Kathleen was born to Augustine and Sidney Neblett on September 25, 1937, in Glendale, California. As a child, she enjoyed growing up with her four siblings, sister Jean and brothers Sterling, Bill and Richard. They had an amazing childhood helping their adventurous parents hand-build a home in La Cresenta, California. She loved school and was very athletic.
Kathy met her husband Robert Fairbanks on a blind date at the Rose parade. They married in 1960 and went on to have two children, Karen and Alana.
With her husband (Robert) they lived in Saugus for several years and then moved to Long Beach , California. They found and renovated a beautiful 1937 Spanish home with a garden courtyard, making it their sanctuary. They enjoyed hosting family celebrations and holidays at their home which sometimes included a trip to the beach for an adventure on their sailboat.
Together, with the Scarrott family they started a metallurgical business which was very successful and afforded them the opportunity to enjoy traveling with friends and family, fine dining and helping others.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Kathy also loved gardening, spending time with family and doting on her three grandchildren.
Kathy was known to chat with everyone and always had a smile and a kind word for others. Her fashion sense always included bright colors and it showed in her garden as well. Her joy was infectious. Throughout her life, she held a deep faith in God, which she shared with others.
Kathy joins her beloved husband, Robert in Heaven. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Jim) and Alana (Gerald) and three grandchildren, Kenna, Tyler, and Katy. She is also survived by her sister, Jean Smith , brothers, Sterling (Dorothy) Neblett, Bill (Carol) Neblett, Richard (Georgia) Neblett. Brother in law Bill (Joyce) Fairbanks and Patty Zemke. She was loved by us all and will be deeply missed….
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorialservices.com for the Fairbanks family.
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