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Kathryn Teasdale Obituary
Kathryn (Kat) Pennington Teasdale, aged 51, born December 25, 1964, died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016 after a long struggle with physical and mental health issues. Daughter of Margaret (Penny) Teasdale of Houston, Texas and Worden Teasdale of Toronto. Sister to Brittney Teasdale and Karen McLellan (Allan), aunt to Sarah. Niece to Stan and Judy Teasdale. Cousin to Chris Teasdale, Jeff Teasdale and Erin Balding Mowat.
Kathryn was an accomplished and groundbreaking race car driver in Canada and the United States, NASCAR, Busch Series, Formula Atlantic, Indy Lights. She was passionate in her work with children's charities. Kathryn had a successful event-planning business. In recent years, Kathryn was well recognized internationally as a breeder of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons (hunting dogs). She was extremely loving and dedicated to her dogs.
A memorial and celebration of Kathryn's life will take place on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Markland Wood Golf Club, 245 Markland Drive, Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 1R1.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Kathryn's memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association (www.cmha.ca) or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Teasdale
68 Entries
Michael Maguire
June 2, 2021
Kat, you were a competitor, a friend and I Miss you each and every day. I hope your doing well and I hope to see you one day again. Thoughts and prayers always. Your always with us. ❤
Carol & Wally Heggum
July 1, 2016
We are so shocked -- just found out about this now. Our deepest condolences to you Worden and Karen and your whole family. This is so incredibly sad and we feel so bad. Kathy was an amazing woman and her smiles and energy were wonderful! Just can't believe this has happened. We send you our love and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol & Wally
Trevor Browne
June 29, 2016
Extremely saddened to hear about Kat. I got to know her briefly in 1993 when we invited her as an honored guest to our Auto Show. She was very kind and generous, and will be dearly remembered. I always thought and hoped that I might have the pleasure again one day. My sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
Maj-General Lew MacKenzie
June 28, 2016
Just heard-what a shock and what a tragedy. I very much enjoyed working and racing with Kat.Gone much too soon.
Donna Cornforth
June 23, 2016
My condolences to Kathryn's family. I am saddened by the news and my thoughts are with you.
Kelly Evertsen
June 21, 2016
We are so deeply sadden to hear the loss. She was extremely passionate and kind. She was truly wonderful to meet. She loved her dogs like no other. We are so very sorry. I feel honoured we have one of her pups. Xo
Gerard Gianoli
June 20, 2016
I just found out and this is heartbreaking. Kat was a wonderful woman who everyone who met her loved her. She will be missed.
Peggy Baxter
June 20, 2016
My deepest condolences to Kathryn's family. We met through the purchase of one of Kathryn's beloved Griffons. RIP Kathryn
June 19, 2016
I just received the sad news. We came friends through NAVHDA and our love of hunting dogs. My condolences to her family. I and many others will miss her. RIP Kat.
DUKE "The Hand of Man (As she called him for his markings)"
Matt Nelson
June 17, 2016
Such heartbreaking news. We met Kathryn last year while purchasing one of her beloved Griffons. Her passion for life and the life of her dogs was incredible. She was always such a pleasure to talk to. A very intelligent person with a beautiful soul. We will miss her terribly. Rest easy Katherine.
Jeff
June 16, 2016
Love you
Ward Cornforth
June 14, 2016
My deepest condolences to Worden and family.
Liz Avison
June 14, 2016
Condolences to Kathryn's family and friends who shared in her laughter & tears, her energy, & passions. I will miss you, Kat.
June 13, 2016
I knew Katherine from the Players series. I remember lending her my truck when her tow vehicle broke down. She needed it to get to a race in Quebec.
Very sad to hear of her passing
With condolences,
Christian Makhyoun,
Toni Martinez
June 13, 2016
Be became friends through our love of racing. I true friend I will miss so much! She lived in so much pain! May you rest in peace. God Bless You dear friend. You will be missed.
Bill Gale
June 12, 2016
My thoughts go out to Warden, Karen, Al and all of the family. As many have said, memories of her time at Horseshoe, and roller skates, remain quite vivid to this day.
Craig Manning
June 11, 2016
I'm so upset to hear this news today. I met Kat at a racing event I was participating in many years ago. She took such great interest in the details of what I was doing and her wonderful personality endeared me to her immediately. She made me feel like Inhad a new fan but in fact, I became an instant fan. My condolences to her family, she is (I cannot use a past tense) ...a beautiful person. God bless her and her family and friends. :(
June 11, 2016
So glade to have met u and call u my friend.... We lost contact with one another throughout the years but often wondered what u were up too...I will cherish the memories on and off the track. May u rest in peace Kat.... Black " Kat " Racing will be remember... let's go racing Kat.. xox
Michael Corcoran
June 10, 2016
Kathryn gave me a major break when she asked me to be involved in her 1991 SCCA Escort World Challenge efforts. The times we had in Texas were memorable, and even through the years, her passion and enthusiasm, her drive and ambition, are an inspiration. We didn't always agree, but it was always memorable. Rest in Peace, Kathryn...
Susan Thompson
June 10, 2016
Memories of Kathy from our teenage years at Horseshoe Valley. It sounds as though Kathy tackled the car race track just as she did the Horseshoe Valley ski race circuit in her early days. A driver in every sense of the word. Peace to you Kathy!
June 10, 2016
Our sincerest condolences to the Teasdale Family on the loss of Kat. Debbie, Jim and Kyra Bates and Richard Andrews
Duane Aubin
June 10, 2016
I'd never met Kathryn, but I had several friends who did. I was fascinated and inspired by her, and am saddened to hear of her suffering and passing at a young age.
Jerry & Pat Domereckyj
June 10, 2016
I'll always remember the first time we met Kathryn - it was a Corvette concourse in the 1980's.
Kathryn was cleaning her Corvette for judging : she just did what needed to be done , not worrying about herself getting a little grubby in the process.
When she was done the car gleamed, just Kathryn needed a little clean-up LOL
Kathryn is one of the old Corvette gang "originals" and will live on in our reminiscence's of the good times we shared : racing and enjoying our cars.
Suki
June 9, 2016
Big smile and full of life. I still picture her rollerskating at horseshoe. (Inside) Be at peace. My condolences to the Teasdale family.
Becky Moore Brown
June 9, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear of Kat's death. Remembering wonderful memories from the Horseshoe days. She will be missed.
Alison & Family Dewar (Williamson)
June 9, 2016
My dear friend....From the time you welcomed me into your racing family to the time you accepted to be my daughter's Godmother we became close but as time went by we lost each other...I thought of you often and missed you dearly hoping to connect one day....May You Rest In Peach dear Kat.....Black Kat Racing will always be remembered....Hugs from me to you
Ian Phillips
June 9, 2016
Very sad to hear the news of Kathryn,s passing. I have fond memories of racing with "Kat" in the Players GM Series. She's was a talented, fierce competitor on the track, warm and full of life off. My deepest condolences to Katryn,s family.
Ron Teasdale
June 9, 2016
Worden,it saddens me to hear of your loss of Kathryn, i met her only once at Aunt Mariel's and Uncle Bill's home on Mount Pleasant rd, I think, she was less than a month old. I regret not meeting her when she grew up. I did contact her on the internet and i remember we had a pleasant conversation
Perry Mason
June 9, 2016
Very sad news, I have fond memories of Kat over the years of driving with her in the Corvette club and watching her race and working on her car. God speed Kat.
Geoff and Hilary Cargill
June 9, 2016
Worden and family; Our heart felt sympathies, I'll remember many fun times with Kathy during our teenage years.
June 9, 2016
I am so very sad to hear this news. I knew Kat when she was just a little girl.
My condolences to her family
Mabel
Kieran Pryor
June 9, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Kathryn and her family.
Nigel Cooper
June 9, 2016
Sad day for a fun girl who I remember as a teenager having such a joy for life while ski racing at Horseshoe Valley! RIP Kathy.
Bob MacDonald
June 9, 2016
So sad. Kat was so generous. She helped me get started in regional racing. A bright light in any group. This is way too early. Condolences to Kat's family.
Bunny Smilde
June 9, 2016
oh kathy I am so sorry you were the best street buddy a girl could have. xo
Lyn St.James
June 9, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear the news of Kat's passing. I met her years ago while we were working hard to keep racing, the sport we loved. She was a bright light!
Fiona Luscombe(nee Young)
June 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Kathryn's family at this time .I myself raced with Kathryn in the early years of solo 1 and solo 2 racing. Great competitor RIP Kathryn
Ralph & Sandy Price
June 8, 2016
So sad. We knew "Kat" through the racing and membership in the British Automobile Racing Club. Used to see her at the track as well as we encountered her skiing at Horseshoe Valley.
Our condolences to the family.
Donna Kirby
June 8, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Kathryn's family and close friends.I knew you "when" on Conyers Cres.Mississauga.
assimina strouzas
June 8, 2016
My sincere condolences im sorry for ur loss .. RIP ....
Ken Graham
June 8, 2016
I was saddened to hear this news. I'm glad to have met you Kat..Race on my friend, race on...
Suzanne Stock
June 8, 2016
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. I am so sorry that she has had such a struggle. May she be at peace now. My deepest condolences to the family.
Suzanne Stock
Shelley Edwards
June 8, 2016
Kathy was a beautiful, vibrant and adventurous Woman. My condolences to the Teasdale Family, such a tragic loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts, God speed Kit Kat
Marilyn & Doug Brewer
June 8, 2016
To Worden & Family: sincere condolences from Marilyn & Doug
Kats vette
John Marino
June 8, 2016
First met Kathryn when she joined The Corvette club of Ontario in the 80s She was an active club member and really enjoyed the Racing.
On behalf of CCO I Would like to express our deepest condolences to all
her friends and family
Sandra Post
June 8, 2016
My sincerest sympathies to the entire Teasdale family. So very sad.
Steve "Skeeter" Betteridge
June 8, 2016
My heartfelt condolances to Kats Family and Friends.I met Kat at Shannonville Road course,where she helped me learn how to roadrace.I went on to set the pole and if not for a malfunction would have won the race.I'm very saddened by Her passing. May God look after Kat.
Kathryns vette
John Marino
June 8, 2016
James Krane
June 8, 2016
Kathryn was a dedicated and active member of the Corvette Club of Ontario in the 1980's. She participated in many CCO and Quad C slalom racing events with her fellow members. At that time she was one of the Club's youngest members. Honing her skills on many unsuspecting Corvette drivers before moving on to a successful career doing what she loved.
On behalf of the entire membership of the Corvette Club of Ontario we would like to express our sincerest condolences to all of Kat's family and friends at this very sad time.
James Krane
2016 President
Corvette Club of Ontario
Terry Dewey
June 8, 2016
A great loose to all who love motorsports RIP
Martin Kaufman
June 8, 2016
Very sad news...a beautiful lady and a fierce competitor in the old IMSA days. RIP, Kat.
Amy Bryan
June 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear this.
Such a loss.
I remember her all the way back from Springfield P.S.
Jeff Pabst
June 8, 2016
So Sad to hear. I had the pleasure to not only race against Kat but also as team mates. She was so passionate about the sport and everything she did in life. You will be missed greatly.
Peter McMurtrie
June 8, 2016
A life well lived. Fearless, compassionate, dedicated, confident, brave and as has already been stated FAST .....with a smile. Love you Kat, from all the old gang at Corner 2 Racing, Mosport. (see you after the race!)
John Magill
June 8, 2016
I am shocked and greatly saddened to learn today of your passing. So many great memories and experiences shared during the motorsport years! Beautiful lady, wonderful person and an outstanding competitor. You will indeed be missed by all who knew you.
Bill Mallinson Jr.
June 8, 2016
My condolences to Kathryn's family. So much energy. So many accomplishments. Saddened by this news.
Hope Martin
June 8, 2016
Thinking of you....Kathy
Hope Martin
June 8, 2016
My heart aches for such a wonderful woman. I knew Kathy in High School - she was a shining bright light. Thinking of her and her family at this time.
June 8, 2016
I am shocked! Both Terry and I are very saddened to hear the news, our deepest condolences to the family.
Katia Di Francesco
Pat McDiarmid
June 8, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish her memory forever. On behalf of BARC-OC our deepest condolences to all Kathryns family and friends
Pat McDiarmid
President
British Automobile Racing Club-OC
June 8, 2016
Always a big part of our family during the "Racing Years". Always in our hearts. Robert & Margaret Beaudin
Michael Maguire
June 8, 2016
Kat, your were my friend, competitor, and confident. We had some awesome times on and off the track. You always made me laugh. You will be so greatly missed. You were a pioneer and you had my respect as a race car driver and business woman. You competed hard and you played hard. Rest in piece my friend. You will always be in my thoughts and my memories.
Victor Sifton
June 8, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Teasdale family and all of Kats close friends. I remember Kat very well, as i met her while racing in the early 90's in Ontario. We competed against each other in a couple of racing series over a few years. Always one to be fast on the track and fast with a smile... you will be missed
dougie Kurtin
June 8, 2016
so sad.
David Taylor
June 8, 2016
So sorry to hear this news. A colleague and I were talking motorsport racing a couple of months ago and it turns out Kat was someone we both knew from back in the day. Too young. Sincere condolences to the family.
John E. Powell
June 8, 2016
A great loss for one so young. I never met Kat, but I sure did watch her great racing. RIP Kat. +JMJ+
Charlie Hare
June 8, 2016
Thanks for the life experience at Shannonville thrashing the Bridgestone Racing School car. You always gave of yourself and I'll never forget you.
Ed Moody
June 8, 2016
RIP Kat.
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