Kathryn Ann VENABLES Obituary (1944

Kathryn "Kathy" "Kaki" (Bledsoe) Venables, a longtime resident of Moxee and Yakima, passed away, after a short battle with cancer. Kathy was born on September 5, 1944, in La Junta, Colorado, to Jack and Dixie Bledsoe. The family moved to Moxee/Yakima in 1946, where Kathy and her sisters, Pam and Jackie, and bonus sister, Pearl Aguirre, were raised. Kathy worked in several family-owned businesses in Moxee and Yakima, before attending business school. She used her business skills to work in several office positions, eventually becoming an office manager and comptroller. Kathy married RJ "Dan'' Venables on August 1, 1980, and moved to Eureka, California for Dan's work shortly after. She worked in the sheriff's office and at Humboldt State University, before moving to Huntington Beach, California, when Dan was transferred. Kathy worked for an appraisal firm during her time in SoCal. They were transferred to Henderson, Nevada, and lived there until Dan's death, when Kathy returned to Yakima to be near family. Kathy enjoyed working and being of service. She worked as a court appointed supervisor for family visits until her retirement. Kathy loved visiting with family and friends, bowling, playing bunco, traveling, and her dogs. She loved visits with her nephews, Xander and Brendan, so she could "spoil them rotten" (her words). Kathy had a kind heart and a "spicy" personality, both of which are already missed. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Mickie Bledsoe of Orange County, California; sister and brother-in-law, Pam and Don Laurvick, of Greensboro, Georgia, and their children and grandchildren; her niece, Jocelyn Hernandez and husband Pablo, their sons, Xander and Brendan Hernandez, and Johnny Resendez of Yakima, and her niece, Becca Gamache of Yakima. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Venables, sister, Jackie Gamache, brother-in-law, Stan Gamache, and Pearl Aguirre. The family would like to thank the medical staff at Yakima Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care and support. A very special thank you to Jocelyn Hernandez, Jason Stone, and Cheryl Gamache for their added comfort. In lieu of a service, a celebration of life will be scheduled. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.