Katherine Thompson
Our dearly loved Kathy, age 47, of Mendota Heights, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center after a courageous and inspirational 14-month battle with a bacterial infection. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Marge Stender (White Bear Lake) and Leo and Kate Mileski (Milwaukee).
Kathy is survived by her parents, Bruce and Kaye Lee Stender, husband Robert, her precious dachshunds Greta and Jack and brothers Thomas (Mimi), and Michael, and sister Laura (Brad) ,Brother-in-Law Joff,MD (Maria), and Sister-in-Law Kim Snyder(Cam) and 11nieces and nephews, JB, Bailey and Cici Stender; Kate and Will Johnson; Andrew, Annika, Luke and Noah Thompson; Logan and Brennan Snyder.
Katherine Ann Stender was born October 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Bruce and Kaye Stender. Kathy was born with Transposition of the Great Vessels, a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery at birth plus another major heart surgery at age 3. The Stender family moved to Duluth in 1975. Aside from frequent heart arrhythmia and medical and surgical procedures Kathy enjoyed an active near normal life. She graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and Duluth Marshall High School in 1991. Kathy took her famous smile and zest for life to St. Mary's University in Winona, MN where she graduated in 1995 and she took her first job as an Admission Counselor for St. Mary's. Following 7 years on the road, Kathy spent 5 years at St. Thomas University in fund raising.
Kathy married Robert "Bob" Thompson in 2006 and settled in Mendota Heights, MN. Kathy has inspired everyone she's ever known by her vibrant energy and her ability to transform any event into a memorable social outing. Kathy never took a day for granted (maybe because of her heart condition). Kathy loved to travel with Bob hitting 20 European Countries in 6 trips plus 46 states. Kathy loved to go to Destin, Florida to visit her family. Kathy was a fabulous Aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. She has been so proud and overjoyed to watch them all grow into wonderful young adults. Kathy absolutely cherished her friendships from childhood to college to jobs to volunteering to her neighborhood. She was embraced by her dear close friends, "Kathy's Warriors." Kathy would be considered the glue that held many relationships together.
Kathy was an avid volunteer and advocate for those in need. She volunteered with our church St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Dorothy Day, Zonta International and her favorite organization Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease.
Our dearly loved Kathy, age 47, of Mendota Heights, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center after a courageous and inspirational 14-month battle with a bacterial infection. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Marge Stender (White Bear Lake) and Leo and Kate Mileski (Milwaukee).
Kathy is survived by her parents, Bruce and Kaye Lee Stender, husband Robert, her precious dachshunds Greta and Jack and brothers Thomas (Mimi), and Michael, and sister Laura (Brad) ,Brother-in-Law Joff,MD (Maria), and Sister-in-Law Kim Snyder(Cam) and 11nieces and nephews, JB, Bailey and Cici Stender; Kate and Will Johnson; Andrew, Annika, Luke and Noah Thompson; Logan and Brennan Snyder.
Katherine Ann Stender was born October 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Bruce and Kaye Stender. Kathy was born with Transposition of the Great Vessels, a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery at birth plus another major heart surgery at age 3. The Stender family moved to Duluth in 1975. Aside from frequent heart arrhythmia and medical and surgical procedures Kathy enjoyed an active near normal life. She graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and Duluth Marshall High School in 1991. Kathy took her famous smile and zest for life to St. Mary's University in Winona, MN where she graduated in 1995 and she took her first job as an Admission Counselor for St. Mary's. Following 7 years on the road, Kathy spent 5 years at St. Thomas University in fund raising.
Kathy married Robert "Bob" Thompson in 2006 and settled in Mendota Heights, MN. Kathy has inspired everyone she's ever known by her vibrant energy and her ability to transform any event into a memorable social outing. Kathy never took a day for granted (maybe because of her heart condition). Kathy loved to travel with Bob hitting 20 European Countries in 6 trips plus 46 states. Kathy loved to go to Destin, Florida to visit her family. Kathy was a fabulous Aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. She has been so proud and overjoyed to watch them all grow into wonderful young adults. Kathy absolutely cherished her friendships from childhood to college to jobs to volunteering to her neighborhood. She was embraced by her dear close friends, "Kathy's Warriors." Kathy would be considered the glue that held many relationships together.
Kathy was an avid volunteer and advocate for those in need. She volunteered with our church St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Dorothy Day, Zonta International and her favorite organization Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease.
Katherine Thompson
Our dearly loved Kathy, age 47, of Mendota Heights, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center after a courageous and inspirational 14-month battle with a bacterial infection. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Marge Stender (White Bear Lake) and Leo and Kate Mileski (Milwaukee).
Kathy is survived by her parents, Bruce and Kaye Lee Stender, husband Robert, her precious dachshunds Greta and Jack and brothers Thomas (Mimi), and Michael, and sister Laura (Brad) ,Brother-in-Law Joff,MD (Maria), and Sister-in-Law Kim Snyder(Cam) and 11nieces and nephews, JB, Bailey and Cici Stender; Kate and Will Johnson; Andrew, Annika, Luke and Noah Thompson; Logan and Brennan Snyder.
Katherine Ann Stender was born October 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Bruce and Kaye Stender. Kathy was born with Transposition of the Great Vessels, a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery at birth plus another major heart surgery at age 3. The Stender family moved to Duluth in 1975. Aside from frequent heart arrhythmia and medical and surgical procedures Kathy enjoyed an active near normal life. She graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and Duluth Marshall High School in 1991. Kathy took her famous smile and zest for life to St. Mary's University in Winona, MN where she graduated in 1995 and she took her first job as an Admission Counselor for St. Mary's. Following 7 years on the road, Kathy spent 5 years at St. Thomas University in fund raising.
Kathy married Robert "Bob" Thompson in 2006 and settled in Mendota Heights, MN. Kathy has inspired everyone she's ever known by her vibrant energy and her ability to transform any event into a memorable social outing. Kathy never took a day for granted (maybe because of her heart condition). Kathy loved to travel with Bob hitting 20 European Countries in 6 trips plus 46 states. Kathy loved to go to Destin, Florida to visit her family. Kathy was a fabulous Aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. She has been so proud and overjoyed to watch them all grow into wonderful young adults. Kathy absolutely cherished her friendships from childhood to college to jobs to volunteering to her neighborhood. She was embraced by her dear close friends, "Kathy's Warriors." Kathy would be considered the glue that held many relationships together.
Kathy was an avid volunteer and advocate for those in need. She volunteered with our church St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Dorothy Day, Zonta International and her favorite organization Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease.
Our dearly loved Kathy, age 47, of Mendota Heights, passed away at the University of Minnesota Medical Center after a courageous and inspirational 14-month battle with a bacterial infection. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Marge Stender (White Bear Lake) and Leo and Kate Mileski (Milwaukee).
Kathy is survived by her parents, Bruce and Kaye Lee Stender, husband Robert, her precious dachshunds Greta and Jack and brothers Thomas (Mimi), and Michael, and sister Laura (Brad) ,Brother-in-Law Joff,MD (Maria), and Sister-in-Law Kim Snyder(Cam) and 11nieces and nephews, JB, Bailey and Cici Stender; Kate and Will Johnson; Andrew, Annika, Luke and Noah Thompson; Logan and Brennan Snyder.
Katherine Ann Stender was born October 22, 1972 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Bruce and Kaye Stender. Kathy was born with Transposition of the Great Vessels, a congenital heart defect that required emergency heart surgery at birth plus another major heart surgery at age 3. The Stender family moved to Duluth in 1975. Aside from frequent heart arrhythmia and medical and surgical procedures Kathy enjoyed an active near normal life. She graduated from Holy Rosary Grade School and Duluth Marshall High School in 1991. Kathy took her famous smile and zest for life to St. Mary's University in Winona, MN where she graduated in 1995 and she took her first job as an Admission Counselor for St. Mary's. Following 7 years on the road, Kathy spent 5 years at St. Thomas University in fund raising.
Kathy married Robert "Bob" Thompson in 2006 and settled in Mendota Heights, MN. Kathy has inspired everyone she's ever known by her vibrant energy and her ability to transform any event into a memorable social outing. Kathy never took a day for granted (maybe because of her heart condition). Kathy loved to travel with Bob hitting 20 European Countries in 6 trips plus 46 states. Kathy loved to go to Destin, Florida to visit her family. Kathy was a fabulous Aunt to 11 nieces and nephews. She has been so proud and overjoyed to watch them all grow into wonderful young adults. Kathy absolutely cherished her friendships from childhood to college to jobs to volunteering to her neighborhood. She was embraced by her dear close friends, "Kathy's Warriors." Kathy would be considered the glue that held many relationships together.
Kathy was an avid volunteer and advocate for those in need. She volunteered with our church St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, Dorothy Day, Zonta International and her favorite organization Camp Odayin, a camp for kids with heart disease.
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