I first met Kathy when I moved to Kailua Kona Hawaii in 2001. In September of that year I was honored to share the stage with Kathy at The Aloha Performing Arts Company production of The Night of The Iguana. Kathy delivered a powerful portrayal as Hannah. A consummate professional, a radiant beauty, and a power house full of energy. She carried herself with dignity and grace and was always there for her fellow man. She is definitely one of the most talented women I have met on stage and a compassionate gentle human being who's laughter was like sunshine. Aloha Oe, sweet Kathy. You will be missed.

Aloha oe, Kathy! She graced the Original Play Festival performance of 'Love in the Key of Tender' a romantic comedy in which her character, Shirley, dies in a traffic accident and returns as a spirit to care for her husband's well being. I found myself losing my place during rehearsals because she was just so compelling to watch perform. My world is a little smaller now knowing that she's gone; she made it a lot bigger by being a part of it.

My heart goes out to Kathy's family and close friends.
Kathy was my female anchor for my first weathercast at KOLD-TV in Tucson in 1981. After my first appearance (5:00 News), I thought I was so horrible that they wouldn't want me back for the 10:00...and I didn't even want to come back. But Kathy took me by the scruff of the neck and took me down to the film room to view the playback. She claimed that I had done a credible job for my first time and she wanted me to see it. Lo & behold, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought...and I realized, at that moment, that I could do this job. Kathy....I will always be grateful for what you did for me, only because you saw a person in distress & cared.
RIP,
Jimmy Stewart
Chief Meteorologist
KVOA-TV, Tucson

Kathy's husband Rick is organizing a "traveling show" where friends and colleagues can gather to remember Kathy; just an informal event, Jan. 23 at noon, at the Stockpot Restaurant in Beaverton (off Hwy 217; easy to mapblast). We're taking a food count, so if anyone would like to attend, please let her friend Shannon know, at spriemhotmail [dot] com or shannon [dot] priemsalemhospital [dot] org

I know Kathy from South Salem High School where we were in choir and drama together. I had the honor and privilege of playing Higgins to her Eliza in our production of My Fair Lady. She was a serious actress even then and I'm sorry I missed her many star performances in the years following. Things I'll always remember is the fire in her eyes and the way she would laugh!

To Liza - may your laughter, singing and dancing continue in heaven.

Higgins
(Larry Dill)