Katherine “Kathy” Ann Wagner, 74, of Centralia, Wash., passed away at 3:59 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born July 18, 1944, in Portland, Ore., the daughter of Darrol and Leona Wilcox.
Kathy graduated from Centralia High School in 1962. She married Richard Lee Wagner April 18, 1964, in Centralia, Wash. At age 33, she decided to return to school, attending Highline College where she earned her associates degree in library sciences. Kathy worked the next 26 years as a medical science librarian for Providence Health and Services, at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett and Providence St. Peter Hospital in Lacey, retiring in 2006.
She loved to quilt, knit, crochet, sew, garden and swim. Kathy and Rich always opened their home to any guest that would arrive and they truly enjoyed the company of others. She loved spending time with her family and many friends, all of whom were such a great comfort in her final days.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Lila Daniels and Mary Lou Lange.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Rich Wagner; brother, Darrol Wilcox Jr. (Leanne); daughter, Christine Leis (Patrick); son, Douglas Wagner (Julie); 7 grandchildren whom she was so proud of, Chris Leis (Heather), Danielle Stephens (Brett), William Wagner (Kelsea), Lacie Grissom (John), Bailey Wagner (Phillip), Lori Wagner and Dylan Jackson (Alyssa); 11 great-grandchildren whom she truly adored, Cooper, Wyatt, Kyler, Cole, Emery, Syrenity, Jace, Elaina, Kade, Brooke and Daxton; and she has many nieces and nephews whom she also loved so much.
A public memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Newell-Hoerling’s in Centralia, Wash., with a private family graveside service preceding. Kathy’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
