Kathleen Kay Colegrove
1955 - 2011
Kathleen Kay Colegrove
1955 - 2011
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Kathleen Colegrove Obituary
A loving daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, auntie, niece and cousin, leaves behind her parents: Jay and Lila Gersner, Alfred Jr and Vonice Colegrove. Kathy was also survived by her daughters Alicia McCovey and Victoria Rousseau, and son: Virgil McLaughlin. Her grandchildren: Dellavin "Gram's Kid" McCovey, and Corbin "Jiggyz" McCovey-Surber; Leila "Presh," Tashee "Fweets," and Queen "Nee-Nee" Tracy. Her sisters and brothers: Deserri Colgrove, Candi Colegrove, Gary and Shelli Dempewolf, Julia Gerstner, Rachelle Colegrove, Rocky and Joanna Colegrove, Cecil Maloney, Alfred Colegrove III, Perry Colegrove, and Michael Kelsey Sr. Aunties and Uncles: Robert and Lillian Hostler, Leroy and Leslie Jackson, Leona Jackson, Laura Ferris, Lincoln and Janet Jackson, Lionel and Ilene Colegrove, Christopher Colegrove, Gary and Kathy Colegrove, Jack Badegly, Muriel Jackson, Marilyn Colegrove and Alex Pratt. Nieces and nephews: Joni Marshall, Lance, James and Candee McCovey; Tashayna, Ashley and Gary Jr Dempewolf; Jeffrey Jr and Alexander Hodge; Michelle and Tasha Bradberry, Nolan Colegrove; Ashtyn, Roxy, Michael, Jake, Jack Colegrove; Christian, Tarencita and Anthony Maloney, and Honey Colegrove; Alfred IV, Grace and Mabel Colegrove. Numerous cousins, great nieces and nephews.
Special friends: Loretta Benner Goodwin, Barry & Jonathan, Elaine Cooke, Angie Orlandi, Jacky and Tina Webster, Kara Moon.
Kathi graduated from Hoopa Valley High School in 1973, from there she attended the Upward Bound Program at HSU. After that she graduated from Healds Business College, then went to be an Operations Clerk for the Bureau of Indian Affairs from where she retired in 1989. Kathi was very diligent and made well known to her sibling's that she was "The Big Sister." Kathi was a proud member of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. She was a very proud grandmother. She got to see her grandson, Dellavin McCovey score his first touchdown for the Hoopa Valley Warriors; she was also proud to see her her granddaughter Leila dance in the Brushdance for the first time. She was so proud of Corbin and Tashee starting school, and Queen was always the brat. Anything they did made her proud, she loved to spend time with her grandbabies, friends and family. She loved to go fishin and set the net with her cousin Custer and her sister ShellBell. She loved to go camping up Box Camp. Kathi was very loyal to her Brush Dances, she couldn't wait for the first one to start, then she was on the Brush Dance Trail for the summer. Kathy will be missed more than words can express.
Pall Bearers: Dellavin McCovey, Rocky Colegrove, James and Lance McCovey, Gary Dempewolf Sr and Jr, Loren Norton, Virgil McClaughlin Jr.
Honorary Pall Bearers: Arlen Rousseau, Lincoln Jackson, LeRoy Jackson, Robert Hostler, Ryan Jackson, Tom VanBergen, Jeffery Jr. and Alex Hodge, Robert Jay Buckman, Boyd Ferris, Arnold Ferris, Jr., Donald and Michael Hostler, Leonard and Lonnie Ferris, Lyle Jackson, Valentino and Tommy Luna, Michael Bailey, Dennis Jackson, Doug McLeod, Robert Scott, Rudy Colegrove, Jr., John James Marshall II, Larry "Son" Tracy, Lance McCovey, Jr., James McCovey, Jr., Wesley Crawford, Mikyo, Silas, and Nahtes Jackson; Jack, Jake, and Michael Colegrove; Lionel Colegrove, Gary Colegrove, Jr & Sr., Ralph Peters, III., Rick Hall Sr., Christopher Colegrove, Billy, Alfonso, Nolan Jr. & Sr., Lonny and Bryan Jr. Colegrove, Clarence Lewis Jr., Norman Lewis, Sherman Norton; Perry and Alfred Colegrove, Carl Colegrove Sr., Omar Dean, Sr., Tsewenaldin VanPelt, Stewart and Robert McConnell; Seygep Best, Robert, Wolf, Panther and Christian Colegrove; Gilly and Spigee Myers, Michael Gabriel, Sr., John Marshall, Jeffery Hodge Sr., Doug, Freddy, and Sylvester Brown, Michael Kelsey, Sr., Jody and Robert Jackson, Virgil Moorehead, Jesse James, Duane VanPelt, David Ross, Jonathan and Badge Horne. Jamar, John Jr, James, Jason, Joseph and Jon Smith. To those of whom we forgot, we apologize, forgive us during this time.
A visitation will be held at Pauls Chapel in Arcata Monday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held November 1, 2011 at the Neighborhood Facility at 11:00am. Reception will follow at the Church of the Mountains. Burial will be at the Browns' cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Paul's Chapel, Arcata, CA.
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Alicia Lee McCovey
October 26, 2012
WE LOVE AND MISS YOU MOMMA <3
Jackie Martins
October 24, 2012
All those wonderful things you miss about your Mama live on through you. She did a fine job raising you to be the loving Mothers you are to your children.
Alicia lee McCovey
October 23, 2012
Thank you all for your kind touching words <3 ... in three days it will b a year since we have lost our momma n it has bn the toughest roughest year of my life I miss u momma everyday in everyway ...
Victoria Rousseau
November 15, 2011
I love and apprecitae all the wonderful words to, and about my/our mother:) She was truly beautiful...and we were blessed to be her children. Yes it is very hard to believe shes got...seems like our time together was cut short, but I'm never guna let go of any of our memories, good or bad:) Everyday is a blessing, and I truly hope everyone lives their life to the fullest...always and forever, Kathis baby, Victoria ;) Love u mom...bunchy bunchy frito corn chippy kid;)
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Tracy J Placido
November 9, 2011
To the huge extended family of Kathi Ducks.........Dave and I send our sincere condolences. Kathi Ducks was Dave's and my classmate; also my Upward Bound classmate and friend through the years......Sometimes it takes sad news quite a while to reach us. We will miss you Kathi Ducks!! I suppose Farron, Virgil et all are fighting over you up there!!
You always were a beautiful lady!!
Ana White
November 5, 2011
Truly sad to hear of Kathi Ducks passing; my heart and prayers go out to the family, friends and valley. Kathi's signature smile and laughter will remain forever in our hearts and remind us what a beautiful woman she is.
James McCovey
November 2, 2011
To my wonderful Auntie,
I will miss your smile, your laugh and most of all your hugs. Thank you for being such a great auntie.Forever in my heart Love you always and forever, Love "Jamis"
Leah Jarnaghan
November 1, 2011
Kathi Ducks will always be missed...i will always cherish the memories i had with her when she helped me through some hard times in my life...she was my shoulder to lean on...she always had the capability to turn my frown upside down...if i saw her when i was having a bad day her smile reminded me that life wasn't so bad...my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
QuettaLei' Peters
November 1, 2011
I would like to send my sincere condolances to the family of such a great woman: Kathleen (Kathi Ducks) Colegrove. I knew Kathi my entire life while growing up on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. She is the mother to my classmate and pal Allie (McGrove) McCovey. I really got to know Kathi while I was maturing into a young woman and her wisdom and guidance shaped me into who I am today. Kathi had a heart of gold and she cared deeply about the people she knew. Kathi fed me me when I was hungry and clothed me when I had no money for new clothes during the winter of 2003 and listened to me unpredjudicial and I was able to tell her anything even if it went against my better charachter. She listen to me and gave me the best advice as any mother would give her own child. If I ever needed any help with a project; for example bead work or regalia making. She was there with her thought and input on how it could be made if I got stuck and didn't know how to finish whatever I was making. She helped me one winter get fire wood for my own elderly mother. Not only did she split the cord of wood and stack it it was pouring down rain. I never have forgot that and how important it is we always put an elders needs before our own. I have her to thank for so much I could never put it all into words. Kathi shared many stories of her life with me, growing up, raising her wonderful children whom she loved so much. I would like to thank her parents for bringing such a wonderful person into our world. For those who were fortunate enought to have known such an amazing lady. She did so much for others and taugh us all a little something about ourselves. She will truely be missed by all her friends and reletives. I am sorry I am not able to attend the services of someone who I owe so much too. Thank You and god bless.
Jackie Martins
November 1, 2011
Ducks, your grandbabies, children, parents, sisters, brothers and extended family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know you will be looking on..
e:wak, my classmate and whimalyo ne:en, Kathy Ducks
xa'gya'ne
Karen N Tim Kyle
November 1, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family during this time.
Marietta Banta
November 1, 2011
Kathi and I were in Upward Bound together. She always made me laugh. My condolences to her family.
Ossie Young
October 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss.
SHERRELL MASTEN
October 31, 2011
TO ALL THOSE THAT LOVE KATHY, I'VE GOTTEN TO KNOW KATHY WHILE WORKING WITH HER,SHE ALWAYS SMILED, EVEN WHEN SHE WASN'T FEELING GOOD.IM GOING TO MISS HER LAUGHER.SHE WAS A JOY TO WORK WITH I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH.YOUR ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
Joseph Nicole McGinnis
October 29, 2011
Love and prayer
Charles Bean
October 29, 2011
A loss of a great personality that often added joy and support to those who she knew! Skippy!
Teddie-ann Torres
October 29, 2011
My last memory of Kathy, was about 38yrs.ago. I was about 8yrs.old staying at Bunzi & Jackie (Brown) Colegrove's house, for a summmer visit. (Francene "Bucky" was about 1yrs.old) Kathy & Farron stopped by swinging their long hair. Kathy had boots on and I just remember what a nice look'n couple they were. Being a young child, I thought to myself, I wana look just like her.(she lookd like a barbie). Sending much needed prayer, to the Colegrove Family & Friends
Ko hostler
October 29, 2011
No words can express the sorrow & disbelief that my friend is gone. To ali and vic much love and our prayers of comfort for your loss. Luv ko,manda,&sunners
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