Jeanne Katz Obituary

Jeanne will always reside in our hearts. She was the most compassionate, gentle soul and she touched so many during her life's work. We lived in Colorado Springs for 30 years and had the honor of being close friends with Jeanne. Her memory and what she taught and stood for will be forever a part of us.

I was so sorry to hear about Jeanne. I will always remember playing at you house on Wightman. Those were the good old days! Jeanne was such a special person. Shelley my heart goes out to you & your mother. Please know that I am thinking of you----- Alan Elovitz

I met Jeanne/DayaMata when we both worked at Penrose Hospital leading to a friendship of many years. Jeanne was very kind and compassionate with a warm and friendly personality. She exuded a sense of calm and inner peace.---Though she was most at home being in Colorado with the mountains, she always spoke so fondly of her visits back to PIttsburgh to be with family for special birthdays and holidays. She adored her nephews and always spoke of them with great pride.--Jeanne's values were epitomized in her home here. For many years she was the faithful caretaker of Life Foundation's peace flame. Entering her condo you would go up a flight of stairs to her main living area, each step having a rock placed there with the words "Be Peace" .---We both loved the outdoors and undertook a number of weekend trips together to the mountains.My favorite shared memory is from a trip 2 years ago to Crested Butte, the "Wildflower Capital of Colorado". Jeanne and I gloried in a walk through an aspen grove with the light and shadow shimmering on the waist high columbine flowers-purple and white-in bloom throughout the grove. It was a magical shared experience.---I will miss my friend. Jeanne. She touched my life and countless others in a life that was shorter than we would have wished but that was lived so fully. My sympathy goes out to Jeanne's family at this time. ----Joan Leinbach

An amazing, joyful, loving woman who I had the pleasure of knowing for 35 years... Love to the Katz family.

It was with great sadness that I heard Jeanne had died. My thought are with her family and I regret not being able to honor her memory by attending services. We had talked at length before I left for my visit to England and I promised her I would visit her upon my return to the US.
Jeanne was a kind a dear friend and I hold close the many memories I have.....sipping a cup of tea, visiting the peace flame, walking the labyrinth following her diagnosis and so many other special moments. My husband and I lit a candle in Ely Cathedral in honor of Jeanne......we will always remember her kind and gentle spirit. Jane Astor

My most sincere condolences to Gerry and Shelley and the entire family during this tough difficult challenging time following the loss of Jeanne. Shelley my hat in particular is off to you this is number two in your siblings and you have always been there for both Stuart and most recently now Jeanne. I remember sitting in Jeanne's house in Colorado Springs in 1992 and talking to her for hours when I was out there on a project and she was so intellectual, smart, caring and truly appreciated life the greenery, outdoors, helping people that were challenged, she was a great lady. Stay strong and celebrate all the good things about her life. she was a class lady. Sincerely, Ira M. Katz, Plantation, Florida.

May your light shine through all the three worlds.
Love Jeannette

Lighting a candle for you Jeanne

Growing up playing with Jeanne and other neighborhood children - remembering her sweet disposition and lovely personality. My Condolences to the entire family.

I will always remember walking to school with Jeanne everyday. We shared a lot of memories growing up.i had a wonderful day with Jeanne this past fall. Her kindness and empathy for people were part of her being. My heartfelt sympathy to her beautiful mother, and sister, Shelley and other family members. May you all be comforted with your memories of her kindness and difference she made in the world.