Kathleen Stoddart Dolinsek
September 13, 1958 - January 22, 2025
Kathleen passed away on January 22, 2025, at home with her husband and son by her side after a 28-month battle with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile duct cancer). She was born in San Diego September 13, 1958, to John and Guistina Stoddart. She graduated from La Jolla high school and completed her education at Colorado State University. After completing college, she moved to the San Francisco area where she met and married Mark Welch, they had a son. After a few years they divorced. Kathleen had a career in the insurance and financial services industry and excelled as a top producer year after year with Hartford Life. She enjoyed challenges outside of work and took them head on. She supported Susan Komen foundation to support the fight against breast cancer, not only raising money but participating in multiple 3-day walking events. Kathleen also volunteered for and supported Make-A-Wish, Michael Fox tour de Fox, and was a supporter of Canine Companions. She is survived by her husband of 33 years Jim, son Derek Welch and wife Jaime Finch, Mother Jan Stoddart (San Diego, CA), Siblings Michael Stoddart (Laurie) (Prescott, Arizona), Diane Parchman (San Diego, CA), Phillip Stoddart (Kristi) (Seminole, Florida) and numerous nieces and nephews, and many close friends. The family would like to thank Dr. Ian Anderson at Providence Cancer center, UCSF, Mayo Clinic, Stanford Cancer Center, Providence Hospice Services and all the wonderful staff and nurses at each facility.
Kathleen requested there will be no service.
Donations can be made to Make-A-Wish, Canine Companions or the charity of your choice.

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Published by Press Democrat on Feb. 16, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathleen Dolinsek

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9 Entries

Charleen Keslar

March 4, 2025

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Kathleen. She was a wonderful person who was loved deeply by her husband, Jim, and by all who knew her. Kathleen and Jim worked side by side, building not only a life together but a legacy of love and dedication. May memories of her love and affection bring her family joy and peace throughout time.
Her kindness, warmth, and spirit will never be forgotten. Wishing the family strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our sincere condolences~ The Keslar family.

Diane

March 4, 2025

I couldn´t have asked for a better sister. Kathy was the glue that kept the family together.
I´ve never met anyone as strong and loving as her. She will truly be missed.

Gretchen Cingari

February 21, 2025

What a beautiful lady Kathleen was, inside and out. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on her passing. She will be dearly missed by the entire community. Mike and Gretchen Cingari.

Denise and John Fitzgerald

February 19, 2025

May the love of friends and family comfort you during these difficult days.

Elane and Ned Coon

February 17, 2025

Dear Jim, Derek and Jaime,

When we first met Kathleen and Jim at a neighborhood get together, we were drawn to Kathleen´s enthusiam and magnetic personality. We knew that we would become fast friends. And over the years, we shared great food, great wine and lots of laughter.

When i think of Kathleen, i see this petite blonde dynamo who gave her time and money generously to the many organizations she deeply believed in.

She took pride in her Italian heritage and had a passion for traveling which she loved to share with her family.

We will miss our friend dearly. May she rest in peace..

Love,
Elane and Ned

Diane Starkey

February 16, 2025

So many wonderful memories of Kathy. We worked out together for years We had lots of laughs & our share of tears too. She is missed every day - especially in the exercise group she started after the pandemic RIP my beautiful friend - Love forever- until we meet again Diane Starkey

Jim & Anita Franzi

February 14, 2025

Our sincere condolences Jim

Moggs

February 14, 2025

Great sis. Always put everyone else ahead of herself.
We would compare recipies and enjoyed a lot of great times.
She will be missed.

Scott & Carol Ann Dolinsek

February 14, 2025

Cousin "Kate" you are truly and deeply missed. We love you with all our heart. Jim, Derek, and family so sorry for your loss.
Scott & Carol Ann xo

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