Katherine Merrick Obituary

Miss you, Kathy. Colorado doesn´t feel the same without you to visit.

I was so saddened to hear of Kathy's passing. I always thought there was time to go to Colorado again and see Kathy and Jerry. I was wrong. I am so glad Steve got to visit her in September. It was a wonderful thing to know Kathy and be a part of her life. She frequently gave me good advice in teaching, and I was so delighted when she asked me to team teach with her. It added such a new dimension to my teaching days to have someone to share ideas and concerns about individual children. When I retired from Lewis Palmer and taught in an Orthodox school where the class I had was famous for causing teachers to resign with tears of frustration, Kathy said Honey, you're teaching there to get your Social Security benefits and don't you forget it! I decided then and there that I would outlast the challenging behavior and it turned out to be my most rewarding years of teaching! I loved those girls and they came to feel sorry for me that I wasn't Jewish. I used that line I am the only one here paid to talk, quite a few times. Kathy had such wisdom and compassion and love. She epitomizes a life well lived.
I loved when she and Jerry came to my beloved island, Prudence Island, where I have now lived for 13 years and to Florida. I still miss Colorado and my friends there, and will always have a hole in my heart where Kathy dwelled.

Kathy was a bright light on this earth, and will continue to shine in heaven. Thank you, Kathy, for the opportunity to know you. Love, Karen

My sincere sympathy to you Jerry and your family. Kathy was an inspiration with her love of life and courage facing many health issues.

We will miss you
Condolences to the family

Kathy had true grit, loved fun and adventure, and yes, always a positive attitude. We all loved her and being around her and Jerry and family.