Kathleen W. Partin, born Kathleen Faye Willard to Paul Willard Sr and Faye B. Willard in Ogden UT, March 6, 1946, was carried home by her Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
Kathy attended St. Joseph’s Elementary and St. Joseph’s High School, graduating in 1963. Kathy attended Weber College from 1963-1965. She married James E. Winklesky in 1966 and later divorced.
Kathy lived a life of faith. She refused to give up despite challenges and obstacles. She was a wife, sister, mother, aunt and friend, but her proudest title was Grandma to Punky Muffin, K-Bug, Tiny Mite, Tiger Toot and Mya Kate.
She was selfless and generous, patient and loving, strong and wise. She will always be remembered for her infectious smile and zany wit. She was creative and talented and loved to express herself through writing and her uniqueness.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Jennifer Lynn Winklesky, mother Faye and father Paul. She will be greatly missed by husband Miles Shannon Partin, children Christy Henry of Ardmore, OK, Michelle Mann and husband Brad of Gardner, KS, Bradley Winklesky and wife Jamie of Acworth, GA, Jason Smith of Holden, UT, James Judkins of Davenport, IA, brothers Paul Willard and wife Jill of Ogden, UT, Mike Willard and wife Olga of Cave Creek, AZ, grandchildren Autumn and Kayli Henry, Maren and Mya Winklesky and Braden Mann, 1 nephew, 5 nieces and the countless friends whose lives she touched and impacted daily.
The family will be receiving visitors on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home located at 650 Logan Street, Helena, MT. Memorial services will be held Monday, November 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with interment immediately following at Montana State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests donations to be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.
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Rhonda Strainer says
Shannon & Family:
I got to meet and know Kathy through her dear friend (mine too) Jeanne Wolf. The three of us took in a Fall Church Bizarre just a few weeks ago. We had a delightful visit over homemade soup and
pie. Kathy was always interested in all the things that were going on in my life and it was very heartfelt. She always had a smile and a kind word to offer everyone. She didn’t let the adversities in her life keep her from enjoying her passions;family/friends, garage sales, and her cats. I’m so glad that I was afforded the opportunity to be in her company, even if it was just a few times a year. I will miss her! You are in my prayers at this most difficult time.
AMBER MOSPAN says
Kathy was such a wonderful lady. I got to know her at MS yoga over the last few years. Last week she was telling us how much better she was doing walking. I offered to hold the door open as we were leaving yoga and she insisted upon holding it open for me. She also had been so supportive for me in the last month. I quit smoking and every week at yoga she would ask, “Amber, how many days’s now?” I will really miss her. My heart & prayers go out to her family. I’m so glad I had the pleasure of getting to know Kathy. Thank you Kathy for support and being an inspiration to me.
Heather Loving says
Upon rare occasion, we cross paths with those who put others before themselves, and delight in taking time to leave a “God impression” tenderly upon the hearts of those who surround them. Kathy, full of kind words and creativity, made sure that those around her knew that there is a God who considers them special and unique, and well worth His time. I am grateful for the opportunity to have known Kathy, a rare find for certain. Her thoughtfulness and appreciation for life will continue a legacy. May the Lord bring comfort, peace and strength to her family and friends.
Susan Fassbender Plunkett says
Homecoming Queen, class of ’63, and voted the wittiest girl in the class–that was Kathy, a true people person. If you ever hear an angel laugh, you know he’s talking to Kathy. May God bless her family with comfort and peace.
Rhonda Howard says
Kathy is such a wonderful woman of God. I rejoice at the graduation of her dedicated life to heaven. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Chrisy and the girls and all the family. We love you.
Rhonda, Jared and Sarah
Roy and Vickie Miller says
Shannon and family: We are so very sad to hear of Kathy’s passing. We always enjoyed seeing her when we were in Helena; her sense of humor was priceless. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Roy and Vickie Miller
Ken Cook says
Shannon,
It was sad to see the passing of Kathy. I knew her only from the PO windows, but she was always proud, always a sense of humor. I really liked her. You were a lucky man.
Please accept my condolences.
Kim Iker says
I thank God for Kathy’s life, I partake of her beauty and gifts on a daily basis through the life of her daughter Christy. May God wrap his loving arms around your family as you celebrate her…
Love Kim
Connie McEachern says
Shannon and family,
Don and I feel very lucky to have known Kathy!! She was always so fun to be around. I’ll never forget the ‘books’ she would create for everyone. She will truly be missed.
Nancy Geary says
Kathy was great fun to be around; always with a smile and something positive to say. The MS Walk will not be the same without her, but we will all continue to walk in her memory.
Donna Sirucek says
I will always remember Kathy for her smiling face and upbeat personality. I have enjoyed seeing her throughout the years. Shannon you are in my thoughts and prayers.