Kathryn Coombs-former Civilian Forum Moderator

[Craig L Barry]

Re: Kathryn Coombs-former Civilian Forum Moderator

A great loss to the civilian community and the hobby in general.
She will be missed.

[S. Hampton]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Kathryn's family asked me to post this information:

Kathryn Lee Coe-Coombs, 57, of King George, VA formerly of Alexandria, VA, died Sunday, January 16 following her battle with cancer. Kathryn was preceded in death by her mother Joanne Coe. She is survived by her aunt Judith Johnson and cousins Kevin Johnson and Kindra Lee Johnson-Vincent as well as a host of 2nd cousins. Kathryn also leaves behind a vast network of friends whom loved her dearly and she loved back.

Funeral mass with communion for family and close friends will be held at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 1132 North Ivanhoe Street, Arlington, VA 22205 on Friday January 28th at 1:30 pm. Private interment to follow at Columbia Gardens. A memorial service at Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own Restaurant & Pub of Old Town, 111 N. Pitt St. Alexandria, VA will be held Friday January 28 from 5 to 7 pm.

Memorial contributions can be made in Kathryn’s name (please so note on any donation) to the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) 1156 15th Street NW Suite 900, Washington, DC 20005 or the Fredericksburg Christian Health Center (FCHC)1129 Heatherstone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407-4828 or the YR (Young Republican) Alumni Network, 1101 30th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007 to fund a scholarship in Kathryn’s name.

[paulcalloway]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Eric Tipton and I thought it would be fitting to do an AC cover in her honor.

[S. Hampton]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Paul,

I think it's a wonderful photo to remember Kathryn by. This image was taken at her much loved historic house, Cleydael, where she was surrounded by her favorite antiques and in the company of her beloved dog, Bob Dog.

[dusty27]

Re: Kathryn Coombs-former Civilian Forum Moderator

Very sorry to hear this news

[col90]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Kathryn would have loved this..that was one of her favorite pictures..as Stacy said...surrounded by her antiques and her favorite "boy"..BobDog.

Colleen Formby

[lesterschumacher]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Kathryn always had smooth seas and following winds. She was the daughter of a Navy Admiral. In all she did and touched, she cared for all, walked the road of knowledge, and freely passed it to everyone she met. We can honor her by continuing her legacy. She was my friend and always had a smile, a hi and a question.

Lester Schumacher
Chief USN (Ret.)

[S. Hampton]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

There will be a Celebration of Life for Kathryn at Cleydael, her historic home in King George, Virginia. Here are the details from Jodi Nolan:

An Open House Memorial Celebration for Kathryn will be held on Saturday January 29th. beginning at 3:00pm at Cleydael Farm, all are invited. it will be a pot luck affair, BYOB event. Come as you are, but period attire is encouraged for her reenactor friends.

The address is:
"Cleydael Farm"
7144 Peppermill rd.
King George, Va. 22485

[S. Hampton]

Re: Kathryn Coombs' Memorial Arrangements

Here is a wonderful short tribute to Kathryn by Greg Starbuck of Historic Sandusky in Lynchburg, Virginia. I believe the footage was taped in June of 2004 at the historic Norvell-Otey House in Lynchburg. Rob Hodge filmed it and Greg Starbuck edited it. Greg asked that we share it with all who knew Kathryn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6rvrCrfm9U

[S. Hampton]

Photos of Kathryn

I wanted to share the link to a Flickr page that one of Kathryn's oldest & dearest friends, Laurie Graham, put together. The photo stream has images of the grave side service for Kathryn, the gathering at Pat Troy's Irish Bar in Alexandria, and (if you go to the end of the album) photos of Kathryn from her childhood through adulthood. I have a feeling Laurie will add more photos to the album from yesterday's Celebration of Life at Cleydael when she is settled sometime in the next few days. Laurie has also been scanning in Kathryn's family photos that we found at Cleydael last weekend, so keep checking back for new images.

http://bit.ly/fGGtVx

Please enjoy the photos and memories of Kathryn!