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- Bio: Kathryn “Kathie” Watts, 87, passed away March 20, 2020 at her home.
- Kathie was born February 8, 1933 to Fred and Kathryn Oliphant in Des Moines. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950 and Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in 1955.
- Kathie was a pharmacist at Park Avenue Drug Store as well as various other places.
- She married Robert “Bob” Watts on January 11, 1953 in Des Moines at First Lutheran Church, now known as Capitol Hill Lutheran Church.
- Kathie was a member of the Des Moines Area Council for International Understanding.
- She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, traveling and camping.
- Kathie is survived by her daughter, Chris (Jack) Steingrabe; son, Brian Watts; grandchildren, Katie Steingrabe and John Steingrabe; and her brother, Fred (Brents) Oliphant.
- She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carolyn Ritchie and her husband, Robert “Bob” Watts.
- Due to limitations on gatherings, a private family service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home followed by burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A picnic celebrating Kathie’s life will be held at a later date.
- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Public Television or the Animal Rescue League.
- Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
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