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Kathleen Huben Obituary
Sedro Woolley
Jan. 25 1953 - Sept 15, 2016
Kathleen L. Huben "Kathy", age 63, of Sedro Woolley, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer.
Kathy was born to Ervin and Marian Skudlarek on January 25, 1953, in Minnesota, where she grew up and attended school.
When moving to Washington, Kathy pursued her passions of people and gardening, spending a large majority of her working years dedicated and loyal to, working at Tulip Town where she genuinely loved her work and equally loved the people she worked alongside.
Things she loved most were spending time with her children and most precious grandchildren, loving her sister and mother and gardening.
Kathy is survived by her children, Chad and Cassandra Huben, Cory and Marie Huben and Jay and Jessica Kelley; her grandchildren, Samantha, Trevor, Hudson, Cambria, Audrey, Grayson and Allicyn; siblings, Christy, Lori, Sharon, Butch, and Danny; her mother, Marian Skudlarek; life partner, Dan Lefeber and many dearly loved friends.
Kathy is preceded in death by Wayne Huben; father, Ervin Skudlarek, mother and father in laws, Herb and Viola Huben.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016, from 1pm to 3pm at Chuckanut Gardens, 3533 Chuckanut Rd., Bow, WA. Share your memories of Kathy and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Annette Arp
October 12, 2016
Kathy will be remembered in my heart as the most colorful Tulip in the Field! She could always put a smile on my face . . . deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you, Jessica, and your family.
Hugs
September 22, 2016
I will miss my dearest, loving "Katie-Angel" friend. She is my sister in the spirit and I want to sent my sincerest condolences to her children and grandchildren who will miss such a tender, loving mother and grandma.
Helga de Goede, Schagen, Holland
Barb R
September 21, 2016
To my family in WA: My heart broke the day she passed. I will miss our late night talks for hours. I will keep her children in my thoughts and prayers. Until we meet again.
Diane Jesh
September 20, 2016
Deepest sympathies to all loved ones of Kathy. We were so saddened by the news of her cancer and now her passing. Our prayers are for you and may God grant her everlasting life with her family and friends that have gone before her.
September 19, 2016
Dear Jessica and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I know she held a very special place in your family and in your hearts. Our best wishes Pam and Mike O'Donnell
Mae Davis
September 18, 2016
So sorry to read about the passing of Kathleen. My deepest sympathy to the family. My heart is with you in your time of sorrow. I share your pain. (Matt. 11:28-30)
Butch Skudlarek
September 17, 2016
Kathy is a treasured friend and sister to us and will remain in our hearts forever.love and hugs,marlys and butch
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