Katherine Kay Blauer

BURLEY – Katherine Kay Blauer, 62-year-old Burley resident, passed away Feb. 7, 2019, in an automobile accident.

Kathy was born August 21, 1956, to Cecil Frank and Stella Muriel Cole Blauer. She graduated from Burley High School, Ricks College and Brigham Young University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Kathy enjoyed playing in the band in high school and enjoyed participating and competing with them.

After receiving her education, she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Houston Mission and appreciated the many experiences she had while serving. When she returned from that mission, she taught elementary school in Burley, Murtaugh, Malta, and in Utah. She appreciated teaching the children and put all her heart into helping her students enjoy school. Kathy taught school for 29 years. In 2012, she left her employment in Utah and came back to Burley to move in and help her aging parents.

Kathy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and enjoyed participating in the various callings she received. Whenever she got a new calling, she put her whole heart into it and gave it all she had. She enjoyed family history and reading and learning about her ancestors. She loved her family and looked forward to spending time with all of them, especially her nieces and nephews. Family reunions were always enjoyable occasions. Kathy loved camping in the mountains and spending time in nature. She was an avid reader.

Kathy is survived by her brother, Michael (Shauna) Blauer; sister-in-law, Kathryn Kidd Blauer (Lynn - deceased); nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Larry) Herem, Mindy (Rick) Thompson, Christopher (Amanda) Blauer, Curtis Blauer, Jackie (Eric) Schlerf, Jacob (Melanie) Blauer, Ryan (Libby) Blauer, Wendi (Brian) Taylor, Lisa (Trevor) Spence, Becki (Travis) Mumford, Shawn (Sarah) Corbridge; and 28 grand-nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Merle Blauer; three brothers, Lynn, Bruce, and Curtis; and a sister-in-law, Leslie Blauer.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - View 1st Ward, 490 E. 550 S., of Burley, with Bishop Willie Heward officiating. Burial follow in the View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, February 15 at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E 16th St. in Burley and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. preceding the services at the Church.

We appreciate everyone’s love and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, contributions could be made to the missionary fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.