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KATHERINE ANDREWS Obituary
Katie was a 22 year cancer survivor and the first successful recipient of a self donated bone marrow transplant for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at Stanford University Hospital.
She is predeceased by her dearly loved father, Richard D. Andrews of Fresno; grandparents Chester and Vera Andrews of Fresno, and Charles and Arlee Delk of La Jolla.
She is survived by her mother, Mary A. Delk of Fresno; her brother, R. David Andrews and his wife Jill and their two daughters Rachel and Grace who reside in Hillsborough; her sister, Beth Stambach and husband Steve of Fresno with son Andrew and daughter Laura; her youngest sister, Kristan Andrews of Los Angeles with her daughter Madeline. She was always surrounded by a very large extended family, many friends, and a large supportive Christian community.
A Memorial Luncheon will be held at San Joaquin Country Club on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. All friends and family who were touched by Katie's life are welcome to come. Please RSVP to 559-449-8937 by Saturday, March 27.
Remembrances in her name may be made to the National Marrow Donor Program, 3001 Broadway St. N.E. Ste. 100, Minneapolis, Mn. 55413; or the Central California Blood Center, 4343 W. Herndon Avenue, Fresno, Ca. 93722.
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Memories and Condolences
for KATHERINE ANDREWS
Sponsored by Katie's friends.
Randy Carpenter
March 5, 2012
Just yesterday....i was so happy to see a very close friend of mine and Katie's by chance...shopping at costco...we were all together in the same bible study for years...led by Peter Barnes....sadly, she told me what happened to Katie and I had to take a time out...she was such a beautiful woman of God and I looked forward to seeing her each and every week we were together...we studied the book of Revelation...learned Hebrew and went to countless events during the late 90s and early 2000s...although life on Earth is never known how long...we know eternity lasts forever and Katie is now waiting to see us all there too...she loved her Volvos...she loved her swimming and so much else...it was a gift to have spent so much quality time in our group...may the wounds slowly heal and her memories never dim...look forward to seeing you again!!!
Steve Weiss
December 30, 2011
I've been thinking about Katie and her family and wanted to just express my sadness. I'm sure the holidays bring many memories to your family.
Katie was one of the first friends I made at UC Davis. We lived in the dorm on Bixby 4 and also took many political science classes together our freshman year. I have so many wonderful memories of Katie and our time together in Davis.
Many years later we reconnected for dinner in San Diego and in between those years we always exchanged holiday cards. I so appreciated receiving her card and her updates from the past year.
Oh how I've missed not receiving her card these past couple of years.
Please know that Katie is still missed and thought of fondly.
All my best wishes to your family.
March 11, 2011
So much love is sent to everyone who took the time to remember Katie and to tell us your special message.
It now has been one year...what a trauma full of beautiful memories,thank you so much.
Her Mother, Mary
([email protected])
This site time is about up. I would love to hear from all of you
Dale Pocklington
August 10, 2010
Katie had an intensity for life like no other person I have met! We attended nearly every class in our graduate program together and we got our Masters in Health Administration together. She had a strong will and felt compelled to support those whom she saw as being the underdog or those not being treated fairly. I left the West Coast for the East Coast. I regret not keeping in touch. She will be missed.
August 5, 2010
I last saw Katie in January and we had a wonderful visit. And, we were supposed to have dinner this weekend as I have a conference in SD. I am just finding out about Katie's passing and truly appreciate Krissy's call back to me yesterday. Thank you. She was an amazing friend for over 25 years, going back to Harvard summer school in 1985. When she was sick I made a trip to Palo Alto as she was recovering and we talked so many times from so far apart about so many things. But Katie had a sparkle and twinkle in her eyes and her spirit and always made me feel that all was well. Upon our graduations, we met again in DC and it's probably to her credit I've spent - for better or worse - my career in politics and government affairs. I owe so much to Katie and am devastated at learning of her passing. She was a true California girl. It was always her Christmas card I looked forward to the most...with stories of some crazy adventure. I'll never forget in January how it seemed like we had never really been apart. Easy going, happy, interested in everything in the world - and how to make it better. That was the Katie I'll remember. And that twinkle in her eyes. I will miss you pal. Condolences to all the members of the Andrews family. Thank you for sharing her with us. We're all the better for it.
Best regards,
Scott Mason
John and Muriel Ridland
April 21, 2010
My wife and I watched Katie growing up as a young girl the age of our own children, Jenny and Mike, at Huntington Lake, where we have a cabin just up the hill from her family's. As she grew into a young woman we realized she was not only beautiful but had a beautiful spirit. In recent years we were astonished to watch her long swims across the Lake to Dam #2, a greater distance in that very cold water than anyone else would swim. That she ied swimming at La Jolla, whose waters we also have swum in, was a sadly fitting finish to the great race of her life. We did not know her well or closely, unfortunately: rather, say we admired her from the near distance, and we send our sympathy to her surviving family.
Very truly yours,
John and Muriel Ridland
Santa Barbara, California
April 13, 2010
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MARY, ELISABETH AND FAMILY.
GEORGE AND KIKA ZENOVICH
Heidi Davis-Spargo
April 10, 2010
Katie was my first college roomate at Davis at the little duplex on Villanova Drive. I was a timid freshman away from home for the first time who couldn't secure a room in the dorms. Katie welcomed me, wrapped her arms around me (literally and figuratively), and took me under her wing. In no time, she introduced me to her friends and encouraged me to rush her sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Katie became my sorority sister and treasured friend and I owe much to her kind and generous heart. I last saw her at my wedding almost twenty years ago, and deeply regret losing touch.
I'm not surprised at all that Katie continued to give back selflessly to others in much the same way she did while we lived together in Davis. Her unique sparkle, bright smile and loving nature will be forever missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Andrews family. She was an incredibly special woman.
heidi marshall
April 7, 2010
I knew Katie when I worked with her at Shiley eye Center. I just found out today and my prayers go out to Katie's family. I remember her commitment to her faith and it always encouraged me. She was an inspiration to many people.
Shirley Sanz
April 1, 2010
I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't thought of Katie since her passing. I can't quite believe she is gone from this Earth. Katie is a sister in Christ and I've had many opportunities to serve along side her at Pacific Hope Church. I'll remember her for the sweets she baked for almost any occasion, her hospitality, her love for fellowship and her pursuit and knowledge of the Word of God. Peace be with you Katie.
Pete Montero
March 30, 2010
I was on yearbook staff at Bullard with Katie and she lit up the room wherever she was, a truly effervescent, positive-thinking kid. She left anybody who knew her with the impression that she would touch many people on her way and accomplish great things.
I'm saddened by her passing because it seems that, though she had (in fact) done so much in her life (or, perhaps, because she dared to do so much), there is a huge hole into which all the things she would have done later in life, may fall. Hopefully, others are inspired to pick up the mantle that she seemed to carry.
My best wishes and sincerest condolences to the Andrews family and all of Katie's loved ones.
Pete Montero
Harry Karayan
March 29, 2010
I remember Katie from way back at Malloch Elementary. I remember her joyous spirit and beautiful smile. She was the only one of my friends growing up that shared a birthday with me. I am very saddened to hear of her passing, but I know she is with the Lord. I believe she set an example for all Christians on how to live and who to live for.
May God give your family peace and comfort at this time.
Marina Zenovich
March 28, 2010
What sad news to hear. The image of Katie in my head is when she was a little girl wearing braids and her front tooth was missing. So full of light and laughter with a sparkle in her eye. Beth's little sister.
Dear Andrews family, my heart goes out to all of you.
With love,
Karen Scheidt Warnshuis
March 27, 2010
Mary,
Thinking of you and your family.
With sympathy and love, Karen
Mary Borders
March 27, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Katie's death. I met Katie in the first grade and have great childhood memories of playing together at her big house and riding our bikes around the neighborhood with Daisy never far behind. Growing up- Girl Scouts, junior high and high school- Katie always had a ready smile and enthusiastic spirit about her. My prayers for God's peace are with her family.
mary Delk
March 26, 2010
Dear Friends of Katie, Please respond today if you can join us for the luncheon.
The Bee was 2 days late in publishing her obituary. We hope the best for each and every one of you.
Sincerely,
Mary A. Delk
Katie's Mom.
Sandra, Bert, Erik Rettner
March 26, 2010
Dear Mary, Beth, Krissy and David,
We pray that you will know
God’s love deep down inside
At this time of grief
When there are no reasons why...
And may you also know
The Lord’s eternal peace
And know that in due time
The sting of grief will cease.
Call us ... we are here
Nancy Warner Trevino
March 26, 2010
Dear Andrews family,
I worked for two years with Katie when she was doing events and fundraising at the Whittier Institute. I had been in touch with her about how happy she was to have bought a new home and our entire family is saddened by the news. She helped me honor my father, John Warner, at the Whittier Golf Tournament after his death. She was so kind and always went out of her way to help our family. We also shared about how our families lived around the corner from one another off of Fairway Road. What a special person. I have some beautiful pictures of Katie is you would like me to send them to you.
Regards, Nancy Warner Trevino ([email protected])
John Peters
March 24, 2010
I am stunned. I just saw her sister Beth in Fresno on March 5th and asked her about Katie, whom I hadn't seen since high school, and was so happy to hear that she was doing well and very involved in her church. I knew Katie best in high school and heard of her miraculous cancer survival, but lost touch over the years. I will always remember Katie for her positive attitude, tremendous energy, beautiful smile and infectious enthusiasm. I am sure those traits only blossomed more over the years and that she was a source of strength and encouragement for all who knew her. I regret that I did not stay in touch with her, but find comfort in knowing that she is with God in his loving arms for eternity. I pray for her family and friends who loved her so, that they may find peace during this incredibly difficult time.
Mary Delk
March 21, 2010
Dear Friends of my Daughter Katie, Thank you for so much love, it helps....PLEASE COME TO
" A LUNCHEON AND REMEMBRANCE"
FOR OUR BEAUTIFUL KATIE
SUNDAY, 28, 2010 , 1;00 IN THE AFTERNOON
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTRY CLUB, FRESNO,CA
RSVP (Rhoda) with name and number
In case you did not receive my other notices, hope to see or hear from you soon.
Love,
Katie's Mom
Mary a. Delk
Mary Delk
March 21, 2010
My Dear Friends of Katie Andrews,
I do not know if my more detailed message came through...Just wanted you to know that on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 1:00 in the afternoon a Remembrance Luncheon will be given for all of Katie's friends and family. It will be held at The San Joaquin Country Club in Fresno. Please call there and tell them your name and number coming. "Ronda "is the Contact person.
Bless you all and the beautiful memories you shared with us. Keep in touch, please.
Love and happy memories,
Katie's Mom,
Mary A. Delk
Mary A Delk
Mary Delk
March 21, 2010
My Dear Friends of Katie...I knew her the longest, I am her Mother. Thank you for the many memories of my beautiful and good daughter.
I am going back to Fresno on Mar.22.
In Fresno there will be a" Luncheon/ Remembrance Sharing of her Life " on Sunday, March 28th. at The San Joaquin Country Club at 1:00 in the afternoon.
Let us know if you can come and please try. It will make us all feel better. The Club will be taking down names (Rhonda is the contact person). Or call someone in the family in Fresno.
The world will not be the same without Katie, but maybe we can be like her and do something special for someone else,
Love,Her Mom,
Mary A. Delk
Bret Rathwick
March 19, 2010
I have not seen Katie in several years, but I remember her as a sweet and wonderful person. Please know that my thoughts are with her entire family at this difficult time.
Melanie Janin
March 18, 2010
Sending all of my love to the family and thanking them for such a beautiful service and celebration of Katie's life. She was a strong, grounded and generous person. We will miss her and will think of her often as we work to live our lives in an equally purposeful manner.
Cheryl Kosits
March 18, 2010
I first met Katie when she was newly diagnosed with cancer over 22 years ago; I was her nurse at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Her spirit and caring was so bright, remarkable and notable even at her young age. She had great courage and a smile even when I cut her beautiful hair as it was falling out from the chemotherapy. She truly was a blessing to many, especially to me.
Carolyn Pardini-Goss
March 17, 2010
I am very sorry for you loss and will be keeping all of you in my prayers.
Frank Salerno
March 17, 2010
While I have not seen Katie in over ten years, I have a profound sense of loss today after seeing her obituary in the newspaper yesterday. I remember her to be a truly Godly woman of great character, faithfully serving others in several capacities including the less fortunate at the Horizon (Fir Street downtown) soup kitchen each week, a women and their children shelter downtown, etc. She was greatly used by God in her service to others and we should all attain to be the christian she was. She was truly the proverbial "good and faithful servant" who is now entering into the joy of the Lord. Well done, Katie, from an old friend!!! Frank Salerno
Marilyn Perrin
March 16, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear of Katie's death. I met Katie when she came to my mother's 90th birthday party and then later at my mother's memorial service. Katie and my mother were friends through their work together at Shiley Eye Center. Katie was beautiful in every way. My family and I will always be grateful to her for her kindness and friendship to my mother.
Marilyn Perrin
Kim Gillespie
March 16, 2010
Katie, you had a heart of gold! Thank you for your godly example, your tireless service, and your genuine friendship. I will always remember that you had an impecable memory for EVERYTHING. I am blessed to have known you. I rejoice that you are with the Lord! You got your groom at the most beautiful wedding ever, though the Thursday Club was pretty darn fabulous;-) We will continue to pray for your family and take care of them as God wills. I will miss you, dear sister!
Judy Butts
March 16, 2010
Although I didn't know you all that well in school, you were always pleasant and had a smile that lit up a room. Rest in Peace. You will be missed at our 30th reunion, but we know you will be there in spirit.
Jill Garcia
March 16, 2010
Katie although you are in such a beautiful place you will be dearly missed by all who knew you. You were such a kind and compassionate person in highschool it doesn't surprise me of the way you chose to live your life. May God put his loving arms around your family and friends during this very sad time. Sincerely Jill Garcia
David Stewart
March 16, 2010
While I knew Katie through most of our adolescence, we shared a much closer relationshiop during the Summer/Fall of 1992. I will always remember her great spirit and enthusiasm as well as her deep commitment to her faith, family and friends. I feel very fortunate to have known her and will miss her dearly.
Christine Stewart-Fitzgerald
March 16, 2010
Wow- Katie was the utmost lady, impeccable in every way. I admired her tenacity and committment to whatever she put her mind to. We lived together for a few years after her transplant. She is a testament to believing that the impossible is truly possible when it's in God's hands. Katie- you have left a legacy!
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