up on Capitol Hill and was the oldest of five. Katie loved to laugh. Katie is preceded in death by her Mother, Bette A. Diaz, brother, John M. Diaz, and sister, Claudia M. Sharp. Katie is survived by: Daughter (Tassie) Catherina M. Hammock (Bern), Sister Bernadette A. Decker (Raymond), Brother Peter Frederick Beuttler Diaz (Ida), Sister-in-law Mitzi E. Kavanaugh, Grand kids Maegan E. Blue, Brady M. Blue (Ashley), Zackary W. Blue, numerous nieces & nephews. Memorial services to be held Sat. Sept. 29, at 1:00pm at Holyrood Cemetery, 205 NE 205th, Shoreline, WA 98155. Special thanks to Katie's caregiver Loredana Delean at Harmony and Compassion House.
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Patricia Mayovsky
January 2, 2013
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Bobbi Rosso
September 29, 2012
Just want to say Katie will be missed for her good attitude and fun times! Gene and I are so sorry for your lost and send our condolences to you Tassie and extended family as well. Sincerely Bobbi
September 28, 2012
I remember Katie and Lolly when we were in Grade school at Immaculate, walking home every day and going to their house and eating pork rhines.
We all had a great time with each other. Katie is with Lolly and Betty now having a loving time together again.
Dian (Coughlin) Herrick
September 27, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Katie's death. She was a real trooper to the end.
I knew Katie from Seattle's Immaculate Grade School. What a girl she was! In our class of 1956...Katie stood out as a leader...best always in sports, on every team. If she was your friend...she truly was there for you!
Such grand memories I have of her and her family.
May God whisk her home to be with Him. And may God bless you who remain.
September 26, 2012
Dear Tassie & Family, We have never been fortunate enough to meet but your Mom was so very proud of you and her grandkids. We went to grade school at the Immaculate and she was always so much fun. I got in touch with her again when she lived in Tukwila. She was a super lady and I am glad we got to visit again. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless, Carmen Alcid Douglas
Helen Williams
September 26, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of your mother, sister and friend. Katie was a fun person and is leaving you with many memories. May those memories and the love of family and friends console you.
Dawn (Mault) Shuffelen
September 26, 2012
So glad to have known her, she will remain awesome in my heart, as do you!
Al and Lucy Brusha
September 26, 2012
Dear Tassie & Family, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. For over 55 plus years your Mom was one of our dearest friends. I even remember when we went to see you when you were born. She was one of my brides maids at our Wedding. Your Aunt Lolly and Katie and I had so much fun when I would spend the night at your Grandma's house. Katie will always be with me, as is your Aunt Lolly. With the loss of these two fabulous women in my life I have a very deep void. I cannot remember a time when your family wasn't part of my family. Tassie, we will always be here for you if you ever need us. Your Mother was a beautiful, strong and amazing women and she will be missed. Feel proud to call her your Mom.
Jody Zumwalt (Anderson)
September 6, 2012
Tassie and family ~
My deepest condolences. Wishing you strength during this difficult time, and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tassie Hammock
September 2, 2012
Mom, I will miss you forever, whenever there is a gathering of the people you loved, I know you'll be there, every sunny summers day and every season when the flowers bloom I will always hold you in my heart and miss you forever.I love you.Tassie
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