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KATHLEEN MARIE GILLESPIE
1950 - 2020
KATHLEEN MARIE GILLESPIE
1950 - 2020
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1950
DIED
2020
KATHLEEN GILLESPIE Obituary
Kathleen Marie Gillespie “Costello” was born in Kansas City, MO on December 4, 1950. She passed away in Douglas Arizona on April 1, 2020 at the age of 69. Kathy was an amazing and special woman who overcame obstacles and achieved goals, which many thought were out of reach. Kathy was a regional manager of 7 banks in the early 1980’s when female bank executives at that level were uncommon. She was a shining example of how hard work and commitment to excellence produces success. More important than her various personal achievements were the many lives she enriched as a humble and compassionate person. Kathy inspired and helped many who will forever be grateful. She is remembered for the love for her family, her dogs, and the desert mountain sunsets of Arizona. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Terry Gillespie. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Tina (Bruce) Darata of Aurora, IL, her son Daniel Blane (Shannon) Peterson of Redwood, NY, her youngest daughter Stephanie Strean of Milwaukee, WI and her 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to cancerresearch.org in memory of Kathy Gillespie.
Karen Johnson
June 20, 2020
Peace to her family & friends.
I have been praying for her for a few years now, at the request of Robin OHalleran.
Pete and Jan Darata
April 10, 2020
What we liked most about Kathy is that she was an authentic, honest person. She also showed so much resolve to push herself forward. Even through she was fighting cancer she liked to have a good time. I remember her dancing at our anniversary party, and it was good to see her smile. Though she is gone, the wonderful family she left behind is her legacy. We'll miss you, Kathy!
Patti &Ray Stephenson
April 8, 2020
Dan are thoughts are with you are your family.
Lv ya❤
April 8, 2020
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Diann Baier
April 6, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Kathy took me and my 4 kids in to her home during a difficult time, she really was a wonderful person
Lynn Eberle
April 6, 2020
Our deepest prayers and love are with all of you at this tremendously hard time and the loss of your Mom, Wife, Sister and Grandma. Xoxo. Lynn Eberle and Family
Gerrie Ludas
April 6, 2020
My sincere sympathies to all Kathys family on her passing. I have known Kathy for 42 years and have enjoyed our friendship all the way to the end but I do believe we will meet again in spirit when my time comes too. Her and I had a special connection and that will never die. I am sorry I couldnt be there when she passed, but I do believe someone she chose guided her through the heavenly transition. I want to thank her daughter Tina for making it possible to enjoy one last visit and hug with Kathy in February when you drove her to see me. Thank you also for making sure she heard me by holding your cell phone to her ear while you helped watch over her at her home in AZ. I know she heard me.
May all the memories and stories of her stay strong by sharing through the years.
My love to Terry, Tina, Blane, Stephanie and all the family at this time of sorrow.
Moe Beydoun
April 6, 2020
Tina/Bruce....our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time to you and your extended family. Your mother will live on in beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
Moe and Tina Beydoun
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