Kathleen S. Strickland, 83 of Curwensville died on May 6, 2010 at Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clearfield.
She was born on Feb. 21, 1927 at home in Curwensville, a daughter of the late George and Alverda (Bloom) Sample.
Kathleen was the co-owner of the ‘Tot Shop’, a children’s clothing store in Curwensville, along with her mother-in-law, Jean R. Strickland and her sister-in-law, Barbara Strickland.
She was a member of the Children’s Aid Society for over 35 years where she formerly served as the secretary. She thoroughly enjoyed assisting with the Big Brother Big Sisters fund raisers, particularly the Golf Tournament and the ‘Shoot for the Magic’.
Kathleen, an avid golfer, was a long time member of the Clearfield Curwensville Country Club, actively participating and organizing many Ladies Days Events over the years.
She was a member of the Curwensville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed her many trips traveling the country with her daughter Vickie and granddaughter Wendy, watching as Wendy competed in National Show Horse Competitions. She cherished the fact that she was able to watch Wendy develop into an accomplished equestrian.
She was also very proud of her grandson, Daniel with his career choice to serve his country by enlisting in the US Air Force.
She is survived by her husband, H. Richard Strickland,
Four children:
Victoria S. Howell Rochester, NY
Kathy Jean Michaels and husband Lou Lumber City
Cynthia S. Morgan and husband Maynard Scott Curwensville
Richard Strickland and wife Michelle Curwensville
Five grandchildren:
Wendy K. Howell Rochester, NY
Stuart R. Michaels FL
Staff Sgt. Daniel Scott Morgan Johnstown
Savannah and Ciara Strickland both of Curwensville
A sister and two brothers:
Doreen Beard and husband Jack Curwensville
Richard Sample and wife Gloria Mineral, VA
Gerald Sample and wife Aggie Curwensville
and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter, a brother George R. Sample and her son in law, William R. ‘Butch’ Howell whom she considered to be her number one son in law.
Services were held at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Curwensville.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Curwensville United Methodist Church Window Restoration Fund, 602 State Street, Curwensville, the Children’s Aid Society, 1008 S. Second Street, Clearfield or the Curwensville Public Library, 601 Beech Street, Curwensville.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.