1935-2024
Katherine “Kathy” “Kayo” Louise Elliott, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was 89 years old.
Kathy was born on April 1st, 1935, in Tulalip, WA, to William and Katherine Campbell. She grew up on the reservation and in Tacoma,WA, where she graduated from Lincoln High School.She worked for 32 years as a printing press operator at West Coast Grocery. Kathy was a hardworking and independent woman, and she was able to retire in 1997 and pursue more of the things she loved to do. She enjoyed dining out and there was almost never a wrong time for ice cream. One of Kathy’s largest passions was garage sales.She always found the best deals and displayed her thoughtfulness when most of the items she purchased were for others. She was a constant presence in our lives, always there to celebrate birthdays, holidays, graduations and all of life’s special moments. Kathy’s kindness and generosity were unmatched.
Kathy had a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren,with whom she had a special bond. She was a GREAT friend, confidant,bold yet silly individual and the strongest supporter one could find.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Katherine Campbell, herson Patrick “Todd” Elliott, siblings Jeanette, Sandy, Joan,Russell, Helen, and Don and her grandson Jonathan Borchers.
Kathy is survived by her children Chris (Larry), Randy and Lauri (Jon); brothers Walt, John and Charlie;grandchildren Dawn, Jonyne, Kelsey, Julie, Kaylene, Patrick, Jr.; 12 great grandchildren; 2great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Kathy was also very fortunate to be reunited later in life with two children she placed for adoption, Walt Sutterfield and Chloe Haberlock.
Kathy was a strong-willed and devoted mother,sister, daughter,friend, aunt, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
“In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, no one else will ever fill.”
A memorial celebration will be held on October 26th, 2024 at 11:00 A M at the Tulalip Gathering Hall on the Tulalip Indian Reservation.