KATHLEEN ORLICH
April 24, 1964 ˜ March 2, 2019
XOn March 2, 2019, Kathleen passed peacefully at 2:00 p.m. in the arms of her soul mate, husband Scott Orlich. Kathleen and Scott packed a lifetime’s worth of memories into 26 short years together. Kathleen was born in Billings Montana on April 24, 1964.
XKathleen was the youngest child and was preceded in death by parents T. Patrick Cox and Nanette Cox (Nafziger), brother Thomas Cox, Lefty and Thelma Orlich and sister in law Louise. Kathleen is survived by much-loved sister, Kelli Eddy (Paul); Michael Cox (Donna Caneen), Joseph Cox (Valerie Preston), Don Orlich, and Jim Orlich (Leanne). Her nieces and nephews; Rachael and Jack Eddy, Simon and Elizabeth Cox, Erin Caneen-Cox, Ethan and Jenny Supler, Sarah Weldon (Ted), Adriane Hodder (Kevin) and her cousins, “Amigos” Carla, Paula, and Donna Desrosiers, in addition to their far reaching network of friends including those from the Moriarty Irish Open and her workmates from Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute.
XA celebration of Kathleen’s life for family and friends will be held mid-June in Missoula, Montana. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local Senior Centers or Meals on Wheels.
We will always carry your spirit, will and
determination in our hearts and minds.
Please sign her guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I was shocked to read the passing of Kathleen. I worked with Kathleen in years past. Lovely person. So bright and smiling all the time. Caring person. My heart goes out to Family and friends.
Carolyn Moudy
March 15, 2019
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