735. Living (Anna Mae Fobes , Edith Maude Moore , Josiah Hardy Moore , Samuel Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel )
Living married Ronald Dean Giles. Ronald was born on 16 Aug 1935 in Evansville, Rock Co., WI. He died on 25 Nov 2018 in Jefferson, Jefferson Co., WI.
1. Son of V. Leslie Giles and Ruth Miles.
- EVANSVILLE -- V. Leslie Giles, 71, died in his home Tuesday (Apr. 11, 1972) after an apparent heart attack. He was born in Loganville and came to Evansville in 1920. He was married to Ruth Miles in 1925. He was an auto mechanic with Hessel Chevrolet for many years, and a service manager at Pyramid Motors, Madison, for nine years. He retired in 1964 and moved back to Evansville. He was a member of the Evansville Fire Dept. for 24 years and was a fire chief for several years, Surviving are his wife; three sons, William, Tulsa, Okla Kenneth, Cleveland, O.; and Ronald, Jefferson; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Ellis, Ripon; and Mrs. Betty Kanies, Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Arlo, Reedsburg; a sister, Mrs. George Dell, Evansville; and 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church. Friends may call at the Ward Funeral Home from 6 to 9 tonight and at the church from noon until time of services Friday.2. Obit: Ronald D. Giles, 83 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center from complications of dementia.
He was born on August 16, 1935 to parents V. Leslie and Ruth (Miles) Giles of Evansville, WI. Ron graduated from Evansville High School in 1954.
Ron enlisted and served in the Unites States Army in 1955-1956. He helped patrol the DMZ in Korea.
He married Rita Dahlke in Westfield, WI in 1959. After their marriage, they moved to Jefferson.
Ron attended MATC in Madison and completed his four-year apprenticeship for painting and decorating with Klein-Dickert Co. of Madison. He was a sought-after paper hanger, in Madison and surrounding areas, because of his meticulous work. Ron retired from Klein-Dickert Co. after forty years.
Ron especially enjoyed being with his family at their cottage on Pleasant Lake, Coloma, WI. He and his son hunted together for many years and that was a special time for both of them. Ron had a concern for others and was generous with his time, helping whenever possible.
He suffered from dementia during his last several years. Throughout that period, he maintained an agreeable and pleasant personality. His family was blessed with that.
Ron was fortunate to be able to attend wonderful, respite day programs in Lake Mills, Fort Atkinson, and Jefferson. He enjoyed his new circle of friends.
Ron is survived by: his wife, Rita; daughter Suzanne (Paul) Triezenberg; four grandchildren; one sister and other relatives and friends.
Preceding him in death were his son, Randy (2014) and three siblings.
A memorial gathering and reception will be held from 1:00PM – 4:00PM on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home of Jefferson. There will be no formal memorial service. Military Honors will take place at 4:00PM at the funeral home.
If you wish to make a donation in Ron’s name, the family suggests Tomorrow’s Hope or Rainbow Hospice, both of Jefferson.
The family wishes to thank Rainbow Hospice for their caring staff and peaceful setting for Ron’s final days.
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1277 M i Randy D. Giles was born on 29 Mar 1960 in Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co., WI. He died on 6 Oct 2014 in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.
1. Obit: WAUKESHA — Randy Giles passed away on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, from a massive heart attack.
He was born in Fort Atkinson on March 29, 1960. Randy graduated from Jefferson High School in 1978 and Carroll College in Waukesha in 1982.
Randy was credit manager for Xpedx, a division of International Paper Company in Pewaukee, for the past 26 years. When his division moved to Ohio, he chose the early retirement plan from his company.
He volunteered at the Waukesha Food Pantry and served on its Finance Committee. Randy was treasurer of his condominium association.
Randy liked to spend time with his family, especially at his parents' cottage on Pleasant Lake in Coloma. He was an avid reader and attended many theater productions in the Milwaukee area.
Randy was on his high school and college golf teams, and enjoyed golfing throughout his life. He liked hiking, camping and traveling. He honored a number of charities.
Randy is survived by daughters, Elizabeth and Kathryn; parents, Ronald and Rita Giles; sister, Suzanne (Paul) Triezenberg; nephews, Tyler and Garrett; and other relatives and friends.
Per his wishes, there will be no services. ( Daily Jefferson County Union, Oct. 14, 2014)Randy married Living. + 1278 F ii Living
744. Elaine "Janet" Moore (George Raymond Moore , Bert Prescott Moore , Henry Albert Moore , Samuel Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born on 20 May 1930 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. She died on 20 Sep 2015 in Springfield, Windsor Co., VT. Elaine was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Liberty
Miss Janet E. Moore daughter of Mrs. Doris W. Moore of St. Johnsbury became the bride of Henry N. Liberty son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Libirty also of St. Johnsbury on Monday morning at Notre Dame des Viotoires Church. The Rev. John Laplante officiated at the double ring ceremony which was held at nine o'clock. Mrs. Thomas Prevost played the traditional wedding marches. Given in marriage by her uncle Louis S. Desrochers the bride wore a beige tweed suit, a winter white hat and wine accessories. A white orchid corsage and a winter white tonpei completed her ensemble. Mrs. Charles F. Boivin Jr. was matron of honor. She was attired in a plum colored suit with a matching hat black accessories and a corsage of white feather carnations. Roland E. Lberty was best man for his brother and Andrew Letoarneau and Homer Lacroix were ushers. The bride's mother’s gown was aqua and she wore black accessories and a corsage of pink roses with it. The mother of the groom was attired in a royal blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of yellow roses. A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Louis N. Smythe, West Cottage street which was prettily decorated with fall flowers. Blossom tapers and white pompons were arranged in the dining room where fancy sandwiches punch and bride's cake were served. Cut in the traditional manner the cake was served by Mrs. Louis Desrochers the bride’s aunt and Mrs. Smythe to about 40 relatives and friends. Miss Colleen Miller cousin of the bride assisted with serving at the punch bowl and Miss Nancy A. Moore sister of the bride was in charge of the guest book. After a wedding trip to Boston Mr. and Mrs. Liberty will make their home at 18 Central street. The bride was graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in the class of 1948 and is employed as bookkeeper at the St. Johnsbury store of the Cooney Furniture Company where she will continue to work. The bridegroom was graduated from St. Johnsbury Trade School. He served with he U. S. Marine Corps 4th Division from 1942 until 1945. He is employed at the State Liquor Store in St. Johnsbury. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Gallagher and daughter Louise of Northfield and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Cooney of Littleton N. H. (The Caledonia Record, Nov. 15, 1951, p. 8)2. Obit: Janet Moore Liberty
May 20, 1930 - September 20, 2015
SPRINGFIELD, VT
Janet M. Liberty, 85, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 20 at the Springfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield.
She was born May 20, 1930 in St. Johnsbury, VT the daughter of George R. and Doris Abbie (Wheaton) Moore. She received her schooling in St. Johnsbury and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy in 1948. She later attended the Community College of Vermont in Springfield. She married Henry N. Liberty in St. Johnsbury on November 11, 1951. Mrs. Liberty was employed at the Mental Health Services of Southeast Vermont in Springfield for many years until her retirement. She was an active member of the Ascutney Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed gardening, skiing and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Liberty passed away in 1985. She was also predeceased by her sister, Nancy Ann Moore, one hour and a half before her own passing.
Survivors include one son, Paul M. Liberty and his wife, Ronna of Springfield, VT, one daughter, Susan L. Pinto and her husband, Jim of Williston, VT, eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ascutney. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Bishop Mark Ostrom, officiating. A reception for family and friends will follow at the church. Burial and dedication of the grave will be held at 2:30 PM in the Passumpsic Cemetery in Waterford, VT.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in care of Bishop Mark Ostrom at 223 Airport Road, Weathersfield, VT 05151. The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor is entrusted with the arrangements. (Rutland Daily Herald, Sept. 23, 2015, p. A6)
Elaine married Henry Napoleon Liberty on 11 Nov 1951 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Henry was born on 10 Feb 1925 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. He died on 9 Apr 1985 in Springfield, Windsor Co., VT. He was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Obit: Henry N. Liberty
SPRINGFIELD - Henry N. Liberty, 60, died suddenly Tuesday morning upon arrival at Springfield Hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1925, in St. Johnsbury, son of Philip and Jeannie (O’Hearn) Liberty. He attended schools in St. Johnsbury. He had made his home in Springfield for the past 23 years. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Claremont, N.H. Survivors include his wife, Janet (Moore) Liberty, whom he married Nov. 12, 1951, in St. Johnsbury; a son, Paul M. Liberty of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Susan O. Pinto of Essex Junction; a brother, Roland Liberty of Berlin, N.H.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Harriman of Berlin, Mrs. Irene St. Pierre of St. Johnsbury and Mrs. Mary Dyke of Westfield, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Davis Memorial Chapel with Bishop Frederick Farnsworth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Heart Association, 2821 Shelburne Road, Shelburne 05482. (Rutland Daily Herald, April 10, 1985, p. 6)
Henry and Elaine had the following children:
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751. Russell Ormsby Stewart (Priscilla Moore , Russell Lyman Moore , Lyman Abijah Moore , Samuel Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born on 21 Dec 1934 in San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 23 Feb 2020 in Fairfield Co., CT.
1. Birth Records Filed
San Francisco
STEWART - To the wife of Robert O. Stewart, 1909 Van Ness ave., Dec. 21, twin sons. (San Francisco Chronicle, Dec 29, 1934, p. 9)2. Found in the 1940 US Census New York, Queens, New York (8 Apr '40) ED:41-1093, sheet 2B, 102-42 216th St., age 5, with brother, Robert (5) both lodgers at home of Fred Pooley (34) rents $42 and his wife, Helen (33)
3. Found in the 1959 Greenwich, CT. city directory; Stewart, Russell O in US Navy r Cognewaugh rd NM (p. 657)
4. Memorial: Russell O. Stewart ’57
Russ died Feb. 23, 2020, of respiratory failure.
Throughout his life he derived great pleasure in renovating the houses in which he lived with his wife of 58 years, Francoise Miralet Stewart. In one they made flooring from oak trees that he had cut on the property. On another they built masonry patios and walls from local rock near the pond.
Russ was the son of Robert Stewart and Priscilla Moore Stewart and later the stepson of Peyton Houston ’32. At Princeton Russ was a member of Charter Club, where he played a lot of bridge. He majored in psychology, graduated with honors, and was elected to Sigma Xi, the honorary science fraternity. He roomed with Norm Augustine and then Chuck Acree, Bob Bolgard, and Tom Soper.
The Navy assigned Russ to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific, and after extending his commission, to Villefranche on the French Riviera. There he met and married Francoise, a fashion model. Russ then embarked on a marketing career with Colgate-Palmolive, Mennen, Gillette, General Hosts, and Brown & Williamson. He lived in Hong Kong and throughout this country before settling in Connecticut and starting his own marketing company.
Russ is survived by his wife, Francoise; son Georges, son James and his wife; and two granddaughters. (Princeton Alumni Weekly, Sept. 2020)
Notes:
1. Book: An Idiot Savant, Russell O. Stewart, 2013
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768. Living (Comer Francis Moore , Comer Ellery Moore , John Paddleford Moore , John Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel )
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769. Robert Luther Moore (Robert Farrow Moore , Comer Ellery Moore , John Paddleford Moore , John Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 25 Jan 1939 in Rutland Co., VT. He died on 6 Nov 2023 in Rutland Co., VT.
1. Robert L. Moore ("Bob") of Rutland, Vermont, died peacefully on November 6, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center at age 84 after a brief illness.
Bob was born in Rutland on January 25, 1939 to Robert Farrow Moore and Beth Mundt Ramsay Moore. He attended Rutland public schools and graduated in 1956 from Rutland High School, where he was on the track and football teams. On December 28, 1957 at Christ the King Church, Bob married Wilmah Jean Hubbard, his high school sweetheart and the love of his life. They were married for 65 wonderful years enjoying their family of five children, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Bob was an entrepreneur and "go getter" from an early age. At ten years old, he was making maple syrup with his brother Phil in their backyard on Bellevue Avenue in Rutland. As a teenager, he ran his own lawn mowing service and sold Christmas trees.
Immediately out of high school, Bob worked at his father's business, G. H. Grimm Company on Pine Street in Rutland, where father and son jointly designed and manufactured hay tedders and equipment for producing maple syrup.
In 1972, Bob launched his own business. Together with his wife, Bob owned and operated Moore's Auto in Rutland which incorporated autobody repairs, used car sales and later expanded to include the sale and installation of manufactured housing. They celebrated the 50th anniversary of Moore's Auto & Manufactured Homes in 2022. Never retiring, Bob continued to work and run the company until the day he passed.
Bob will be most remembered for his devotion to family, kind heart, generosity to those in need, sense of humor, strong business acumen, creative problem solving, and tireless work ethic. He was happiest being with family, spending time at Lake Bomoseen, snowmobiling, operating machinery like his Kubota excavator and lawn mower, cheering on the Red Sox, and going to Disney World with his grandkids and great grandkids.
Bob is survived by his devoted and loving wife Wilmah H. Moore and four of their children: Robert J. Moore and his wife Janice of Needham, MA; Karen J. Moore and her husband Kevin Smith of Rutland; Melanie M. Reedy of Cicero, NY; and Melissa L. A. Knox and her husband Robert of Rutland. Bob was predeceased by his daughter Megan E. Moore in 2013. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren who lovingly called him "Bobo": Robert C. Moore; Katherine M. Moore; Christopher P. Reedy and his wife Katherine; Alexandra Reedy Collins and her husband Terrence; Sophia M. Moore-Smith; Rory B. Carrara; and Gabriella J. Sicard.
In addition, Bob is survived by his three great-grandchildren: Brooklyn Reedy; James Reedy; and Nova Collins. He is also survived by: his brother Philip D. Moore and his wife Elizabeth of Mendon; his brother-in-law Gregory Hubbard and his wife Patricia; his sister-in-law Suzanne Scovill and her husband Clint; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Finally, Bob leaves behind the family's beloved cocker spaniel, Sunshine, whom he endearingly called "Pretty Girl."
A graveside service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland. Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland. Memorial contributions can be made in Bob's memory to The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or to a charity of your choice.
They had the following children:
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770. Living (Robert Farrow Moore , Comer Ellery Moore , John Paddleford Moore , John Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel )
Living married 1 (1) Louise Ann Hurley. The marriage ended in divorce.Louise was born 2 on 24 Jun 1943 in Rutland, Rutland Co., VT. She died on 4 Feb 2008 in Lebanon, Grafton Co., NH.
1. Daughter of Benjamin George Hurley and Stella M. Cichon.
- Benjamin G Hurley 66 of 243 Lincoln Ave died of a heart attack Tuesday evening while walking near the Rutland Country Club Mr Hurley was bom in Whitehall NY June 29 1905 son of George and Louise (Blanchard') Hurley Mr Hurley came to work at The Herald m 1937 and retired in 1970 Survivors include his widow the former Stella M Cichon one son George Hurley two daughters Mrs Philm D Moore and Mrs R B Speller all of Rutland one brother James N Hurley of Center Rutland one sister Mrs Louis Pichierri of Providence RI three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a m at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery Friends may call at the Clifford Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p m and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. (Sept 1971)- Stella M. Hurley, a longtime resident of Rutland, died peacefully April 17, 2008, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1912, in West Rutland, Vt., the daughter of John and Magdalena (Szczerba) Cichon.
Stella was married to her "love" Benjamin Hurley. They made their home in Rutland. Ben predeceased her in September 1972. After Ben's death, Stella created a new and necessary career for herself, that of nanny for several families in the area. She enjoyed these years and found much happiness caring for the children.
Stella was a very kind woman and endeared herself to all; she will be sadly missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Hurley Spencer; her grandchildren, Julie Gudisman, Brownson Spencer, Sarah Moore and Philip Moore (Carolina) and her much beloved great-grandchildren, Olivia and Sidney Gudisman. She also is survived by her beloved sister, Jane Godzik, nieces Pat Sipperly, Louisa Pichierri, Ronnie Krempa, Stevie Heleba, several other nieces and nephews, her dear friend, Joan McIntyre and many other friends.
Stella was predeceased by her cherished daughter, Louise Hurley Borger on February 4, 2008, and sister-in-law, Jane Pichierri. She was the sister of the late Dr. Albert Cichon, Benny Cichon, Anna Drozd, Mike Cichon, Joseph Cichon and Frank Cichon.
Visiting hours will be held Monday, April 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Clifford Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 22, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, with burial following in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rutland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Renovation Program, 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland, VT 05701.2. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Hurley of 243 Lincoln Ave. have announced the engagement of their daughter, Louise Ann, to Philip D. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Moore of 125 BelL-vue Ave. A Rutland High School graduate, , Miss Hurley is presently a student at Castleton State College. Moore, a graduate of Rutland High School and Cushing Academy, attended Boston University and is now a senior at Worcester College. A June wedding is planned. (Rutland Daily Herald, April 10, 1963, p. 18)
3. Louise H. Borger
Rutland Herald (VT) - Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Louise (Hurley) Borger, 64, of Rutland, died Feb. 4, 2008, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
A full obituary will be published in a future edition of the Rutland Herald.
Arrangements are pending with the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
(Rutland Herald (VT) - Wednesday, February 6, 2008)4. Funeral services for Louise Hurley (Moore) Borger, 64, of Rutland, who died February 4, 2008, will be held today at 2:00 p.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Visiting hours will be held from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Among her survivors are an aunt, Jane Godzik, and several cousins, including Pat Sipperly.
Contributions may be made to Rutland County Humane Society, Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT 05763. (Rutland Herald (VT) - Friday, February 8, 2008)5. The funeral service for Louise Hurley (Moore) Borger, 64, of Rutland, who died Feb. 4, 2008, was held Friday at the Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
The Rev. Paul Sackevich, pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Wallingford, officiated.
Soloist was Mrs. Borger's daughter, Sarah Moore.
A reception was held at the Rutland Country Club following the service.
(Rutland Herald (VT) - Saturday, February 9, 2008)
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773. Katherine "Kitty" Johnson McCutcheon (Katherine "Kitty" Shumway Moore , Benoni Moore , John Paddleford Moore , John Moore , Susannah Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born on 22 Sep 1943 in Massachusetts. She died on 31 Dec 2019 in Bryan, Brazos Co., TX.
1. Obit: Katherine W. Gardner, 76, passed away peacefully in Bryan on December 31st, 2019, after a brief illness. She was born Katherine Johnson McCutcheon, on September 22nd, 1943, to Katherine Shumway Moore and Kenneth Delano McCutcheon, Jr. Katherine had Scots-Irish, Irish, English, French, and Norman heritage. Her parents lived in the McCutcheon family home on Chestnut Street in Newton, Massachusetts when she was very small, but they later resided at, and helped tend, one of Provincetown's lighthouses.
Katherine was fated to set down new roots, and take on new names, several times in her life. In the mid-1940s, her father left the Coast Guard and moved the family to Bisbee, Arizona, in search of a drier climate. By 1952 Katherine's mother had found herself raising three daughters alone, but this ended when she married Fred Coleman, Jr., an Army dentist from Texas, that year. Consequently, Katherine received a new surname. After relocating to the Dallas area, Katherine was blessed with two more younger sisters, and later, a brother. While a student at The University of Texas at Arlington, Katherine met Don Wood of Dallas. The couple married in 1965, and Katherine changed her surname for the second time.
Don's military service took them to Germany, where they lived from 1967 to 1969. After returning to the Dallas area, Katherine gave birth to her son, Donald, and relocated to College Station shortly thereafter, as Don had taken a position at Texas A&M University. Don and Katherine bought a house on Langford Street, and began attending St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station, soon after arriving. About five years later, Katherine gave birth to her daughter, Meredith. She then completed a Master's degree in English at Texas A&M, and began teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to international students in the university's English Language Institute, a profession she maintained for more than 25 years.
It was in her capacity as an ESL instructor that Katherine spent several months teaching English at the TAMU Japan campus pilot program in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, during the summer of 1989, where she met her future daughter-in-law, Akiko Takahashi. Katherine would make a number of trips to Japan during the first decade of the 2000s to visit her family there—an activity she always enjoyed.
Katherine had become single by the time she retired from Texas A&M University. After living alone on Langford Street for a number of years, she began a new life in 2011 with Dr. Frederick A. Gardner—a union that brought Katherine her final name change. Katherine and Fred enjoyed many happy times—and attended St. Thomas Episcopal Church—together. Unfortunately, however, their happiness was interrupted by Katherine's frontal lobe dementia, which began to manifest itself as early as 2015. The couple struggled to cope with this progressive disease—so successfully that it remained largely unrecognized—until the end of 2017, from which time Katherine was unable to live without constant professional care.
Reflected in the fact that Katherine was originally an art major in college but later switched to English, she enjoyed a life-long interest in drawing and painting—both their practice and their appreciation—and also loved the English language and the words of which it is comprised. When alone, she often read or did crossword puzzles, and when she was with others she would enjoy a good game of Scrabble whenever she could. Katherine also was an avid swimmer for many years, and regularly sang in the St. Thomas Episcopal Church choir. Befitting her nickname, Kitty, she was a passionate cat-lover, but was also fond of dogs.
Katherine is survived by her son, Donald Coleman Wood, and his wife Akiko Takahashi, of Akita, Japan; and her daughter, Meredith Katherine Wood of Austin, Texas. She also leaves behind four younger sisters, Margaret Anne Thorpe of Beaumont, Texas, Deborah L. McCutcheon of Truro, Massachusetts, Robin Rowe of Fort Worth, Texas, and her husband David, and Janie Smith of Mansfield, Texas, and her husband David; and her younger brother, Fred Coleman and his wife Carole, of Euless, Texas. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Seiko T. Wood and Motoko T. Wood; nephews, Matt Haley, Steve Hagle, Robert Rowe, Thomas Rowe, Christopher Thorpe, and Austin Coleman; and niece, Meagan M. Haley.
Katherine was a loving mother and grandmother, and will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in College Station from 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5th, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine's name to the Aggieland Humane Society.
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