Kathy Roberta Schimke

Kathy Schimke,74, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on November 20, 2024, in her
home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Bremerton, Washington on July 27, 1950, to
her parents Robert Dale White and Getrude Sadie White. The family moved to Moses Lake in
1966 where Kathy graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1968 and completed one year of
college at Big Bend Community College.
Kathy met her husband Arthur (Art) Schimke Sr. in 1971 and married on April 6, 1973. They
enjoyed dancing, long drives, and picnics. They raised three children Katrina, Martin, and Tim.
While being a stay-at-home mom, Kathy became a successful entrepreneur selling Tupperware
and Avon before seeking employment at Tri-State and secretarial positions with Dr. Dabalos and
Dr. Dexter. She quickly found her passion in the medical field where she worked at Samaritan
Hospital doing various positions and ended her career as a CNA /HUC after working 20 plus
years.
Kathy had a love for religion where she was very engaged in her church at Grace Lutheran as a
Sunday school teacher and youth group leader as well as the secretary and treasurer for the
church. Later she became a church member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Additionally,
Kathy had many hobbies such as sewing, gardening, and shopping. She had a huge heart and
passion for helping those in need and a love for animals.
Kathy is survived by her husband Art Schimke; daughter, Katrina Schimke (Mannie Salinas);
son Arthur (Martin) Schimke Jr (Kari Anderson); son Timothy Schimke; brother John White
(Denise White); six grandchildren Tyler Schimke, Daiton Schimke, Felicity Schimke, Brandon
Salinas, Leahda Schimke, Nicholas Salinas; nephew/godson Jacob White; godson Ty Johnson;
extended family Bonnie Gaines (Jerry Gaines), Carol Schimke (Harvey Hirai) and Billie Sanders
(Cheryl Sanders). In addition to many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents Robert White and Getrude White; sisters, Bonnie
Sanders and Terri White; brothers Donald (Butch) White, Robert (Bobby) White.
A memorial service will be held on December 6, 2024, at 1:00PM at the Moses Lake Seventh
Day Adventist Church. 1601 West Valley Road, Moses Lake. All who loved Kathy are welcomed
to attend.

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