in San Mateo, CA, to Donald and Elizabeth L. Gaylord and moved to Seattle with her family in 1958.
In addition to her career as a claims supervisor for numerous medical insurance companies, Kathy
actively pursued various hobbies, including bowling, gardening and geneology. She supported
numerous local charities, helped privately feed the homeless and will be remembered as a fiercely
independent woman with a big heart.
Katharyn was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Elizabeth L. Gaylord, and three brothers,
Robert L. Gaylord, Gerald E. McKenna and Timothy B. Brandeburg. She leaves behind her daughter
Donna Adams (Jeff) and three sisters, Penelope E. Schwartz (Jon), Barbara B. Woods (Randy) and
Deborah B. Brice.
At Katharyn’s request, no formal services will be held.