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Kathryn Grace Gardner Fashing, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2002. During her struggle with gallbladder cancer, she was in the loving care of her daughters, Jamie Barr and Laura Fashing, with assistance from her many devoted friends. Katie was born on April 21, 1938 in Southern California, the daughter of Gordon and Grace Gardner. In addition to Jamie and Laura, she is survived by her sisters, Ginger Textor of Fullerton, CA, and Carolyn Broadwell of Napa, CA; her son-in-law, Thomas Barr; and her grandchildren, Madeleine and Paul Barr. Her light shone brightly, but not long enough. Her contributions to her community were extraordinary; most notably for her leadership in creating the first UNM Women's Center, the Rape Crisis Center, and the Albuquerque Counseling Cooperative. Katie worked as a therapist in private practice during the past 15 years. She loved being a mother and grandmother, and was a lover of life. Katie fulfilled what most people strive for, she lived with integrity surrounded by a community of family and friends, and she died with dignity. Her life will be remembered in a Memorial Service on Friday, October 25, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 3701 Carlisle Blvd. NE (at Commanche). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: UNM Hospice, 1650 University Blvd. NE, #200, Albq., 87102; or YouthBuild New Mexico Coalition, 510 2nd St. NW, #101, Albq., 87102.
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