Katherin Herta "Kathy" BLUM

BLUM, Katherin (Kathy) Herta Beloved mother, Kate Blum, 96, of Vancouver, British Columbia, formerly of Calgary, Alberta, died peacefully in her sleep on December 12, 2015, at the German Canadian Care Home in Vancouver. Born October 8th, 1919 in Drie Linden, Germany she is predeceased by her parents, Louisa and Theo Stenzel and her late husband of 53 years, Heinz Blum. Upon retirement, Kathy and Heinz moved to their much loved home in the West End of Vancouver where until the age of 90, Kathy continued her daily swimming and weekly yoga classes. Kathy loved gardening and photography. She enjoyed socializing, and playing cards. She adored a good polka! Kathy was always happily ready to serve guests her delicious homemade tortes. Her surviving family members include her daughters, Marianne (Donald) of Langley, BC, Karin (Doug) of Sherwood Park, AB and Lori (Bill) of Sun City West, Arizona. She has four grandchildren who treasure her: Michael, Travis, Michele and Heidi. Kathy had seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A harvest of love that will endure and keep her memory alive. A memorial will be held for Kathy at a later date. 'Wir lieben dich Mutti' Hamilton Harron Funeral Home 604-325-7441