Kathryn Faith Walzer, 64, died peacefully at her home in Edmonds, Washington, Nov. 21, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Walzer, and two sons, Benjamin and Jonathan Walzer; her parents Isobel and Richard Colson; siblings Sharon, Rick and Daniel Colson; and nephew Scott Colson and niece Andrea Rivera.
Kathryn was born May 22, 1960, in Red Bank. She grew up in Belford and graduated as an honor student from Middletown High School North, Class of 1978. She obtained her associate degree at Brookdale Community College and her nursing degree at Trenton State Nursing College.
She loved being a nurse and worked the pediatrics night shift her entire career. She worked more than 10 years at Riverview Hospital, now Hackensack Meridian Hospital, and 22 years at Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington, before retiring early due to Parkinson’s disease.
Kathryn was a beloved wife, mother and soon-to-be grandmother. She raised her family while pursuing her interests in music, sports, the arts and the great outdoors. When Kathryn was not working, she volunteered her spare time as a school aide and at church events. She obtained a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and was an instructor at the Lynnwood Boys and Girls Club. The family would like to express thanks for the wonderful care provided by Providence Hospice of Snohomish, Washington.
Condolences may be sent to tmwalzer@aol.com.
If desired, please make a memorial donation to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation at michaeljfox.org.
The article originally appeared in the December 5 – 11, 2024 print edition of The Two River Times.
