Hello Kathy, I'm glad I met you while I could. I pray that you knew Jesus, so that I can see you again one day. Fill my cup has now become my favorite song because it reminds me of you. Just so you know, I'm now going to Victory Baptist as my new school, I like it a lot. I go to their church too. They talk about Revelation, how the end will happen, and how to follow God. The Lord has guided me through this. I'm sad I couldn't come say goodbye for the last time, but I'm glad my dad did. I love you, and I miss you ❤️
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I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Kathy and I met at Scripps College and shared a lot of laughs. I had the good fortune to meet her husband and children on a trip to Colorado. My heart breaks for her entire family. The world has lost a generous and loving spirit.
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I met Kathy in 1973 when our daughter, Susan Riker, moved with our family to London from Brussels, and enrolled at the American School in London . They were both 15 and met as "expats" in a new and strange country. During the first few weeks of classes, Susan brought home a "friend", Kathy Moscovoy, to make brownies for a bake sale to raise money for the Madrigal Singers of ASL (made up of male and female voices) to travel to other American Schools in Europe to perform. This was the beginning of an extraordinary friendship shared by our entire family, and lasted a lifetime. The girls studied together, sang and traveled together, went to pubs Friday nights with their madrigal group, and as Kathy was a cheerleader their friendship circle widened to include the basketball team. Their Senior year they were in the musical SOUND OF MUSIC and the director needed six men dancers to waltz in the Ballroom Scene. Kathy and Susan - resourceful as ever - approached the basketball team and talked them into coming to the house and they would teach them how to dance Everyone agreed - the show should go to Broadway, Three years in London with all its adventures came to an end when they graduated and went off to different universities. They never lost contact; they shared ongoing life experiences; supporting each other at every turn, and until now were always "there" for each other. Kathy was one in a million, and there's a bright new star in the sky today.
....ann riker
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I only met Kathy once. Her sister is my friend. Kathy was cycling along the road in Trout Lake, Washington. Not only was she beautiful, but her warmth radiated and lit up the day in a remarkable way.
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I am sending my condolences, prayers, and love to Kathy's family and friends. I wish I could be with you at the service, but I will be with you in spirit. Kathy has always been a bright shining light in the world. I feel blessed to have met her more than 30 years ago through her childhood friend (and my best friend), Susan Riker. I treasure my time with Kathy and appreciate her wisdom, love for life, family and friends, and connection to nature. I love how Kathy started most conversations with an update on her garden or some gorgeous flower she'd seen. I have always felt light and love emanating from her smile. I loved my time with Kathy when Susan gathered friends together at Ivaledge. A few years ago when Susan invited Kathy, Mavis, and me to join a weekly coaching group, it was a triple blessing because I got to see Kathy every week on Zoom and hear her words of wisdom and her questions about life. I treasure those moments and am grateful to Susan for connecting me with Kathy. I am most grateful for the times we all shared. Kathy will be missed by all of us.
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Kathy, I loved meeting you at Ivalege and taking long walks with you. We talked so easily about so many things ... the who-done-it BBC movies we liked, about your wonderful children, about your ideas for kids books. Thinking of you now.
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We met as teenagers over 50 years ago and our friendship continued even though we were on different continents. I’m so glad we managed a visit last spring. I will miss you forever dearest Kathy. XXX
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We have been blessed to be Kathy’s backyard neighbors for the almost 17 years that we’ve lived in Bow Mar. Our first introduction to living here was this radiant, petite blonde with energy to spare, coming to introduce herself and to make sure we knew she was there for anything we needed. We have cherished the time we’ve had as the O’Dells’ neighbors, and feel a giant hole in our hearts, missing Kathy and her ever-present light and joy. We will be forever grateful for the permanent and indelible mark she has made on our lives - and for the endless memories we have that make us smile and our hearts full with emotion, knowing how very lucky we were to have had Kathy grace our lives with her positive energy, winning smile and spiritual strength. Our hearts go out to her dear family, her amazing kids, her closest friends. It is truly hard to believe she is no longer on this earth, but we know she is with each of us in spirit, and will live on in the lives of all whom she touched.
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My condolences to Kathy’s family and loved ones. I went to college with Kathy at Scripps College, and lived in the same dorm with her for a few years. She was so kind and beautiful, and radiant. I am happy to know that she had such a wonderful life with her family, and pursued work in children’s education, and her interests in art, gardening, spirituality and helping others. Truly remarkable. May she rest in peace.
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Kathy was so very special. Her bright light and kindness radiated to everyone who met her. I feel so fortunate to have known Kathy and our kids will fondly remember her as “their favorite substitute teacher.” What a beautiful and powerful message of the importance in kindness that I will do my best to display and fondly remember Kathy.
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I saw Kathy this summer at the beach and she looked wonderful, and often saw her as always walking a dog. She made meals for a beloved neighbor and friend regularly after our friend's husband died. She was just caring and generous. We also both subbed in public schools and she was very encouraging.
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Kathy's enthusiasm for life and her love for others was the hallmark of every moment in our 20+ year friendship. She was kind and thoughtful, warm and loving, and incredibly loyal. There are so few people who love with the depth that she loved. I'm so glad to have been blessed by her friendship and love--I'm better because I was loved by her. Holly and Nick, your mom was so incredibly proud of both of you and she adored you with every ounce of her being. I know how deeply you miss her and how she did not want to leave you. Because you were so well loved by her, you carry her with you every day and she lives on through each of you. May God comfort you and bring you peace. Love you both, Sara
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Dear Kathy, I will always remember your courage and hope as you faced your illness. You astounded me with your constant messages of joy, whether you were describing the huge crop of tulip bulbs you had just planted, or the visit to your property by artists who wanted to create there, or the ornaments on your Christmas tree, or some lesson you had taken from a chance meeting with a friend or stranger. Your resilience didn't entirely surprise me. I remember how you bounced back from setbacks in college, years ago, as if your spirit was somehow drawn to the sunshine beyond the clouds. But what I remember most is that you shared your struggles and fears with the people who loved you. You let us love you and walk with you, as best we could, on your hard journey. I thank you for that, and I take that simple act of generosity as the most valuable lesson you taught.
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I first met Kathy when I had the privilege of having Holly and Nick in third grade. She was an amazing mother and always modeled “the love of learning” for her famiy. We became dear friends at that time. Then Kathy began subbing for me whenever she could. My students loved her energy and her positivity……I knew my students were in great hands whenever she came into my classroom. After I retired, we’d meet for an occasional lunch to”catch up” on life❤️. I shall miss my dear friend. Pam Nordine
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Oh sweet Kathy, we were students together at the university of Colorado becoming teachers and went on that crazy geology field trip to get our science credit, so many laughs under the stars. And then we both moved to Seattle area and connected again with our little kids. I’m so grateful to have had your positive energy and faith in my life. You my dear will soar with the angels, as you are one. I love you❤️. Renee’
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