Kathleen Thornlow

Kathleen Thornlow

On Tuesday, November 6th, 2018, Kathleen Thornlow, loving daughter, sister and mother, passed away at the age of 63.

Kathy was born August 5th, 1955 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to James and Elizabeth Thornlow. She raised one daughter, KelseyAnn. She received her Bachelor’s in business degree and was an accountant since her teen years. She lived most of her life in the place she loved best, Palmer, Alaska. Kathy had a passion for cooking. As anyone who knew her could attest to, she spent her spare time making delicious meals and treats. She also loved gardening and canning. She combined both of these hobbies to make her famous dilly beans, zucchini relish and current jellies. She was known best for being a dear friend with an enormous heart, and her kind but feisty attitude.

She was preceded in death by her father, James, and brother, Steven.

She was survived by her mother, Elizabeth (who has since passed), her daughter, KelseyAnn (Brett Rose), her four grandchildren, Sarah-Beth, Alyssa, Hailey and Brayden, her siblings, Donald, Christopher and Debra, and her sisters of the heart, Jo Ann Utt and Vonnie Sweeney.

A celebration of life potluck will be held for Kathy and Liz on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 from 1 ‘o clock PM to 5 ‘o clock pm at the family farmstead, 15544 East Outer Springer Loop Road, Palmer, Alaska 99645. Please bring a favorite dish to share in lieu of flowers.