Katherine Taylor Kolstad

Katherine Taylor Kolstad

Katherine Kolstad Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2008.
A memorial service for Katherine Taylor Kolstad,, 89, of Palestine will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Philip's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Sam Boyd, assisted by the Rev. Ted Welty officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Bailey and Foster Funeral Home, Palestine.Mrs. Kolstad died at her home on Friday. She was born on Oct. 8, 1918 in Palestine to Dr. Frank Taylor and Vera Beatrice Quaintance Taylor.Mrs. Kolstad was married for 67 years to Luckett Kolstad Jr., owner and proprietor of Kolstad Jewelers. She was a member of St. Philip's Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was active in the Episcopal Church Women and in the Wednesday Morning Bible Class. She graduated from Palestine High School in 1936, where she was the salutatorian of her class. She received a degree from Rice University in Houston. She taught school at Sam Houston Elementary. She was an active participant in the family's retail business. She was a charter member of the Harvey Woman's Club and she was a member of the Meleterion Study Club.Mrs. Kolstad was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Dr. Frank William Taylor; and sisters, Ethel Taylor Young and Frances Taylor Johnson.She is survived by her husband; and children, Dr. C.L. Kolstad III and Kathy Kolstad Stites and husband Bill. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Jeffrey Kolstad Walker and wife Heather, Molly Kolstad Jamison and husband Jeff, Katherine Mae Kolstad; and two great grandchildren, Caleb M. Walker and Carson K. Walker.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the St. Philip's Episcopal Church Building Fund, 106 E. Crawford St., Palestine, TX. 75801 or to Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd., Tyler, TX., 75701.The family will receive calls at the Kolstad home at 118 Berkley Dr.

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March 14, 2008

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February 25, 2008

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Tracy Dudley Bouquet

March 14, 2008

Sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Kolstad - a Palestine Legend who will be dearly missed. I purchased my first watch and diamond ring from Kolstad Jewelers back in the early 70's and still have them. Now they hold memories. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Bobbie Lou (Gibson) Bridges

February 27, 2008

Mrs. Kolstad was my 4th grade teacher in Alamo Elementary, during
WWII. I loved her and she was so sweet to all her students. I have
good memories of her.

Love and Blessings,

David Allen Vinson

February 25, 2008

May God Bless your family as Mrs. Kolstad is laid to rest.

Jimmye Patterson

February 25, 2008

Ms. Katherine was a beautiful part of our neighborhood, and I will miss her. Her graciousness and kindness will remain in my memory always.

Ken and Joan Moody

February 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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