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07/06/1960
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03/30/2011
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Kathy Birk Obituary
BIRK,
Kathy M.
(Age 50)
Kathy passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2011. She was born July 6, 1960 at Fairchild AFB to William and Eunice Birk. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Gary Birk (Terri); a sister, Terri Williams (Dale); and her twin sister, Karen Brown (Steve); nephews, Aerik, Jacob and Kyle Williams, Isaac Brown; nieces, Jessica Birk and Abigail Brown; and three great-nephews, Lyric and Brodie Williams, and Hunter Abraham. Kathy lived in Seattle for a number of years after completing high school and then returned to Spokane where she worked in numerous restaurants until her stroke in 2003 left her disabled and unable to work. Kathy loved animals and shared her apartment with her beloved cat, Alley. She will be remembered for her lovely smile and quick wit. Our family prayers are that she is once again able to run and dance with joy.
There will be a memorial service for Kathy on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe St. with her brother-in-law, Rev. Stephen Brown, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Spokane Humane Society, 6607 N. Havana St.; Spokane, WA 99217 or to a charity of your choice.
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James Ferguson
October 8, 2011
To Karen and Family: I only now saw this news in the Facebood Ferris HS group and here at this site. I'm sorry for your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Gabel
April 14, 2011
Though my breaks for you, I want you to know how blessed I am to have been friends with Kathy. Our crazy teen years were filled with wonderful memories: singing, dancing (do the hussle), trolling for boys while at Priest Lake (as Bill called it), talking, laughing, searching for the best Dorito in the bag. I am a better person for having shared those teen years with Kathy, and her family. Thank you, and know that I will always smile when I think of her. Love, Theresa
Tricia & Mel Hall
April 13, 2011
Our prayers are for all of you to have God ease your sorrow and replace it with sweet memories.
April 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May you all know God's peace.
Pat, Sam, Katy, and Brad Durham (Ga)
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Maureen Carl
April 5, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. It is so very hard to find words to convey my feelings at a time like this. I know Kathy is now living her life with God, each passing hour at peace and dancing to her hearts content. I will always remember her for her beautiful smile. Hugs and warm embrace to her wonderful parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
April 4, 2011
It is so very hard to find the words to convey our feelings at this time, but we are thinking of all of you and praying that God gives you and your family the strength and guidance to help one another as you face each new tomorrow...with hope, peace and love.
Betty and Don Bottomley (TN)
John Lookabaugh (AZ)
Jim, Kim, Emma, Sadie and Audrey Lookabaugh (WI)
Shannon Bergin-Peterson
April 4, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Kathy from back in the day. She was always so kind and upbeat. God Bless you all.
Heidi Harbert
April 4, 2011
Karen & family-
Very sad to see this in the paper. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Charlotte Desmond
April 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sandy Stoops
April 3, 2011
I am so saddened to hear this news. Kathy was part of the fabric of my life when we were young - we had so much fun together as young girls . . . Please accept my deepest sympathies during this difficult time.
Pam Bradford
April 3, 2011
You will be missed at the Hamilton House Apts.
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