Katherine S. Gearhart

09/01/1959 - 10/11/2021

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Obituary For Katherine S. Gearhart

Kathy, aged 62, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021. She was born in Illinois on September 1, 1959, daughter of Shirley Murray and Richard Sanger. She is survived by her loving husband, Taylor Manos, and by her family and friends.

Kathy began her career in technology in the early eighties. While interviewing at GSS/ Arry she met the love of her life Taylor. Her life with Taylor and her career flourished over the years. Kathy always went above and beyond for everyone in her circle; family, friends, and career.

Kathy will forever be in our memories, her fabulous fashion sense, great enthusiasm for holiday festivities and fun, her faithfulness, compassion, just to name a few.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, October 22nd, at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA. Family, friends, and co-workers are welcome to the memorial with refreshments immediately after the service.

COVID requests and precautions include vaccinated individuals, or proof of negative Covid results, masking, and social distancing to be observed at the services. The service will also be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person or are not vaccinated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the organization of your choice in memory of Kathy.

Services

22 Oct

Funeral Service

01:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 11/01/2021

    It's hard to pin point one thing about Kathy. The very moment our paths crossed I knew she was special. She could be tough, never backed down from a challenge and would hold you accountable for sure as documented in her notebook. But at the same time, she's supportive, compassionate and simply a beautiful person inside and out. I have such admiration, respect and an enormous amount of love for her. Selfishly, I miss her as she was an incredible friend. I'm the one who was blessed to have known her and she will forever leave a fashionable footprint in my heart.

  • 10/22/2021

    Kathy brought a humanity and style to our work lives. She was thoughtful, caring, and passionate. She gave the most thoughtful and well wrapped (!) gifts, loved the holidays, and deeply cared about doing great work. She was instrumental to so much success at work, while at the same time being a great friend. A good person going straight to heaven — passing through the gates with her trusty notebook tucked away in her stylish handbag.

  • 10/21/2021

    It was a gift to know Kathy. May you be as blessed in the next life as I was in this one by knowing you.

  • 10/20/2021

    Kathy was an incredible person. Knowing you at Motorola and Apple, I was always so impressed by your dedication, your commitment, your knowledge, and your caring. Whenever, you were involved (often leading), I always knew things were going to be good -- as we were in your good hands. Peace be with you. Kathy -- you are in good hands.

  • 10/19/2021

    Kathy is and always will be with me everyday. We had a short 30 years together and her laugh, her Elain dance and kindness and love for her family and friends. Watch over us all KG in da house.

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