than a member of our Foundation's Board of Directors and more
than a tireless advocate for Sequoia Hospital. Kathy knew that a
life lived purposefully could shape those around her for the better.
With a quiet, confident, and elegant grace Kathy devoted her
life to others.
a new mother in our Birth Center. In 1970 she and her husband
Andy welcomed a daughter, Lisa, into the world and in that joyous
moment not only established their own young family, but also forever
joined Sequoia's family. Kathy lived her life always putting family
first, and Sequoia was blessed to be a part of her extended circle.
of Sequoia. Lisa even served as one of Sequoia's "candy stripers" for
a time. However, the depth of their relationship with the hospital
changed in the summer of 1998 when Kathy was diagnosed with
breast cancer. Together with Sequoia's skilled oncology team, Kathy
fought the cancer with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. With
time, and in remission, Kathy could have returned to her life as it
had been before. Instead she chose to dedicate herself to ensuring
that others would always receive the same quality, compassionate
care that she had received at Sequoia Hospital.