She was born in Wickenburg, Arizona on March 7, 1949. Katherine graduated from Antioch High School and received a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University where she was a proud member of Kappa Alpha Theta.
Katherine had a career in Elementary Education for numerous schools in the Phoenix Metro Area.
She had a passion for animal protection with a special affinity for cats.
Katherine is survived by her sons Joe Zinger (Amy Zinger) and Jonathan Zinger (Tamanika Zinger). She is also survived by her grandchildren Jonathan, Markus, Cameron, and Charlotte Zinger, as well as her sisters Elizabeth Hutcheson, Mary Jane Burns, and Debbie Raymond.
A memorial service for Katherine will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85206.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Katherine's name to the Arizona Humane Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mariposagardens.com for the Cocroft family.
