Kathryn Bills Obituary

10 years since you left? Where did they go? So much you have missed that I wished I could have shared with you since you have been gone. The Country French style home Tom and I built in Heber that I think you would have loved (though I'm sure you would still find ways to improve it). The marriages of two of your grandsons to lovely young women. You never got to see your granddaughters Emma and Maisie, your grandsons Charlie and Paden, nor your great-grandson Simon or your great granddaughters Gracie, Zoey, Phoebe and Fiona. Of all my horses, Shiloh and Xena were your favorites. They are both with you now, so if you are in the mood for a wild ride, let them know. I made your roast beef and gravy on the anniversary of the day you passed. It brought so many memories back and the taste reminded me of how much love you put into every dish you made for us. Miss you... Hugs.

Mom, I can't believe that five years have passed since you left. I was thinking of you just last night while gazing up at the stars; looking for that one bright light that I knew was you. So much has happened in my life since and not a day goes by that I don't wish that I could pick up the phone and call you up to tell you what's going on. I think about you every time I do a puzzle, sitting at your old kitchen table. I think about you whenever I cook something you showed me how to make. I think about how much I wish you could have met your granddaughter Emma, your grandsons Charlie and Paden and your great-granddaughter Easabelle (who is JUST like you). As Mary Poppins said it best, "So when you need her touch and loving gaze, gone but not forgotten is the perfect phrase. Smiling from a star that she makes glow, trust that she's always there watching as you grow. Find her in the place where the lost things go..."

A thespian she was from Mobile,
sometimes a vixen, sometimes genteel,
with her children times four
she continually sought more
of the lessons that life could wield.

I will miss our session breakfasts!

Ms.B! I've just perused (ya' like that word, don't you? I knew you would) some of the other shared bits, and they are so truely spot on! You were nothing short of a character! My favorite part of visiting Ash's home was the wild conversations we would have. And as someone else shared - you gifted me with the idea that just because we grow older, doesn't mean we stop trying to learn and understand.

That, and secretly - everyone loves a wise-guy. ;) I look forward to seeing you again and hearing that laugh. Until then, my friend.

Sorry for your loss may the God of all comfort be with the family at this difficult time

I had the privilege of knowing Ms. Bills when I was a teenager. She always welcomed me into her home at any given time, and I thankful for that. I have many fond memories of her and her family that I will always remember. I know that you are not suffering anymore and are looking down at your family with joy. Breathe freely in heaven.

"She should have died hereafter;There would have been time for such a word. To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,creeps in this petty pace from day to day, to the last syllable of recorded time;And all of our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets his hour upon the stage and then is heard no more..."- William Shakespeare.
From symphonies in stereo, to the theater stage, to the silver screen, and all the tattered book pages in-between, you enlightened all those who would listen and if they ignored you- well, they were certainly entitled to YOUR opinion.On Everything.
There is so much more to be said that it would take days. I will share more stories and memories with those close to you and to me( you just won't be there to argue how YOU thought it happened)"Alas- parting is such sweet sorrow..." Love- your "Macky Boy"

Katye was a memorable person, but if I had to choose just one thing that summed her up, it was her love of her family. While it was OK for her to criticize her children, it was a huge mistake to even make a joke about any of them in her presence. I still remember the poor shoe store clerk who made the mistake of suggesting that he couldn't find a shoe to fit Ashley's foot because her heel was too narrow. I'm sure he went on to live a normal life. Any comment about Mike, Ted or David that was less than a compliment was sure to earn a swift rebuke. While she would see the flaws and find fault in the world, it didn't affect her love and appreciation of it, and her family was the greatest example of this. I think virtually all the conversations I had with her and phone messages I received were at least partially about some concern she had about one of her children.

I'll always remember her love of Mobile, Alabama, and her ability form an opinion about something without any actual information, but her love of her family is what defined her to me.

I'll miss many things about her, like her quirky answering machine messages where she always had give the time and what she deduced you were off doing at that moment she called before getting to the actual message. I'll miss the impressive way she would research a subject that interested her. Often it was family history related, but whatever the subject, she would follow leads and dig up records in a manner that would make a detective envious.

I think I'll miss her Christmas fudge the most, which was some of the best I've ever had. It was one of the most thoughtful gifts she could give because until the last year of her life, even when her health was in decline, she managed to buy the ingredients, make and ship that fudge every Christmas. She couldn't have given a better gift that showed how much she thought of me. In fact, there was an unopened can of the cocoa she used in her kitchen when she died. Actions speak louder than words, and are more meaningful, too.

Good bye, Katye. You'll be missed more than you know.

Katie, I shall miss your chats and concerns for Ashley. Don't worry though, her buddies have her back now. And you can send me a sign if I need to do a better job:) I know you were so proud of your kids, even though it was sometimes difficult to express, and that you shared a special bond with Ashley. You were a unique lady and will be missed.
Gwen Campbell

Miss you and know you can now take a deep breath with-out pain.

Jerry Bills

I will remember your animated vivacious ways that completely overshadowed your illness. I never remembered that you lived with COPD during the times we chatted together. It was only later when I thought, "Oh, yeah.." Here's to an irrepressible lady!

I am very happy to have met you Kayte. I'm going to miss our talks, they helped me get through my work day. I wish I would have made it back in time to tell you of my trip to Africa. This is a very beautiful picture of you. May God bless you and your family.

You became part of our family when Ashley and Tom were dating. We shared many fun memories, the best were on "girls night out" when you showed us what a good dancer looked like. And you danced your life your way. Go, Girl.
I will never stop thanking you for leaving Ashley with us.

You were wonderfully sweet, kind, and caring to whomever it was you met. You were always willing to share a story and equally willing to hear one. I learned a great deal from your spur of moment history lessons, and they have very much instilled in me the notion that you are never done learning. You were always stubborn - even to the point of trying to convince a chef that his dip did in fact have shrimp in it - but in the end, I think we can all appreciate that it was that fighting spirit of yours that gave us more time to spend with you as you fought a truly debilitating disease. We will always cherish the moments we spent with you and we all love and miss you very much.

You brought light and wisdom to so many and touched the hearts of everyone you met. I'm really going to miss you Grandmere.

Rejoice in your new work in heaven.

I miss you. My mind knows that you are in a better place where there is no pain and you are breathing freely. I understand that, I just wish I could explain it to my heart. There is an empty space in it that nothing will ever fill. I grieve, but I know my tears are for me. Someday we will be together again. Please don't save the sky pieces of the puzzle for me to do... you know how I hate them. Until we meet again, my love will always be with you. xoxoxo

I remember your mom being so kind when I was a child playing with Ashley on
on Cheyenne Mountain. I wish you all well. You were lucky to have such a great mother. Love Mimi Hassel Fisher