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Kathryn Kuhlman Obituary
65, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2011. She was born in Seattle, WA on June 2, 1946 to Harold and Frances Kuhlman. After high school she worked for many years for Nordstom's, working her way up to becoming a buyer. After many stressful years, she wanted a slower pace, and entered the healthcare field. She worked as a surgery scheduler in Seattle. For health reasons she sought a warmer climate and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1991. She worked as a surgery scheduler for Sun Valley Hand Surgery for 8 years and then for TOCA for the past 12 years. She was an avid bingo player and never turned down a chance to go to the Casino. She was a beautiful person both inside and out and was loved by so many. She deeply touched those who knew her and their lives will be forever changed for knowing her. She is survived by her sisters, Roberta and Beth Kuhlman of Yakima, sister Barbara Van Wagnen of Stanwood, WA, a brother James Kuhlman of Seattle, WA, two nieces, Mary and Christina Van Wagnen of Stanwood, WA and a nephew, Andrew Van Wagnen of Edmonds, WA and one great niece. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, August 21, from noon until 5 pm, at her home.
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Peggy Wright
August 14, 2023
If only you knew how often we speak of you and how much you are missed, my friend!
Peggy Wright
August 12, 2022
No matter how long it has been, I am always missing you!
Leigh Goodwin
August 24, 2011
I am still in shock! I have fond memories of Kath and her dogs out by Beth and Irene's pool, those were the good old days. Live each day like it is your last, cherish every moment you get they are precious. My thoughts and prayers are with Beth, Berta, Barb and Jim and everyone else who was blessed with having Kath in their life. She will be missed. But remembered fondly!!
Connie Catron
August 22, 2011
I have not seen Kathy in years, but when we were young, we all spent alot of time together and I always thought Kathy had a kind soul.
She will be missed by all of us here in Yakima.
Connie Catron
Scott Sanders
August 21, 2011
During my 8 years at TOCA Kathy would always stop and take the time to talk to me, and she always, always had a kind word for me, I never saw her mad, or upset about any of the medical challenges she faced, she will be missed.
God bless her soul, and god bless her family at this diffuclt time.
Karen Dzioba
August 21, 2011
Kathy was amazing! She is going to be missed by so many people who knew and cared about her. I have never known anyone as resilient as Kathy. I was always amazed at how positive she was in spite of the many health challenges she faced. I never once heard her complain about any of it and she was a realist. She made the best real life Maxine ever - really showed her sense of humor. All my thoughts to her family at this time - you should know she made a real positive impact on alot of lives here in Phoenix. She will be missed.
Michael Hughner
August 21, 2011
I was always amazed by Kathy's strength. No matter what she was enduring medically- which must have been absolutely exhausting- she never complained. Kathy's quick, dry wit kept me going on some of the toughest days at work. I'm so sad that she's no longer with us. I know she is still loved deeply, by myself and many, and will be missed forever.
Peggy Wright
August 20, 2011
Kathy was one of the strongest people I have ever known. She had a wicked sense of humor and I loved her. She will live forever in my heart. I hope that the knowledge that she was loved by so many will ease the pain for the family. You are all in my thoughts at this time.
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