Katherine Shirley Tribe

Also known as "Kathy"

28 October 19561 November 2024

TRIBE Katherine Shirley, (Kathy) nee Bottrill

On Friday 1st November 2024, taken quickly but peacefully at Waikato Hospital, aged 68 Years.

Beloved wife of Michael, for almost 48 years. Dearly loved Mum of Aimee and Rachel. 

Doting Grandma of Thomas.

Loved sister of Anne and Mike Johnson (Whitikahu), Judith and Chris van Kooten,(New Plymouth), and Christopher Bottrill and Meite Moser (Vancouver BC), sister in-law of Trish and Sarah.

A service to celebrate Kathy's life will be held at Hamilton Crematorium Park Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Rd, Newstead on Saturday 9th November 2024 at 12:00 noon. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood through the NZ Blood Service.

All correspondence to The Tribe Family c/-PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

Please leave a tribute below 

Funeral service held at Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel

Tributes

Dear Kathy, what a shock it was to hear of your death. I thought I had a couple of years yet to enjoy your kindness, and intelligent company. You were such a generous and positive person. It seem to me from the wonderful stories that I heard from you and Mike, that you had lived your whole life that way. I met you through the Labour Party, which is all about people standing together and supporting each other with whatever strengths they have to offer. This really epitomises the person that you were. You will live on in my heart.

Di Farrell

A very dear friend to us especially in Hawarden. A lovely catchup recently. RIP Kathy Love and condolences to the family. June and John Forster

June & John Forster

very sad to see this. A wonderful lady. condolences to you Michael and family. Sorry cannot attend on Saturday but will be thinking about you all. regards Warren and Jenny

Warren Thompson

The members of Rufus Rogers send you their love. We will miss Kathy so muCh. A lovely, vibrant intelligent woman. I will be there on Saturday representing the 'gang' on the committee. Prayers assured. Our love Amanda (Sec Rufus Rogers Labour Party Branch)

amanda Bradley
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