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92 of Dover, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, following a brief illness. She has been joyously reunited with her husband, Curtis William Tyree.
Katie was born on Oct. 18, 1918, to John and Helen Yakus, both immigrants from Yugoslavia who moved to Dover in the early 1900's and lived on Washington Street. She graduated from Dover High School in 1937, and married Curtis on Oct. 14, 1939. During World War II, Katie worked at the Reeves factory until the men returned home from the war. From 1968-1976 Katie and Curtis lived at, and were caretakers of, the Reeves mansion. She later worked at the Dover High School in the cafeteria. She was a lifelong resident of Dover and for the last six years was a happy resident of New Dawn Nursing Home, where she made many new friends. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, playing bingo, and listening to music.
Katie is survived by three children, Richard (Delpha) Tyree of Columbus, Nancy (Edward) Wilson of Dover, and Curt "Kirby" (Blanche) Tyree of Tuscarawas. Along with five grandchildren, Kathleen Gwynne (Steve Strohl) of Columbus, Adam (Debbie) Wilson of Dover, Dawn Tyree of Columbus, Donna (T.J.) Hersch of New Albany, and Curtis Robert Tyree of Tuscarawas. Katie always felt blessed to have known and spent time with her great-grandchildren, Connor Gwynne and Lauren and Kyle Strohl of Columbus, Tyree and Bailey Wilson of Dover, and Avery Hersch of New Albany. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins from around the country round out the large, extended family. Katie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Curtis; her parents, John and Helen; and her brothers and sisters.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the Dover Burial Park with Dr. William Haggis officiating. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Katie may sign the online guestbook by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at
www.tolandherzig.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Grace Lutheran Church of Dover, 216 N. Wooster Ave. in Dover, where Katie was a lifetime member.
TOLAND-HERZIG, DOVER
330 343-6132
www.tolandherzig.com
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for Catherine Tyree
Rowena Harris
March 9, 2020
I loved her very much. I didn't have any living biological grandparents. She told me I could call her Grandma. She was truly a beautiful person. Inside and out. I miss her and think of her often.
Bob Owen
March 16, 2011
Curt, Blanche and the Tyree family,
Knowing Katie was to Love her. We know she will be missed. Our prayers are with and your family. May GOD bless and comfort you all.
Love, Bob and Gail Owen
Rowena Harris
March 15, 2011
We send our love to the entire family. May God comfort you all. I was truly blessed to know her as Grandma Tyree. I looked forward to the visits from her and Grandpa Tyree way back when in Big Beaver! Thank you Dawn and Donna for sharing your grandparents. They were wonderful, loving people! I didn't get the priveledge of visiting recently, but I have wonderful memories! I loved her like a Grandma. I truly appreciate her "adopting" us Price kids! I never knew my own grandparents. It was wonderful to have them for as long as I did. Much love from Glenn, Rowena, Sirena, Cassie, Andrew and Rose
Chaplain Dave Rodweller
March 15, 2011
May our Lord comfort all of you during this time of loss.I thank God for the priviledge of knowing Katie. She surely touched many hearts and lives at New Dawn. She was loved by all she came in contact with.
Chaplain Dave Rodweller
Martha Dalcoma
March 15, 2011
Nancy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.Katie sure will be missed by many of friends and roommates especially Ruth.It is very hard to find the words that bring comfort to you at this time of loss.
With heartfelt sympathy
March 15, 2011
To the Tyree family, I took care of your father for a brief time, and came to know your mother as a caring,warm person, devoted to her husband and family. I so sorry for your loss.
Elaine Johnson
March 15, 2011
Hello Nancy and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Just keep the happy memories in your heart that you had with your mother. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Carol Marsh, Lakeland, Fl.
Kathleen Gwynne
March 15, 2011
Katie Tyree was the most amazing grandma anyone could ask for and she made my childhood magical. We used to have the most profound conversations about life, death, and heaven. It's a comforting thought for me to know that she now has the answers to many questions we pondered. I will miss her greatly, but am happy for her. Kathleen
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