Kathleen M. Bobbitt, 62, of Laramie, went home to our heavenly Father on November 6, 2017. She was born December 15, 1954 in Logansport, Indiana to Jim and Margaret White. She married the love of her life Joe Bobbitt on May 25, 1974. Kathy attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelors of Science in Accounting. For the past 27 years Kathy worked for the University of Wyoming Financial Aid Office helping students fund their education. Her favorite things in life were her family, playing with the grandkids, and being in the mountains. Kathy was loved by so many and will be deeply missed by everyone.
She is preceded in death by her father Jim White and mother Margaret White of Kewanna, Indiana.
Kathy will be forever remembered by her loving husband of 43 years, Joe Bobbitt of Laramie; her four daughters Kristin (Brent) Burkart of Cheyenne, Paula (Nate) Vasek of Laramie, Kara Bobbitt of Colorado, and Laura (Will) Robbins of Ohio; her seven grandchildren James, Addi, and Sam of Laramie, Maddy of Cheyenne, and JP, Eliza and Jacob of Ohio; siblings Bob (Marti) White of Indiana, Ed (Pam) White of Indiana, and Linda (Dale) Menkhaus of South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews.
The vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017 and funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 both at St. Paul’s Newman Center with Father Rob Spaulding officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Paul’s Newman Center, 1800 E Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82070. All donations will go to support families and students in need.
Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
20 Comments To "Kathleen M. Bobbitt"
#1 Comment By Anonymous On November 8, 2017 @ 4:03 pm
Joe and girls. This is so unbelievable. Can’t tell you how sorry I am. Kristin, thanks so much for letting me know. You will all be in my prayers.
#2 Comment By Sophia Beck On November 9, 2017 @ 12:20 am
To the family. My heart aches for you during this time, your mom and wife was an incredible loving and warm person. I am honored to have known her. Angel hugs to all.
#3 Comment By John Ysebaert On November 9, 2017 @ 7:38 am
She was a great woman and is now at rest with the Lord. Those left behind are a testament to her love. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
#4 Comment By Anonymous On November 9, 2017 @ 7:53 am
Love and prayers to the Bobbitt family at this very sad time.
Julie Fortin
#5 Comment By Maureen Magee King On November 9, 2017 @ 8:16 am
Thoughts and prayers to you all- I am out of town or I would be there. Kathy was a great lady❤❤❤
Maureen King
#6 Comment By Anonymous On November 9, 2017 @ 8:45 am
Kathy was a wonderful and kind person. I always enjoyed working with her. She will be greatly missed. I hope that your family can find some peace in knowing how beloved Kathy was to her campus family as well. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers over the coming weeks. You have our deepest condolences.
#7 Comment By Walt and Susan Beliaj On November 9, 2017 @ 9:06 am
To Joe, Kristin, Paula, Kara and Laura,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Kathy’s passing. Kathy was a very special person who touched many lives along the way. Please know that you are deeply in our thoughts during this heartbreaking time.
#8 Comment By Dawn Carver On November 9, 2017 @ 10:13 am
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bobbitt family. Kathy was an amazing, caring woman and was a joy to work with. My life has been forever enriched because of Kathy.
#9 Comment By Jodi Standish On November 9, 2017 @ 12:29 pm
Praying for the entire Bobbitt family during this difficult time. I love you with all of my heart and know that your mom was a perfect gift from God. We ask that the Lord enfolds you with his love, peace, and comfort as you grieve. Wishing we were there to hug you all. ~Jodi Standish & family
#10 Comment By Marilyn Johnson On November 9, 2017 @ 1:06 pm
Our thoughts and prayers to the Bobbitt Family, so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a wonderful lady, always a joy to work with too. Marilyn Johnson and Paul Bernaski
#11 Comment By Anonymous On November 9, 2017 @ 4:52 pm
Thinking of you all at this time. We’re so sorry to hear of your loss.
Deryl and Sue Woirhaye and families
#12 Comment By Shelley Dodd On November 9, 2017 @ 6:39 pm
My heart aches for the entire Bobbitt Family. I was fortunate to work with Kathy. She was dedicated to UW’s students, so smart, and always fair and consistent. Most important was the love she had for her family. She was looking forward to spending time with each and every one of them. Please find comfort in knowing how much she loved you and treasured the time with you. Kathy will be greatly missed.
#13 Comment By BARB J CLYDE On November 10, 2017 @ 5:43 am
Whites were neighbors of ours, growing up. We rode the same school bus. Just want to extend our condolences to the family.
Barb (Bruce) & Bob Clyde, Kewanna, Indina
#14 Comment By Ann Boelter On November 10, 2017 @ 9:34 am
Joe and family, I was so sorry to hear about Kathy. I did not get to see her often but always enjoyed talking to her. My sincere condolences to you all.
#15 Comment By Anonymous On November 10, 2017 @ 1:20 pm
I was so shocked and sadden to read about Kathy’s passing. I worked with her for a number of years and she was such an incredible person and was all about Joe and the girls. She touched a great many lives and will be sorely missed by family and all of those who had the pleasure of working with her .
Karen Fanning
#16 Comment By Joan Olson On November 11, 2017 @ 7:48 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you Joe, and your girls and their families on your loss of Kathy. She was a special lady and joy to be around. I treasure the memories I have of her.
#17 Comment By Anonymous On November 11, 2017 @ 5:32 pm
Kathy was just and honorable in her dealings with students, student families and her co-workers. She enjoyed laughing something I sorely needed when I first started working at Student Financial Aid. I wish we had her longer so she could pass on to her grandchildren not just recipes from the Queen of the Crockpot, but important things like being the calm port when other things are falling apart, the friend you could count on to make you smile, the mother who by getting her degree one class every semester (a long process) set high standards for her daughters to get their degrees….. I shall miss her greatly even though it has been a while since I stopped by to see her. Chris Clements
#18 Comment By Anonymous On November 14, 2017 @ 1:20 pm
John and Carol Schuckman
To Joe and Family, We’re so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#19 Comment By John Nutter On November 14, 2017 @ 3:43 pm
To the Bobbitt Family: I was surprised and deeply saddened by your loss of Kathy. I was always so proud of her. She joined the Financial Aid staff as an intern from the College of Commerce & Industry (Business, today). Because of her skill and sincere approach to helping students, she was hired as a staff member, even before she graduated. Over the next 27 years she steadily grew as a professional and caring staff member. In fact, she became a consummate financial aid professional. She was unassuming, yet very caring, accurate, resourceful, and knowledgeable. I was especially pleased when she became the Director of Student Financial Aid, for she earned the chance through her many years of preparation and dedication, and was the perfect person for the position. I could always count on Kathy to have researched any situation and to offer a working solution to any problem. Her passing all too soon leaves a significant hole in the lives of many, especially her family. There are literally thousands of students whose lives a better because of Kathy.
#20 Comment By Dieter and Bonnie K. Sturm On November 21, 2017 @ 3:42 pm
Joe,
I know what you are going through. Been there . My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Dieter