Dec. 12, 1919 – March 22, 2013
Katherine (Kate) was born to Elmer & Emma Engleman in East St Louis, Illinois. She and husband Tony Reed, who preceded her in death, lived in Illinois all their lives until Katherine moved to Oregon in 2001. Katherine’s profession was as an elementary school teacher for over 30 years. Her philosophy of life led her to continuous learning, playing, and helping others. She had served as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and her Methodist church (Tigard and Illinois), mentored a high school student, and along with her husband had served as a parent to a foreign exchange student for a year. Katherine loved watching spectator sports and had been personally active all her life in swimming, golf, bridge, cooking, knitting, quilting & sewing. Her most recent activities had been writing her memoirs, watching the stock market, and mastering the computer. Katherine’s travels took her to Egypt, China, Europe, Mexico and many parts of the US. Katherine is survived by son Thomas (Patricia) Reed of Hinsdale, IL daughter Martina (Marvin) Bowman of Tigard, grandchildren Abigail & Matthew Bowman, three nieces & two nephews and their families. Katherine’s brother, Byron, predeceased her during her childhood. Katherine will be remembered for her spunk, wit, and perseverance. Her favorite saying was, “Do your best with what you’ve got”, and she truly meant it. A celebration of Katherine’s life is pending at the Tigard United Methodist Church. Memorials or remembrances in Katherine’s name may be made to: HouseCall Providers, 5100 SW Macadam, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97239 (971)202-5500 or online at www.housecallproviders.org.
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