She grew up in Ogden surrounded by many great friends and caring neighbors. She attended Polk Elementary, Mt. Ogden Junior High School, and graduated from Ogden High School in 1965.

While attending Weber State College, she was affiliated with La Dianaeda Sorority. In 1970, Kathy graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Weber State College. Kathy devoted 38 years of her life to teaching first grade at Hooper Elementary School. Her classroom was filled with warmth, patience, and encouragement. Her influence spanned generations as she had the joy of teaching the children of many of her former students. Kathy was remembered everywhere she went; someone always had a story about how she had made a difference in their life. Her impact was immeasurable.

Kathy was loving, vibrant, joyful, inclusive, and wonderfully funny. She treasured her friendships and the sisterhood she had built throughout her life. Kathy leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of love, friendship, and generosity. She had a heart that always made room for one more.

Kathy was currently a trustee on the board of Ogden’s Treehouse Children’s Museum. She was also on the Weber State Alumni Emeritus Council and volunteered at the Ogden Nature Center. She was a service missionary as a host at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City for many years.

Kathy loved to travel and embraced every opportunity to explore. She traveled throughout Europe, Turkey, Egypt, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii as well as many places throughout the states. She was adventuresome and was a joy to travel with.

Kathy had a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She taught Primary for many years in the Highland Ward and served in the Relief Society, teaching at the Harrison Pointe Care Center.

Kathy truly followed the admonition of the Savior to love and serve others, leaving a lasting legacy of love, inclusion, generosity, fun and loyalty.

Kathy leaves behind her beloved parrot, Rio; her devoted, faithful, loving friend and companion, Mike Nash; along with cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends whom she considered family. Kathy was truly one of a kind. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Highland Ward Chapel, 1314 27th Street, Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.

The professional, kind, and caring support Kathy has received from the various care facilities, hospitals, and Intermountain Hospice is greatly appreciated.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.