Katey was born In Eureka, California and was the daughter of Doris Kildale and Arthur Dewey Niles. She was a graduate of Fortuna High School and the University of California Davis, receiving her PhD. in economics in 1974. She taught at the University of Missouri, the University of Florida, and Kansas State University. She retired in Pompano Beach.
She is survived by 4 daughters: Sharon and Jeff Arey; Karen and Charles Breck; Lauren and Don Peloquin; and Dauren Walker and Ed Thoman; as well as grandsons, Renuka and Andrew Arey, and Brock Peloquin.
Katey received many honors and awards during her professional career. She loved hosting family Christmas, reading, playing Rumicube with friends, traveling to see family and friends, and watching the ocean. She will be greatly missed by all.
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