Katherine Thueson

I cried when I was sent Kathy´s obituary. I loved having her as a friend and, altho time has gotten in the way over the years, we always had stayed in touch through phone calls and Christmas letters and, since we had both moved away from Blackfoot, Kathy had visited me once with a long weekend visit and once with a passing through dinner visit with her brother. We were probably an unlikely friendship: east coast, non-religious meets west coast, devout LDS. We met because our boys Burk...

I was so very sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. She was a great woman of faith and compassion. I will always remember her as chorister in Sacrament Meetings and what a wonderful Relief Society President she was, giving her heart, time, and friendship to everyone. I am grateful that there has been a special reunion with your dad. They were a powerful couple together. May you all as their children, find great comfort in their lives and in their reunion. Sincerely, Carolyn Madson

Kathy was the best of friends; from jazzersize, to walks, to BYU music Workshops, Ward Choir experience and lots and lots of talks, family gatherings. She was awe-some in every sense of the word. I admired her voice, her intelligence and humor. I am missing her a lot; but she has made it to her Goal!!!!

The best friend ever! From Jazzersize to BYU Music Work Shops and family excursions, it was with long talks, shared experiences in every realm. I miss you, my dear friend. I'm sure your joy is complete.

Kathy and I and her brother, Jim, grew up together attending San Fernando Jr. and Sr. High School and San Fernando ward and BYU. She was a great friend and was fun to be around and was always happy and energetic. We attended early morning seminary and the wonderful teacher was Kathy's Mother, Ina Easton. The Easton's were a remarkable family and they had a great impact on my life. Love always, John Winder

Co´rrection from my previous note - When we lived by Kathy in Hawaii she was single. Somehow I have a memory of her with her little boy. Perhaps it was from a picture on a Christmas card.

I met Kathy at BYU. She was a roommate of one of my dear childhood friends, Terry Taye, who passed away. Another dear childhood friend, Judy Proctor, and I moved to Hawaii and lived by Kathy and John. Kathy and John were lovely. As I recall they had at least one child when we lived there. We all lived in the same apartment building and went to Makiki Ward.

My heart is hurting. While losing both parents in 4 months time has got to be sooo painful for the family, I´m happy John & Kathy didn´t have to be apart for very long. I cannot picture one without the other. We loved them, and, yes....I witnessed your mother laugh - loudly - on multiple occasions. We always had a great time with them. My very most sincere condolences to all the wonderful children (& grandchildren) of Kathy & John. Sing on, Kathy!! Music is eternal!

Kathy welcomed me into the neighborhood even before I married the widowed husband of one of her closest friends. She and John became mentors and healers for both of us. We did our best to maintain our friendship even when they moved away. What an inspiration she was! Both of these wonderful people will remain in a treasured place in our hearts.