Kathryn Annette "Kathy" Horgen

Kathryn "Kathy" Annette Horgen passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2025. She was born on January 24, 1946, in Bellingham, Washington, to Arthur and Minnie Jones. Kathy attended the Meridian School District and married the love of her life, Art Horgen, on June 14, 1963. Together, they made their home in Lynden, Washington.

Kathy worked hard throughout her life, selling Avon and cleaning homes, all while raising her family. She enjoyed traveling with the Dixieland Band, where Art played, and loved going on cruises and long road trips. Some of her favorite pastimes included reading, picking berries, making lefsa every Christmas, and canning pickles and vegetables each summer from Art's garden. Kathy loved to knit and crochet and made many baby blankets over the years.

Kathy was known for her straightforward nature and generous heart. She loved secondhand stores and could never resist a good shopping trip. Most of all, she found joy in caring for her family, always cooking, baking, and helping her kids and grandkids whenever they needed her.

She is survived by her husband, Art Horgen; her sons, Rob Horgen (Jill) and Garett Horgen (Beth); her daughter, Tammi Shipley (Mark); her brother, Dennis Jones; six grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and Arthur Jones; her brothers, David and Harold Jones; and her sister, Janice Myers.

Services for Kathy will be held on April 23rd, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Christ the King Church, located at 4173 Meridian St. in Bellingham, WA.