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Kathleen Coulter Obituary
Kathy was born August 27, 1940 and passed away on October 9, 2015. Shortly after graduation from Millikan High School, Kathy met her greatest love, Long Beach Lifeguard, Roger Coulter. They married in 1961. After 43 years of marriage, Roger passed in 2004. At about the same time Kathy met Roger, she got a job at GTE, and retired in 1992 as an office manager for a Customer Service Operations Center. After her retirement she volunteered as a Surgical Liaison at Long Beach Memorial Hospital. She continued her volunteer work until April 2015.
Kathy overcame many obstacles in her life. She stood up to each one with incredible strength and a positive attitude. Her positive attitude was well known among all who knew her. This amazing woman made a difference in the lives of so many. Kathy is survived by her sisters, Molly (Ron) Lavia, Sally (Bruce) Dalley and her brother, Tom (Donel) Maher, 4 nieces, 6 nephews, 4 great nieces, and 2 great nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, 7201 E. Ocean Blvd. at 6pm. Dress is casual, in the spirit of Aloha. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits
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Ross Riddle
December 7, 2019
I miss Kathy's beautiful smile and her positive attitude. I still think about her from time to time and it puts a smile on my face.
December 20, 2015
Kathy was an amazing lady. I had the privilege of spending many years growing up with her family in Naples.
My condolences to her entire family and my very special friend Sally.
Love always.
Connie & Wayne MacDonald
December 19, 2015
I met Kathy along with her mother working at the LB Plunge in the 50s.
I had the good fortune of knowing her sister Terry as a student at Wilson High.
Kathy & Roger became friends while I was working as a seasonal Life Guard for the city of LB.
What a great & inspiring couple couple.
My wife Patty and I would see the Coulters on their annual visit to Hawaii.
They were both great contributors to Life.
Our sincere condolences to her family & friends.
John & Patty Dilks
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Leon Crawford
December 17, 2015
Kathy and I worked together at the old Pike plunge. She was a good friend
December 16, 2015
Kathy was my supervisor at GTE in the 70's. One day, when I received a call that my grandmother had passed away, she drove me home. She was fun to talk to and always very kind.
Sue Van Buren
Ellen Montes
December 14, 2015
I had the good fortune to meet Kathy in 1981 at the GTE building on Ocean Blvd. At first I was afraid of her - she would walk around the office and you could tell she was in charge. After several years I got to really know her. She took me under her wing and made me a better person. She created a PMA book for me with articles and handwritten notes. She encouraged me to go into management and with her help I was able to get promoted.
I still have the booklet she made for me - I came across it several years ago and read through it again and I could hear her voice in my head! She was truly an inspiring person and I was fortunate to know her. She will be missed
Ross Riddle
December 14, 2015
I knew Kathy from her days at GTE with Mike Brewer. She and Roger were such a great couple. I can remember being at their home and sitting upstairs with her visiting as she was on dialysis, and it was no big deal to her. I called her when Roger passed, and we were able to catch up a little. She was such a sweetheart and gave so much of herself to everyone. She will be missed by many. I find comfort in knowing that she is in Heaven, once again united with Roger. R.I.P Kathy.
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