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Kathryn

Kathryn Damerow

d. December 21, 2014

Damerow, Kathryn L. "Taffy" (nee Awes)
Age 62, of Shoreview
Joy, Curiosity, Optimism: these three words sum up Kathy's wonderful life! Kathy passed away on December 21, 2014 in hospice from ovarian cancer.

Missing her sunbeam presence are her husband of 32 years, Wayne; big sister, Bette; little brother, Andy; 11 nieces and nephews; and friends of a lifetime, Jean, Nancy, Bonnie, Dianne, Pauline, and her beloved Kylie. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bette, and father, Andrew.

Kathy's life began in Alexandria, MN in a resort family (Blakes-by-the-Lakes on Lake Carlos). Her storybook childhood included kissing the summer guests hello and good-bye, fishing, playing with her pet crow, Fred, and riding her family's Appaloosa horse, Silver. Winters were spent near Homestead, Florida with family camping trips to the ocean! Education included Jefferson and Washburn Highs and a Liberal Arts degree from the University of Minnesota. This suited her well in her varied professions. She met the love of her life at a blues bar on her 25th birthday. Beyond work, her favorite place to be was with her Wayne. She shared a love of gardening, birding, good books, and exploring the world, in addition to a really good cup of coffee!

Ovarian cancer entered Kathy's life in 2003. She chose to live with this disease in a positive way and was helped immeasurably in her journey through the stage 4 cancer group, Affirming Life, her book club, and her additional support group of 10 years. Her medical needs were met and exceeded through her care from Health Partners, MN Oncology, the University of Minnesota, and hospice.

A celebration of Kathy's life will be held on Saturday, January 3 at 11:00AM at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Dr, White Bear. Visitation from 10:00AM to 11:00AM and reception following the service. Private Interment at Deer Park Cemetery, WI. Memorial donations may be made to the Shoreview Branch of the Ramsey County Library or to the Affirming Life Support Group at St. John's Hospital, Maplewood, MN.

Please smile when you think of Kathy!

Cemetery

Calvary

Deer Park , WI


Visitation

White Bear
4600 Greenhaven Dr
White Bear, MN 55127

Saturday, January 3, 2015
10:00 AM

Service

White Bear
4600 Greenhaven Dr
White Bear, MN 55127

Saturday, January 3, 2015
11:00 AM
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