Kathleen Ann Hert Obituary (2023)

Kathleen "Kathy" Hert, 74, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Cottage in the Meadow Hospice. She was born on June 11, 1949, in Yakima, Washington, to George and Mary Johnson. She spent her entire life in Yakima, graduating from Davis High School, raising her family, and working for Kwik Loc Corp. What she loved most in life was to spend time with her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandson. She loved taking them to The Dollar Store! She was always so thoughtful and sent them cards for every occasion. She was also "grandma" to many of the neighbor children as well. She loved to garden, and she always kept a tidy house. She was a giver and always put everyone before herself. She is survived by her daughters, Shannon Niles and Michelle Hert, her grandchildren, Kimberlee Niles, Mikaela McKirdy, Evan Niles, Sarah Roberts, Brianna Niles and Hailee Hert, her great-grandson, Barrett Boyles, her brother, John (Ginger) Johnson, her nieces, Brandi Mather and Emily Torres, and ex-husband, William Hert. She is preceded in death by her son, William "Billy" Hert Jr., her parents, George and Mary Johnson, and her dear friend, Mona Weaver. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cottage in the Meadow Hospice and her caregiver, Maricela "Mary." Per Kathys request, no public service will be held. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.