1915
Katherine
2008
Katherine Robeson
August 7, 1915 — April 27, 2008
Katherine (Kay) Willard Robeson, 92, passed away April 27, 2008, at Kansas City Hospice House after a brief illness.
She had resided at Claridge Court, Prairie Village, since 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mark D. Robeson, Sr., and her daughter Judith Katherine Robeson. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel F. Robeson (and Sherri), of Leawood and Mark D. Robeson, Jr., of Los Angeles, and four grandchildren, Mark D. Robeson, III (and Dustie) of Moraga, California, Daniel F. Robeson, Jr. (and Laura) of Prairie Village and Hayley E. Robeson Stepp of Overland Park and Katherine Marie Robeson of Los Angeles. Kay was also blessed with four great grandchildren.
Kay was born August 7, 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri, where she resided her entire life. She graduated from University of Kansas in 1937, then married her college sweetheart, Mark D. Robeson, and worked as a social worker for Mattie Rhodes Center until 1942. She was active in many community causes, and in 1951 was a founder of the Johnson County Library System. She was fondly referred to as the mother of the Johnson County Library. She had been an enthusiastic member of The Village Presbyterian Church since 1960 and with her husband Mark, helped found the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, Orlando, Florida. She and Mark were members of Mission Hills Country Club for 40 years and Bay Hill Country Club in Orlando, Florida. She had recently been recognized by her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, for her 75 years of membership and support. She enjoyed her family most of all, and also enjoyed gardening, reading, golf and international travel. Kay was a loving mother, and her friendship was valued by her many longtime friends. She was known for her kind and loving ways.
Memorial services will be held Friday, May 2nd at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be the evening prior from 5-7 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Johnson County Library Foundation or Kansas City Hospice House.
She had resided at Claridge Court, Prairie Village, since 1997. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Mark D. Robeson, Sr., and her daughter Judith Katherine Robeson. She is survived by her two sons, Daniel F. Robeson (and Sherri), of Leawood and Mark D. Robeson, Jr., of Los Angeles, and four grandchildren, Mark D. Robeson, III (and Dustie) of Moraga, California, Daniel F. Robeson, Jr. (and Laura) of Prairie Village and Hayley E. Robeson Stepp of Overland Park and Katherine Marie Robeson of Los Angeles. Kay was also blessed with four great grandchildren.
Kay was born August 7, 1915 in Kansas City, Missouri, where she resided her entire life. She graduated from University of Kansas in 1937, then married her college sweetheart, Mark D. Robeson, and worked as a social worker for Mattie Rhodes Center until 1942. She was active in many community causes, and in 1951 was a founder of the Johnson County Library System. She was fondly referred to as the mother of the Johnson County Library. She had been an enthusiastic member of The Village Presbyterian Church since 1960 and with her husband Mark, helped found the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, Orlando, Florida. She and Mark were members of Mission Hills Country Club for 40 years and Bay Hill Country Club in Orlando, Florida. She had recently been recognized by her sorority, Pi Beta Phi, for her 75 years of membership and support. She enjoyed her family most of all, and also enjoyed gardening, reading, golf and international travel. Kay was a loving mother, and her friendship was valued by her many longtime friends. She was known for her kind and loving ways.
Memorial services will be held Friday, May 2nd at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Rd., Prairie Village. Burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be the evening prior from 5-7 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Johnson County Library Foundation or Kansas City Hospice House.
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