She married William Misrasi on January 6, 1946. They had five children, William Misrasi, Jr., Kathy Anderson, John Misrasi, Randolph Misrasi and Thomas
Misrasi (who passed away shortly after birth). After many years of marriage, they divorced. Kathy then met Larry DeGunia and they were married on February 12, 1977. They adopted a daughter, Lisa Dawn, shortly afterward. Kathy was blessed to and greatly enjoyed being a mother and wife to her family for many years.
For a few years she had the opportunity to work at the Safeway in Tremonton, UT. She loved her job and the people there came to know and love her. She made many life-long friends during her time there. Later on, she also tended children in her home in West Valley City, UT, for a few years. A calling she
truly enjoyed. Kathy loved children and cherished being able to care for them.
Kathleen loved to travel with Larry in their motor home and they took many cross-country trips. Some took them as far as New York and Canada so Larry could continue gathering information for his family history work. She also kept a number of journals and books full of her own history that she loved to read and share with family. They captured memories and pictures were, and always will be, a treasure now and for generations to come. Kathy is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved her Savior and introduced all of her children to Him. She loved to be in the outdoors taking in the beauty of the mountains, the sweet smells of the trees and flowers and watching things grow and bloom. She was always amazed by all the beauty that surrounded her. She loved each season and always embraced the changing from one to the next.
Kathleen is survived by four children, Bill Misrasi, John Misrasi, Kathy Anderson, and Lisa DeGunia, and their spouses; two brothers, Robert and David Richardson; and a sister, Rhea Christensen, their spouses; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Cleopha Cogdill, Melba Beemus, Lavern Tanner, and Ilene Richardson; four brothers, Jed Richardson, Oscar Richardson, Alden Richardson, and Merlyn Richardson; two sons, Thomas Misrasi and Randy Misrasi.
Viewings will be held Sunday June 4, 2017 at Funeral services will be held Monday, June 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan North 2nd Ward Church House, 4270 South Falcon Street, West Valley City, UT.
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