Dorothy K. “Kathy” (Paterson) Todd, 64, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 30th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Missouri; burial in Valley Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time. The family suggests contributions to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 1111 Main Street, Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Kathy was born on November 6, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Edward J. and Dorothy W. (Sparks) Paterson. She married David “Wayne” Todd in 1968. Kathy was a secretary at Lake City Army & Ammunition Plant. She enjoyed interior decorating and spending time with her grandkids.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers, Edward Paterson & Kenneth Wise.
Her survivors include her husband of 42 years, Wayne of the home; one son: John P. Todd & wife Christine of Blue Springs, MO; one daughter: Jennifer L. Tarter & husband Dave of Greenwood, MO; four grandchildren: Logan & Olivia Todd of Blue Springs, and David & Danielle Tarter of Greenwood; and her mother & father-in-law: Steven & Billie Smaich of Blue Springs.