Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Vockeroth

Kathleen (Kathy) Marie Vockeroth (née Wood) was born on January 29, 1944 in Vancouver BC to Audrey (Greer) and John (Jack) Wood. She was the third of five children; her Dad was a United Church minister so Kathy and her siblings moved frequently around Western Canada. Kathy talked often about growing up as a “PK” (preacher’s kid), their many moves, and how her parents enhanced the lives of others in the communities they lived. Kathy was well loved by a large family. Her brothers John, Dave, Dan, and her sister Evelyn (Lyn) brought many beloved nieces and nephews into Kathy’s life. Together growing up and into adulthood Kathy shared many great memories with her siblings, their children, as well as her nieces and nephews on Larry’s side.

On October 5th, 1963, a beautiful fall day, Kathy married Larry Dale Vockeroth, her soulmate. Together they had two sons, Karry in 1964 and Scott in 1966. Their sons brought them six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Together Kathy, Larry, and their boys moved from town to town throughout Alberta for Larry’s work with federated co-op construction, building and renovating stores. They made many lifelong friends and memories along the way. As a family they also traveled for their boys’ hockey, and went on trips to Australia and New Zealand, camping around Alberta, Hockey school in BC, and other family adventures. Throughout her life Kathy enjoyed traveling and some of her favorite holidays were their family’s Oceania trip, Hawaii, Mexico, Graceland, a Caribbean cruise, Maple Creek, and many other wonderful places. Kathy was a master seamstress, crochet/crafter, Educational Assistant, and a busy person who completed many beautiful projects throughout her life. An ongoing project was the beautification of her Corolla, with eyelashes, flags, as well as antlers and a red nose (seasonally), and glitter as she saw fit.

In August 2023 at 79 years old Kathy fell ill quickly, and spent her final days surrounded by family and friends. She took her last breath at 10:25pm on August 17, 2023 with her family lovingly by her side. She did not suffer, exchanged beautiful words with her family and friends in the days prior, and was loved deeply right up to the end.

Kathy is predeceased by her beloved husband Larry, who passed suddenly on January 22, 1999. They are now reunited after 24 years apart. She is also predeceased by her brother John, and her parents Audrey and Jack. Her mother, Audrey, was one of her closest confidants and friends passing only ten years ago.

Kathy is remembered by her sons Karry (Wendy) and Scott (Candace), and her siblings Dan (Cheryl), Dave (Terri), Lyn (Jim), and her sister-in-law Gayle, as well as their children (her nieces and nephews). She is also remembered by her grandchildren Emma (Jordan), Kasper (Jillian), Taylor (Brandon), Sayde (Quinton), Parker, and Andi (Cole). Kathy loved her great-grandchildren Linden, Layne, Easton, and Caroline and they will remember “GG” through stories, pictures, and memories shared by their parents and grandparents.

A passage Kathy took comfort in is: “this world is not conclusion, a sequel stands beyond. Invisible as music, but positive as sound”. Her family wishes her peace as she enters her sequel to this life.