ROBERTS, Kathrine

Kathrine Bertha Roberts (nee Kenney) October 10, 1932 – December 30, 2024 Kathrine Bertha Roberts passed away peacefully at Claresholm Hospital on December 30, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Clark (Wally Clark), brothers Dr. John Kenney and Tex Kenney, sister-in-law Barbara Kenney (nee Burbank), brother-in-law Dennis Allen, sister-in-law Nadine Kenney (nee Larson), as well as many nieces and nephews who adored their Auntie.
Kathrine was predeceased by her parents Clyde and Ethyl Kenney (nee Ross), brothers Ross and Perry Kenney, sister Dee Allen (nee Kenney), sister-in-law Marge Kenney, and nephews Byron and James Kenney.
Kathrine was born and raised in Lethbridge and enjoyed a life that allowed her to see the world! The family lived in Montreal from 1943-45, assisting with the war effort, after which they returned to Lethbridge. 10 years later Kathrine began nursing training at St. Michael’s in Lethbridge but withdrew upon her marriage to Jack Roberts in 1956. Soon they welcomed their pride and joy, Melissa, in 1960. Following three years living in Ghana while Jack taught school, the family returned to Canada and resided in Victoria. Kathrine fulfilled her dream of obtaining a degree in Education at the University of Victoria, and eventually a master’s degree. Following a few years teaching in Victoria, Kathrine returned to Lethbridge and ultimately had a long and distinguished career teaching Special Education in Lethbridge Public school system.
Following her retirement from teaching, Kathrine parlayed her long-time interest in Antiques and Collectables into a business, opening a shop in Claresholm and then in an historic building in Fort Macleod. She enjoyed her final thirty-two years living in the town she loved, Claresholm.
Kathrine enjoyed writing, in her retirement she wrote Prairie Paintbrush, a children’s literature book, as well as several newspaper articles. She was also an avid reader, an excellent seamstress, swimmer, and a gardener. Kathrine enjoyed cruising, a total of 17 over the years that often-included Melissa and Wally, or many of her friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday January 8, 2:00pm, at Zentner Funeral Homes, 4079 1 St. W; Claresholm.
Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, charitable registration number:11883 0744 RR0001
Special thanks to the staff at the Claresholm General Hospital for their dedicated care.
Photos, cherished memories and condolences may be shared at www.zentnerfuneralhomes.com 1-844-ZENTNER