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Kathryn "Katy" Lou McIntosh Ely, 82, was born on Tuesday, April 10, 1923 and passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2006. She is survived by six children, David Ely, Todd Ely and wife, Terry, Melissa Ely Martinez and husband, Louis, all of Albuquerque, Erin Ely and Doug Bielefeldt of Eugene OR, Therese Ely-Schmitter and husband, Dan of Seattle, WA, and Laura Ely of San Diego, CA; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and brother, Burns Geddes McIntosh Jr. and wife, Jeanne of Albuquerque. She was born and raised in Albuquerque and lived in the Country Club area and was a supporter of Downtown. Katy attended Miss Willy's Happy School, Washington Jr. High School, Sandia School for girls, Ward Belmont School for Young Ladies in Nashville, TN and graduated from Albuquerque High School. She went on with her education at the University of New Mexico and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts in 1945. At UNM she was very active in the Rodey Theatre activities and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. During her younger years she was a tap and toe dancer with Mrs. Knight's Dancing School. Before her illness, Katy was especially fond of spending her summers in her condo in Cannon Beach, OR, where she had many friends. Being interested in politics, Katy was active with the Republican Party, she was involved with David Cargo's Gubenatorial campaign. She ran for office for the APS Board and State House of Representatives. Katy was very active in the Arts Community and served on the New Mexico Arts Commission for many years having been appointed first by Gov. David Cargo, then re-appointed by Gov. Bruce King. She was active in the Junior League of Albuquerque for many years and loved to play bridge with her friends. Katy enjoyed traveling and never missed a party, she loved socializing with her friends and family. She had many friends and was especially proud of her children and grandchildren, and all of their accomplishments. Friends may visit French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel on Sunday, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cremation will follow and a Memorial Service will be held at later date. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Museum of Albuquerque Association, 2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 or Sandia Preparatory School Theatre Building Fund, 532 Osuna Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87113. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE. 843-6333
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