Kathryn Kay Garrity, 72, Thousand Oaks (CA)

By Mitchell Now September 13, 2023 10:21 am

Kathryn Kay Garrity, age 72, of Thousand Oaks, CA died Sunday, August 6, 2023 at her home under hospice care. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell, SD.

Survivors include her sister, Nancy Kulpaca, sister/friend Nancy Jo Ramesbothom, her son, Austin Stover, her niece Tonya Kulpaca and children, Taylor and Travis, her nephew and wife, Steve and Jennifer Kulpaca and sons, Trent, Tristan, and Trevor, cousins on the Taylor and Pueppke sides of the family, and the many acquaintances she met during her working years. Her beautiful smile and happy and positive attitude, along with her strong work ethic, will always be remembered.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Harvey Pueppke, brother-in-law, Don Kulpaca, and many other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, it is requested donations be sent to the American Cancer Society.

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