Stayton
– Kathie, 75, passed away surrounded by family at her home
in Stayton. She was born on January 30, 1945 to Louis and
Marian Thurber in Klamath Falls. Kathie got her bachelor’s
degree in education from Oregon State University. She
married Wayne Tyler in Roseburg on June, 10, 1967 and they
settled in Stayton raising 2 children together. Kathie was a
dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Her love for teaching lasted for 36 years at St. Mary
Elementary School in Stayton. Her hobbies included her love
for reading.
Kathie is survived by her loving husband: Wayne
Tyler of Stayton; brother: Tom Thurber of Kent, Washington;
and her sister: Luanne Starr of Albany; her children:
Tiffany (Jason) Benson of Columbia, Missouri and Todd
(Christy) Tyler of Denver, Colorado; 7 grand-children:
Kendrick Miotke, Emily Dekanu, Thomas Asher Benson,
Mackenzie Benson, Serena Tyler, Brock Benson and Arianna
Tyler.
Recitation
of Rosary will be Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian
burial will follow at 10:00 am. Contributions can be made to
RSMCS, St. Mary campus. Serving the family, North
Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.
