Kathryn E. ‘Kate’ DotyMILFORD – Kathryn E. “Kate” Yoder Doty, 91, of Milford, passed away on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Lake City Place in Warsaw.
She was born on Sept. 10, 1929, the daughter of Pete and Edna Yoder in Oklahoma. On March 5, 1949, she married Harry D. “Towhead” Doty at Milford Bethel Church of the Brethren; he preceded her in death on July 28, 2018.
Kate moved to the area in 1944 and graduated from Milford High School in 1948. She was a licensed veterinarian technician and assisted with many surgeries while working with Dr. Jay Zehr at Milford Small Animal Clinic. She was also a real-estate agent for Beer Realtors prior to retirement. Kate loved horses, trail riding and was very active in 4-H for years. She was also a member of Wawasee Community Bible Church.
Kate is survived by a son, Kent (Christy) Doty, of Milford; daughters: Peg (John) Leighty, of Fishers; and Janny Doty, of Syracuse; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters: Marjorie (Ray) Mast, of Kouts; Bobbi (Del) Sack, of Belfair, Wash.; Donna Addleman, of Lakeland, Fla.; and Pat (Kerry) Boggs, of Milford; and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Yoder.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a brother, Floyd Yoder.
A funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 15 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W 900 N, Milford. Pastor Josh Weiland will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery.
A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family is requesting that masks be worn by anyone attending the visitation or service.
Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be directed to Wawasee Community Bible Church.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.
