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Kay Westerman Obituary

Kay Westerman, beloved wife of Colonel Ted Westerman, was born on September 19, 1941 and died on April 26, 2023 in the company of Ted, her daughter, Jennifer and son in law Gordon Jones, the result of her second stroke.

She was the daughter of the late Ray and Rose Frietchen, and sister of Gerald Frietchen of Leavenworth, Kansas. She attended Mount St. Mary's College and was on the staff of The Army Command and General Staff Collage where she met her husband and best friend of 58 years.

She resided with her husband and Jennifer in Chatsworth, CA until 1991 and then in Calabasas. She also enjoyed their vacation home in Cambria since 2002. Kay was an animal lover, generous, funny and kind to all.

Besides Ted and her daughter Jennifer Jones, she is survived by her son in law Gordon Jones of Solvang, her grand children Steven and Phoenix Jones and her brother Jerry.

Services will be just for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Los Angeles Times from May 6 to May 7, 2023.

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Jo-Ann Costa

July 22, 2023

Ted, Jennifer and family,
I am deeply sorry that Kay has left your everyday lives. She was a delightful woman, elegant, funny and so much more that only you can know. Please take care of yourselves. I know it is very hard.
Prayers,
Jo-Ann Costa

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