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Kathleen Strand Obituary
Cedar City, Utah
Kathleen Heaton Strand, age 66, passed away at her newly finished home in Cedar City, Utah on September 17, 2016 after a 10-year battle with cancer. She eagerly awaited the time when she would be reunited with her son Andrew Strand who passed away in 2013. She was born to Max C. and Margaret Heaton on March 17, 1950 in San Diego, California.
Kathy attended Rick's College for a year. She married Stephen Kenneth Strand on March 26, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.
She is survived by her husband; her mother; sons David Strand (Shauna), Scott Strand (Nicole), Timothy Strand (Charise), Paul Strand (Brandi "Slack"), James Strand (Christine), Matthew Strand, Whitney); brothers Steven Heaton, Mark Heaton, and John Heaton; sisters Susan Tyner and Beverly Needham; 17 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Kathy is preceded in death by her son Andrew Strand, her father Max C. Heaton, her grandparents Terrance and Mona Heaton, and Samuel and Della Campbell.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Canyon View Stake Center (2400 N Main, Cedar City, UT). Viewing will be held prior from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be made at www.sumortuary.com.
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Mary Susan Thomas
June 2, 2025
Loved her. A great lady. Very loving, lots of humor, very caring person.
Mary Susan Thomas
June 2, 2025
Kathy was a good friend to me, and a very swert person, not to mention courageous, compassionate, intelligent.
Patricia Oor
September 16, 2021
I still think about Kathy from time to time. Now her friend and mine, Michele Braun has also gone home. I hope your spirits together touch us all and continue to teach us with your love.
Damien Strand
August 20, 2019
Kathy raised me as one of her own, she was a great mom and I will always miss her. She was the sweetest person you could of met.
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Christa S Bess
October 27, 2016
Steve - my heart goes out to you with much love. So sorry to hear you lost Kathy. She truly was wonderful. I am here for you if you need anything.
Love, Christa
Jan Parke
October 5, 2016
Steve,
Sorry to read that Kathy passed away. May you feel an abundance of prayers on behalf of you and your family.
Jan
CW
September 27, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time. 1 Thess. 4:13.14.
Bill,LaRae,Kallene,Cody&Cole Parkinson
September 24, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christy Dennis
September 23, 2016
Prayers for your family..sending lots of love..
Stone Man
September 22, 2016
ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL AT HOME WHERE EVER I WAS ,A STRONG SPIRIT OF HEALING MADE ME WELL AT ALL TIMES..SHE WILL BE MISSED ,BUT NOT IN THE HEART WE HAVE A COMMON BOND FOREVER..THE STONEMAN...
Linda Benson
September 22, 2016
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. Blessings, hugs and prayers. May the Lord comfort you in this time of grief.
Patricia Oor
September 22, 2016
I met Kathy when I went to her for a massage back in 2013. We had just moved here from CA in Oct of 2012. She was so easy to get to know and we became friends very fast. I was worried that I would have a hard time finding anyone here in Utah that shared my spiritual beliefs. Kathy assured me I wasn't alone. We would meet for lunch or to just talk. I am forever grateful to have known her as a friend. I will miss her very much.
Bonnie Backus
September 21, 2016
One of the sweetest woman i ever met, she excepted my daughter brandi slack as her own and my grandkids, she was a fighter. I loved the few talks we had, mothersday we git to spend tigether in her home. I can onky say god gained a amazing angel.
Yellowstone 1967 showing off Brother Stevens Catch
Susan Tyner
September 21, 2016
Kathy didn't want a traditional funeral. Kathy wanted a Celebration of Life. She wants her family and friends to gather together to celebrate Her Life! To Celebrate the Good Times and share special Memories! How did you Know Kathy and her family? How did you meet? What are your fondest Memories of Kathy and her family? How did Kathy make an impact on your life and the lives of others? If you could tell her one last thing, or share something special in your lives because of her what would it be?
Every picture tells a story, but some stories don't have pictures. Share your story about Kathy on the guestbook or privately with a written letter to Stephen or to her children or grandchildren. Your words of love, humor, or just great memories will help create new pictures in the minds of Kathy's family. These words can be very healing at this difficult time.
Thank you in advance.
Susan Heaton Tyner
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