Katherine’s peas are blooming in the garden today. She planted them late because it was cold and wet, 2 weeks after St. Patrick’s Day. Her peas, potatoes, beans, and onions, all well on their way, will nourish someone else this year. Her flowers will continue to bloom everlasting.
Katherine was born in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 19, 1916. Her father Willis S. Webb was a Baptist minister, and her mother Julia M. Webb was a biologist and botanist. She spent her grade school years in Toledo, Ohio. When she was 11 they moved to Franklin, Ohio, where she finished high school. As did both her parents, she attended Denison University in Granville. After graduating she took classes at the Toledo Art Institute. During the war she worked for the Akron Area Council Girl Scouts, and was Director at Camp Ledgewood in the summers.
Katherine married Earl H. Foote on December 27, 1950. Katherine’s parents and Earl’s parents all attended Denison University. Katherine and Earl knew each other from childhood, and met again after the war. They settled in Rootstown in 1952, where they raised 3 children, cows, ponies, vegetables, and flowers, and trees. After the children left the nest, Katherine and Earl had time for a small business or two, some continental and world travel, visiting with friends and families, volunteer and church work, and even some time for rest.
Katherine is pre-deceased by her husband Earl and daughter Katherine. She is survived by sons William and Thomas, spouses Tim, Donna, and Luzia, grandchildren Zachary, Nathaniel, Alaya, Katie, Martin, Karin and Heidi, and 4 great-grandchildren, Natalia, Julia, Samarra, and Cameron.
Calling hours are Sunday June 12, 2011 3:00-6:00 pm. Funeral service is Monday June 13, 2011 at 11:00 am. Both will be held at the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Rootstown, 4022 SR 44, Rootstown, Ohio 44272.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. Memorial donations may be made to the church organ fund.
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