Katherine Louise Weber

Katherine Louise Weber, born May 20, 1915, peacefully passed away at the age of 98 in her home on July 1, 2013. Kay or Katie, many called her, is survived by six of her eight children: Lee and Donna Weber of Boise, Idaho, MaryAnn and Mike Foster of Laguna Niguel, CA, Diane and Larry Hellhake of Eagle, Idaho, Peggy and Stan Belitz of Huntington Beach, CA, Paul and Linda Weber of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Patti and Kevin McCarthy of Laguna Niguel, CA. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Merrifield of Overland Park, Kansas, her son-in-law, Fred Tarnay of Orange, CA, and her beloved caregiver of nine years, Leng Lazarte. Kay was also blessed with 20 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, John Weber, her eldest son, Johnny Weber and his wife Saundra, her eldest daughter, Sharon Tarnay, and her brother, Jack Whelan. Kay was born in Santa Monica, CA, the oldest of three children. Her parents were Dr. William Whelan and Matilda Hoffman. She met her husband, John, at Santa Monica High School and they were married on February 12, 1936. They celebrated 49 years of marriage. One of the happiest experiences in her life was when she and John attended a Marriage Encounter weekend. She spent her childhood in Santa Monica, their first home together was in Los Angeles where they resided for over 25 years before moving to Lompoc, CA, and spent her last quarter of a century in Laguna Niguel. Faith and family were the core of her existence. Gardening, reading, walking her dogs and playing cards were her favorite pasttimes. The family's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving where they gather for the extended weekend playing games, enjoying each others company and good food. This tradition started when she lived in Lompoc. When she moved to Laguna Niguel, and the extended family grew, Thanksgiving became a destination celebration in Lake Arrowhead, CA. Once she could no longer travel, Paul and Linda started hosting Thanksgiving in their home. Rarely were there less than 30 people for dinner. This was the occasion of many favorite family memories. Anyone that knew Kay will remember her for her gentle spirit and huge heart. She saw the positive in everyone and every situation. Her presence on earth will be missed but we all know we have a special angel in heaven. A vigil/rosary service for Kay will be held at McCormick and Son Mortuary in Laguna Hills, CA, on Wednesday, July 10, at 7 PM. A funeral mass will be held at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel, CA on Thursday, July 11, at 10 AM followed by a Celebration of her Life reception at the church hall. The graveside burial service will be on Friday, July 12, in Lompoc, CA. The family wants to extend a special thank you to all the caring and compassionate people of the Silverado Hospice Team.