Kathleen Washington
POLSON — Kathleen Washington, age 77, of Ronan, passed away on Nov. 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital after a car accident on Nov. 12, 2023.
Kathleen was born on Oct. 22, 1946, the first of three children, in Hollywood, California, to Steven E. Washington and Helen Warren. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School. She earned degrees in interior decoration and nursing from Bakersfield Junior College and San Jose State College.
During her 37 years as a nurse, Kathleen had many amazing experiences in many different places, including time spent in New Orleans, California, and Montana. She had many hobbies and talents that she passed on, including her love of cooking and baking that she got from her grandmother. She bought her first house at 19 years old, and from then on, she flipped houses as a hobby along with buying and selling antiques and making beautiful jewelry. She loved sharing knowledge; she loved visiting friends and family, and she was fearless in her traveling endeavors.
Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents, Steven E. Washington and Helen Warren; her brother, Darry Washington; and her sister, Meg Sundberg.
Survivors include her brother-in-law, Gary Sundberg; her husband, Harrold Shaw; her son, Christopher (Sydney) Stikes; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; along with many friends and those she considered family.
Her fiercely independent, free-spirited nature will always be missed.
A remembrance will be held at a later date. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
