2021 at the age of 69.
Kathy was born in Brighton, Colorado on May 14, 1951. She was raised on the Bernhardt family farm
with her three sisters, Betty Ann, LaRene and Arthea. She graduated from Weld Central High School in
1969. Kathy went on to complete her bachelor’s degree at Colorado State University, and then her
Master of Education at Arizona State University in 2011.
After relocating to Arizona in 1989, she began her career in Information Technology at Arizona State
University. She retired after 25 years, having made many good friends during her time there.
Kathy enjoyed many activities, including dancing, attending concerts, participating in music, and
directing choirs. One of her favorite past times was hiking, whether in the Colorado Mountains or the
Arizona desert. She and Gerry, her partner and best friend of 25 years, spent many hours enjoying the
beauty of Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Kathy will be greatly missed by: Gerry Foley, her daughter Kay Lene Franklin, step daughters Margaret
and Patricia, and sisters LaRene and Arthea. She was an important fixture in the lives of her nieces and
nephews: Linda, Jeneane, Gene, Randy and Roger. Also, her grand-daughter Avery, great nephews
James “Daniel”, Troy , and great nieces Eibhleann and Eleanor. She was preceded in death by her
parents Anna and Arthur, sister Betty Ann.and great nephew J.D. Haney.
A service to celebrate the joy Kathy brought to the world during her life will be held Thursday April 8 th ,
2021, with viewing from 1:00 to 1:30 and service at 1:30 at John Calvin Presbyterian Church 1130 E
Broadway Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119.
Memorial Donations may be made to Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E Arboretum Way Superior,
Arizona 85173 or John Calvin Presbyterian Church, P O Box 5307 Apache Junction, AZ 85178
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