Katherine Marie "Kathy" Papke

Katherine Marie "Kathy" Papke obituary

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Katherine Papke Obituary


KATHERINE MARIE PAPKE
March 28, 1941 ˜ January 16, 2019

Kathy Papke, 77, of Woodland, WA, passed away after severe injuries she suffered from a fall in November. She passed peacefully in her home with her husband, Jerry of 56 years, by her side.
Kathy was devoted to whatever she set her mind to. She was President of PTA at Hough School in Vancouver, Den mother to Cub Scouts along with selling Tupperware in her earlier years. She enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables, camping, crabbing and the beach. Kathy traveled along with her husband for his work, including Brazil.
Comments her friends are saying...having her for your mother “we lucked out”, terrific lady, had a great spirit, so full of life with that unmistakable laugh, along with “she could show you the door”.
Kathy will be missed greatly by her husband, Jerry; children: Tom Papke, Kelley Heatherman and Jeff Papke; brothers, Chuck and Butch Nadgwick; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing Sunday, January 20th from 12:00-9:00 p.m. and Monday, January 21st 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 20, 2019.
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We will miss her laugh and her fun personality!,
She was a great friend and always ready to help us, when we were in need!
Loved having pork and beans and hotdogs with the family!!!

Bob & Shirley Tunsen

January 20, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. A beautiful neighbor. I wish I'd had a chance to know you better.

Laurie Almer

Neighbor

January 20, 2019

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