Kathy was born in Wayne, Nebraska on August 27, 1937 to Clifford and Luella Dahl.
Kathy and Ted met later in life but they easily fell in love with each other. In their 18 years together they discovered Colorado: hiking, walking, camping, and trips to the mountains. At home they enjoyed music, nature programs, and Steve Harvey. Their favorite meal together was mostly Ted cooking up some of the best corned beef & cabbage, a pot of stew, variety of salads, and a juicy filet mignon.
In the last five years of their life, as her health began to fail, Ted was right there by her side feeding her, caring for her, and loving her until she passed with Ted holding her hand on April 26, 2021.