Mary Kathryn Withrow

Mary Kathryn Withrow

1929-2020

Mary Kathryn Withrow ( Holsapple/ Shake), was born in Washington, Indiana, on Dec. 23, 1929, to Emmett and Mary Luona Holsapple. She had a big brother William (Billy), who preceded her in death; they were very close and shared many fun memories.

Mary went by many names. Most people called her Katie, however her husband, Dale Withrow, introduced her as “My

Bride” for 53 years. Katie moved to California in 1951 and became a fashion model, which kept her busy for 40 years! She was involved in the Mannequins Association and could often be seen in the newspaper, on the runway, or in a Princess Cruise Catalog. In 1953 Katie went to Catalina and fell in love with Dale. He was working at the St. Catherine Hotel in Avalon during his summer holiday. They married on February 14, 1954. People say that Katie and Dale were lucky because they got to marry the love of their lives! Soon afterward their daughters Luana Rose and Tina Rae arrived. Mama and Daddy brought the girls up in a traditional, loving home. Family, fun, and vacation were always at the top of their list. Returning to Avalon was a yearly event, along with road trips to Indiana, and visiting lakes to camp and water ski. In her later years, Katie took several trips to Europe, Italy being her favorite destination.

Katie loved to sing and be involved in anything musical. She attended and performed at LBCC for many years. She moved to Leisure World in 2011. Katie was patient, generous, silly, faithful, encouraging, kind and gave unconditional love to all.

Katie’s husband Dale passed away in 2007, and her daughter Luana in 2012. Katie is survived and missed by her daughter, Tina Rae; her granddaughter, Jenna Rose; Jenna’s husband, Dennis Masuda; her great-grandchildren Reese and Raiden; and her son in law Jeff Hutton. At 90 years young she has a long list of extended family and friends who love and adore her.